LOT DEFINITION
• This Lot is for a Nile Cruise, departing from Luxor and returning to Luxor, for two people on board the Sonesta Nile Goddess (5 star) operated by the Sakkara Group.
INCLUDES
• 7-nights’ accommodation on board the Nile cruise ship on Full Board Basis
• Two transfers between Luxor International Airport and Cruise ship with meet & assist services from Sakkara Tours representatives, and A/c vehicle
• Sightseeing: including local English speaking guide, entrance fees to sites per cruise program (see below), and air conditioned vehicle
• Service charge and taxes (these are subject to change according to prevailing government regulations).
EXCLUDES
• International and domestic airfares
• Visa upon arrival in Egypt
• Hotels in Egypt
• Any other transfer than mentioned in cruise program
• Beverages with meals
• Beverages on board or from mini-bar
• Optional tours (such as Sound & Light shows, museums, Abu Simbel, and anything not mentioned and included within the cruise sightseeing program)
• Optional meals other than the 3 meals on board the cruise (breakfast, lunch, dinner only – an afternoon tea where/when applicable per cruise program)
• Any expenses of a personal nature (telephone, laundry, boutique, hairdresser, etc.)
• Tips and gratuities (to guide, hotel, cruise, drivers, representatives…)
• Travel Insurance
• Visas into Egypt which cost in the region of $US20 per person for UK Nationals at time of going to print.
GENERAL
• This Cruise has restricted departures on Mondays only from now until 1 October 2010 excluding peak period cruises over the Christmas/New Year period in 2009, as well as 1 March 2010 and 2, 5 & 9 April, 2010.
• Alternative routings (departing on Fridays) from Aswan back to Luxor may be available - please ask the Auction Room team.
• There are direct flights from the UK to Luxor International. If however, you wish to fly into Cairo, additional transfers and/or accommodation are available – just ask the Auction Room team.
• The cruises are subject to availability
• Fees will be charged if a reservation is confirmed and later cancelled.
• Surcharges may be payable for peak period bookings or due to fuel hikes
• PLEASE NOTE THAT CRUISES PROGRAMS MAY BE ALTERED ACCORDING TO NAVIGATION CIRCUMSTANCES AND THE PASSAGE OF LOCKS.
THE ITINERARY (subject to changes, at the discretion of supplier)
Day 1 – Monday:
• Arrival by international charter flight to Luxor airport
• Meet & assist by Sakkara Tours English speaking representative and transfer on board private a/c vehicle to the boat
• Embarkation on board cruise ship
• Dinner followed by Belly dance show
• Overnight in Luxor.
Day 2 – Tuesday:
• Breakfast on board
• Guided visit of the West Bank: Valley of the Kings, Temple of Hatshepsut and Madinat Habu
• Lunch on board
• Sail to Esna
• Afternoon tea
• Captain’s welcome cocktail
• Dinner followed by disco in lounge
• Overnight in Esna.
Day 3 – Wednesday:
• Breakfast on board
• Sailing to Edfu
• Lunch
• Visit of the Temple of Horus in Edfu
• Sail to Kom Ombo
• Afternoon tea
• Dinner on board followed by a “gallabeya” masquerade party
• Overnight in Kom Ombo.
Day 4 – Thursday:
• Breakfast on board
• Sail to Aswan
• Lunch
• Visit the High Dam, the Granite Quarries and the Temple of Philae
• Afternoon tea
• Dinner on board followed by Nubian Folkloric show
• Overnight in Aswan.
Day 5 – Friday:
• Breakfast on board
• Morning at leisure (possibility of optional tours in Aswan or excursion to Abu Simbel by air – not included in cost)
• Lunch on board
• Sailing on the Nile by felluca around islands
• Afternoon tea
• (possibility of optional Sound & Light show at Philae temple – no included in cost)
• Dinner on board, disco in lounge
• Overnight in Aswan.
Day 6 – Saturday:
• Sailing to Kom Ombo
• Breakfast on board
• Visit Temple of Sobek & Haroeries in Kom Ombo
• Sail to Edfu
• Lunch
• Afternoon tea
• Sail to Luxor
• Dinner on board, disco in lounge
• Overnight in Luxor.
Day 7 – Sunday:
• Breakfast on board
• Morning at leisure (possibility of optional tours – not included in cost)
• Lunch
• Visit Karnak and Luxor Temples
• Afternoon tea
• (possibility of optional Sound & Light show at Karnak Temple – not included in cost)
• Dinner followed by Belly dance show
• Overnight in Luxor.
Day 8 – Monday:
• Breakfast on board
• Morning at leisure
• Lunch on board
• Disembarkation
• Assistance by Sakkara Tours representative and transfer to Luxor airport for international departure.