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Lake Nasser Cruise (Aswan / Abu Simbel)
offered by supplier M17039 (view this supplier profile)
Key Information:
Tour Duration: 5
day(s)
Group Size: 1
- 20
people
Destination(s):
Egypt
Specialty Categories:
Cultural Journey
Boating and Sailing
Season: January - December
Airfare Included: No
Tour Customizable: No
Minimum Per Person Price: 930 US Dollar (USD)
Maximum Per Person Price: 1299 US Dollar (USD)
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Tour Itinerary:
Day 1: Aswan. (Monday obligatorily) Arrived to Aswan. Meet to airport or to Train station (according to your suitability) by our representative and transfer on board. Than Felucca Trip around the Elephantine island. Visit botanical garden. Night on board
Day 2: Aswan / Kalabsha / Beit El Wali / Wadi El Sebu. Navigation towards Kalabsha. Visit temple of Kalabsha, the first Nubian temple has to be moved and of that of Ramses II has Beit El Wali, transported thanks to UNESCO to save it water after build the High Dam. Navigation towards Wadi El Sebu. Night on Board
Day 3: Wadi El Sebu / Dakka / Amada / Kasr Ibrim. In the morning, visit temple of Wadi El Sebu devoted has Amon-Ra and that of dedicated Dakka has Thot. Navigation towards Amada. Visit temple of Amada of the time of Thoutmosis III. Navigation towards Kasr Ibrim. Night on board
Day 4: Kasr Ibrim / Abu Simbel. Seen on the temple of Kasr Ibrim. Navigation towards Abu Simbel and visit of the temples of Abu Simbel. In option, Sound and Lights Show at Abu Simbel. Night on board
Day 5: Abu Simbel / Aswan. After the breakfast, departure in private vehicle for the return to Aswan
Possibility of adding the days of visits below by paying a supplement corresponding or of substituting them has those initially proposed:
Day A: Visits of Dachur with the red pyramid and the Bent pyramid. Then direction the Pharaoh's Village, On a small island on the Nile opposite the old man Cairo, this village gives you a small idea what was the everyday life at the time of the Pharaohs, you will see a whole village of old Egypt. And finally you will go to the Suk Khan el Kalili. Night at hotel.
Day B: Visits of Islamic Cairo with the visits of: the mosque of the Sultan Hasan (1359), largest of Islamic architecture in Egypt; the Mosque of El Rifaei, the tombs of some of the members of the royal family rests like Khidepe Ismael and his four wives of which famous Genevieve; the sister of Ferdinand de Liceps; as well as king Farouq etc; the Mosque of Ahmed Ibn Tulun (878), most former who built; the Museum of Gayer Anderson, with the two houses of the Othoman time bought by this English doctor. You will be able to see the collection of antiques which it reported during its voyages throughout the world like India, Europe, China, Iran, Syria; the Maghreb etc; the house of Ibrahim Kathuda El Sinnari (1794), founded for the scientists of Napoleon. Night the hotel.
Day C: Visits of Fatimid Cairo with the visits of: Visit street Al Mouez: Diving in Fatimid Cairo (969-1171) with the Al Azahar mosque, the second older mosque built in Egypt (972). From the same time visits Al Aqmar mosque with its splendid frontage which will be then adopted later for the frontage of the Coptic Museum and the Al mosque Hakem (XI century). Al Futuh gates, oldest of the city of Cairo: - that of the time Ayyoubide (dynasty of Saladin 1171-1250). Outside, admire the complex Al frontage Salih Ayyoub that which faced Saint Louis (Louis IX), - time Mamelouk (1250-1517); with the funerary complexes including/understanding the mosque, the college and tombs, - Othoman time (1517-1805) with Sabil of Raman Abdel Katkhuda and the house of El Sihemi. To finish, the architectural visit of the Souk Khan El Khalili, artisan work and lanes with the Egyptian atmospheres. Night at hotel.
NB: This program could be add to another program propose in this website, thanks to tell us your wishes at the time of your request.
Possibility of going on the cruise reverse way: Abu Simbel/Aswan (check in Thursday and navigation Friday early morning)
Program: The order of visits may change, still without affecting the duration of your visit. Note that Esna water gate is closed from 1/06 to 30/06 every year. Vehicles are used to leave Esna, and the boat leaves back from the water gate (60 km from Luxor).
The Boat: Your cabins are furnished with bathrooms, private WC, telephone, TV, air-condition with regulator (N.B.: the name of the boat and cabins are known upon arrival). Restaurants offer refined courses, and their buffets cover the Egyptian specialties together with the international cuisine.
For your disposition: the reception (Currency exchange service before reaching Luxor and Aswan. Credit cards accepted: Visa and MasterCard). Salon-bar, swimming pool with sea-sofas and bar, disco and souvenirs shop.
Please note that our Nil cruise will be in 5 star cruise. If you desire a cruise of a higher or lower classification, please specify this in your request.
Price Includes:
- All meet and assist by our representative and Transfer in private air-conditioned vehicle airport/cruise (go/comeback)
- Lake Nasser Cruise in Boat 5 Stars, double cabin in Full board (breakfast, lunch, dinner and tea/coffee time at 4.00 pm)
- All transportations in private air-conditioned vehicle and Private English speaking Egyptologist Tour Guide during your visits
- All Taxes
Price Excludes:
- International Flights
- Visa (15 US Dollars per passport, you can take it when you arrive in Egypt)
- All Entrance fees and Ticket for Sound and Light Show
- All insurances
- All drinks, calling and every personal spend
- Tips to the staff
Peak period supplement:
- 5 % from 4 July to 4 September 2006
- 10 % from 20 October to 6 November 2006
- 30 % from 20 December 2006 to 8 January 2007
- 10 % from 9 February to 12 march 2007
- 20 % from 30 march to 1 may 2007
- 5 % from 4 July to 3 September 2007
Notes:
Airfare is not included in the tour price.
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