Splendours of the Red Sea
Gods, Kings and Pharaohs
Suez Egypt, Jordan and Splendours of Egypt by Sea
Don’t miss…
- Tombs and Temples at Luxor
- Karnak
- Pyramids in Cairo
- Pharaohs, Mummies and relics
- Petra – the rose city
- The Suez Canal
- Wadi Rum
You may think you’ve seen most of these sites and sights in the Movies and on TV – but nothing possibly prepares you for the awe-inspiring spectacle of the real thing. We’re talking Gods, Kings and Pharaohs; land simmering in the sun, steeped in myth and religion, legend and history; a time span from Tutankhamen to Lawrence of Arabia; timeless monuments and epic battles, diverse cultures and some of the most ancient civilisations in the world.
It all sounds very dramatic, but when you factor in the friendliness of the local people, a relaxed ambience, and impeccable service on board a sleek boutique-size air-conditioned mega yacht, what you get is a truly memorable voyage through the centuries. It blends the enduring and endearing histories of the region, and the breathless beauty of its sea, cities and coast in a sophisticated and intimate modern-day experience. There are two one-way itineraries sailing for seven nights on Saturdays from Suez to Aqaba or the reverse.
Optional: Cruise & Stay
There’s so much to see and it really is easier to stay a little longer than plan to come back. Many guests decide to extend their visit with a stay in Petra and Amman or Jerusalem and Amman– we have a couple of 2 night packages before or after the cruise to see magnificent Petra or historic Jerusalem. Just ask…
Your vessel: The M/Y Harmony V
Ports of call: Suez, Hurghada Luxor, Gubal islands, Aqaba
Itinerary - Herzliya to Aqaba
Herzliya
2-3 PM – Embarkation and departure for Egypt.
Overnight at Sea en route to Port Said, Egypt.
Port Said
Early morning arrival in Port Said. Optional excursion to Cairo. Late evening return to the ship.
Overnight in Port Said.
Early morning Canal transit
All day sailing and lecture on the Suez Canal during the journey. Afternoon arrival in Suez or Ain Sokhna.
Overnight in port.
Early morning Optional excursion to St. Anthony’s monastery. Return to the ship in the afternoon for sailing to Gubail Islands and Hurghada.
Mid-day arrival in Gubail Islands – Deck BBQ and swim stop at one of the Gubail Islands with ample time for swimming and snorkelling. Set sail for Hurghada in the afternoon. Late evening arrival in Hurghada – Bedouin Evening.
Overnight in port.
Morning transfer by bus to Luxor for a two- day land trip to this magnificent ancient city. Included are transfers to Luxor and overnight at a deluxe hotel, (excursions are optional). In the afternoon after checking in, our optional excursion brings us to the fascinating temples of Karnak and Luxor.
Overnight at Luxor hotel.
Early morning Optional excursion to West Bank section of Luxor to explore the Valley of the Kings, the Hatscheput Temple, dedicated to the only female Pharaoh and to the Colossi of Memnon. Afternoon return to Hurghada to re-embark at the ship.
Overnight at sea sailing to Aqaba
Aqaba, Jordan
Late morning arrival in Aqaba. Cabin checkout at 9 am and Disembarkation at 11 am.
Don’t miss:
- Cairo – on everybody’s ‘must see’ list
- Transit of the Suez Canal
- St Anthony’s Monastery – oldest in the world
- Bedouin evening in Hurghada
- Two nights in Luxor
- Optional excursion to Karnak temples
- Optional excursion to Valley of the Kings
The simplest way to describe this itinerary is ‘Indiana Jones meets Lawrence of Arabia’. We have to say that from our point of view an evening around a Bedouin oasis campfire with the those two in attendance would be any Egyptologists dream! After all this is a deep dive into ancient, but actually quite well documented, history.
Perhaps the most exciting thing about this trip is that, no matter how hard we conjecture, we’ll never really know the absolute truth. Who built the Sphinx? Why did the Egyptian court really go up river to Luxor and Karnak? Just how were the temples built – and hey, was the weather as hot even? Why was Hatscheput the only ever female Pharaoh? Who carved the Colossi of Memnon – and are they really statues of Amenhotep III? Much more recently in history what prompted St. Anthony to found monasticism, and why did he do it in the middle of nowhere? Come and see and listen and be amazed!
The Weather
One of the reasons this region is so popular with visitors is the moderate to warm temperatures during this time of year. The weather during the cruise season (December to early March) is rather warm in the Red Sea (22c to 25c). Temperatures do tend to drop during the night due to the clear skies.
M/Y Harmony V
The Harmony V is a modern elegant yacht with a sleek high-tech look very similar to the private yachts to be found in the famous ports of the world. The 56 meter long/8.4 meter wide Mega-Yacht was launched in June 2009 and complies with Eurosolas safety regulations while its powerful engines, generators and state of the art twin stabilizers will allow for safe and comfortable cruising.
A spacious lounge with classy seating and an American Bar leads into a dining area decorated with warm colors. Both areas offer large windows providing for the most beautiful views of all destinations the ship cruises to.
The 200 m2 sundeck offers a shaded outdoor area for all day dining and a bar as well as sun chairs and loungers. The swimming platform on Harmony V stern will allow for easy access to the ship and for a wide range of sea related activities.
| M/Y | Harmony V |
| Launched / Rebuilt | 2009 |
| Length | 55.00 meters |
| Breadth | 8.20 meters |
| Draft | 3.00 meters |
| Crew | 16 - 18 persons |
| Cruising speed | 11.00 knots |
| Cabins | 25 |
Cabins
Category C:
Main Deck
1 Double Bed
The category C cabins are located on the main deck offering large windows, an en suite bathroom with shower and elegant Corian finishing on walls and floors. The cabins are equipped with flat screen TV sets, DVD players, mini fridges, hairdryers, individually controlled A/C and safe deposit boxes.
Category B:
Main Deck
2 Lower Beds or 1 Double Bed
The Category B cabins are located on the Main Deck offering large windows, an en suite bathroom with shower and elegant Corian finishing on walls and floors. The cabins are equipped with flat screen TV sets, DVD players, mini fridges, hairdryers, individually controlled A/C and safe deposit boxes.
Category A:
Upper Deck
2 Lower Beds or 1 Double Bed
The category A cabins are located on the main deck offering large windows, an en suite bathroom with shower and elegant Corian finishing on walls and floors. The cabins are equipped with flat screen TV sets, DVD players, mini fridges, hairdryers, individually controlled A/C and safe deposit boxes.
Category P:
Upper Deck
2 Lower Beds or 1 Double Bed
Cruise & Stay
The lands of Israel and Jordan make up part of our heritage and culture. This is a unique opportunity to stay at the holy city of Jerusalem and explore the old city, with an optional tour, before joining the cruise and an excursion to breathtaking Petra and a night in Amman before flying home or see the wonders of Jordan including Mt Nebo, Petra and Wadi Rum desert before the cruise.
Prices
Splendours of the Red Sea
2019 prices (£) per personSaturday Departures from Aqaba or Herzliya
Vessel: M/Y Harmony V/ M/Y Harmony G
| Departure Dates | Category C | Category B | Category A | Category P | Route | Vessel | Special offer |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19/01/2019 | £1,636 | £1,773 | £2,182 | £2,318 | Herzliya to Aqaba | M/Y Harmony V | 40% |
| 26/01/2019 | £1,636 | £1,773 | £2,182 | £2,318 | Aqaba to Herzliya | M/Y Harmony V | 40% |
| 02/02/2019 | £1,636 | £1,773 | £2,182 | £2,318 | Herzliya to Aqaba | M/Y Harmony V | 40% |
| 16/02/2019 | £1,636 | £1,773 | £2,182 | £2,318 | Herzliya to Aqaba | M/Y Harmony V | 40% |
| 23/02/2019 | £1,636 | £1,773 | £2,182 | £2,318 | Aqaba to Herzliya | M/Y Harmony V | 40% |
| 02/03/2019 | £1,636 | £1,773 | £2,182 | £2,318 | Herzliya to Aqaba | M/Y Harmony V | 40% |
| 23/11/2019 | £1,545 | £1,909 | £2,182 | £2,636 | Herzliya to Aqaba | M/Y Harmony G | 20% |
| 30/11/2019 | £1,545 | £1,909 | £2,182 | £2,636 | Aqaba to Herzliya | M/Y Harmony G | 20% |
| 07/12/2019 | £1,545 | £1,909 | £2,182 | £2,636 | Herzliya to Aqaba | M/Y Harmony G | 20% |
| 14/12/2019 | £1,545 | £1,909 | £2182 | £2,636 | Aqaba to Herzliya | M/Y Harmony G | 20% |
| 21/12/2019 | £1,545 | £1,909 | £2182 | £2,636 | Herzliya to Aqaba | M/Y Harmony G | 20% |
| 28/12/2019 | £1,545 | £1,909 | £2182 | £2,636 | Aqaba to Herzliya | M/Y Harmony G | 20% |
Book your flights with us to ensure full ATOL protection for your holiday.
Splendours of the Red Sea - port charges, flights & supplements 2019
| Category C | Category B | Category A | Category P | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Port charges(mandatory)* | £491 | £491 | £491 | £491 |
| Return flights London - Amman / Tel Aviv - London (or v.v) inc luggage from | £495 | £495 | £495 | £495 |
| Transfers from Amman to Aqaba | £100 | |||
| Transfers from Tel Aviv to Herzliya | £38 | |||
| Single supplement | 50% | 50% | 50% | 50% |
| 3rd person reduction | N/A | N/A | 30/% | N/A |
Splendours of the Red Sea
2020 prices (£) per personSaturday departures from Aqaba or Herzliya
Vessel: M/Y Harmony G
| Departure dates | Category C | Category B | Category A | Category P | Route | Vessel | Early Booking Discount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04/01/2020 | £1,545 | £1,909 | £2,182 | £2,636 | Herzliya to Aqaba | M/Y Harmony G | 20% |
| 11/01/2020 | £1,545 | £1,909 | £2,182 | £2,636 | Aqaba to Herzliya | M/Y Harmony G | 20% |
| 18/01/2020 | £1,545 | £1,909 | £2,182 | £2,636 | Herzliya to Aqaba | M/Y Harmony G | 20% |
| 25/01/2020 | £1,545 | £1,909 | £2,182 | £2,636 | Aqaba to Herzliya | M/Y Harmony G | 20% |
| 01/02/2020 | £1,545 | £1,909 | £2,182 | £2,636 | Herzliya to Aqaba | M/Y Harmony G | 20% |
| 08/02/2020 | £1,545 | £1,909 | £2,182 | £2,636 | Aqaba to Herzliya | M/Y Harmony G | 20% |
| 15/02/2020 | £1,545 | £1,909 | £2,182 | £2,636 | Herzliya to Aqaba | M/Y Harmony G | 20% |
| 22/02/2020 | £1,545 | £1,909 | £2,182 | £2,636 | Aqaba to Herzliya | M/Y Harmony G | 20% |
| 29/02/2020 | £1,545 | £1,909 | £2,182 | £2,636 | Herzliya to Aqaba | M/Y Harmony G | 20% |
| 07/03/2020 | £1,545 | £1,909 | £2,182 | £2,636 | Aqaba to Herzliya | M/Y Harmony G | 20% |
| 14/03/2020 | £1,545 | £1,909 | £2,182 | £2,636 | Herzliya to Aqaba | M/Y Harmony G | 20% |
| 21/03/2020 | £1,545 | £1,909 | £2,182 | £2,636 | Aqaba to Herzliya | M/Y Harmony G | 20% |
Book your flights with us to ensure full ATOL protection for your holiday.
Splendours of the Red Sea - port charges, flights & supplements 2020
| Category C | Category B | Category A | Category P | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Port charges(mandatory) | £491 | £491 | £491 | £491 |
| Return flights London - Amman / Tel Aviv - London (or v.v) inc luggage from | £495 | £495 | £495 | £495 |
| Transfers from Amman to Aqaba | £100 | |||
| Transfers from Tel Aviv to Herzliya | £38 | |||
| Single supplement | 30% | 30% | 50% | 50% |
| 3rd person reduction | 30% | N/A | N/A | N/A |
- Accommodation in your chosen grade of cabin with private SH/WC & air conditioning, mini fridge and flat screen TV with complimentary movies.
- Full board: Buffet breakfast and two meals daily, including a Welcome Cocktail, a local themed party evening , fun BBQ on the beach or on deck (weather permitting) and Captain’s Dinner.
- Regular (filter) coffee, tea and drinking water free all day, plus abundant fresh fruit.
- Use of fishing and snorkelling equipment and sea kayak (subject to availability).
- Professional English speaking Cruise Director.
- Beverages, except regular (filter) coffee, tea and drinking water.
- Shore excursions on the islands or other land arrangements.
- Crew tips.
- Passenger personal expenses
- Wi-Fi (available at charge)
London to Amman
British Airways and Royal Jordanian both fly to Amman from London-Heathrow. Currently these are the only direct flights available from London.
London to Tel Aviv
There are direct flights to Tel Aviv from Heathrow airport with British Airways and Luton airport with Easyjet and Wizz Air.
- The average flight time from London to Tel Aviv is 4h 55min
- 4 airlines fly direct from London to Tel Aviv
Terminal Information – Departing
This is only a guideline. Always check your boarding pass for up-to-date terminal information.
Royal Jordanian fly from terminal 3. There are plenty of shops to make the most of your duty free allowance in. Choose from British fashion labels like Burberry and Cath Kidston or just stock up on last minute travel essentials at Boots. There are two lounges in terminal 3: one operated by Servisair and another by No.1 Traveller. Both are accessible to all passengers for a fee. You can book in advance or pay on the day.
British Airways fly from terminal 5. This terminal is an extra stop on the Piccadilly Line and Heathrow Express. Terminal 5 is renowned for its luxurious shops and restaurants, including Gordon Ramsay’s Plane Food restaurant and an outpost of Harrods. There’s an Aspire Lounge & Spa in terminal 5. You can pay for lounge access on the day.
Free Wi-Fi is available throughout the airport.
- London to Amman Queen Alia is 2,276 miles
- The average flight time from London to Amman Queen Alia is 5h 10min
- 2 airlines fly direct from London to Amman Queen Alia
ATOL protected by the Civil Aviation Authority. Our ATOL number is 9511
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Nile Cruise
A cruise voyage unraveling the natural and ancient wonders of Egypt
Nile Cruise
Few places on the planet can offer such a spectacular historic and journey with so many awe inspiring sights concentrated within a 9 night holiday. The cruise along the Nile between Luxor and Aswan offers the best and most convenient way to explore this truly unique collection of tombs temples, and timeless treasures, whilst the rhythm of life on the Nile will fascinate and captivate you.
Our cruise begins in Luxor with it’s famous Luxor temple, atmospheric Belle Epoque corniche, and its exotic resort atmosphere. We cruise the wonderful stretch of Nile between Luxor and Aswan after passing through the lock at Esna. Sites to visit include the Valley of the Kings and Queens, and the fabulous temple complex at Karnak The temple of Knum at Esna and Horus at Kom Ombo, as well as those of Philae & isis, together with the unfinished Obelisk and the Aswan Dam, which resulted in the creation of lake Nasser.
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Rich History, Culture and Gastronomy
We offer the cruise part of the holiday on a full board basis, with an exotic mix of local and international dishes on offer during your cruise. We complement the programme with a deck barbecue and also special themed nights ensuring a memorable trip in this beautiful country.
Your vessel: the state of the art Royal Viking
Ports of call: Luxor – Aswan – Cairo – Edfu
Monday/Saturday departures from London Heathrow
The Weather
Reliable sunshine is virtually guaranteed throughout the year, with temperatures ranging from the low 70’s in winter and up to the high 80’s or even 90’s in the height of Summer. The climate is typically desertic, giving warm or hot days with cooler nights and virtually no humidity.
NILE CRUISE & CAIRO
Day-by-Day Itinerary
Luxor
Transfer on arrival (approx. 20 minutes) to your cruise ship, with evening meal.
Luxor to Edfu & Esna
An early morning start to the West Bank of the Nile to visit The Valley of the Kings and Queens and the temple of Hatchepsut. In the evening we set sail to Edfu via Esna lock.
Edfu/Kom Ombo/Aswan
Start the morning with a visit to the temple of Knum and Edfu, after which we sail to Kom Ombo to visit this famed temple dedicated to the God Horus. In the evening we set off to Aswan where we spend the night.
Aswan
In the morning we visit the famous landmarks of Aswan, the high dam, Philae Temple and the unfinished obelisk still in the ground at its ancient quarry
Aswan
Today take the optional Abu Simbel excursion or spend the day at leisure with an afternoon felucca ride around the spectacular Elephantine island also known as Kitchener’s Island and its noted Botanical Gardens(entrance to which is optional).
Aswan to Luxor
The day is spent at leisure as the boat heads to Luxor via Edfu and Esna. We arrive later that evening. After dinner, enjoy the delights of a traditional on board party with a Belly Dance show.
Luxor
A morning visit to the Karnak Temple and Luxor Temple with an optional visit to the Sound and Light show at Karnak Temple after dusk,.
Luxor to Cairo
We disembark after breakfast and transfer to Luxor airport for your flight to Cairo. On arrival, transfer to your hotel for two nights.
Royal Viking
Our chosen vessel, the recently fully refurbished Royal Viking was specifically designed for cruising along the Nile.
It offers a full range of facilities including swimming pool and large sundecks from where you can relax and watch the breath-taking scenery as it glidesw gently by. All the spacious cabins have en-suite facilities and climate control, as well as entertainment systems and large windows opening to French balconies.
There is a single sitting restaurant as well as a comfortable lounge and bar , a deck café plus a small gym, a gift shop and a boutique on board.
Features & facilities onboard
- Restaurant
- Lounge bar
- Gift shop
- Evening entertainment programme
- Laundry and concierge services
- Room service (not 24 hour)
- Sun deck with complimentary sun loungers and parasols
- Massage service and sauna room (local charge)
- Swimming pool
- Poolside bar
- Wi-Fi Internet access is available (local charge)*
- Private dock in Luxor
Red Sea Extention
Combine your 7 night Nile cruise with a relaxing stay in a deluxe Red Sea esort. Reknowned for its deluxe hotels, wonderful beaches and some of the best scuba diving and snorkelling in the world, a stay in Hurghada is the perfect addition for a 14 night holiday.
Our chosen resort, the Pyramissa Sahl Hashees enjoys a wonderful beach front location and boasts all the amenities you would expect of a deluxe 5 star hotel.
These include lagoon pool and childrens pool, a fitness centre, an excellent spa centre, a choice of restaurants, cafe’s and bars and a fully equipped PADI dive centre. for the two centre package we recommend flying into and out of Hurghada, and the transfer between Hurghada and Luxor accross the desert is included in our package; Our package is offered on a BB basis to give you maximum flexibility to do as you please durring your stay.
Prices
Nile & Cairo Cruise, with Flights.
PRICES FOR 2017- 2019 – PRICES (£) PER PERSONMonday Departures| Departure dates | |
|---|---|
| 27-Aug-18 | £850 |
| 03-Sep-18 | £895 |
| 10-Sep-18 | £895 |
| 17-Sep-18 | £895 |
| 24-Sep-18 | £895 |
| 01-Oct-18 | £875 |
| 08-Oct-18 | £875 |
| 15-Oct-18 | £875 |
| 22-Oct-18 | £875 |
| 29-Oct-18 | £875 |
| 05-Nov-18 | £850 |
| 12-Nov-18 | £850 |
| 19-Nov-18 | £850 |
| 26-Nov-18 | £850 |
| 03-Dec-18 | £895 |
| 10-Dec-18 | £895 |
| 17-Dec-18 | £895 |
| 24-Dec-18 | £1,095 |
| 31-Dec-18 | £1,095 |
| Single occupancy supplement | £240 |
| Hurghada Pyramisa Sahl Hashees extension | £275 |
| Single occupancy supplement | £165 |
| Third person sharing, reduction | £50 |
- Scheduled returned flights with Egyptair (Heathrow to Luxor.
- All air and port taxes
- All overseas transfers
- 7 Nights Cruise on full board basis
- Excursions on board the cruise ship with on board Egyptologist
- Complimentary upper deck cabin
- Drinks from the bar or with meals
- High season & regional departure flight supplements
- Extra optional excursions such as Abu Simbel & balloon ride over Luxor
- Optional extra excursions (Abu Simbel , Balloon Right, Sound & Light Show )
- Crew gratuities & items of a personal nature such as spa treatments & laundry
Monday departures from London Heathrow
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Nile & Cairo Cruise & Stay
A cruise voyage unraveling the natural and ancient wonders of Egypt
Nile & Cairo Cruise & Stay 9 Nights
Few places on the planet can offer such a spectacular historic and journey with so many awe inspiring sights concentrated within a 9 night holiday. The cruise along the Nile between Luxor and Aswan offers the best and most convenient way to explore this truly unique collection of tombs temples, and timeless treasures, whilst the rhythm of life on the Nile will fascinate and captivate you.
Our cruise begins in Luxor with it’s famous Luxor temple, atmospheric Belle Epoque corniche, and its exotic resort atmosphere. We cruise the wonderful stretch of Nile between Luxor and Aswan after passing through the lock at Esna. Sites to visit include the Valley of the Kings and Queens, and the fabulous temple complex at Karnak The temple of Knum at Esna and Horus at Kom Ombo, as well as those of Philae & isis, together with the unfinished Obelisk and the Aswan Dam, which resulted in the creation of lake Nasser.
With so many unrivalled and world famous sights, we have included the cruise shore excursions within our package. The longer tour to the spectacular temple of Abu Simbel is an optional one.
The holiday ends with a 2 night stay in Cairo.
Rich History, Culture and Gastronomy
We offer the cruise part of the holiday on a full board basis, with an exotic mix of local and international dishes on offer during your cruise. We complement the programme with a deck barbecue and also special themed nights ensuring a memorable trip in this beautiful country. The stay in cosmopolitan Cairo is on a bed and breakfast basis giving you the opportunity to explore this great city at your own pace.
Your vessel: the state of the art Royal Viking
Ports of call: Luxor – Aswan – Cairo – Edfu
Monday/Saturday departures from London Heathrow
The Weather
Reliable sunshine is virtually guaranteed throughout the year, with temperatures ranging from the low 70’s in winter and up to the high 80’s or even 90’s in the height of Summer. The climate is typically desertic, giving warm or hot days with cooler nights and virtually no humidity.
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Day-by-Day Itinerary
Luxor
Transfer on arrival (approx. 20 minutes) to your cruise ship, with evening meal.
Luxor to Edfu & Esna
An early morning start to the West Bank of the Nile to visit The Valley of the Kings and Queens and the temple of Hatchepsut. In the evening we set sail to Edfu via Esna lock.
Edfu/Kom Ombo/Aswan
Start the morning with a visit to the temple of Knum and Edfu, after which we sail to Kom Ombo to visit this famed temple dedicated to the God Horus. In the evening we set off to Aswan where we spend the night.
Aswan
In the morning we visit the famous landmarks of Aswan, the high dam, Philae Temple and the unfinished obelisk still in the ground at its ancient quarry
Aswan
Today take the optional Abu Simbel excursion or spend the day at leisure with an afternoon felucca ride around the spectacular Elephantine island also known as Kitchener’s Island and its noted Botanical Gardens(entrance to which is optional).
Aswan to Luxor
The day is spent at leisure as the boat heads to Luxor via Edfu and Esna. We arrive later that evening. After dinner, enjoy the delights of a traditional on board party with a Belly Dance show.
Luxor
A morning visit to the Karnak Temple and Luxor Temple with an optional visit to the Sound and Light show at Karnak Temple after dusk,.
Luxor to Cairo
We disembark after breakfast and transfer to Luxor airport for your flight to Cairo. On arrival, transfer to your hotel for two nights.
Cairo
Day at leisure, with the opportunity to take part in an optional excursion to Giza for the Pyramids and Spynx as well as the amazing Egyptian Museum.
Cairo to UK
Transfer to Cairo Airport for your return flight to the UK.
Royal Viking
Our chosen vessel, the recently fully refurbished Royal Viking was specifically designed for cruising along the Nile.
It offers a full range of facilities including swimming pool and large sundecks from where you can relax and watch the breath-taking scenery as it glidesw gently by. All the spacious cabins have en-suite facilities and climate control, as well as entertainment systems and large windows opening to French balconies.
There is a single sitting restaurant as well as a comfortable lounge and bar , a deck café plus a small gym, a gift shop and a boutique on board.
Features & facilities onboard
- Restaurant
- Lounge bar
- Gift shop
- Evening entertainment programme
- Laundry and concierge services
- Room service (not 24 hour)
- Sun deck with complimentary sun loungers and parasols
- Massage service and sauna room (local charge)
- Swimming pool
- Poolside bar
- Wi-Fi Internet access is available (local charge)*
- Private dock in Luxor
Your Stay in Cairo
The Ramses Hilton
This landmark hotel domintaes the Cairo skyline. centrally located on the banks of the Nile, the Ramses Hilton provides everything the discerning iternational traveller would expect of a top city hotel. Facilities include an extensive reverside terrace and swimming pool, a fitness centre, bars and cafes, a range of dining options as well as a casino plus a range of gift shops and boutiques.
The luxurious rooms offer all the modern amenities you would expect as well as comanding views of the city and Nile.
The Steigenberger Hotel - Giza
Located close to the Pyramids at Giza and within easy reach of downtown Cairo, this modern deluxe hotel is an excellent base from which to explore the wonderful sights of Cairo
the hotel is set in extensive grounds with two lagoon style swimming pools,as well as a range of bars, a cafe and a choice of dining options to suit your taste.
The beautifully appointed rooms provide all modern amenities and the hotel offers a quieter more relaxing alternative to the hustle and bustle of downtown Cairo.
Prices
Nile & Cairo Cruise & Stay 9 Nights
PRICES FOR 2017- 2018 – PRICES (£) PER PERSONMonday Departures| Departure dates | ||
|---|---|---|
| 04-Dec-17 | £1,195 | |
| 11-Dec-17 | £1,195 | |
| 18-Dec-17 | £1,495 | |
| 25-Dec-17 | £1,495 | |
| 01-Jan-18 | £1,350 | |
| 08-Jan-18 | £1,195 | |
| 15-Jan-18 | £1,195 | |
| 22-Jan-18 | £1,195 | |
| 29-Jan-18 | £1,195 | |
| 05-Feb-18 | £1,195 | |
| 12-Feb-18 | £1,195 | Flight supplement from £50 applies |
| 19-Feb-18 | £1,195 | |
| 26-Feb-18 | £1,195 | |
| 05-Mar-18 | £1,195 | |
| 12-Mar-18 | £1,195 | |
| 19-Mar-18 | £1,195 | |
| 26-Mar-18 | £1,350 | |
| 02-Apr-18 | £1,350 | |
| 09-Apr-18 | £1,195 | |
| 16-Apr-18 | £1,195 | |
| 23-Apr-18 | £1,195 | |
| 30-Apr-18 | £1,195 | Flight supplement from £50 applies |
| 07-May-18 | £1,195 | |
| 14-May-18 | £1,195 | |
| 21-May-18 | £1,195 | Flight supplement from £50 applies |
| 28-May-18 | £1,195 | |
| 04-Jun-18 | £1,150 | |
| 11-Jun-18 | £1,150 | |
| 18-Jun-18 | £1,150 | |
| 25-Jun-18 | £1,150 | |
| 02-Jul-18 | £1,150 | |
| 09-Jul-18 | £1,150 | |
| 16-Jul-18 | £1,150 | |
| 23-Jul-18 | £1,150 | |
| 30-Jul-18 | £1,150 | |
| 06-Aug-18 | £1,150 | |
| 13-Aug-18 | £1,150 | |
| 20-Aug-18 | £1,150 | |
| 27-Aug-18 | £1,150 | Flight supplement from £50 applies |
| 03-Sep-18 | £1,195 | |
| 10-Sep-18 | £1,195 | |
| 17-Sep-18 | £1,195 | |
| 24-Sep-18 | £1,195 | |
| 01-Oct-18 | £1,175 | |
| 08-Oct-18 | £1,175 | |
| 15-Oct-18 | £1,175 | |
| 22-Oct-18 | £1,175 | Flight supplement from £50 applies |
| 29-Oct-18 | £1,175 | |
| 05-Nov-18 | £1,150 | |
| 12-Nov-18 | £1,150 | |
| 19-Nov-18 | £1,150 | |
| 26-Nov-18 | £1,150 | |
| 03-Dec-18 | £1,195 | |
| 10-Dec-18 | £1,195 | |
| 17-Dec-18 | £1,195 | |
| 24-Dec-18 | £1,495 | |
| 31-Dec-18 | £1,495 | |
| Single occupancy Supplement: £395 Third person sharing reduction:£50 | ||
| Single occupancy Supplement: £395 Third person sharing reduction:£50 |
- Scheduled flights with Egyptair (heathrow to Luxor, Luxor Cairo & Cairo London.
- All air and port taxes
- All overseas transfers
- 7 Nights Cruise on full board basis
- Excursions on board the cruise ship with on board Egyptologist
- 2 nights Bed and Breakfast in your chosen Cairo Hotel
- Complimentary upper deck cabin
- Drinks from the bar or with meals
- High season & regional departure flight supplements
- Extra optional excursions such as Abu Simbel & balloon ride over Luxor
- Excursions during your stay in cairo which are optional
- Crew gratuities & items of a personal nature such as spa treatments & laundry
Monday / Saturday departures from London Heathrow
ATOL protected by the Civil Aviation Authority. Our ATOL number is 9511
Direct road transfer to your cruise ship in approximately 20 minutes.
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