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Official Rating - 5* - Half Board / Full Board [Sunday & Monday departures] The cruise ship was built in 1990 in Saint Barbara Belgium, one of the biggest shipyards in Europe. Identically equipped with the most modern river navigation machinery. Very well furnished and offer privacy, elegance and lavishness. Apart from the regular renovation process it was totally renovated by Greek architects in 2007. The ship has outside cabins, all well appointed and offering fabulous Nile views. The cruise ship is managed by Angelotel chain of hotels management company, holding licence No I in Egypt. Accommodation / Food & Beverage All cabins have been totally renovated and offer private bathroom with bathing-tub, two basins, air conditioning, international dial telephone, TV with video channels, four music channels and a mini-bar. Baby cots are available free of charge upon request. Public areas are also air-conditioned. The spacious restaurant, seats up to 115 people and serves national and international cuisine including an extensive vegetarian selection in a non-smoking environment. In the lounge bar, seats up to 115 people and serves a selection of international drinks and there is a further bar on the pool deck. Sports, Leisure & Facilities The main lounge has a music system and dance floor for evening entertainment, which includes Egyptian folklore, Nubian style dancing and belly dancing. Up on the sun deck, there is a swimming pool, relaxing tables, as well as chairs and sunbeds surrounded by elegant umbrellas. You will also find the non-smoking Panorama Library. Facilities on board include a 24 hour reception, 24 hour room service, conference room, panorama library, clinic, hairdresser, gift shop, discotheque, laundry service (with a local charge), free of charge safes and two lifts. Finally you can take advantage of the well-equipped private conference room. CRUISE ITINERARY
PLEASE NOTE: There are various tours available, some of which are included in the cruise package as a maxi package option or a mini package option. Optional tours are also available throughout the cruise, and these are paid locally. All of the tours are escorted with a professional Egyptologist fully licensed English speaking guide. An alternative option is to book the cruise without the tours included in the package, and book a cabin only. If this option is chosen, any tours of interest during the cruise, can be booked localy with the Egyptologist guide. Tours that are included as a maxi package are: - East Bank: Karnak and Luxor Temples. West Bank: Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut Temple and Madinet Habu. During sailing: Edfu Temple, Kom Ombo Temple. Aswan: Philae Temple, and Felucca sailing around the Botanical Garden.
Tours that are included as a mini package are: - East Bank: Luxor Temple. West Bank: Hatshepsut Temple and Madinet Habu. Aswan: Philae temple and felucca sailing around the Botanical garden.
NB: The itinierary below is based on the maxi package, any tours not included for the mini package can be booked localy if guests decide to do so whilst on board, and this can be arranged with the Egyptologist guide.
Day 1 Upon arrival at Luxor airport, take a transfer to the cruise embarkation point (We recommend that you book this in advance).
Day 2 Depart for a journey to Esna. Enjoy the spectacular views while sailing. Lunch and dinner will be served on board and we remain overnight in Edfu. Day 3 After breakfast on board, you will set off for your first visit to Edfu - The preserved Temple of Falcon-God Horus, Lord of the sky. Back on board - lunch will be served during the cruise along the palm-fringed Nile on your way to Kom Om
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