Egypt - Nile Cruising
Nile Cruising
It is an unforgettable experience to watch the culture of 5,000 years of ancient Egypt from a floating hotel on the Nile. Experience the Nile and discover its treasures, is the best way to get away from the hustle & bustle, without missing the Pharonic cities.
Example of Itinerary
Day 1 (Luxor)
A.M. P.M. A.M. P.M. Embarkation before lunch. Free at leisure. Overnight in Luxor. Visit Luxor museum. Visit the Temple of Karnak and the Temple of Luxor. Overnight in Luxor. Cross to the west Bank. visit the Necropolis of Thebes, Valley of the Kings, the temple of Queen Hatshepust, and the Colossi of Memnon. Sail to Esna. Cross the lock. Sail to Edfu and overnight. Visit the Temple of Horus in Edfu. Sail to Kom Ombo. Visit the temple shared by the two Gods Sobek and Haroeris. Sail to Aswan and overnight.
Day 5 (Aswan)
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Day 2 (Luxor)
Visit of the High dam and the Temple of Philae. View of the Elephantine island by felucca (sailing boat) and View of the Agha Khan Mausoleum. Overnight in Aswan. Free at leisure, Kom Ombo. Stop for view of Kom Ombo temple. Overnight in Edfu. Sail to Esna. Visit the Temple of God Khnum. Sail to Luxor. Overnight in Luxor. Disembarkation after breakfast.
Day 6 (Aswan / Kom Ombo / Edfu)
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Day 3 (Luxor / Esna / Edfu)
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Day 7 (Edfu / Esna / Luxor) Day 8 (Luxor)
Day 4 (Edfu /Kom Ombo / Aswan)
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Egypt - Nile Cruising
Presidential Nile Cruise
Recommended
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Presidential Nile cruises have successfully grown over the years to become the leading Nile cruiser and now own and operates a fleet of 7 deluxe cruisers. This boat offers comfortable surroundings, good service and value for money.
Ship Features:
Piano bar/lounge, sun deck, swimming pool, restaurant, bazaar, jewelry shop. Evening entertainment, hair salon, boutique, TV lounge and single sitting restaurant.
Cabin Features:
Air conditioned, TV, radio, minibar, 24 Hr room service, cabins are outside facing with picture window.
Prices From (per person sharing)
7 nights E929
includes flights, transfers, full board, cruise & excursions as itinerary
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Mövenpick Radamis II
Recommended
Mövenpick H.S Radamis II cruise the Nile between Luxor and Aswan or vice versa, a distance of 220 kilometres offering 3, 4 or 7 night cruises with a full sightseeing programme. Having set sail in February 2000. It measures 72.3 metres long by 13.8 metres wide and 4 decks high. The ship includes 75 cabins, including 6 suites and 2 special suites with a large floor-to-ceiling oval window allowing you to see the Nile and the sites as you sail away. All deluxe cabins have panoramic windows. All cruising itineraries include visits to all main sites from Luxor to Aswan with an English speaking guide.
Ship Features:
A spacious sundeck with a swimming pool, fitness equipment and massage. The main restaurant, the Orangerie serves a varied choice of menus and gourmet cuisine while barbecues are offered on the sun deck. There are 3 bars. Lounge/disco offering nightly music.
Cabin Features:
75 deluxe cabins and 6 spacious suites. Individually controlled air-conditioning; in-house music and video channels, minibar, hairdryer, shaving sockets, panoramic windows and full bathroom including bathtub.
Prices From (per person sharing)
7 nights E1034
includes flights, transfers, full board, cruise & excursions as itinerary
Sonesta St George
Recommended
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This deluxe cruise has a distinctively “turn of the century” French style. Elegantly designed, this all-suite cruise offers all the excellent services you would expect to find in any 5 star hotel. Relax in one of Sonesta’s luxurious floating hotels. The Sonesta St. George offers a full-service spa and fitness centre, restaurant, bars, nightly entertainment and guided excursions.
Ship Features:
Main dining room, sun deck bar, lounge, panoramic lounge, piano bar, nightly entertainment, sun deck, oversize pool with shallow water extension and Jacuzzi, table tennis, spa & wellness centre with gym, massage services, sauna and steam bath, daily guided sightseeing excursions.
Cabin Features:
There are 9 Presidential Suites, 1 Royal Suite and 47 deluxe cabins with plasma screen TV, panoramic french windows, wireless internet access, direct-dial telephone, individual climate control, electronic door locks, minibar, safe, hairdryer, bathrooms with spa unit, Jacuzzi and water massage.
Prices From (per person sharing)
7 nights E1821
includes flights, transfers, full board, cruise & excursions as itinerary
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