The Nile has been Egypt’s lifeline since ancient times
and there is no better way to trace the passage of
Egyptian history than by cruising along this famous
river. The Discover Egypt Classic Nile cruise itinerary
takes you from Luxor to Aswan, visiting some of the most
spectacular ancient sites in the world including the
stunning Valley of the Kings, the burial place of
Pharaohs including that of Tutankhamun and the
breathtaking temples of Karnak and Luxor.
CLASSIC NILE ITINERARY
Day 1: Depart from the UK, fly direct
to Luxor. On arrival transfer to your chosen ship
(approx 20 minutes) for a seven night cruise. A welcome
meeting to discuss the week ahead will take place either
this evening or the following morning, depending on your
flight arrival time.
Day 2: An early morning start crossing
over to the West Bank of the Nile to visit The Valley of
the Kings, (for an extra charge you can visit the Tomb
of Tutanhkhamun, see your guide for more details),
Hatshepsut's Temple, the Valley of the Queens and
Colossi of Memnon. (This whole morning tour takes
approximately 5 hours.) On arrival back at the boat, a
buffet lunch will be served and the boat will sail for
Esna. The afternoon can spent relaxing on the sundeck
while watching the varied local life on the river and
its banks. Afternoon tea will be served on the sun deck.
After Dinner, there's a small informal cocktail party
where the management of the boat is introduced to
everyone. At some stage during the evening the boat will
pass through the lock at Esna then dock overnight in
Edfu 3-4 hours later.
Day 3: Wake up at leisure and after
breakfast, visit the Temple of Edfu. Afterwards, there
is time to roam the local market where you will be able
to prepare for this evening's Galabeya Party. Back on
board the boat lunch will be served as the boat sails to
Aswan. This wonderful journey takes approximately 10
hours and gives you chance to take a dip in the plunge
pool, read a book or simply to enjoy the view. In the
evening there will be a Galabeya party, where everyone
dresses up in traditional Egyptian costumes for dinner
and the party games. Late that night the boat will dock
in Aswan for a stay of two nights.
Day 4: Morning visit to the High Dam,
the Old Granite Quarries, the Unfinished Obelisk and
then by boat to the Temple of Philae. In the afternoon
sail by felucca around Kitchener's Island and its
Botanical Gardens. After dinner, tonight's entertainment
will be an Egyptian style 'Treasure Hunt'.
Day 5: Today can be spent either at
leisure or on optional excursions. The most popular
excursion is to the Temple of Abu Simbel which is
available by coach (approx £85) or by air (approx £195).
In the afternoon an optional excursion to a Nubian
Village via camel or boat can be arranged. In the late
afternoon the boat will sail to Kom Ombo and a visit to
the Ptolemic Temple usually takes place that evening.
Dinner, evening entertainment and overnight on board.
Day 6: The day is spent at leisure as
the boat heads to Luxor arriving later that evening.
After dinner, enjoy the delights of a traditional Belly
Dancer.
Day 7: The day can begin with an optional Hot Air
Balloon trip giving you a bird’s eye view of the
magnificent wonders of the West Bank and the surrounding
countryside (approx cost for a 45 minute flight is £90
per person this trip can also be taken on Day 8).
Afterwards join a morning visit to Temple of Karnak, the
papyrus museum and the traditional perfume shops of
Luxor. In the afternoon, visit the Temple of Luxor,
afterwards there is ample opportunity to explore the
markets of Luxor for souvenirs and gifts. That evening
there is an optional excursion to the Sound and Light
Show at Karnak Temple.
Day 8: The morning can be spent at
leisure or take an optional Hot Air Balloon flight (see
above). In the afternoon, disembark and transfer to the
airport for your return flight or continue to your next
resort.
Please note: For operational reasons,
Nile Cruises can be subject to alteration locally at
short notice. With the introduction of a second lock at
Esna it is anticipated that there will no longer be the
need to close it during June and early December. If a
lock closure does occur then guests will join and leave
the boat in Esna during the closure period. Cruises will
then sail Esna-Aswan-Esna. All excursions will take
place but not necessarily in the order given. During
certain periods the boat may have to sail after dark
therefore the number of hours of daylight sailing is
subject to change. When the boat is moored, vessels may
have to berth alongside each other restricting views and
requiring clients to pass through a number of boats to
disembark. Upon disembarkation clients will be required
to walk along a gangplank and there may be steps to
climb. Alexander The Great operates from a Tuesday to
Monday which means the first night on arrival will be
spent at the Old Winter Palace in Luxor. All of the
optional excursions can be booked locally and prices
given are for guidance only and subject to change
without notice.
NILE CRUISE PRICES 2011 - 2012
Prices include: Weekly departures every Monday from
Gatwick airport with Monarch Airlines. (and Wednesday
from 02 May 2012). Prices are per person based on two
people sharing a lower deck cabin on full board
departing from Gatwick. Other UK airports are available
on request. In-flight meals and 20kg baggage allowance
and airpoirt to ship transfers PLUS 10 FREE EXCURSIONS
in “English speaking – only” groups. Please note that
Discover Egypt do not accept children under 8 years of
age their cruises.
Special 2nd Person Fares
*SPECIAL SAVER OFFER 50% OFF: Pay the full Nile cruise
price for one person and second person travels half
price on selected departures from Gatwick up to October
2012. Manchester departures available on certain dates
please call for latest availability. HALF PRICE SINGLE
SUPPLEMENT - Applicable on all Viking Princess and
Royal Viking departures until October 2012. Cannot be
used with the above offer. Offers are applicable to new
bookings only. All offers are subject to change and
availability and cannot be used in conjunction with any
other offer.
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DISCOVER EGYPT SPECIAL OFFERS |
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7 nights Nile Cruise Full Board with 10
excursions |
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Up to 50% off 2nd
person travelling inc XMAS/NEW Year |
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Viking
Princess |
Royal Ruby |
Royal
Viking |
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DEPART |
1st person |
2nd person |
1st person |
2nd person |
1st person |
2nd person |
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07 Dec(Lgw+Man) |
699 |
349 |
n/a |
|
n/a |
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12-Dec |
699 |
349 |
799 |
399 |
899 |
449 |
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14 Dec(Lgw+Man) |
699 |
349 |
n/a |
|
n/a |
|
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19-Dec |
799 |
399 |
899 |
449 |
999 |
499 |
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26-Dec |
949 |
474 |
1049 |
524 |
1149 |
574 |
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02-Jan |
749 |
374 |
849 |
424 |
949 |
474 |
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04 Jan(Lgw+Man) |
749 |
374 |
n/a |
|
n/a |
|
|
09-Jan |
749 |
374 |
849 |
424 |
949 |
474 |
|
11 Jan(Lgw+Man) |
749 |
374 |
n/a |
|
n/a |
|
|
16-Jan |
799 |
399 |
899 |
449 |
999 |
499 |
|
18 Jan(Lgw+Man) |
799 |
399 |
n/a |
|
n/a |
|
|
23-Jan |
799 |
399 |
899 |
449 |
999 |
499 |
|
25 Jan(Lgw+Man) |
799 |
399 |
n/a |
|
n/a |
|
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30-Jan |
799 |
399 |
899 |
449 |
999 |
499 |
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