Egypt - Carry on up the Nile

A 3 night break in Cairo offers a range of fascinating options including seeing some or all of the following: The Egyptian Museum of antiquities, home to the magnificent treasures of Tut Ankh Amon, the Giza Pyramids, Sphinx and the Valley Temple of Kephren; Memphis “the ancient capital of Egypt” and its funerary Necropolis of Sakkara, the Citadel of Saladin, Mohamed Ali Alabaster Mosque and world famous Khan El Khalili bazaars all make for inspirational visits.

Felucca lunch –This is a once-in-a-lifetime and uniquely Egyptian experience. The felucca is a traditional Nile sailing vessel altered into a deluxe dining place where guests will enjoy a gentle sail down the Nile enjoying a fresh lunch and barbecue.

Oriental dinner by the Pyramids – A special oriental tent will be specially erected in the desert on a cliff overlooking the Great Pyramids. At night guests are invited to enjoy famous Egyptian hospitality. Upon arrival guests are welcomed by Egyptian Zaffa drummers, singers and horse dancing shows while an oriental welcome drink is served. Inside the cheerfully decorated oriental tent a full folkloric program will be on display while rich authentic Egyptian buffet is served.

Dinner at the remarkable Manial Palace – The Manial palace was built by Prince Mohamed Aly, the younger brother of Khedive Abbas Hilmi II between 1899 and 1929. The building has a remarkably wide range of authentic manuscripts, carpets, textiles and admirable Ottoman architecture.This is clearly shown in the “ Golden Hall” with its stunning crystal antique chandeliers, in addition to the Lush tropical garden with rare plants from all over the world - event will start with cocktail reception in the Golden Hall followed by lavish set menu dinner at the Palace Garden that has beautiful rare plants and flowers.

Belly dancer dinner show – Enjoy having your open buffet dinner while watching a belly dancer and folkloric show aboard a first class cruising restaurant.

Camel Ride by the Giza Pyramids – Enjoy having a camel ride on the west bank of the River Nile facing Cairo and on top of Giza plateau where the three Pyramids erected by Cheops, Chephren, and Mycerinus, guarded by the mysterious Sphinx lie before you.

Here is a selection of additional enhancements to any cruise on the Nile.

Luxor – Air balloon ride on the West bank of the Thebes, City Tour with Calash (Horse and Carriage), Sound & Light at Karnak temple, Sail on the Nile by Felucca to visit Banana Island.

Aswan – The High Dam and old Aswan Dam, the unfinished obelisk, Sound and Light at Philae Temple, Botanical Gardens by Felucca, Elephantine island and Nilometer by Felucca.

Abu Simbel – Not only considered among the most fabulous ancient monuments on earth the two temples at Abu Simbel have witnessed an historic removal and reconstruction process. Once threatened by submersion in Lake Nasser, the two temples were dismantled and raised over 60 meters above the point of which they had been built more than 3,000 years before.