Overview
This 7 night cruise departs every Monday from Luxor to Aswan and back. The cruise travels along one of the world`s most famous waterways, The Nile, and takes in ancient sites from the Pharaohs, gods and temples alongside Egypt`s modern achievements including the mighty Aswan High Dam. The boat has 5 decks and 60 cabins including 4 suites. Cabins are 21 square metres and all feature panoramic windows. The boat is built to the international specifications of the American Bureau; she is 72 metres in length, 14 metres in breadth and has a draft of 1.5 metres. **Included in the package are return transfers to and from Luxor airport to the ship, an Egyptian Tourist Visa, a fast track visa service and 10 free shore excursions. Clients are required to call us on 08700 66 88 99 - option 2, to advise of flight details**
The right choice?
This cruise will appeal to singles, couples, friends and families and is a fantastic boat in which to see the Nile in style. It is full of Arabic furnishings of great quality in the lounge bar whilst pristine white deck furniture on the sun deck gives a modern feel to the luxurious surroundings. The public areas have marble flooring to complete the feeling of opulence aboard this magnificent Nile Cruise Boat.
Location and Resort
7 night Nile Cruise from Luxor to Aswan and back.
Itinerary
Day 1 - Luxor
Embarkation of boat
Dinner and overnight on board the cruise ship in Luxor.
Day 2 - Luxor / Edfu
Enjoy a day sailing up the Nile to Edfu via Esna (Full Board).
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Day 3 - Edfu / Aswan
A morning visit of the sights at Edfu and sail to Aswan for overnight stay (Full Board).
Day 4 - Aswan
Visit the High Dam, Philae Temple and the unfinished obelisk. Enjoy some free time to explore the beautiful and ancient sights of Aswan situated on the first Cataract. Overnight Aswan (Full Board).
Day 5 - Aswan / Kom Ombo / Edfu
Enjoy a morning felucca sail on the Nile or an optional excursion to the Temple of Abu Simbel. Sail to Kom Ombo and visit the temple before sailing to Edfu for overnight. (Full Board).
Day 6 - Edfu / Luxor
Sail to Luxor and overnight (Full Board).
Day 7 - Luxor
Visit the Valley of the Kings and Queens and the Memnon Colossi. In the afternoon visit the temples of Luxor and Karnak (Full Board).
Day 8 - Luxor
Breakfast
Disembarkation
Swimming Pools
There is a swimming pool on the sun deck, along with a Jacuzzi and a bar.
Features
Large reception area * laundry facilities * bazaar * jewellery shop * library * disco * internet corner * Jacuzzi * lounge * entertainment in bar * (certain activities may be payable locally)
Eating and Drinking
The MS El Jamila has a restaurant and a lounge bar. There is also a bar on the sun deck by the pool.
Accommodation
All have * private bathroom * hairdryer * air conditioning * telephone * satellite TV * DVD films * music system * minibar * safe deposit boxes * fire alarm and smoke detector * (certain amenities may be payable locally)
Suitable for: Singles, Couples, Friends and Families