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A Nile cruise including all excursions and meals, visiting Luxor, Aswan and the Valley of the Dead |
Ref: DE-CRU
8 days
from £499 (minimum 1 passengers)
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Destination:
Egypt
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Egypt was once described as ‘the gift of the Nile’, by the ancient Greek traveller and historian, Herodotus. The Greeks, the Romans ,the Pharaohs, the Turks, the British and the Arabs have all ruled Egypt, and modern Egypt in an amalgam of these legacies and the influences of Islam and the 20th century.
To fully enjoy a classic Nile cruise, it’s important to choose an experienced company operating the best of the 300-plus boats that sail between Luxor and Aswan. Viking Nile Cruises is a leading cruise operator in Egypt, and owned by Viking Travel, a local company with more 20 years experience in Luxor and Upper Egypt.
Viking Travel knows what makes a great cruise and has used that know-how to create two splendid boats, Viking I and Viking II, each offering comfortable accommodation and first-class service. Viking I was totally refurbished in 2000 and Viking II was totally refurbished in 2001.
VIKING I
Our Rating: 4 Stars
Cabins: 26 on two decks, mainly twin-bedded, 9 square metres, with WC and shower; three suites, 18 square metres with double bed and sofa bed, small bathtub. Main deck cabins have a slightly better view.
Facilities: Restaurant, lounge bar, gift shop, sundeck, reception area.
VIKING II
Our Rating: 4 Stars
Cabins: 30 on two decks, mainly twin-bedded, 9 square metres, with WC and shower; three suites, 18 square metres with double bed and sofa bed, small bathtub. Main deck cabins have a slightly better view.
Facilities: Restaurant, lounge bar, gift shop, sundeck, reception area.
Facilities in the cabins include air conditioning, bathroom with shower and picture windows. A lounge bar is the perfect place to relax on comfortable sofas and enjoy a cocktail before dinner, a disco and entertainment in the evenings.
On the ample sundeck you’ll find a pool with loungers, towels, chairs and tables in shaded area. The reception area has safety deposit boxes. There’s even a shop on board where you can buy jewellery, souvenirs and essentials.
You can expect comfortable accommodation and high standards of service on both vessels.
Meals are served in the elegant restaurant. Breakfast is buffet style, with your choice of fruit juices, tea and coffee, cereal, rolls and breads, cheese and meats, pastries, boiled eggs or omelette cooked to order. Lunch and dinner are taken in one sitting, waiter service or often buffet style, with a wide selection of salad starters, delicious soup with fresh rolls and breads, a number of main course choices- chicken, beef and fish dishes, fresh vegetables, pasta and rice. Take your pick from superb pastries, creamy puddings or fresh fruit- juicy oranges, bananas, melon and fresh dates - is often available if you prefer.
To accompany your meal, choose from a range of soft drinks, beer, wine or just plain bottled water. Remember, you just sign for them as you go along and pay at the end of your cruise. Afternoon tea and cake is usually served on the sundeck when the boat is sailing.
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Day 1 | Depart from the UK to Luxor. Transfer on arrival (approx. 20 minutes) to your cruise ship. Evening meal and overnight. 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 | This morning will be an early start. Cross over to the West Bank of the Nile for the first excursion, The Valley of the Kings that will include 3 Tombs. (Optional visit to Tomb of Tutankhamen is £8 extra). From here is a short drive to the Temple of Hatshepsut and then another to the Valley of the Queens, where we visit 1 or 2 tombs. En route back to the boat we will stop at the Colossi of Memnon for pictures. (This whole morning tour takes approximately 5 hours). On arrival back at the boat, lunch is served and the boat sets sail. The afternoon is spent relaxing on the sundeck while watching the varied local life on the river and its banks. Tea and cakes is served at around 5pm. At some stage during the evening or night, the boat passes through the Lock at Esna and docks in Edfu 3- 4 hours later. After dinner, the manager holds a small cocktail party where the management of the boat are introduced to everyone. | Day 3 | Morning visit to the Temple at Edfu. A 5-minute drive on a horse-drawn caleche through the local market leads to this spectacular temple for a 1-hour tour. Afterwards, there is free time to roam around the local market where you will be able to prepare for this evening’s Galabeya Party on board the boat. During or after lunch we set sail for Aswan which takes approximately 10 hours. The afternoon is spent relaxing on the sundeck while watching the varied local life on the river and its banks. Tea and cakes is served at around 5pm. The evening entertainment involves fancy dress where everyone dresses up in galabeya and head scarves for dinner and the party games. Late that night the boat docks in Aswan for 2 nights. | Day 4 | Morning visit to the High Dam, the Old Granite Quarries, the Unfinished Obelisk and by boat to the Temple of Philae on Philae Island. In the afternoon sail by felucca to Kitchener’s Island and its Botanical Gardens. 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 £60) or by air (approx £100). In the afternoon an optional excursion to a Nubian Village via camel or boat costs £15. In the late afternoon we set sail for Kom Ombo and usually the visit to the Ptolemic Temple takes place that evening. Overnight may be in Kom Ombo or in Edfu. Evening entertainment includes authentic Nubian dancers. | Day 6 | All day sailing downstream to Luxor via the Esna Lock. The day is spent at leisure on board arriving in Luxor by that evening. This evening enjoy a traditional belly dancer. | Day 7 | The day begins with a morning visit to the Temple of Karnak and the traditional perfume shops of Luxor. After lunch, visit the Temple of Luxor after which 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 (approx £14). | Day 8 | Leisure time prior to your flight home or transfer to your next resort. Please ask for extension details. |
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|  Viking I and 2
Our Rating: 4 Stars
Cabins: 26 on two decks, mainly twin-bedded, 9 square metres, with WC and shower; three suites, 18 square metres with double bed and sofa bed, small bathtub. Main deck cabins have a slightly better view.
Facilities: Restaurant, lounge bar, gift shop, sundeck, reception area. more >> | |
Departures Between | Price from | Nov, Dec 2004 (except Xmas/NY), Jan, April, Jun, July, Aug, Nov 2005 | *£499 | Sept, Oct 2004, Feb, MArch (except Easter) , May, Sept, Oct 2005 | *£599 | 20 and 27 Dec 2004, 21 and 28 MArch 2005, 26 Dec 2005 (+£100 NY suppl) | *£799 | | *Prices subject to confirmation |
Price is per person and is based on two sharing and includes:
- Return flight Gatwick - Luxor. (£40 suppliment for Manchester)
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Accommodation on Cruise boat.
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Transfers and sightseeing according to program.
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Entertainment as mentioned
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Not included: Entry visa for Egypt (can be provided upon arrival for 20 US$ per person). Tips for staff (c£3 per day as guide). Drinks..
Please note that Children under 12 are not allowed on this trip.
This holiday is offered and booked through Discover Egypt Ltd / All Leisure Holidays ABTA W0302 and ATOL 3897.
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Nile Cruise
A Nile cruise including all excursions and meals, visiting Luxor, Aswan and the Valley of the Dead
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