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Karim or Juliana Palace Nile cruise

Official Rating 4* - Full Board / optional All Inclusive

5* cruise option available on Mondays/Wednesdays/Fridays - no all-inclusive option available with this.

The Karim and Juliana Palace are identical ships, both small and comfortable and distinctly created to provide the privacy, elegance and luxury. They were designed and built in 1984 and renovated in 2004, and appointed to be as the large ships on the Nile. All public areas are air-conditioned. There is a 24 hour reception available to the guests, for whatever needs they would require. Please note that departures are only on Mondays.

Accommodation

Both ships are elegantly furnished and have 34 cabins (30 doubles and 4 singles), they have a private bathroom with bath and shower, air-conditioning, direct dial telephone, a radio with three music channels and a fridge. All rooms are outside cabins with Nile view. Cabins and public areas are not suitable for wheelchairs.

Food & Beverage

The ships have a lounge bar on the main deck, near the reception area and a cosy all wooden pub on the sun deck level, with a piano and a television for the enjoyment of the guests. Guests will be able to enjoy a drink on the Karim or the Juliana 24 hours a day. The restaurant that serves breakfast, lunch and dinner in buffet style caters for international travellers, offering international food and oriental specialties.

All Inclusive Food & Drinks option payable at time of booking cruise

The AI programme consists of breakfast (08:00-09:00), lunch (13:00-14:00) and dinner (20:00-21:00), all buffet style, served in the main restaurant; times of all meals may vary - depend on the visits every day. During meals local beer, local wine and soft drinks by the glass (Cola, Fanta, Sprite and soda) are offered. Afternoon tea time with cakes is at 17:00 up on the sun deck, during sailing. During the three full days of sailing (Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday), a selection of locally produced alcoholic & non-alcoholic drinks like whiskey, brandy, soft drinks, coffee, tea, mineral water, soda, etc is served from 13:00-19:00 on the sun deck. All other days, drinks are only included during meal times.

Sports & Leisure

There is a large swimming pool with Jacuzzi, a well-appointed sun deck, and a bazaar. Free sun-deck chairs & towels are offered to the guests to make their cruise more pleasant. There is a lady aboard who offers manicure, pedicure, body care and massages (all at a charge); ensure to submit a request to the reception desk.

All Inclusive Sports & Entertainment

Leisure facilities on board include entertainment with traditional Galabia party, belly dancer, Nubian party, dance shows and disco.

Chargeable Extras

Imported drinks, cocktails and fresh juices are available at a charge.

CRUISE ITINERARY

PLEASE NOTE: There are various tours available; we only offer maxi package option. Optional tours are also available throughout the cruise, and these are paid locally. All of the tours are escorted with a professional Egyptologist fully licensed English speaking guide.
Tours that are included as a maxi package are: - East Bank: Karnak and Luxor Temples. West Bank: Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut Temple and Madinet Habu. During sailing: Edfu Temple, Kom Ombo Temple. Aswan: Philae Temple, and Felucca sailing around the Botanical Garden.

NB: The itinerary below is based on the maxi package, any tours not included for the mini package can be booked locally if guests decide to do so whilst on board, and this can be arranged with the Egyptologist guide.

Day 1 (Monday)
Upon arrival at Luxor airport, take a transfer to the cruise embarkation point (We recommend that you book this in advance). Please note that departures are only on Mondays.

Day 2 Tuesday
Depart early morning for the journey to Esna. Enjoy the spectacular views while sailing. Lunch and dinner will be served on board and we remain overnight in Edfu.

Day 3 Wednesday
After breakfast on board, you will set off for your first visit to Edfu - The preserved Temple of Falcon-God Horus, Lord of the sky. Back on board - lunch will be served during the cruise along the palm-fringed Nile on your way to Kom Ombo. Visits include Kom Ombo and the hill top temple of Sobek. Marvel at the amazing carved relief’s and mummified crocodiles. We remain overnight in Aswan.

Day 4 Thursday
Following breakfast on board, you will depart for your next tour to the Island of Philae, where you will visit the temple complex of Isis .After this visit you can take an optional trip to visit the unfinished Obelisk at the granite quarry and Aswan High dam. Lunch will be served back on board, and in the afternoon you will enjoy a felucca ride around the botanical garden. You will return to the boat for dinner and overnight in Aswan.

Day 5 Friday
An early morning sunrise tour will take you to the glorious and mysterious Abu Simbel Temple of Ramses II, this is an optional tour, and perhaps the most impressive and unforgettable, afternoon sailing back to Luxor. We remain overnight in Esna or in Luxor.

Day 6 Saturday
After Lunch, visit the Karnak Temple. This is built on a scale for giant gods, and sprawls across much of northern Luxor. The massive pylons and pillars of the Temple of Amun loom above the ruins of smaller chapel scattered throughout the enclosure. Then, continue to the Temple of Luxor dedicated to the triad of Amun-Min, Mut and Khonsu, which was planned by the 18th Dynasty Pharaoh Amenhotep III. The temples artwork executed in the middle of the 18th century is some of the best in Egypt because the temples walls were deeply buried; the carvings are also well preserved.

Day 7 Sunday
After Breakfast we take you to the West Bank which includes a drive through fields of sugar cane, that line the West Bank, we will pass the twin colossi of Memnon, the enormous seated statues who guard the entrance to the Valley. Next, visit the valleys of the Kings, and enter the temples of some of the great pharaohs and after we go to the temple of Hatshepsut, finally we do a visit to Madinet Habu. Lunch will be served on board. Enjoy a farewell dinner on board, and your final night on board overnight in Luxor.

Day 8 (Monday)
The final day and disembarkation is after breakfast. Transfer to Luxor airport and board for flight back.

Information on tipping
During the cruise you will be asked to tip the staff and your appointed guide will inform you about this. This is customary in Egypt, and we advise that you tip an overall amount at the end of your stay, and hand this into the cruise management; this is then shared with all of the staff.

Entry Requirements
On entry into Egypt, you must obtain a visitors visa at the port of entry, the fee is GBP 10 (subject to change).

3 nights Cairo stays to take in the Pyramids.

GRAND PYRAMIDS Hotel 5*
CAIRO, EGYPT,

Twin/Double Room B&B

Description

The hotel is located close to the Pyramids - overlooking the great treasure of Egypt. The hotel is a short walk away from the famous Sakkara and Giza Pyramids.

The rooms are spacious and designed in a classical style with blue carpets and high quality brown furniture and marble tiled bathrooms. There are Egyptian ornaments and artwork.

There are three restaurants and snack bars which offer international, Italian and local cuisine.

A traditional Egyptian - Arabian building around a courtyard/Pool area in yellow/beige colour and 7 floors high.

A wonderful huge lobby with seating areas and marble tiles.
This is a new hotel in a superb location for the culture traveller to explore the Pyramids and Cairo.

Facilities
Large sized lobby
3 lifts
Porterage 24 hour
Room service 24 hour
1 outdoor pool
7 floors
Coach parking
Car parking (Payable to hotel, if applicable)
Solarium
Sauna
Shop
Boutique
Car rental facilities
Laundry facilities
Air conditioning
Television
Satellite television
In-house movie
Radio
Direct dial phone
Mini bar
Hairdryer
Automatic wake-up call
Voltage 220v


Or

Le Meridien Pyramids Hotel 5 *

Cairo,

Twin/Double Room B&B - upgrade to H/B or F/B available

Description

The stunning Le Meridien Pyramids resort, nestled between the city and the wilderness, boasts unparalleled views of the majestic, ancient splendour of the Giza Pyramids.

The hotel is surrounded by luxuriantly landscaped gardens, providing a respite of greenery amidst golden sands. With the largest number of rooms in the Giza area, Le Meridien Pyramids provides an ideal environment for business and leisure travellers.

It is conveniently located only twenty minutes from Cairo’s city centre and the ideal place to explore the ancient mysteries of Egypt.

Building

Le Méridien Pyramids has an exquisitely designed swimming pool with waterfalls, four hydro-jet units providing underwater massage, a special pool for children and two floodlit tennis courts. Other facilities include 24-hour room service and a Concierge Desk, a shopping arcade, beauty salon and 24-hour currency exchange.

Le Méridien Pyramids has a variety of international restaurants to choose from and live entertainment every evening.

Rooms

The suites and rooms have individual climate control, bathroom, a balcony, satellite TV, refrigerator, high speed internet access, city view, direct dial telephone, work desk, in-room safe, a mini-bar, fax machine, turndown service, in-room movies, 24 hour room service, fruit basket, newspaper, bathrobes, slippers & a hair dryer.

Some of the amenities above may not be available in all rooms. Fees on certain amenities/services may apply.

All international, internal flights and private car transfers included.

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