EGYPT NILE CRUISE7 Days, 6 nightsFrom $695 (land only)
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Embark on a unforgettale journey that is designed to allow you to view Egypt relaxed as you cruise up the Nile River. Explore the many Temples of Luxor and Edfu. Enjoy an exhilarating carriage ride as it takes you through town to the Temple of Horus.
Egypt Nile Cruise Itinerary
Day 1 Karnak Temple, Luxor |
Cairo Meet and assist through Immigration and Customs. Transfer to hotel. |
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Day 2 Edfu Temple |
Cairo Today's sightseeing takes you to the fabulous Egyptian Museum. Regarded as one of the most prominent in the world, it offers visitors remarkable insights into Egypt's ancient history dating back 5000 years. The priceless antiquities include King Tut's Treasures -- a spectacle beyond belief! We also visit Cheops' Pyramid one of the Seven Ancient Wonders of the World and the Sphinx, the great god-lion sentinel, built over 35 centuries ago. (B, L) |
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Day 3 Temple in Komombo |
Cairo/Abu Simbel*/Aswan Early morning we fly south to Aswan (Abu Simbel excursion is optional and highly recommended). Meet and assist. Transfer to selected cruise ship, your floating hotel for the next three nights. After lunch we sail around Elephantine Island and the Botanical Gardens. (L, D) |
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Day 4 Aswan |
Aswan/Kom Ombo/Edfu Morning visits include Aswan's High Dam; the Granite Quarries and the Temple of Philae. Sail to Kom Ombo where you visit the Temple of Sobek with its beautiful murals and exceptional view of the River Nile. Continue on to Edfu for overnight. Tonight a very special costume party "Native Egyptian and Pharaonic style." (B, L, D) |
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Day 5 Abu Simbel |
Edfu/Luxor Today you visit Edfu's Temple of Horus (237 B.C.), the Falcon God. Continue sailing to Luxor for overnight. (BLD) |
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Day 6 Abu Simbel |
Luxor/Cairo Disembark. This morning you cross the Nile to "Thebes" Luxor's West Bank. Sightseeing includes the Valley of Kings and Queens where some 64 of Egypt's Pharaohs had their palatial resting places hewed into the sheer rock; and the Colossi of Memnon. After lunch, visit Luxor and Karnak Temples, a holy city of pylons, hypostyle halls, colossal statues, shrines and obelisks built over centuries and dedicated to the God Amon-Ra, his consort Mut, and their son Khonsu. Transfer to Luxor Airport for your return flight back to Cairo. Transfer to hotel. (B) |
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| Day 7 Abu Simbel |
Depart Transfer to airport. (B) |
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 (B)- Breakfast (L)- Lunch (D)- Dinner |
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Note: All itineraries are subject to change |
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* No Minimum of passengers is required for regular tour service.
All Tours are subject to availability and should be confirmed within 72 business hours.
Egypt Nile Cruise: Highlights
7 days, 6 nights
From $695 (land only)
- See extravagant sights including Valley of the Kings and Queens, the Colossi of Memnon, Temple of Sobek, Elephantine Island, and the Luxor and Karnak Temples!
- Enjoy a carriage ride as you travel to catch glimpses of the Temple of Horus.
- Optional: Take a tour to Abu Simbel to discover the temples and massive statues of Ramses II and his wife Nefertari.
- Includes: Airport transfers; Accommodations; Meals as indicated BLD; Guided sightseeing & entrance fees as per itinerary.
Price Includes:
- Airport transfers between airports, hotels and quays.
- Accommodations at preferred hotels.
- All taxes and service charges.
- Meals as indicated BLD
- 3 night Nile Cruise in an outside cabin on your selected cruise ship
- Shore excursions and touring as detailed in the itinerary.
- All entrance fees to visited sites per itinerary
- Visit of the Solar Boat museum.
- The services of an English speaking Egyptologist.
- Baggage handling and porterage.
- The services of a professional Tour Hotel throughout.
Not included services in our tour rates:
- Tips to guide/driver and Hotel staff
- Items of a personal nature (laundry, souvenirs, film/toiletries)
- Travel Insurance (Strongly Recommended)
- Stay connected with a Cell Phone for your trip to Egypt!
Additional Information:
- Touring in Cairo is based on shared seat in a van. Private touring available on request.
- Cruise Shore excursions, shared with other English Speaking passengers onboard. Private guide available on request
- Shore excursions are at the discretion of the cruise line. Description provided may be altered or changed. Refer to the Ship lobby bulletin Board for the final daily cruise itinerary schedule.
- Egyptair is the only major airline within Egypt. Their internal flights are generally very early morning and late evening. Be prepared for flight cancellation; delay; change of schedule; overbooking condition; too many or too little flights. therefore, your cooperation and understanding are very much appreciated.
- Beyond our Control: During certain times of the year, hotels and cruise ships may overbook. If so, we reserve the right to substitute accommodations within the same or higher category. We also reserve the right to change the sequence of the itinerary and internal flight schedule should local conditions necessitate. Onsite passenger(s) will be attended to at all times.
Note: No credit/refund for any unused services.
Egypt Nile Cruise: Dates
2012 – 2013 SEASON
| LO SEASON | April 16 – September 30, 2012 |
| HI SEASON | October 1 – December 19 & January 6 – March 31, 2012 |
| HOLIDAYS & PREMIUM | December 20 – January 5 & April 1-15 |
Egypt Nile Cruise: Hotels and Rates
2012 – 2013 SEASON
LO SEASON: April 16 – September 30, 2012
HI SEASON: October 1 – December 19 & January 6 – March 31, 2012
HOLIDAYS & PREMIUM: December 20 – January 5 & April 1-15
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