09 Days Luxurious Holiday With Nile Sudan Steamer Cruise
Steam Ship Sudan is built at the dawn of the 20th century
, brings turn-of-the-century travel to life again.
A boat inhabited by the memory of the King Fouad who received it as a gift in 1885; the memory of the Belle poque travelers who used it; or that of Hercule Poirot who Agatha Christie had walking its decks in her writings.
A sustainable eco tour located in Nile River, Egypt. It is unique cruise choice on the Nile; the Steamship Sudan is the most peaceful way to travel on the river.
The charismatic Steam Ship Sudan fits the bill perfectly. Built in 1885 as a gift for King Fauod. Each cabin is a haven of Belle Epoque refinement and comfort, allied to services and facilities worthy of a grand hotel.
Cruise Facilities
- 23 cabins, including 5 suites.
- Steam engine room on show for guests to view.
- Small shop with local souvenir.
- Occasional entertainment program.
- Languages spoken by the personnel on board: French & English.
- Panoramic bar lounge
- Medical attention available at all times.
- Payments on board are made in cash & credit card.
- Main lobby with reception desk
- Authentic 19th Century antique furniture in all suites & Cabins.
Cruise Itinerary
Day 1: (Wednesday) Welcome to Egypt
Arrive to Cairo airport, meet and assist by your tour manager then transfer to your hotel for check in with an exclusive air conditioned modern van. our rep will provide you with detailed info about your holidays itinerary, advise all procedures and finalize all pick up time for your holiday time, overnight in Cairo.
Day 2: (Thursday) Giza Pyramids Day
Breakfast at your hotel in Cairo and then met by your personal guide who will accompany you in day tour to the Great Pyramids of Giza and Sphinx, the necropolis of Sakkara and the former capital, Memphis. Overnight in Cairo.
Day 3: (Friday) Cairo City Sightseeing / Fly To Aswan
Breakfast at the hotel and then you will be escorted by your private guide to Immerse yourself further into Egypt's history with an unmissable visit to the famous Egyptian Museum. Follow this with a stroll through Khan el-Khalili bazaar and a visit other Cairo's most popular Islamic and Coptic attractions in Old Cairo. Back to the hotel and Overnight in Cairo. Later, you will be transferred to Cairo airport to fly to Aswan, upon your arrival in Aswan you will be met & transferred to your hotel for check in and overnight staying.
Day 04: (Saturday) SS Sudan Holiday
Transfer from your hotel in Aswan to embark your Steam Ship Sudan before Lunch , after Lunch visit the Temple of Philae, "the pearl of Egypt". At the southern tip of the island, Nectanebo first built around 370 BC, an elegant pavilion dedicated to the goddess Isis. The Temple of Isis enjoyed a great fame in antiquity and far away, people came on pilgrimage. In the early twentieth century, the project of building the dam seemed forever condemned the masterpieces of the island, which would have been almost completely submerged during much of the year. The campaign to save the monuments of Nubia, led by UNESCO, led to the transfer of the temples of Philae on the small island of Agilkia, 300 meters to the north.
In the evening visit the Temple of Kom Ombo. It stands majestically atop a hill. The present temple was built during the reign of Ptolemy II and continued to be extended and improved throughout the Roman Empire. It is dedicated to two distinct triads. That of the left for the god Horus the light of Egypt, his wife and their son Tasenetnefrt Panebtaouy. That of the right is intended to Sobek, the divine power of the water, his mother Hathor and Khonsu, Who appears here as the son of the crocodile god. Dinner and overnight on board in Edfu
Day 05: (Sunday) SS Sudan Holiday
Breakfast on board. The morning will be spent visiting the temple of Edfu. The temple of Edfu is dedicated to the falcon god Horus. Began in the fourth century BC. AD, under the dynasty of the Ptolemies, it was completed some 170 years later! This is one of the best preserved temples of ancient Egypt. Here Horus battled his uncle Seth, the murderer of his father, also the entrance to the temple is it guarded by a monumental statue of a falcon. Back on board for lunch and sail to Esna Passage of the lock and continue the navigation to Luxor. Dinner and overnight on board in Luxor
Day 06: (Monday) SS Sudan Holiday
Breakfast on board. Navigation Quena morning to the north of Luxor. This part of the Nile in which some cruise ship visit is beautiful and you can enjoy a relaxing morning to contemplate the Nile. Upon your arrival at Abydos Quena departure (2 hours). Abydos is a holy city, the city of Osiris, ruler of the kingdom of the dead and god of resurrection. So the city is, from the Old Kingdom, a place of pilgrimage exceptional. The temple dates from the first Sethi is a marvel with its colorful reliefs whose workmanship marks the birth of the Ramesside art. Back on board. Dinner and night tour of the Temple of Dendera. Dendera is the name of the spectacular temple of Hathor, the goddess of joy and love, protector of women but also nurse the pharaohs. the ancient city of Dendera is one of the great monuments of Egypt's best preserved, with its richly decorated chapels, its columns with the head of a cow its corridors and dark staircases, terraces and roof from which you benefit from splendid views over the countryside of Upper Egypt Lunch on board during the day. Overnight in Quena
Day 07: (Tuesday) SS Sudan Holiday / Luxor
Sailing very early to Luxor, breakfast, disembarkation at Luxor around 11:30 A.M. Then hen continue to the famous Karnak Temples the largest place of worship ever built and the greatest example of worship in history. It was constructed from the beginning of the Middle Kingdom to the Greco Roman Kingdom. Within the complex, the great "Hypostyle Hall" is an incredible forest of giant pillars. Continue your tour with a drive to Luxor Temple, originally built during the reign of Amenophis III over 5,000 years ago. Also you will witness some of the best preserved art work in Egypt. Overnight in Luxor.
Day 08: (Wednesday) Luxor / Cairo
Optional hot air balloon flight trip in Luxor over the valley of the Kings at the West bank of the River Nile followed by enjoyable breakfast the hotel in Luxor with free time at leisure and some optional sightseeing tours available in Luxor . Later you will be transferred to Luxor airport to fly back to Cairo, where you will be met and assisted and transferred to your hotel for free time at leisure in Cairo and overnight stay with free time at leisure in Cairo and overnight stay.
Day 09: (Thursday) Cairo / Back Home
Breakfast at your hotel in Aswan and then transfer to airport to fly to Cairo, where you will be met and assisted and transfer to the other terminal to fly back home.
Price includes
- Meet And Assist at all mentioned airports.
- Assistance of our personal during your vacation.
- All transportation by private AC Deluxe vehicles
- Flight tickets (Cairo / Aswan and Luxor / Cairo) with Egypt Air.
- Expert personal Egyptologist guide in Cairo / Aswan / Luxor.
- 3 nights in Cairo 5* deluxe hotel with breakfast.
- 1 night Aswan 5* deluxe hotel with breakfast.
- 3 nights on board 5* cruise Aswan-Luxor on FB.
- 1 night Luxor 5* deluxe hotel with breakfast.
- Tour to Pyramids, Sphinx, Valley temple, Sakkara and Memphis.
- Tour to Egyptian Museum , Citadel Mosques and Coptic Churches.
- Tour to the Temple of Philae in Aswan.
- Tour to the Temple of Dendera and Abydos.
- Tour to Kom Ombo temple and Edfu temple en route.
- Tour to Karnak temples and Luxor temple in East bank of the Nile.
- Lunch meals & bottled water during tours in Giza / Cairo.
- Entrance fees to the sights as per itinerary.
- Service charges and taxes included throughout the tours.
- Free Mobile phone against 30 min local calls / 5 min. international calls.
Price Excludes
- Airfare to and from Egypt
- Personal expenses
- Optional Activities
- Tipping
Accommodation Plan
- Le Meridien Pyramids Hotel & Spa
- Movenpick Resort Aswan
- SS Sudan Nile Steamer Cruise
- Sonesta St. George Hotel Luxor
Egypt Travel Gate does not offer travel insurance, so we strongly suggest you consider buying a good policy to protect you against unexpected costs associated with your travel plans. Be sure to have adequate insurance to protect yourself from losses due to the risks of travel (luggage/personal effects, injury, and health). Sharm El Sheikh Excursions is not responsible for such losses. Travel insurance is strongly recommended.
- Charges not mentioned elsewhere for this tour such as: passport, entry visa fees , laundry, telephone calls, alcoholic beverages including wine and beer, mineral water, insurance of any kind, custom duties, gratuities to tour guides, excess baggage charges, etc.
- Extra charges for food ordered a la carte or from room service. These charges must be paid directly to the hotel or restaurant.
If you have a problem with any of the Tour Services provided it should be brought to the immediate attention of our representative or the company directly whilst on the Tour. We will then attempt to rectify the situation immediately. Upon return it is almost impossible to correct a situation that could have been corrected during the Tour. Please note that if you choose for any reason not to participate in any part of the program once on the tour, there will be NO refund for these services, as they are prepaid based on the number participating.
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Changes:
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Payment Policy:
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Travel packages: 50 % of the total amount are required one complete week before the tour package starting day using any of the above mentioned methods of payment.
Cancelation policy:
- Same day of the tour: No refund.
- One day before: all money are fully refundable if you would cancel your booking even one day before as long as you will contact us within 24 hours before your booking date except for the travel packages that requests hotel booking or flight ticket, the same for the one day excursion by flight (in this case you will charged with 25% of your total cost for the cancelation 4 days before & 50 % of the total if cancelation would happen in less than 4 days prior your booking date).
by: Ahmed Ali
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