Nile Cruise - Premium
Nile Cruise - Premium
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Nile Cruise - Premium
9 Days Starting in Cairo and ending in Aswan
Visiting:
Cairo
,Luxor Governorate
,Valley of the Kings
,Luxor
,Aswan
,The Temple of Horus at Edfu
,Kom Umbu
,Abu Simbel
,Nubia
,Nubian Museum
,Aswan High Dam
,Unfinished Obelisk
Tour operator:
Physical rating:
Leisurely
Special diets catered:
Vegetarians, Vegans, Please inform Exodus of specific dietary requirements
Trip Styles:
Activities:
Tour code:
AENA
Group size:
4 - 20
Age range:
16 to 99
Tour operated in:
English
Interests:
From:
$2249 (USD)
Tour Overview
Egypt has an enthralling history and a wealth of well-preserved monuments and treasures. This trip allows you to visit all the major sites and attractions along the Nile in a comfortable fashion. Boarding our cruise boat at Luxor we travel upstream, watching local life pass by, whilst also visiting the spectacular Edfu and Kom Ombo temples along the way. The lush green banks and the beautiful sunsets over the Nile, together with the excellent on-board facilities make this an unforgettable way to travel.
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1 : Start Cairo.
Location:
Cairo
Accommodation:
Hotel
Accommodation Name:
Cairo Pyramids Hotel or similar
Meals Included:
No Meals
Start Cairo.
Day 2 : Visit the Pyramids at Giza, the Egyptian Museum, El Azhar Mosque and Cairo's lively bazaar
Location:
Cairo
Accommodation:
Hotel
Accommodation Name:
Cairo Pyramids Hotel or similar
Meals Included:
Breakfast
We start the morning with a tour of the Pyramids at Giza. Home to the Great
Pyramids of Cheops, Chephren and Mycerinus and the timeless and enigmatic
Sphinx; these great monuments to the afterlife defy the imagination. Only the
throng of sightseers, Egyptian and foreign, milling around their huge
foundations, keep the viewer in the 21st century. We next pay a visit to the
incredible Egyptian Museum of Antiquities, which contains relics dating back
to 4000 BC, including the fantastic riches of Tutankhamun's tomb. Here is a
unique opportunity to survey the many fabulous treasures of Egypt in one
place and to set the scene for the rest of the tour. For the remainder of our
tour we experience modern Cairo with visits to Al Azhar mosque, which despite
being Cairo’s oldest mosque and university is still very much in use today,
and the small alleyways and streets that make up Cairo's popular bazaar.
Please note that we will need to cover up at the mosque (long sleeves and
trousers) and women will also need to cover their hair with a scarf.
Day 3 : Fly to Luxor; visit to Karnak and Luxor temples; free time.
Location:
Cairo, Luxor Governorate
Accommodation:
M/S Esmeralda or similar
Meals Included:
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
We typically transfer to Cairo airport before sunrise for our flight to Luxor
(flight times can vary). On arrival in Luxor we visit Luxor Temple and the
huge Karnak Temple complex on the east bank of the Nile. Built over 1500
years, Karnak is a confusion of pylons, courtyards, halls and sanctuaries.
Its Hypostyle hall has 134 columns 23 metres high and 15 metres in diameter!
Both temples are incredibly impressive. We arrive at our cruise boat in time
for lunch on board before having free time in the afternoon to relax or
explore Luxor.
Day 4 - 5 : Valley of the Kings; two days on the Nile with visits to Edfu and Kom Ombo en route.
Location:
Valley of the Kings, Luxor, Aswan, The Temple of Horus at Edfu, Kom Umbu
Accommodation:
M/S Esmeralda or similar
Meals Included:
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
We begin Day 4 with a visit to the Valley of the Kings on the west bank of
the Nile, which contains the once hidden tombs of over 62 Pharaohs, including
Tutankhamun, Seti I, Ramses III and IV. A discreet entrance in the hillside
takes the visitor underground; a series of corridors and ante-chambers leads
us down to the burial chamber and sarcophagus. The walls are covered in
brightly painted images and hieroglyphs - a map of the afterlife to ensure
the king's safe passage. One ticket allows us to see three tombs. The ticket
usually allows entry into what are regarded as the most impressive tombs, but
if you have time a visit to the tomb of Ramses VI is also highly recommended.
Visits to tombs are now strictly controlled to halt further deterioration of
wall paintings - each tomb is periodically closed for a number of weeks. On
return to our cruise boat we begin our voyage along the Nile, travelling
upstream from Luxor to Aswan. Exact sailing and excursion times cannot be
guaranteed for each individual trip but we will visit the temples of Edfu,
famous for its roofed inner temples and huge Pylon, and Kom Ombo. The cruise
boat has good facilities: a sundeck with sun loungers, bar and small pool,
restaurant, gift shop and library - these can all be taken advantage of when
the cruise boat is docked or during sailing. The sunsets over the Nile are
truly stunning and travelling from Luxor to Aswan, enjoying the beauty of the
lush verdant landscape make this journey special.
Day 6 : Optional visit to Abu Simbel.
Location:
Abu Simbel, Nubia
Accommodation:
M/S Esmeralda or similar
Meals Included:
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Today there's the option of a visit to Abu Simbel, 300 km. to the south
through the Nubian Desert. The optional bus tour starts at 3.30/4 in the
morning when we get picked up from the boat. A breakfast box is provided.
Around 8 am we will arrive at the destination, where we are given approx 3
hours to visit the temples. Built by Ramses II the two temples are certainly
some of the most spectacular in Egypt. Originally on the banks of the Nile,
the temples were raised to a new site above the lake in the late 1960s, as
the waters from the new Lake Nasser rose behind the Aswan High Dam. The four
great seated statues of Ramses II stare east towards the rising sun. We will
be back in Aswan around 3 pm.
Day 7 : Tour of bazaar or optional excursion to Philae Temple, Aswan High Dam and Cleopatra's Unfinished Obelisk.
Location:
Aswan, Nubian Museum, Aswan High Dam, Unfinished Obelisk
Accommodation:
Hotel
Accommodation Name:
Basma Hotel or similar
Meals Included:
Breakfast
After breakfast on board we disembark our boat and have a full day in Aswan.
This is a laid-back, sleepy town that reflects the character of its largely
Nubian inhabitants, known for being friendly and hospitable. By virtue of
its position on the old caravan route, it has always been a trading centre
and we thoroughly recommend a visit to the packed bazaar today where
merchants display a wealth of exotic spices, carpets, leather goods and
countless other wares. There is also the option to visit the Nubian Museum,
situated opposite our usual hotel in Aswan. Opened in April 1998, the museum
chronologically charts the history and culture of the Nubian people.
Alternatively, we can arrange an optional visit to Philae Temple. In the
1970s it was relocated by UNESCO to Aglika Island after it became evident
that the original site of Philae would submerge on completion of the Aswan
High Dam. It represents a magnificent and enduring testament to both ancient
and modern engineering. During this excursion we will also visit Aswan High
Dam and Cleopatra's Unfinished Obelisk.
Day 8 : Optional visit to Nubian village; afternoon felucca ride.
Location:
Aswan
Accommodation:
Hotel
Accommodation Name:
Basma Hotel or similar
Meals Included:
Breakfast
Today it's our last day in Aswan. Our morning is free to relax or book on
optional excursion to St. Simone Monastery or a nearby Nubian Village. In
the afternoon we explore the Nile by felucca, the traditional Egyptian
sailing boat. Using the felucca, we can truly savour the tranquillity of the
Nile and the beauty of the surrounding landscape, where the vast desert
almost reaches the water's edge. (The sailing by felucca timing might be
changed according to weather conditions). We end the day with our final
dinner together, at one of this historic city’s restaurants.
Day 9 : End Aswan.
Location:
Aswan
Meals Included:
Breakfast
End Aswan
What's Included
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Flights from London (if booking incl. flights)
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All breakfasts, 4 lunches, 4 dinners
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All accommodation (see accommodation section)
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All transport and listed activities
What's Not Included
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Visas or vaccinations
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Travel insurance
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Single accommodation (available on request)
Food
All breakfasts, 4 lunches and 4 dinners included. In the itinerary we state which meals are included on which day. We suggest you allow GBP60-90 (approx. . USD100-140) for meals not included. Food in Egypt involves such things as kebabs, chicken, stews, pitta-bread, felafel, beans, aubergine and other vegetables, pickles, salads. Dishes tend to be simple and wholesome and vegetarians can be catered for if they accept that the options may be somewhat limited.
Accommodation
We use premium four/five-star hotels (Egyptian classification) on a twin-share basis. We typically stay at the Basma Hotel in Aswan. It is located on the East Bank on Aswan’s highest hill, directly opposite the Nubian museum. All the rooms have balconies with views of the Nile or the surrounding desert. The facilities in the rooms and in the hotel itself are excellent, including a choice of bars and restaurants, a huge swimming pool and all set amid well-maintained gardens. In Cairo we generally use the Steigenberger Pyramids Hotel. Set in a landscaped garden it offers stunning views over the pyramids. Cruise boat We sail the Nile on the M/S Nile Style or a similar cruise boat. Facilities include a swimming pool, sundeck, gift shop, restaurant and lounge bar. Each of the 77 en suite cabins is fully air-conditioned and has a TV. Wifi is also available (though the strength of it in the cabins can be weak). The ship has five decks, is 72 metres long and 14 metres wide. In common with all Nile cruises, ships moor up side by side at night meaning that you may only have a view of the river from your cabin while sailing. Additional Accommodation Can be arranged in Cairo pre or post tour. Please speak to a consultant at the time of booking if you would like additional accommodation.
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Who is Exodus Travels?
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Are children permitted to take part in the tour?
The minimum age for this tour is 16 years old.
Are the local guides on the tour English speaking?
Yes, our local guides are English speaking.
Are flights included in this tour?
International flights are not included with this tour.
Can you assist with pre or post tour accommodation?
We are happy to assist with pre and post tour accommodation. Please enquire for detailed information.
Is there a supplement for solo travellers?
If you would like to be paired with a tour member of the same gender, there is no additional charge. A single supplement can be requested if you would like your own room.
What happens if I need to change my holiday date once I’ve booked?
If you wish to make any changes to your booking, particularly if you need to alter any flights booked through us, please let us know as soon as possible. There is a booking or flight amendment fee of £40 per change and flight amendments often incur extra airline costs depending on the changes to be made and if the ticket has been issued or not.
How long has the tour company been trading?
Exodus has been trading since 1974
What documents will I receive before I travel?
Your final joining instructions and flight details, if booked with us, will then be sent out 2 to 3 weeks before departure. If you would like a hard copy posted, or if you require these any earlier, please contact the customer operations team. We advise that if you are booking connecting travel before receiving these, please ensure you leave plenty of time.
Do you operate a “single share” option and how does it work?
Travellers are welcome to opt to share a room with a tour member of the same gender for no additional charge. If you'd like your own room, we can request a single supplement so that you will have your own room throughout.
Can I join the tour once it has departed?
You are welcome to meet the group after the tour has departed however there is no reduction in rate for joining a tour after the departure date.
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Exodus allows you to transfer existing payments to a future tour to avoid cancellation fees if you can't travel and inform exodus, 43 days before departure.
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Exodus requires a minimum deposit of 25% or the full booking value, whichever is less, with the final balance not due until 90 days before departure.
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Cancellation Policy
We don't charge a cancellation fee, here is a summary of exodus charges.
Up to 42 days before tour starts: 100% of deposit.
At 20 days before tour starts: 100% of booking price.
Nile Cruise - Premium
9 Days Starting in Cairo and ending in Aswan
Visiting:
Cairo
,Luxor Governorate
,Valley of the Kings
,Luxor
,Aswan
,The Temple of Horus at Edfu
,Kom Umbu
,Abu Simbel
,Nubia
,Nubian Museum
,Aswan High Dam
,Unfinished Obelisk
Tour operator:
Physical rating:
Leisurely
Special diets catered:
Vegetarians, Vegans, Please inform Exodus of specific dietary requirements
Trip Styles:
Activities:
Tour code:
AENA
Group size:
4 - 20
Age range:
16 to 99
Tour operated in:
English
Interests:
From:
$2249 (USD)
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