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" What a wonderful trip we have just had on the Nile Cruise. The staff
were charming, fantastic with our children and they had such a good time.
The food was delicious and we are still not sure how the chef manages
to produce such feasts, both at lunchtime and dinner aboard. All the
sights along the Nile were amazing but we are so glad we got up early
and visited Abu Simbel it is a memory we shall carry with us for many
a year"
M James June 2006
Luxury 5* Nile Cruises
Luxor to Aswan return
Prices from; £195 per person including meals and excursions as programme.
The stunning Nile cruise boat, is docked in Luxor on the banks of the beautiful river Nile. The cruise program is 8 days and 7 nights starting on a Monday, although there is some flexibility if you require a tailor made itinerary. Please contact us for further details.
Cruise Accommodation
All 56 cabins, including 4 suites on the cruise have excellent furnishings and can accommodate an extra bed if required. All have air conditioning, TV, internal telephone, radio which plays taped music, minibar, hairdryer, 220 volts power points which take a two pin plug.
The well equipped bathrooms have a bath tub with a shower and an electric razor power point. Cabins are visited by house keeping twice daily. Non smoking rooms are available on request. Safe deposit boxes are situated at reception free of charge. For safety electric irons may not be used.
Cruise Facilities & Services
The cruise offers full board facilities, breakfast, 3 course lunch and 4 course dinner. Afternoon tea is sometimes served if the sightseeing programme allows. Tea and coffee are free at breakfast and teatime, at all other times drinks are not included but are priced reasonably. Breakfast is buffet style; lunch and dinner vary from buffet meals to waiter service.
There is an Italian themed meal and a Gallapas party where one is invited to dress up in traditional costume (available for hire from the boat shop) and experience authentic food. The cruise sunbathing deck has plenty of canopies for shade and comfortable sun beds and chairs. (Beach towels are provided) The swimming pool is smallish, more like a plunge pool, it has steps so that younger children can enjoy the water too, and in the middle it is very deep and refreshing.
The cruise ship has an outside bar serving a selection of drinks including delicious fresh fruit cocktails. This is also where afternoon tea is served. On the deck below there is a large air-conditioned lounge bar, the perfect place to sit and watch the changing scenery on the banks of the Nile! Entertainment is organized in the evening and includes disco nights, a belly dancing show and other traditional dancers.
There is a pool table (small charge) and an area where you can play cards or a board game. Other services on board the cruise ship include a shop selling souvenirs, film, postcards, very reasonable laundry service and 24hr room service.
Nile Cruise Programme
Day 1: PM
- Embarkation
- Overnight in Luxor.
Day 2: AM
Cross to the West Bank to visit:
Valley of the Kings.
The Kings of the 18th, 19th, and 20th, dynasties carved their tombs into
the limestone mountains here and decorated them with designs showing
the deceased Kings with the gods in the afterworld and texts from the
book of the dead. The boy King Tutankhamums, tomb was found intact here
by Howard Carter in 1928. The tomb can be visited
(see optional Luxor- excursions) but
the contents have been removed to the Egyptian Antiquities Museum.
Habu City Temple
This complex was built by Ramses III in the form of a fortified town and
included a temple, a palace, and several chapels. The outer walls of
the temple are densely engraved depicting the defeat of the Sea People.
Colossi of Memnon.
These two statues of Amenophis III measuring 18 metres once marked the
entrance to the largest temple in Thebes which covered 385,000 square
metres. Now surrounded by fields these statues have been a tourist attraction
for more than 2000 years.
Day 2: PM
Navigation to Edfu by passing Esna lock.
Day 3: AM
Navigation to Edfu and visit:
Temple of Horus in Edfu.
The Temple of Horus, is considered to be one of the best preserved temples
in Egypt. It was started to be built in 237BC and was completed two centuries
later.
Navigation to Kom Ombo.
Day 3: PM
Kom Ombo Temple
The Temple known as Kom Ombo is actually two temples consisting of a Temple
to Sobek and a Temple of Haroeris and shared by the two gods Sobek &Hareoris.
In ancient times, sacred crocodiles basked in the sun on the river bank
near here. The Temple has scant remains, due first to being flooded by
the Nile, and then by local builders who used the stones for new buildings.
Navigation to Aswan.
Overnight in Aswan.
DAY 4: AM
Aswan High Dam
The construction of the high dam started in 1960 and was fully finished
10 years later. It was an important engineering feat as it saved many
important ancient monuments from being flooded and lost.
Philae Temple
This temple reached only by boat, is dedicated to the goddess Isis, and
was moved after being completely submerged following the construction
of the High Dam. It was rebuilt on the island of Agilika which was chosen
because the landscape matched the original site. The most striking buildings
are the Palace (Kiosk) of Trajan, the Temple of Hathor and the
Temple of Iris
At night, you can enjoy the Sound and Light show (optional
Luxor- excursion), a magical experience as the flood lit buildings
are silhouetted against the volcanic rocks and the surrounding water.
DAY 4: PM
Sail in a Felucca
From the beautiful sailing boat you can see amongst other sites The Agha
Khan Mausoleum and the Botanical garden.
Overnight in Aswan.
DAY 5: AM
Free time at leisure in Aswan or optional Luxor-excursion to:
Abu Simbel Temple
The great temples of Abu Simbel built by Ramses II are an awe inspiring
image of ancient Egypt. There are two temples, one was for Ramses and
the other he built for his queen Nefertari and their sons and daughters.
In an amazing modern engineering feat both had to be dismantled and relocated 65 metres above and 200 metres west of their original location in 1968 because of the rising waters caused by building the Aswan High Dam. Most of the original temples remain intact and a visit is highly recommended.
Abu Simbel lies 280 km south of Aswan on the West bank of the Nile and 52km from Egypt's border with Sudan. The site was known as Meha in ancient times and was first documented in the 18th Dynasty.
Duration of Abu Simbel by bus: 09:00 hour duration
Duration of Abu Simbel by flight: 04:30 hour duration
DAY 6: AM
Navigation to Luxor Overnight Luxor
DAY 7: AM
Visit to Luxor & Karnak Temples:
Luxor Temple
This temple situated in the town centre and dedicated to the principal
of Thebes Amon, was built by the New Kingdom Pharaoh Amenophis III, and
expanded over centuries by famous pharaohs including Ramses II, and Tit.
Karnak Temple
Karnak is composed of a vast complex of temples, chapels and other buildings
and began to be built in the Middle Kingdom and was still be added to
during the 25th Dynasty, 1300 Dedicated to Amum, the greatest of Egyptian
gods.
Karnak was not only a spiritual temple, its priests came to control great estates and a huge workforce, which eventually threatened the power of the Pharaohs.An excellent Sound and Light show is held in the evenings (optional Luxor-excursion)
DAY 7: PM
Free time at leisure in Luxor Overnight in Luxor.
DAY 8: AM
Disembarkation.
N.B: The above programme could be changed without prior notice due to navigation circumstances. The programme may change in sequence but all visits will be retained.
Adult prices per person
Supplement for middle deck add £15 per person per week
Supplement for upper deck add £25 per person per week.
| DEPARTURE DATES | P/P DOUBLE ON LOWER DECK | P/P TRIPLE LOWER DECK | P/P SINGLE CABIN ON LOWER DECK | P/P IN SUITE |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MAY 06 | £220 | £205 | £340 | £410 |
| JUN 06 | £210 | £195 | £310 | £385 |
| JUL 06 | £220 | £205 | £340 | £410 |
| AUG 06 | £250 | £235 | £385 | £435 |
| SEP 06 | £320 | £305 | £405 | £450 |
| 02/09 OCT 06 | £320 | £305 | £405 | £450 |
| 16/23 OCT 06 | £335 | £310 | £410 | £480 |
| 30/10/06 | £250 | £235 | £385 | £435 |
| 06/13 NOV 06 | £280 £250 | £265 £235 | £445 £415 | £380 £350 |
| 20/27 NOV 06 | £225 £195 | £235 £200 | £355 £325 | £380 £350 |
| 04/11 DEC 06 | £220 | £205 | £325 | £350 |
| 18/25 DEC 06 | £335 | £320 | £530 | £540 |
| JAN 07 | £220 | £205 | £325 | £350 |
| 16/23 OCT 06 | £335 | £310 | £410 | £480 |
| FEB 07 | £280 | £265 | £445 | £380 |
| MAR 07 | £280 | £265 | £445 | £380 |
| 02/09 APR 07 | £335 | £320 | £530 | £540 |
| 16/23/30 APR 07 | £280 | £265 | £445 | £380 |
Price Includes:
- 7 nights Nile cruise in a twin berth cabin on the lower deck.
- Accommodation on Full Board Basis starting with dinner and ending with breakfast.
- Transfers (airport/cruise/airport).
- Sight seeing programme Excursions with English guide
(see cruise programme)
Children prices:
If sharing parents room (Maximum 1 child) 00-5.99 years goes free of charge.
06-8.99 years 50% discount on the adult double rate. 02 children in a
separate cabin: charged as one single cabin.
Price excludes:
- Visa fees £15.00 per person
- Tips for crew £12.00 per person
- Return flights to Luxor *
- Holiday Insurance
- Optional excursions (see Luxor-excursions)
- Additional gratuities
- Additional drinks
*We can arrange flights from £275 London Gatwick to Luxor direct through an ATOL agent. Other airports avaliable. Contact us for more details.
Useful Information
About Uncover Egypt
Uncover Egypt are delighted to be working in partnership with Garranah-TarrotTours one of the biggest and most successful tour operators in Egypt to bring the Murder Mystery and Luxury cruise programs.
Uncover Egypt in partnership with Garranah Tarottours
The cruise boats we use are fully owned and controlled by Garranah who have been in the tourism business for over 25 years. When you book a trip through us you can be reassured that you are in the hands of experts, Garranah work with large tour operaters all over Europe including Fram in France.
They have all the appropriate insurances and accreditation's that one would expect of such a company. Tourism companies in Egypt have to have a bond agreement with the Egyptian Ministry of Tourism in order for them to trade, this is law and this bond acts in the same way as ABTA bondings issued to UK companies.
Banking facilities
Please note there are no banking facilities on board. Extras can be paid for by credit card or cash (Sterling, Euros, US dollars, Egyptian pounds) all accepted.
Special Diets
Special Diets can be catered for by the ships chefs. However any special requirements must be advised at time of booking.
Safety on board
The cruise boat used meets the most stringent safety regulations and the crews undertake strict safety training. However, a safe and relaxing cruise also depends on the co-operation of the passengers. Life jackets are kept in the cabin wardrobe and must be left there, so that they are readily available in case of an emergency.
Instructions for use are posted in the cabin. Fire precautions are posted in various locations throughout the ship as well as in the cabins and guests are advised to familiarise themselves with these instructions as soon as possible. Cabins should be kept locked for security reasons and keys should be kept in reception. When the ship is moored windows should be kept closed when cabins are not occupied.
Valuables should be kept in the safe deposit boxes available at reception. Care should be taken when passing through doorways as there are often raised thresholds which must be stepped over. Always remember that the pool area and shower areas can be very slippery when wet. Flat, rubber soled shoes are recommend on deck.
Flights
We can arrange flights from £275 London Gatwick to Luxor return direct through an ATOL agent. Other airports are available. Contact us for more details. Most flights arrive into Luxor from the UK in the afternoon, this fits in well with the schedule, check- in time on the boat is after 2pm. We will ask you to confirm your flight details to us so that we can arrange transportation from the airport to the cruise boat. The transfer time from Luxor airport is approximately 20 minutes.
Prices are subject to exchange rate fluctuations. Explore Abroad Ltd trading as Uncover Egypt guarantees the price once a booking is confirmed.