Official Rating ? 4* - Half Board / Full Board / All Inclusive

The Karim and Juliana Palace are identical ships, both small and comfortable and distinctly created to provide the privacy, elegance and luxury. They were designed and built in 1984 and renovated in 2004, and appointed to be as the large ships on the Nile. All public areas are air-conditioned. There is a 24 hour reception available to the guests, for whatever needs they would require. Please note that departures are only on Mondays.
Accommodation

Both ships are elegantly furnished and have 34 cabins (30 doubles and 4 singles), they have a private bathroom with bath and shower, air-conditioning, direct dial telephone, a radio with three music channels and a fridge. All rooms are outside cabins with Nile view. Cabins and public areas are not suitable for wheelchairs.

Food & Beverage

The ships have a lounge bar on the main deck, near the reception area and a cosy all wooden pub on the sun deck level, with a piano and a television for the enjoyment of the guests. Guests will be able to enjoy a drink on the Karim or the Juliana 24 hours a day. The restaurant that serves breakfast, lunch and dinner in buffet style caters for international travellers, offering international food and oriental specialties.

All Inclusive Food & Drinks

The AI programme consists of breakfast (08:00-09:00), lunch (13:00-14:00) and dinner (20:00-21:00), all buffet style, served in the main restaurant; times of all meals may vary - depend on the visits every day. During meals local beer, local wine and soft drinks by the glass (Cola, Fanta, Sprite and soda) are offered. Afternoon tea time with cakes is at 17:00 up on the sun deck, during sailing. During the three full days of sailing (Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday), a selection of locally produced alcoholic & non-alcoholic drinks like whiskey, brandy, soft drinks, coffee, tea, mineral water, soda, etc is served from 13:00-19:00 on the sun deck. All other days, drinks are only included during meal times.
Sports & Leisure

There is a large swimming pool with Jacuzzi, a well-appointed sun deck, and a bazaar. Free sun-deck chairs & towels are offered to the guests to make their cruise more pleasant. There is a lady aboard who offers manicure, pedicure, bodycare and massages (all at a charge), ensure to submit a request to the reception desk.

All Inclusive Sports & Entertainment

Leisure facilities on board include entertainment with traditional Galabia party, belly dancer, Nubian party, dance shows and disco.

Chargeable Extras

Imported drinks, cocktails and fresh juices are available at a charge.
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 fel