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Ship:  Nile Adventurer

Itinerary:  Nile Package: Cruise and Land

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  Pyramids of Giza

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See the very best of Upper Egypt through guided personalized service on land extensions and while cruising in uncompromising luxury. Touring Upper Egypt's most iconic sites through the comfort and security of the Nile Adventurer is a once in a lifetime experience not to be missed. Recently renovated, the ship is not only a means to travel to splendid destinations, but is now a destination in itself. Combined with award winning service and kitchen, a cruise on the Nile Adventurer enriches the body and mind like few other places in the world. Highlights en route include Karnak Temple, a massive temple complex built on an imperial scale, and a visit to the West Bank of Luxor, where the most powerful leaders of the era were buried – with their wealth. While much of the wealth has been plundered years ago, the tombs are indeed still treasures in their own right. Only the most experienced Egyptologists are selected by the M.S. Nile Adventurer to make the Pharaohs' mysteries come alive. These onboard experts also offer lectures on the day’s discoveries as well as engaging in discussions about Egypt, past and present. The expertise of our guides is matched by a contagious enthusiasm, whether discussing tombs, Pharaonic deities and myths, or the flora and fauna of the Nile Valley.

Day 1 : Arrive Cairo

Arrival at Cairo International airport and meet your Tour Coordinator who will escort you to your Cairo hotel an air-conditioned vehicle. Overnight at Conrad Hotel.

Day 2 : Great Pyramids of Giza / Sphinx / Sakkara / Memphis

Enjoy a breakfast buffet at your hotel before meeting your Tour Operator for the day. Enjoy the legendary sights of the following excursions:

Pyramids: Your Egyptologist will escort you on an unforgettable tour of the Great Pyramids of Giza. The only present-day survivors of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, they are among the world’s greatest tourist attractions and never lose their ability to inspire and overwhelm visitors. Your tour today includes an opportunity to enter inside one of these fabulous monuments and explore the mysteries of its ancient past for yourself.
Sphinx: Enter the temple of the mysterious Sphinx, an ancient figure shrouded in legend and mystery. Your Egyptologist will enthrall you with the tales told of this fascinating figure.
Sakkara: Experience Egypt’s long and rich history in our exciting double tour to the city of Memphis and the necropolis of Sakkara. At vast Sakkara, you will see the famous Step Pyramid of King Zoser, the first freestanding stone structure in the world. Our Egyptologist will guide you to some tombs belonging to the nobles of the past. They show the beauty and excellence of Ancient Egyptian art on their walls and give an insight in the daily life of Ancient Egypt.
Memphis: At the site of Memphis, you will see the ancient capital that once stood as a flourishing metropolis during the time of the Pharaohs. The place is thickly surrounded by lush palm groves and bushes, isolating the site of the old city from modern civilization. Return to your hotel that evening after a day full of adventure.

Day 3 : Luxor / Embark on Nile Adventurer

Enjoy a buffet breakfast at your hotel prior to checkout. Transfer to the Cairo Domestic airport where you will board your short flight to Luxor. Arrive onyour 5-star deluxe Nile cruise boat, the “Nile Adventurer”, moored in a private dock in Aswan. On board, you will be welcomed by the reception staff, who will offer you chilled fruit juice while assisting with your check-in. Enjoy lunch served on board. Your Egyptologist guide will escort you to visit the Aswan High Dam, Egypt’s contemporary example of building on a monumental scale. Take a short motorboat ride to visit the romantic and majestic Philae Temple on the Island of Agilka. Next proceed to the Granite Quarries, which supplied the ancient Egyptians with most of the hard stone used in pyramids and temples, and still hold a huge unfinished obelisk. When you return to your cruise, a relaxing afternoon tea will be served in the lounge. Tonight you will be greeted by your Boat Manager, who will introduce you to the boat staff and review on-board facilities and your cruise program for the next few days. Complimentary Egyptian wine and local beer will be served, together with a selection of canapés. Overnight on board in Aswan.

Day 4 : Kom Ombo / Edfu Temple

Breakfast buffet on board, while you cruise to Kom Ombo. Visit the Temple of Kom Ombo, dedicated to the crocodile-god Sobek. The temple stands at a bend in the Nile where in ancient times sacred crocodiles basked in the sun on the riverbank. Return to your boat for lunch on board, while you cruise to Edfu. This afternoon, explore the largest and most completely preserved Pharaonic – albeit Greek-built – temple in Egypt, the extraordinary Temple of Horus at Edfu. Afternoon tea will be served while you cruise to Esna. Tonight’s dinner on board will be an “Egyptian Night” costume party for all guests, with a chance to dress up in traditional Egyptian “galabeyas”. Dinner will be a lavish buffet of Egyptian specialties, followed by oriental music and dancing for everyone. Overnight on board in Esna.

Day 5 : Valley of Kings & Queens / Hatshepsut Temple

Early sailing to Luxor while enjoying a breakfast buffet on board. Begin your day with a visit to the West Bank of Luxor to explore the Valley of the Kings, a vast City of the Dead where magnificent tombs were carved into the desert rocks, decorated richly, and filled with treasures for the afterlife by generations of Pharaohs. You will also have the chance to visit at least one tomb in the Valley of the Queens. Rising out of the desert plain in a series of terraces, the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut (Ancient Egypt’s only female Pharaoh) merges with the sheer limestone cliffs that surround it, as if nature herself had built this extraordinary monument. On the way back to the river Nile, your road passes by the famed Colossi of Memnon, known in Ancient Greek times for their haunting voices at dawn. Return Lunch on board. This afternoon your Egyptologist will guide you on a tour of the East Bank of Luxor, starting with the strikingly graceful Temple of Luxor dedicated to the god Amun. Proceed to the Temple of Karnak, built over more than a thousand years by generations of Pharaohs. The great “Hypostyle Hall” is an incredible forest of giant pillars, covering an area larger than the whole of Notre Dame Cathedral. Return to your cruise for afternoon tea on board. Tonight’s farewell dinner will be a formal gala dinner, with white-gloved waiters serving gourmet cuisine. Overnight on board in Luxor.

Day 6 : Disembark Nile Adventurer / Cairo

Enjoy another delicious breakfast buffet on board, and disembark to continue your journey. Your Tour Coordinator will escort you to Aswan airport for your brief return flight to Cairo. Arrival Cairo domestic airport & transfer to your hotel. Overnight at Conrad hotel.

Day 7 : Egyptian Museum of Antiquities / Khan El-Khalili Bazaar

After breakfast in your hotel, your Egyptologist will escort you on a fascinating tour of 7,000 years of Egyptian history with a visit to the Egyptian Museum of Antiquities. The Museum houses the world’s greatest collection of Ancient Egyptian artifacts, including 12 rooms filled with golden treasures from the world-famous tomb of the boy-king Tutenkhamun. Then, take a fascinating tour of Islamic Cairo, including the beautiful and graceful Mohamed Ali Mosque and the ancient Citadel, a spectacular medieval fortress perched on a hill above the city. Originally built by Salah El-Din in 1176 to fortify the city against the Crusaders, the Citadel was modified and enlarged over the centuries by subsequent rulers and today is a complex of three mosques and four museums. Proceed to the fascinating Khan El-Khalili Bazaar – reputed to be the largest bazaar in the Middle East. Originally founded as a watering stop for caravanserai in the 14th century, the bazaar has now grown to vast proportions. As you wander through the labyrinth of narrow streets you will find workshops and stalls selling all manner of things from woodwork, glassware and leather goods to perfumes, fabrics and Pharaonic curiosities. Remember to bargain hard! Return to Hotel and enjoy the rest of day at leisure.

Day 8 : Cairo / Return home

Have a buffet breakfast at hotel before checking out and transfer to Cairo International airport for your departure flight back home. BON VOYAGE!

Ship Description: Nile Adventurer

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  Luxurious common areas

A cruise on the Nile should be a magical and enchanting experience. And with the M.S. Nile Adventurer, it becomes exactly that. An intimate and luxurious haven, with only 32 cabins and offering three and four night cruises.

The exquisite style of the boat takes its inspiration from thousands of years of both Pharaonic and modern Egyptian culture and heritage. Elegant yet cozy, sophisticated yet homely, the Nile Adventurer will cocoon you in warm splendor as you sail down the Nile on your mystical journey.

Accommodations
The Sanctuary M.S. Nile Adventurer is a floating ethnic paradise with 32 beautifully designed cabins. The two presidential suites, two deluxe cabins and 28 standard cabins have all been created with guests’ comfort in mind. Spacious rooms and modern state of the art bathrooms are the hallmarks of each cabin.

All cabins are fully air-conditioned with individual control, and have Nile view plus private bathroom with bathtub, shower and hairdryer, mini bar and LCD television with satellite. International telephone access is available through the reception.

Facilities
Launched in 1990 and last renovated in 2009, the Nile Adventurer has an upper sun deck with swimming pool, a shaded deck with an outdoor bar and a Lounge Bar Terrace. The restaurant is spacious and seats 75.

In addition, there is a library and games room with computer and internet access. Along with a gymnasium and a massage room, there is also a gift shop and laundry services. For guests wishing to relax there is room service, in addition to a sun deck snack bar.

For added comfort, there is a no smoking policy throughout the boat, except on the open decks. A no mobile phone policy operates throughout the internal public areas of the boat to ensure relaxation.

Dining Aboard the Nile Adventurer
International cuisine as well as local flavor ensures that the chef and staff cater to all tastes. Sumptuous buffets, elegant a-la-carte dinners, extensive local and international wine lists and open deck barbecues are all offered. Expert chefs can also cater to specific dietary needs of guests.

Environment and Responsible Travel
Strict recycling and hygiene procedures are followed on board, minimizing impact on the local environment. In addition, the Nile Adventurer has cleaned and made extensive alterations to one of the docking areas in the area – transforming an informal rubbish dump into a small garden. This exemplifies how the crew always strives to promote a greener, cleaner Egypt.

Technical Information
Length: 218.2 ft/66.5m
Draft: 3.94 ft/1.2m
Gross Tonnage: 1000
Cruising Speed: 15 - 16 km/hr
Passenger Decks: 4
Life Jackets: 2 in each cabin
Lifeboats: 2

Nile Deck Cabin 17.5 sq. meters. Twin beds or queen bed. Nile view plus private bathroom with bathtub & shower, color TV with satellite and in-house movies, internal and external telephone with international line access, safe deposit box & mini-bar.	Main Deck Cabin 17.5 sq. meters. Twin beds or queen bed. Nile view plus private bathroom with bathtub & shower, color TV with satellite and in-house movies, internal and external telephone with international line access, safe deposit box & mini-bar.
Bridge Deck Cabin 17.5 sq. meters. Twin beds or queen bed. Nile view plus private bathroom with bathtub & shower, color TV with satellite and in-house movies, internal and external telephone with international line access, safe deposit box & mini-bar.	Promenade Deck Cabin 17.5 sq. meters. Twin beds or queen bed. Nile view plus private bathroom with bathtub & shower, color TV with satellite and in-house movies, internal and external telephone with international line access, safe deposit box & mini-bar.
Deluxe Cabin 22 sq. meters. Nile view plus private bathroom with bathtub, shower and hairdryer, color TV with satellite and in-house movies, internal and external telephone (with international line access), safe deposit box and mini-bar. Located on the Main Deck.	Presidential Suite 41 sq. meters. Nile view plus private bathroom with bathtub, shower and hairdryer, color TV with satellite and in-house movies, internal and external telephone (with international line access), safe deposit box and mini-bar. In-Suite balcony.