RAMSES NILE EGYPT TOUR

11 days/ 10 nights with 9 days of cruises
Cairo / Luxor / Aswan / Abu Simbel
Featuring Luxury five star hotels and Deluxe Five Star Nile river and Lake Nasser cruisers this is THE ULTIMATE tour of the Nile for people who like to cruise.
Starting at $2,895 per person, double occupancy

Highlights include:
* Fully Escorted from arrival to Cairo
* Guided tours to the "A" list of ancient Egypt sites in Luxor, Aswan and Abu Simbel
* River/Lake view upper decks cabins on both cruises
* Most meals, with International buffet breakfast daily plus a mix of ala carte and buffet lunches, dinners on the cruises
* Guaranteed Weekly departures October through April
* Small groups with no more than 8 travelers

Day 01: (Saturday) ARRIVE CAIRO
Arrive Cairo, staff assists with clearing immigration and customs then staff will transfer you to the Concorde el Salam or the Le Meridien Airport hotel. Overnight Cairo

VISAS: All travelers to Egypt are required to obtain a visa for entry. Citizens of certain countries can currently obtain one on arrival however this is subject to change without notice. The best thing is to obtain your visa in advance. In most countries these can be obtained from an Egyptian consulate.

Day 02: (Sunday) FLY TO LUXOR, FREE TIME TO ENJOY LUXOR
Staff transfers you to the airport, assists with checking in and you fly to Luxor. Arriving staff transfers you to the Sonesta Luxor Hotel or the Maritim Kings Island Resort where at either hotel you will enjoy a superior Nile view room. Overnight Luxor
Meals: Buffet Breakfast
Optional: Sound and Light show at Karnak Temple $40 per person

Day 03: (Monday) BOARD CRUISE, TEMPLE OF KARNAK AND TEMPLE OF LUXOR
Staff transfers you to the Deluxe Five Star Nile Cruiser, the M/S Amarco I (or upgrade to the Premier cruiser, M/S Saint George*). Lunch then visit the Temple of Luxor and the Temple of Karnak. Dinner followed by Evening entertainment (please check with reception for the program schedule). Overnight Cruise / Luxor
Meals: Buffet Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
PRE Boarding Optional Tours:
Necropolis of Thebes sites not included in cruise program: $95 per person (includes the Valley of the Queens, the tombs of the nobles and artisans, temple of Medinet Habu, Ramessium)
Luxor Museum: $41 per person

Day 04: (Tuesday) NECROPOLIS OF THEBES, CRUISE TO EDFU
Enjoy a tour of Luxor's Necropolis of Thebes including the Valley of the Kings, the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut and the Colossi of Memnon. Lunch while sailing to Esna. Cross the river locks and continue sailing to Edfu. Dinner. Evening entertainment. Overnight Cruise / Edfu
Meals: Buffet Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 05: (Wednesday) TEMPLE OF HORUS, TEMPLE OF TWO GODS, CRUISE TO ASWAN
Tour the Temple of Horus, the best preserved of all the Nile temples. Have lunch while sailing to Kom Ombo. Evening guided tour of the Temple of two gods. The temple is unique because its double design means that there are courts, halls, sanctuaries and rooms duplicated for two gods, Sobek and Haroeris. Dinner while sailing to Aswan. Evening entertainment. Overnight Cruise / Aswan
Meals: Buffet Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 06: (Thursday) TEMPLE OF PHILAE, UNFINISHED OBELISK, FREE TIME TO EXPLORE ASWAN
Tour the Aswan High Dam, the Temple of Philae and the Unfinished Obelisk. Lunch. Afternoon free to enjoy Aswan. Farewell dinner. Evening entertainment. Overnight Cruise / Aswan
Meals: Buffet Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional tours:
Nubian Museum $46 per person
St. Simeon's Monastery ruins $60 per person

Day 07: (Friday) FLY ABU SIMBEL, BOARD LAKE CRUISE, VISIT TEMPLES OF RAMSES
Disembark the cruise. Staff will transfer you to the airport and assist with checking in for a flight to Abu Simbel. Arriving staff transfers you to your Deluxe Five Star Lake Nasser Cruiser, the Prince Abbas. Lunch on board. Enjoy a guided tour of the famous temples of Ramses. Welcome cocktails, followed by a candlelight dinner on board. Overnight Cruise / Abu Simbel
Meals: Buffet Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 08: (Saturday) KASR IBRIM TEMPLE, TEMPLES OF AMADA AND DERR, TOMB OF PENOUT
Sail to Kasr Ibrim. Arriving Kasr Ibrim Temple. The tour is conducted from the ship's sun deck as entrance to the site is not permitted. Lunch served while sailing to Amada. Visit the Temples of Amada and Derr as well as the tomb of Penout, followed by a relaxing afternoon sail to Wadi El Seboua. Dinner on board Overnight Cruise / Wadi el Seboua
Meals: Buffet Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 09: (Sunday) WADI EL SEBOUA, TEMPLES OF DAKKA AND MEHARAKKA
Morning visit to Wadi El Seboua, the Temples of Dakka, and Meharakka. Lunch on board. Sail to Aswan. Dinner. Overnight Cruise / Aswan
Meals: Buffet Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 10: (Monday) KALABSHA TEMPLE, FLY TO CAIRO
Disembark, Visit the Kalabsha Temple, Beit El Wali and the Kiosk of Kertassi. Staff transfers you to the Aswan airport, assists with checking in and you fly to Cairo. Arriving staff transfers you to the Concorde el Salam or the Le Meridien Airport hotel. Overnight Cairo
Meals: Buffet Breakfast

Day 11: (Tuesday) INTERNATIONAL DEPARTURE
Staff transfers you to the international terminal, assists with exit formalities and checking in for your departure OR extend your stay to enjoy more of Egypt's incredible history. (meals on the flight)

Tour Includes: OPERATES WITH NO MINIMUM AND A MAXIMUM OF 8 TRAVELERS. All transfers by air-conditioned vehicle relating to the tour program starting with arrival to Cairo. Baggage handling of no more than 1 piece of luggage per person however baggage and personal effects are at the owner's risk at all time during the tour (baggage handling does NOT include tips for bellmen, porters, etc.). Hotels (based on double occupancy). 5 star Deluxe Nile cruise and 5* Deluxe Lake cruise with outside Nile view cabin, private bath, individual climate control. Meals as noted. Included meals are in the main dining room, no speciality restaurants or room service. Fees for visiting antiquity sites and museums that are part of the tour program. Services of an English speaking licensed Egyptologist. Service charges and taxes.
NOTE: During any of our small group tours people may join or leave at various times, however at no time would any group be larger than 8 travelers. We can provide private tours with an additional supplement. The cost depends on the tour chosen.

NOT included are: AIR, air ticket taxes, fuel surcharges, items of a personal nature such as tips, entry visa, phone calls, laundry, beverages of any nature at any time, any items not specifically covered in the included items.

Weekly departures OCTOBER THROUGH APRIL

Tour Price:
Starting at $2,895 per person, double occupancy

Tours must be booked at least 45 days prior to arrival.
Prices and itinerary subject to change without notice.

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