5 Day/4 Night Egyptian Cruise
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| Dates | Deck + Cabin Type |
| Nile Deck Cabin | |
May 28 '12 Jun 4 '12 Jun 11 '12 Jun 18 '12 Jun 25 '12 Jul 2 '12 Jul 9 '12 Jul 16 '12 Jul 23 '12 Jul 30 '12 Aug 6 '12 Aug 13 '12 Aug 20 '12 Aug 27 '12 Sep 3 '12 Sep 10 '12 Sep 17 '12 |
$760 |
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Oct 1 '12 Oct 8 '12 Oct 15 '12 Oct 22 '12 Oct 29 '12 Nov 5 '12 Nov 12 '12 Nov 19 '12 Nov 26 '12 Dec 3 '12 Dec 10 '12 Dec 17 '12 |
$1,080 |
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| Dec 24 '12 Dec 31 '12 |
$1,370 |
| Contact us for upgraded cabin rates | |
Day 1 Arrive in Luxor / Embark Ship / Temples
Arrive at noon today on your 5-star deluxe Nile cruise boat, the “Nile Adventurer”, moored in a private dock in Luxor. On board, you will be welcomed by the reception staff, who will offer you chilled fruit juice while assisting with your check-in.
After lunch on board, start your tour to the East bank by visiting 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. After that your Egyptologist will guide you on a tour of the strikingly graceful Temple of Luxor dedicated to the god Amun.
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 freshly prepared canapés before your gourmet dinner. Following your meal be entertained by a belly dancer, accompanied by a whirling dervish show.
Day 2 Valley of the Kings & Queens
Enjoy a morning 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.
Visit 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. 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.
Enjoy an afternoon relaxing on board the Nile Adventurer while cruising 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 “galabeyyas”. Dinner will be a lavish buffet of Egyptian specialities, followed by oriental music and dancing for everyone.
Day 3 Esna Temple / 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.
This afternoon, explore the largest and most completely preserved Pharaonic – albeit Greek-built – temple in Egypt, the extraordinary Temple of Horus at Edfu.
Enjoy an Egyptian cooking lesson this afternoon on board while cruising to Kom Ombo. Gourmet dinner this evening.
Day 4 Kom Ombo Temple / Philae Temple / Felucca Ride
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.
Enjoy lunch on board while cruising the scenic Nile River to Aswan. Upon arrival, 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.
Weather permitting, take a ride on a felucca, a typical Egyptian sail boat, around Elephantine Island, Lord Kitchener’s Botanical Gardens, and the Agha Khan Mausoleum (life jackets will be provided).
Enjoy your afternoon tea served in the lounge with a trio of authentic Egyptian musicians. Tonight’s farewell dinner will be a gala dinner (jacket required), with white-gloved waiters serving gourmet cuisine.
Day 5 Disembark in Aswan
Enjoy a final breakfast buffet on board, and disembark this morning to continue your journey home.
Itinerary Notes
Included in cruise fare:- 4 nights cruise on board the Nile Adventurer
- Sightseeing and excursions as outlined above
- Services of local English speaking Egyptologist
Not included in cruise fare:
- Tips for guides, drivers and hotel staff
- International airfare
- Domestic airfare is quoted separately and subject to change by Egypt Air without notice
Domestic Airfare:
- Additional, please add $305 per person for domestic flights between Cairo/Aswan and Aswan/Cairo (price subject to change)
Deposit & Payment
Initial deposit is 10%-50% depending on cruise, and most travelers will call our office and pay the deposit with a credit card. We accept Visa, Mastercard, AmEx, and Discover. Alternatively, you can send a check to our Missoula, Montana, office or register online at: https://www.adventure-life.com/forms/fourways.php
Final payment is due 70 days prior to departure.
Final payment by bank transfer, check or Visa, Mastercard, Discover, or Amex. Credit Card payments subject to 3% convenience fee and maximum $15,000 charge.
Booking last minute? No problem! Please contact one of our trip planners, and we can get you on your way if booking less than 70 days prior to departure.
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Cancellation Policy
| Days Prior to departure | Fee |
|---|---|
| 90 days or more | $300 per person |
| 89-61 days | $400 or 10% trip cost, whichever is higher |
| 60-46 days | 15% trip cost |
| 45-30 days | 25% trip cost |
| 29-0 days | 100% trip cost |
Nile Adventurer
- Ship Highlights
- Passengers : 64
- River Cruise Ship
A cruise on the Nile River 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
| Cabins | |
|---|---|
 | 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. |
