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Itinerary: Egyptian Magic - Luxor to Aswan
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| Day 1 : | Arrive in Cairo |
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| Day 2 : | Treasures of Ancient Egypt: Great Pyramids and Sphinx |
| Day 3 : | Fly Luxor and embark |
| Day 4 : | Karnak |
| Day 5 : | Esna Temple and Edfu Temple |
| Day 6 : | Kom Ombo Temple, High Dam, and the Unfinished Obelisk |
| Day 7 : | Felucca Ride |
| Day 8 : | Cairo's Highlights |
| Day 9 : | Return Home |
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| Days | Dates | Deck + Cabin Type | |
| Standard Cabin | Standard Single | ||
| 9 | Aug 30, 2008 Sep 6, 2008 Sep 13, 2008 Sep 20, 2008 Sep 27, 2008 |
$1,775 | $2,830 |
| Add $305 for internal flights Cairo/ Luxor and Aswan/ Cairo | |||
| 9 | Oct 4, 2008 Oct 11, 2008 Oct 18, 2008 Oct 25, 2008 Nov 1, 2008 Nov 8, 2008 Nov 15, 2008 Nov 22, 2008 Nov 29, 2008 Dec 6, 2008 Dec 13, 2008 |
$2,120 | $3,390 |
| Add $305 for internal flights Cairo/ Luxor and Aswan/ Cairo | |||
| 9 | Dec 20, 2008 Dec 27, 2008 |
$2,585 | $4,160 |
| Add $305 for internal flights Cairo/ Luxor and Aswan/ Cairo | |||
| Destinations : Africa, Egypt Activities : Ancient Ruins, Cultural Activities, River Cruising |
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Day 1 : Arrive in Cairo
Arrival at Cairo International airport. We'll meet you at the airport for your transfer to Le Meridien Pyramids.
Day 2 : Treasures of Ancient Egypt: Great Pyramids and Sphinx
Your Egyptologist will meet you at the hotel to 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.
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.
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.
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.
Day 3 : Fly Luxor and embark
Transfer to Cairo's domestic airport for your short flight to Luxor where you will embark on your 5-star deluxe Nile cruise boat, the Nile Adventurer, moored in private dock in Luxor. On board, you will be welcomed by the reception staff. After checking in, experience Luxor's highlights including:
Valley of the Kings & Queens
Visit 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.
Hatshepsut Temple
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.
Photostop Colossi of Memnon
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.
Luxor Temple
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.
Day 4 : Karnak
Begin your day with a visit to the Temple of Karnak, built over a period of 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 the boat to sail onwards to Esna.
Day 5 : Esna Temple and Edfu Temple
This morning, your Egyptologist will guide you round the Greco-Roman Temple of Khnum at Esna. The beautifully preserved Great Hypostyle Hall was built during the reign of the Roman Emperor Claudius; it was excavated from the silt that had accumulated through centuries of annual Nile floods and is about nine meters below present-day street level.
After lunch, cruise onward 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 Kom Ombo.
Tonight’s dinner on board will be an “Egyptian Night” costume party for all guests, with a chance to dress up in traditional Egyptian galabeyyas. Dinner will be a lavish buffet of Egyptian specialities, followed by oriental music and dancing.
Day 6 : Kom Ombo Temple, High Dam, and the Unfinished Obelisk
Kom Ombo Temple
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 Aswan.
Aswan High Dam
This afternoon, your Egyptologist guide will escort you to visit the Aswan High Dam, Egypt’s contemporary example of building on a monumental scale.
Philae Temple
Take a short motorboat ride to visit the romantic and majestic Philae Temple on the Island of Agilka.
Unfinished Obelisk
Next we 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.
Day 7 : Felucca Ride
In the morning (weather permitting) take a ride on a felucca, a typical Egyptian sailboat, around Elephantine Island, Lord Kitchener’s Botanical Gardens, and the Agha Khan Mausoleum.
Optional Excursion to Abu Simbel Temples
Transfer to Aswan airport for your brief return flight to Cairo.
Arrive at the Cairo domestic airport & transfer to the Grand Hyatt hotel for overnight.
Day 8 : Cairo's Highlights
Cairo Museum
Your Egyptologist will escort you today 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 Tutankhamun.
Islamic Cairo
Take a fascinating tour of Islamic Cairo, including the beautiful and graceful Mohammed 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.
Khan El-Khalili Bazaar
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!
Day 9 : Return Home
After a buffet breakfast at the hotel, transfer to the airport for your flight back home.
Includes: -
– Two nights at Le Meridien Pyramids Hotel Standard Pyramids view room based on bed & buffet breakfast.
- Two nights at Grand Hyatt Hotel, Standard Nile view room on bed and breakfast basis
– Four nights cruise on board Nile Adventurer cruise in standard Nile deck cabin on full board basis including all sightseeing as per cruise program.
- Local English Speaking Egyptologist
- Entrance fees to the sites
- All airport transfers on set itinerary
- Entertainment: Exact entertainment schedules during your cruise are adjusted according to the needs of each group but will likely include:
§ An authentic folkloric performance by a Nubian troupe.
§ Live classical music during afternoon tea while in Luxor.
§ A “galabeya party” with an opportunity for each guest to dress up in traditional Egyptian costume and dance to Arabic music.
- Food & Beverage: Menus are changed on a seasonal basis to enable the Chef to use the freshest ingredients at all times. However, the following is applicable to every cruise:
§ At least one barbecue lunch (while sailing) will be served on deck (weather permitting).
§ Afternoon tea includes a range of teas and herbal infusions, fresh coffee and a selection of freshly baked, homemade cake, cookies and finger food
- Mineral water, tea and coffee are included with every meal.
Not included:
- Domestic and international airfare
- Optional sightseeing
Contact us for rates on deluxe and presidential suites.
OPTIONAL: Abu Simbel Extension Add $350 per person
Prices are based on a 3% cash discount.
Ship Description: Nile Adventurer
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Nile Adventurer
The Nile Adventurer features a sun deck with heated swimming pool, lower shaded deck with bar, air-conditioning throughout, a gymnasium, internet access, gourmet meals, and an exclusive entertainment program. All cabins have a Nile view plus private bathroom with bathtub, shower and hairdryer, color television with satellite TV and in-house movies, internal and external telephone (with international line access), safe deposit box and mini-bar.
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Standard Cabin 17.5 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. |
Standard Single Single occupancy in standard cabin. 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. |
