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EGYPT
The Nile Valley- where the Pyramids & Sphinx, Valley of Kings and countless temples remain as a tribute to a civilisation that has flourished for over 5000 years. From the timeless river itself to the great temples of Nubia and the ever-changing bustle of Cairo, this unique ribbon of land offers a remarkable variety of holidays - and whatever your choice you can relax in the knowledge that they have all been carefully created with your safety & enjoyment as paramount.
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(LUXOR)
Part of the ancient capital of Thebes and the focal point of Egypt's major historical sites including the Valley of the Kings and Karnak Temple. Relax in the sun or take some of the many excursions offered by our local agents.
THE NILE CRUISE WITH PALM 1 LUXURY LINER -
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"Holiday of a lifetime" - 5***** Palm 1 luxury liner lauched on 8 March 2001 has 72 cabins.
3 Suites,1 Triple cabin on the 5th Deck, 68 double cabins which are 21 square meters, including 4 connected cabins. All cabins face the NIle, and are larger than usual on other Nile cruisers. There are no guest cabins on the lower deck.
All cabins have individually controlled
air-conditioning, en-suite shower, bidet, satellite TV, internal telephone,
minibar, music system, and closed circuit video.
The sun lounge upper deck has a swimming pool and also a grill restaurant, pool bar and a disco.
Palm1 has a Gift shop and a bazaar. Beauty salon , health club , steam rooms , Jacuzzi 2, sauna rooms and massage parlour· (American Express and Visa cards accepted )
The very large luxurious restaurant accommodates all passengers in one seating. ( 154 seats with a VIP table for 10 persons ) A Large lounge with a billiard hall, complete laundry facilities.
The spacious cabins and welcoming atmosphere makes this luxury trip on the Nile your holiday of a lifetime.
Technical Data :
· Built according to Germanischer Lloyd’s specifications.
· 72 m length , 14.20 m breadth ,1.40 m draft · Engines power and generator of Caterpillar · Radar and short ware radio -· All partitions and ceilings are fire resistance and sound proof · Electric current 220 volts 50 cycle
1. Nile Cruise on the Palm1 5***** - recommended also for Honeymooners
Day 1-Monday: AM: Embark before lunch. Enjoy a buffet lunch
PM: Tour of Luxor and the Karnak Temple. Buffet Dinner and overnight in Luxor.
Day 2-Tuesday:
AM: Buffet Breakfast. In Luxor you cross to the West Bank to visit Thebes Necropolis, Valley of the Kings and Queens, Temple of Queen Hatshipsut and Colossi of Memnon. Lunch on board.
PM: Sail to Esna, continuing on to Edfu. Buffet dinner. Tonight you enjoy a fun Galabia (traditional Egyptian kaftan) Costume Party onboard. Overnight on board in Edfu.
Day 3-Wednesday
AM: Buffet breakfast. A visit to the Temple of Horus and sailing to Kom Ombo.
PM: Lunch onboard. A visit to the temple shared by two gods, Sobek and Haroeis. Continue sailing to Aswan. Buffet dinner and overnight on board in Aswan.
Day 4-Thursday:
AM: Buffet breakfast. A visit to the Aswan High Dam, the Unfinished Obelisk and Philae Temple.
PM: Lunch onboard. We cross the Nile by Felucca (traditional sail boat) to visit Elephantine Island and the Botanical Gardens. Dinner and overnight on board in Aswan.
Day 5-Friday: AM : After Breakfast Embarkation of new Aswan passengers - Lunch
PM : Visit the Botanical Gardens , View of Agha Khan Mausoleum by felucca . Then the High Dam and unfinished Obelisk . Dinner and overnight on Board in Aswan with a Galabia Party
Day6 - Saturday : Aswan/Kom Ombo/ Edfu
Am: Breakfast.Sailing to Kom Ombo. Visiting the temple shard by two Gods Sobek and Haroeris. Lunch on Board. Sailing to Edfu.
PM: Visiting the temple of Horus .Sailing to Esna. Dinner and Overnight on Board in Esna.
Day 7-Sunday : Esna / Luxor
AM : Breakfast. Sailing to Luxor . Lunch on Board -P.M : Visiting the Karnak and Luxor temples . Dinner and Overnight on board
Monday :Disembarkation
AM : Breakfast . Disembarkation. Cross the Nile by Motor Ship to the West Bank . Visiting The Valley of Kings and Queens , Hatshipsut temple and Colossi of Memnon.
N.B : Afternoon tea will be served daily at 5 PM , In addition to in the second day & All meals are open buffet
Note: Afternoon tea served everyday at 5 PM all meals are open buffet
To book this cruise if Arranging your own flights
7 Nights in Palm 1 = 630 USD per person in Double Cabin
including all sightseeing , entrance fees , Guiding.... (We don't have any cabins in the Lower Deck ).
Single Supplement is 410 USD , Triple Reduction is 28 USD ,
These Rates are valid from
2. Nile Crown- Cruise
Nile Crown Cruise - 7 nights - Departs Monday weekly
A comfortable vessel with 53 cabins
which are significantly larger than usual
on a Nile cruiser. All cabins have
twin beds, en-suite shower, individually
controlled air-conditioning,
minibar service on request, telephone to reception
and 'in-house' radio and television.
There is a swimming/plunge pool and a
shaded terrace with bar service, a
small gym, restaurant and lounge bar with a
disco area. A boutique is available
onboard. The spacious cabins and
welcoming atmosphere make this boat
a firm favourite.
Day 1: Depart UK for Luxor and transfer to the M/S Nile Crown.
Day 2: Morning visit to West Bank - Valley
of the Kings, Valley of the Queens and
Colossi of Memnon. Afternoon at leisure. Sail to Edfu. Overnight onboard.
Day 3: Visit Edfu Temple, sail to Kom
Ombo and visit Temple of Sobek.
Overnight onboard.
Day 4: Early morning sail to Aswan, visit
High Dam, Old Dam and Unfinished
Obelisk. Overnight onboard.
Day 5: Opportunity to take the extra optional
visit to Abu Simbel (see page xx)
Visit the Temples of Ramses II and his wife Nefertari. Overnight onboard.
Day 6: Morning sail to Edfu, dock for
approximately 2 hours and sail on to Esna.
Overnight Onboard.
Day 7: Sail to Luxor and visit Luxor Temple
. Optional excursion to Karnak
Sound & Light show. Overnight onboard.
Day 8: Transfer to airport for flight to UK or to your chosen hotel.
Prices are based on Full Board in a Lower Deck Cabin and include all
excursions contained in the Cruise Excursion Package.
Note: Abu Simbel and Karnak Sound & Light show are not included and
can be
booked locally.
Departs Monday weekly
Important notes regarding your cruise:
During
certain periods, the cruise boats may be required to sail after dark.
Generally you can expect to be sailing a total of 14-17 daylight hours on the
Nile during your week aboard the cruise boat.
Cruise boats are often moored alongside one another restricting views from
some cabins.
Domestic flight tickets for Abu Simbel are issued locally: demand is high
and
timings cannot be given in advance or guaranteed.
THE NILE CRUISE ON M/S QUEEN ISIS
The M/S Queen Isis is fully air-conditioned with 47 outside cabins. Each has twin beds, en-suite shower & w.c., radio, and minibar stocked on request. There is a restaurant, lounge with discotheque, bar, gift shop and laundry service also a sun-deck & swimming pool, covered sun deck and regular evening entertainment.
Itinerary - Tuesdays from London or Sundays from Manchester
M/s Queen Isis tour
Tue:Depart Gatwick, at 1045 hrs. for Luxor . On arrival at 1755 hrs. -same day, transfer to the M/s Queen Isis.
Wed: Morning exercusion to the West Bank and the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut. Late afternoon sail to Esna.
Thu:Sail to Edfu . Excn. To Edfu Temple. Sail to Kom Ombo.
Fri: Morning excn. At Kom Ombo. Sail to Aswan for a felucca excn. To the Agha Khan's Mausoleum and Kitchener Island
Sat:Opportunity to take the extra optional visit to Abu Simbel. Aswan excn. Early evening depart for Esna.
Sun:Transit the lock in Esna then sail to Luxor.
Mon:Morning excn. To the East Bank. Afternoon at leisure.
Tue: At leisure before transferring to your chosen hotel or your return flight to UK departing at 1855 hrs. arriving Gatwick at 2230 hrs.
Opinion: Willing service and the boat's modest size make for a friendly atmosphere. A favourite in the UK.
Prices are based on Full Board, 7 nights afloat, in a Lower Deck Cabin. Supplements per person per 7 nights afloat: Main/Upper deck cabin £29. Suite from £199. Single use of Lower Deck twin cabin £137 (1-22 Dec and 3 Feb-6 Apr £165: 23 Dec-5Jan £205; 6Jan-2Feb £154; 7-20 Apr and 6 Oct-13 Dec £190). Single berth Main Deck Cabin £29. Add hotel supplements as appropiate.
| CAIRO
Whether you are staying just a short time en route to Upper Egypt or a longer period, this bustling, dusty city will not fail to enthrall you. During your stay a variety of optional excursions can be arranged locally. In particular be sure to visit the Cairo Museum, The Khan el Khalili Bazaar and of course the famous pyramids and Sphinx at Giza where regular Sound and Light performances take place. |
Cairo & Luxor (Medium) 4nts - (Hotels Below)
Cairo & Luxor (Med)
Cairo (4 nights), Luxor (3 nights)
This is an
ideal tour for the independent traveller or repeat visitor who has
perhaps sampled
a cruise in the past and now wants a two-centre hotel
holiday. A
good opportunity to explore the sights at your own pace.
Day 1: Depart UK for Cairo via Luxor.
Days 2-4:
At leisure in Cairo with time to see the Pyramids & Sphinx, the
bazaars and
Cairo Museum. All bookable locally.
Day 5: Morning flight to Luxor, met and transferred to your hotel.
Days 6 & 7: At leisure in Luxor. Excursions are available locally.
Day 8: Return flight to the UK or extend your stay for another week in Luxor.
Departures
=Monday weekly.
Hotels on tour;
Pyramids Park and the Luxor Isis.
HOTELS
1. Jolie
Ville Movenpick Luxor
An Oasis Of Calm Beside The Nile:
A charming low-rise superior resort style hotel set in spacious tropical gardens on Crocodile Island, approximately 3 miles south of Luxor. The hotel is connected to the mainland by a bridge and is a great spot for nature lovers. This Swiss run hotel offers high standards of food and service in superb surroundings.
Facilites:
Various restaurants and bars, freshwater swimming pool with children's section (heated Nov-Mar) , sun terrace, tennis, jogging, volleyball, table tennis and billiards. The hotel can also offer bicycles for hire and organise sailing, fishing and horseback riding for guests. There is a children's playground and a small zoo in the grounds and a complimentary shuttle bus or boat into Luxor town. Optional felucca cruises bookable locally.
Accommondation:
332 rooms. Standard rooms in bungalow-style scattered
throughout the grounds with air-conditioning, bath/shower, hairdryer, mini-fridge,
satellite television, and terrace overlooking the gardens. Most rooms are
twin bedded. Superior rooms are slightly larger and better equipped.
LUXOR HILTON HOTEL
Location:Set in pleasant riverside gardens in northern Luxor, close to Karnak Temple and a short taxi ride from the centre of Luxor.
Accommodation: The hotel comprises 261 air-conditioned twin bedded rooms with TV, mini bar and balcony. Club rooms are larger and in a separate wing.
Facilities:3 restaurants, a coffee shop, 3 bars, a swimming pool with sundeck overlooking the Nile, tennis court, mini gym and a casino. There are several boutiques and shops, including a well stocked book shop and a hotel courtesy bus to Luxor town centre.
Opinion:Well established with high standards and good value for money.
Prices are based on Bed and Breakfast. Supplements per person per night: Club Room £10. Single room £13 (23Dec'97-5Jan, 7-20 Apr and 3-23 Nov £22;3Feb-6 Apr £16; 2 Jun-31 Aug and 24 Nov-14 Dec '98 NIL). Dinner £14. Child price £249
2. LUXOR
ISIS HOTEL
"A large well managed hotel offering
good standards of service and wonderful
views across the Nile to the West
Bank. The hotel is divided into three wings
surrounding the tropical gardens
and swimming pools. The attractions of Luxor
are never far away and the bazaars
are a great place to visit in the evening."
Location:Beside the Nile at the southernend of Luxor with views towards the West Bank. The hotel is divided into three wings surrounding tropical gardens and swimming pools.
Accommodation:Set in three wings surrounding the garden and swimming pools. Most of the 250 rooms have a balcony facing the Nile. All have twin or double bed, air-conditioning, mini fridge, satellite TV and en-suite bathroom with bath, shower & w.c.
Facilities:2 large swimming pools (one of which is heated Nov-Mar) with sun terraces and a pool bar. There are 4 restaurants to choose from, including an Italian and Chinese, and 2 bars. For the active there is a clay tennis court and a squash court for hire. Occasional evening entertainment is held and baby sitting can be arranged.
Opinion:A large well managed hotel offering good standards within a lovely garden setting.
Prices are based on Bed and Breakfast. Supplements per person per night: Single room £8 (23Dec-5Jan, 3Feb-20 Apr and 6 Oct-23 nov £13; 2 Jun-31 Aug NIL). Dinner £12. Child Price £249
LUXOR SHERATON
HOTEL -5*
Popular with a welcoming atmosphere:
Located on the East Bank of the Nile within easy reach of Luxor town centre, the Sheraton offers a high standard of accommodation, a relaxed ambience and is a particular favourite with British guests. The swimming pool, restaurant and outdoor terraces are well situated to give superb views over the Nile towards the West Bank. There are plenty of leisure activities to keep the more energetic busy throughout the day.
Faclities:
3 restaurants, two bars and a freshwater swimming pool (heated Nov-Apr) and sun terrace overlooking the Nile. Tennis, volleyball and croquet are available for guests as well as a complimentary bus service to Luxor town at certain times during the day. Optional felucca cruises bookable locally.
Acommodation:
286 rooms. Standard rooms are situated mainly in the main building with a few located in the garden and feature air-conditioning, mainly twin beds, bath/shower, satellite television, mini-fridge and hairdryer. Most rooms have a small balcony or terrace(main building rooms only) overlooking the city. Nile view rooms are located in the main building.
Honeymoon/Special Anniversary: receive a complimentary room upgrade
to Nile View on arrival. Valid all year except 17 Dec '01 - 06 Jan '02
& 25 Mar - 14 Apr '02.
3. NOVOTEL HOTEL - 3*
Location:Walking distance of the town centre directly on the Nile front beside the busy Corniche Street.
Accomodation:185 air-conditioned twin-bedded rooms, most with balcony, T.V, bath or shower and w.c.
Facilities:4 restaurants, snack bar, shops, bars and swimming pool. Occasional evening entertainment.
Opinion:Comfortable, well located, an ideal base from which to explore Luxor.
Prices are based on Bed and Breakfast. Supplements per person per night: Single room £8 (23Dec-5Jan, 3Feb-20 Apr and 6 Oct-23 nov £13; 2 Jun-31 Aug NIL). Dinner £12. Child Price £24.
4. SONESTA
St. GEORGE HOTEL- 4*
"A deluxe hotel offering excellent
standards and attention to detail. This modern,
elegant hotel is situated close
to the main sights of Luxor directly on the banks
of the Nile. Its lower level terrace
is a wonderful place to sip a cocktail and
watch the colourful sunsets over
the West Bank towards the hillside
Hatshepsut Temple."
Location:Close to the Luxor Temple and the centre of Luxor's Shopping district.
Accommodation:A modern seven-storey building with a stucco facade. 224 rooms / suites with twin or double bed, individual air-conditioning, mini bar, satellite T.V., telephone, hair dryer and safety boxes. All rooms have en-suite bathrooms with bath tub.
Facilities:Include an outdoor heated swimming pool (heated from Nov-Mar), a seperate childrens pool, restaurants, bars, a coffee shop, health club and gymnasium.
Opinion:A superior hotel offering excellent standards of service and located in a developing part of Luxor.
5. PHARAON HOTEL
Location:Directly on the Nile close to Karnak temple and the Luxor Hilton.
Accommodation:68 bedrooms with twin beds. All are air-conditioned, simply furnished with TV, bath or shower and have a balcony / terrace.
Facilities:A restaurant. bar, oriental tent and a swimming pool with sundeck.
Opinion:An unpretentious family run hotel offering basic accommodation. Good value for money.
Cairo & Luxor (Medium) 4nts - (Hotels Below)
Cairo & Luxor (Med)
Cairo (4 nights), Luxor (3 nights)
This
is an ideal tour for the independent traveller or repeat visitor who has
perhaps
sampled a cruise in the past and now wants a two-centre hotel
holiday.
A good opportunity to explore the sights at your own pace.
Day 1: Depart UK for Cairo via Luxor.
Days
2-4: At leisure in Cairo with time to
see the Pyramids & Sphinx, the
bazaars
and Cairo Museum. All bookable locally.
Day 5: Morning flight to Luxor, met and transferred to your hotel.
Days 6 & 7: At leisure in Luxor. Excursions are available locally.
Day 8: Return flight to the UK or extend your stay for another week in Luxor.
Departures
Monday
weekly.
Hotels
on tour; Pyramids Park and the Luxor Isis.
1. RAMSES HILTON HOTEL, CAIRO
Location:In the heart of Cairo overlooking the river Nile, and only a short walk from the antiques of the Cairo Museum.
Accommodation: Approximately 830 rooms, most with twin beds and air-conditioning, radio, T.V, mini-bar and balcony. En-suite bathrooms have wc, bidet, and bath with shower.
Facilities:A variety of restaurants, bars, lounges and shops. There is also a swimming pool with sundeck, and health club.
Opinion: Conveniently located and with a good reputation well deserved.
Pyramids Park Intercontinental Hotel
Well
Located Delux Resort Hotel:
Situated only five minutes drive from
the Giza Pyramids and 20 minutes drive from the Middle East's largest golf course
(99 holes !) on the Alexandria Desert Road, this deluxe low-rise resort style
hotel set around a large free-form swimming pool and spacious gardens is perfect
for a short break in Cairo.
Facilities:
Large free-form swimming pool and sun terrace, gym
and jogging track, children's playground, mini-zoo and horse back riding
only 5 minutes drive away. The hotel has a variety of restaurants including
an Italian overlooking the pool, Lebanese and an international buffet restaurant.
Accommdation:
470 rooms. Standard rooms with air-conditioning, bath/shower,
separate dressing area, mini-fridge, satellite television and balcony overlooking
the gardens.