Inclusions & Exclusions
Inclusions
Curation by Host or Hostess
Concierge support with all needs while cruising.
Private Egyptologist for your entire cruise. (We usually have an English speaking guide, on trips that are sold by the room unless the dominant booking is another language, if you desire another language, we can provide that for a small supplemental fee)
Transfers at cities of embarkation and disembarkation
Private transport for itinerary visits
Meals: Light lunch and dinner on day 1, breakfast, lunch and dinner for balance of cruise days & breakfast on the checkout morning. We source locally and sustainably. Farm to table, seasonally changing fruit and vegetable influences. In addition to our resident chef, we have a local “moms home cooking” in Luxor just for the true experience of home cooked traditional Egyptian cuisine.
Seasonal home-made jams, cheese, bread. Infused and plain olive oil pressed fresh in a village nearby.
Unlimited Mineral water. We encourage personal water bottles as we offer water dispensing on the boat. We try not to use any single-use plastic. Ice is made using mineral water as well as all the cooking.
Fresh juices (mostly in season fruits) we don’t carry nor use cardboard juice boxes.
Traditional special juices: Hibiscus, Doum, Tamarind, Liquorish.
Environmentally conscious Bed & Bath amenities including natural soaps and body wash (all natural and guilt free by Indigo Soapworks or Tazimurt or Black Lotus), premium local cotton linen and towels.)
Use of the entire boat including on board entertainment, music, board games, reading materials, puzzles, etc.
Our signature BBQ & stargazing picnic.
A local live music event.
Snacks, hot and cold nonalcoholic beverages, fresh juices and mineral water.
Other facilities: 100-inch screen and mobile projector for screening indoors or outdoors, mobile music speakers & internet. (Free until package needs to be renewed- suitable for all to browse, make audio calls, share pics etc. Video streaming will deplete package)
Optional activities such as swimming and trekking.
Private Crew consisting of a captain, 4 sailors, kitchen staff (3), housekeeping (2), service (2), mechanic (1) and Host or Hostess (1)
Exclusion
Gratuity to staff and guide as seen fit based on level of service. (Gratuity is part of the fabric of Egyptian culture. Not only from the economic dependency but a clear reflection on the level of service and helpfulness of the provider. Feel free to consult your travel agent or host for guidance or recommendations.)
Entry tickets to monuments such as temples, museums etc.… (We don’t include this because various qualifications vary the price of the tickets, not all the group members may want to visit some of the decided itinerary visits and various types of tickets within the same sites are available for a choice, e.g. Valley of the Kings has general tickets and tickets for up to 5 different tombs.)
Alcohol
Additional Internet packages
Any additions requested.