Aswan
5 Days 4 nights from Aswan to Abu simble
5 DAYS days
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It's a great chance to enjoy the beautiful scenery of Lake Nasser. Discover magnificent temples and tombs of the ancient world on your cruise down ancient Egyptian history.
Cruises:
Steigenberger Omar El Khayam or prince abbas or similar
Prices Quoted Per Person in USD (American dollar)
1355 USD Per Single Person in Single Occupancy
1035 USD Per Person in Double or Triple Occupancy
Children Policy:
500 USD Per Child from 6 to 11 years sharing with their parent
Child under 5 Years free of charge
Highlights
Abu Simbel
Kasr Ibrim
Temple of Derr
Tomb Of Pennut
Wadi El Seboua
the Temple of Dakka and the Temple of Maharraqua
Included
entry fees
tour guide
all taxes and services
all transfers by A/C vehicle newest model
Excluded
personal items
tipping
any extra options
International And Domestic Flight
Itinerary
DAY1:
Upon arrival to Aswan city, you will be met by Luxor And Aswan Travel representative who will accompany you and transfer you to your Lake Nasser Nile Cruise for embarkation and check in. Lunch will be on board of the Nile Cruise. Later on, you will join your tour guide to discover the great city of Aswan, including The High Dam, which has been erected by the Egyptian president Gamal Abdel Nasser in 1960 AD to protect Egypt from the Nile flood. After that you will enjoy sailing on the Nile River by a motor boat till reach Agilika Island, where you will visit Temple of Philae, which was erected during the Greco-Roman period and was dedicated to goddess Isis (mother of god Horus). Finally you will be escorted to visit one of the marvelous sightseeing in Aswan, The Unfinished Obelisk, which was made out of red granite and was dedicated to god Amun Ra. After finishing your day tour, you will get back to your ship and overnight.
DAY 2:
Breakfast will be served on board of your ship. Later on, you will join your tour guide to discover the the Temple of Kalabsha . Located within view of the High Dam, Kalabsha Temple is often the first stop for any cruise on Lake Nasser. It was moved to this spot from its originally location 30 miles to the south after the construction of the dam.Construction of the temple was begun at the end of the Ptolomaic Dynasty and actually completed under the rule of the Roman Emperor Augustus. The result is an interesting combination of imagery that includes Egyptian and Roman themes with images of Roman emperors and pharaohs worshipping with the Egyptian gods. The temple was dedicated to the Nubian god Mandulis. Also you will be visited Beit El Wali , Beit el-Wali was rescued from Lake Nasser by a Polish archaeological team financed by a joint Oriental Institute of Chicago/Swiss Institute of Cairo Project. The temple itself was built on a symmetrical cruciform plan. It is consisted of a deep hall, a transverse antechamber with two columns and a sanctuary. Known as a speos, the temple was mostly hewn from the surrounding rock, except for the front wall of the deep hall with its central doorway. After the visit , you will be back to the Cruise for refreshment & have the Lunch on the board then the Cruise will sail to Wadi El Sebou while passing by the Tropic of Cancer.
DAY 3:
You will have your breakfast on the board of the ship , then you will go to Wadi El Sebou , The name in Arabic means "Valley of the Lions", referring to the avenue of sphinxes that leads up to this temple, which was built during the reign of Ramesses II. Though it was moved to its current location only in the1960’s, it was quickly forgotten and neglected , You will be bak to the ship to have Lunch while Then the boat will sail to Amada, the Temple of amada is the oldest of the monuments around Lake Nasser. Dating from the 18th dynasty of the New Kingdom, the temple predates Ramesses II and Abu Simbel by around two hundred years; however, as is typical of the great pharaoh of Egypt, Ramesses’s mark and that of his son Merenptah can be found inside.
DAY 4 :
Early sail to Kasr Ibrim. View Kasr Ibrim from Sundeck , The Citadel Of Kasr Ibrim was once a formidable city high above the Nile River, but today it appears as an Island due to the construction of the Aswan High Dam. Then Sail to Abu Simbel Visit Abu Simbel Temple . Built on the west bank of the Nile River, between the first and second cataracts of the Nile, the site of Abu Simbel is one of the most recognizable ancient sites in Egypt, It contains two temples, carved into a mountainside, that were built by pharaoh Ramesses II (1303-1213 B.C).Abu Simbel today is no longer in the same location as it was in ancient times. “Following the decision to build a new High Dam at Aswan in the early 1960s, the temples were dismantled and relocated in 1968 on the desert plateau 64 meters (about 200 feet) above and 180 meters (600 feet) west of their original site, The area where they were originally located is now flooded.
DAY5:
Breakfast on Board of the Cruise and check out , Then our representative will transfer you to the Airport to catch your flight
Cancellation Policy
Cancellation Policy (Tours included airfare or Hotel or Nile Cruise Accommodation)
Cancellation should be received in writing document by email. In case the cancellation happened before 40 days from the departure date it will be subjected to 6% of the total amount received it will be deducted by the bank for transaction fees. If a tour participant is canceled his/her reservation the following fees will be applied:
· Between 30 and 15 days before your arrival date, 25% of the entire tour price will be deducted.
· Between 14 and 7 days before the arrival date, 50% of the entire tour price will be deducted.
· Between 7 and 4 days before your arrival date, 75% of the entire tour price will be deducted.
· Between 3 and 1 days before your arrival date, 100% of the entire tour price will be deducted.
Also, the cancellation fees on all domestic flights in case you book a tour and you would like to cancel it at any time before starting your tours. The cancellation fees of the domestic flights are subject to the airline's cancellation policy which changes from case to another.
REFUNDS:
A refund will normally be made to the same card account and using the same method as the original payment.
No refunds are possible for No-Show
COMPLAINTS:
If you have a complaint while you are in Egypt. Please notify the company (New Vision Travel) immediately, as most problems can be solved on the spot, if you feel your problem has not solved please call the chairman of the company, but if you return home and still not satisfied you must e-mail us at info@newvision-travel.com
ACCEPTANCE OF THE AGREEMENT:
The Contract constituted by the Company's acceptance of the Client's booking subject to these Booking Conditions shall constitute the entire agreement between the Client and the Company, so the payment of a deposit or final payment by bank transfer or credit card indicates that tour participants have read and accepted all terms and conditions and agree to abide by them.
Accommodation:
Unless otherwise stated, generally it is based on two persons sharing a room (twin sharing). Room for the single occupant is available with an additional of supplementary rate. Hotels and lodges are named as an indication/guide of category and rooms may be reserved at similar establishments. Published prices are based on tariff and other costs prevailing at the time of printing, and are subject to change without notice.
Children Policy:
Policy- For Packages + Nile Cruises + Hotels
0 - 01 Free of Charge
2 - 5 25% of total tour cost
6 - 11.99 50% of total tour cost
+12 Are considered adults
If your tour package includes flights, an extra supplement for your child may apply.
2nd Policy - For sightseeing tours & shore excursions
0 - 5 free of charge
6 - 11 50 % of total tour cost
12+ are considered adults
If your sightseeing tours include domestic flights, an extra supplement for your child may apply.
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