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Nile Cruise - Alexander The Great
Nile Cruise - Alexander The Great
Nile Cruise - Alexander The Great
Nile Cruise - Alexander The Great
Nile Cruise - Alexander The Great

Nile Cruise - Alexander The Great

Overview

Alexander The Great

The sleek Alexander the Great offers a sophisticated cruise experience with exceptional standards and smart accommodation. With an intimate atmosphere, tasteful decor, and stylish furnishings, it is the perfect way to cruise the Nile in style.

There is a stylish lounge bar in which to relax and enjoy a cocktail while the two upper decks provide a pool with a Jacuzzi and a large crescent shaped bar where you can enjoy a drink under the stars. Massage treatments on deck(chargeable), Internet room, fitness facilities and a gift shop.

During your stay on the Alexander the Great breakfast, lunch and dinner are included, and all taken in the 'Red Fiesta' restaurant situated on the third deck. This elegant restaurant has large panoramic windows overlooking the Nile and offers a variety of international cuisine with buffet breakfasts and lunches and table service dinners. Occasional barbecues on the pool deck. Afternoon tea is served daily on the Sun Deck on sailing days

All of the 30 air-conditioned cabins have Nile views and are individually designed to provide an attractive blend of colour, texture and atmosphere. The spacious cabins measure 25 square metres and all have en-suite bathroom with bath tub, bathrobes, hairdryer, vanity mirror and natural toiletries; there is also a mini-bar, satellite LCD TV and personal safe.

Itinerary

  1. Day 1 Luxor

    Depart the UK to Luxor. You will be met upon arrival and transferred to your chosen cruise boat (transfer time approx 30 minutes). Overnight in Luxor.

  2. Day 2 Valley of the Kings

    Today cross over to the West Bank of the Nile for the first excursion, The Valley of the Kings. From here visit the impressive Temple of Hatshepsut. Afterwards there is a visit to the enormous statues of the Colossi of Memnon. Lunch is served back on board the boat. Set sail upstream to Esna and pass through the Lock. Overnight in Esna.

  3. Day 3 Edfu and Kom Ombo

    Early morning visit to the Temple of Horus at Edfu. The cruise continues upstream to Kom Ombo where there is a late afternoon visit to the Ptolemic Temple dedicated to the gods Haroeris and Sobek. Afterwards still sailing upstream the boat will arrive in Aswan where you will remain for two nights.

  4. Day 4 Aswan

    Today is spent exploring the delights of Aswan. Sightseeing includes a visit to the High Dam, the Old Granite Quarries, the Unfinished Obelisk and then by boat to the Temple of Philae on Agilika Island. After lunch board a Felucca, a traditional Egyptian sailing boat for your included cruise down the Nile and around the picturesque Kitchener Island before returning for dinner.

  5. Day 5 Abu Simbel

    The morning can spent at leisure to roam Aswan some more or alternatively join the optional excursion to Abu Simbel to see the four colossal statues of Ramses II which for many will be the highlight of the cruise. This popular excursion is available by coach (approx £92) or by air (approx £345). In the afternoon an optional bird watching excursion and a visit to a Nubian house can be arranged.

  6. Day 6 Nile River

    Today we enjoy a quieter day sailing downstream along the Nile before arriving late evening in Esna. During this pleasant journey you can choose to take a dip in the pool, catch up on some reading or simply enjoy the view. Overnight on board in Esna.

  7. Day 7 Luxor Temples

    Sailing from Esna to Luxor arriving at lunch time. In the afternoon, visit the Temple of Karnak - an enormous complex of three temples dedicated to the Theban Gods. Afterwards explore the magnificent Temple of Luxor which was once connected to the Karnak Temple by an avenue of Sphinxes.In the evening there is an optional excursion to the exhilarating Sound and Light Show at Karnak Temple which can be booked locally.

  8. Day 8 Luxor

    Transfer to the airport, for your flight home or to your next destination.

  9. Please note

    All excursions and Entrance fees are included unless referred to as "optional". Please note that visits to the Temples and Tombs are usually on foot and can involve steps and uneven surfaces.The programme may be altered due to navigational factors or local conditions.