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THE NILE Egypt &

Nile River Cruise | Cairo & The Pyramids | Red Sea Beaches | Jordan | Israel | Dubai

MS FARAH 5-star

The Five-Star MS Farah offers 60 deluxe cabins and 2 Royal Suites, a restaurant, bar and lounge, library, sauna and steam room. Relax in the Paulo Coehlo library, enjoy an Egyptian cooking class on board or view the stars from the sun deck telescope. All cabins and suites are equipped with LCD TV, mini bar, private safe box, internet connection, ensuite facilities and air conditioning. For the most comfortable night’s sleep a pillow menu is provided with a choice of soft, orthopaedic or water pillow.

Enjoy mealtimes in the restaurant with a la carte dining and lavish buffets for breakfast and lunch. With 85 crew members on-board you can expect the highest levels of service. Sailing every Monday from Luxor the MS Farah provides every amenity you need to sail the Nile in complete luxury.

YOUR CRUISE INCLUDES:

• 7-night Five-star cruise Luxor – Aswan – Luxor

• Outside balcony cabin

• International flights from London

• Private airport transfers

• Full board with a la carte dining, buffet breakfast and lunch

• Excursion package

• English speaking Egyptologist on board

• Steam room and sauna

• Egyptian cooking class

• Onboard entertainment

MS NILE PLAZA 4-star

The elegant MS Nile Plaza was built in 1990 and fully refurbished to a high standard in 2019. Carrying just 130 passengers the MS Nile Plaza features spacious cabins, all with a panoramic window, en-suite facilities, air-conditioning, flat-screen TV, telephone, mini-bar and safety deposit box.

Enjoy delicious meals in the restaurant serving buffet breakfast and lunch, with set menu dinner. Other facilities include a lounge and bar, sun deck with swimming pool, gift shop, 24hour reception, laundry and room service (at extra charge).

The onboard crew pride themselves in providing first class levels of service. Sailing every Monday from Luxor the MS Nile Plaza has everything you need to enjoy your 7-night cruise along the incredible Nile river.

YOUR CRUISE INCLUDES:

• 7-night Four-star cruise Luxor – Aswan – Luxor

• Outside panoramic window cabin

• International flights from London

• Private airport transfers

• Full board with set menu dining, buffet breakfast and lunch

• Excursion package

• English speaking Egyptologist on board

• Onboard entertainment

Fred.\ River Cruises are part of the Fred Olsen Travel family and are experts in European and Worldwide rivers and holidays. We can combine your chosen cruise with flights, including regional airports, transfers, extended stays and enriching experiences. We are proud to offer the Five-Star MS Farah and Four-Star MS Nile Plaza.

ADD-ONPre-cruise

Cairo & The Pyramids

3 nights, 5-star accommodation

Day 1 Fly from London to Cairo and take an included private transfer to your hotel - the 5-Star Cairo Sheraton or Cairo Kempinski (or similar) for a 3-night stay with breakfast.

Day 2 After a leisurely morning on day 2 enjoy an included private sightseeing tour to the magnificent Pyramids and Sphinx of Giza. Marvel at these legendary works as your guide takes you on the story of these ancient wonders. If you’d prefer a full day tour including the Egyptian Museum or Memphis and Sakkara talk to our travel specialists who will be happy to arrange.

Day 3 Today is free to spend as you choose, and we can arrange a number of enriching optional excursions including:- Full day tour to the Egyptian Museum, Pyramids, Sphinx & Citadel.- Full day tour to the Egyptian Museum, Citadel, Mohamed Ali, Sultan Hassan, El Rifai mosques.- Full day tour to the Pyramids, Sphinx, Memphis & Sakkara- Half day tour to the Egyptian Museum- Half day tour to the National Museum, Hanging Church & Synagogue

Day 4 Take an included private transfer to the airport for a morning flight to Luxor to embark your cruise

YOUR NILE RIVER CRUISE

Weekly

departures every Monday from October 2023

Sailing every Monday for 7 nights from Luxor to Luxor discover the ancient Nile from the comfort of your floating hotel. Follow in the footsteps of history as you discover the many significant sites located along the banks of this fascinating river.

Arrive either early morning into Luxor if taking an overnight flight, or late evening if taking an afternoon flight. Whichever time you choose to arrive you’ll take a private transfer and receive a warm welcome from the dedicated crew on board your ship. If arriving overnight you’ll embark in the morning for a quick ordination about the boat facilities and enjoy a relaxing morning before an included lunch.

Memphis CAIRO THE GREAT PYRAMIDS OF GIZA

HURGHADA RED SEA RESORT

Whether you sail onboard the MS Farah or MS Nile Plaza you’ll receive an included excursion package to discover the incredible destinations on the banks of the Nile, and with an onboard Egyptologist you’ll be able to delve deeper into the history of this ancient river.

Luxor

Formerly known as Thebes, Luxor is an “open air museum” with an unparalleled number of ancient monuments. Karnak, near Luxor, comprises a vast mix of decayed temples, pylons and chapels which were constructed between the reigns of Senusret I and Ptolemy.

The Valley of the Kings

On the West bank of the Nile opposite Luxor stands the UNESCO World Heritage site of the Valley of the Kings. Home to 63 royal tombs from the New Kingdom period (1550-1069 bc) the west bank has been the burial site of Egyptian royals since 2055 BC – over 4000 ago.

Edfu

A city of 60,000 people, Edfu lies on the West Bank of the Nile between Esna and Aswan and is home to the Temple of Horus. The famous temple is one of the best-preserved ancient monuments in Egypt and is dedicated to Horus, the avenging son of Isis and Osiris

Aswan

Egypt’s strategic and commercial gateway since antiquity, Aswan sits on the Nile just above Lake Nasser. Containing many important archaeological sites perhaps the most important is the island temple complex of Philae, accessible only by motor boat. A far more modern point of interest is the Aswan high dam –built in the 1960’s and 70’s - it’s one of Egypt’s prime sources of both drinking water and electricity.

Kom Ombo

North of Aswan, the temple of Kom Ombo was built during the Greco-Roman period and is uniquely dedicated to two gods – Sobek the crocodile headed god, and Horus – the falcon headed god.

Abu Simbel

(optional full day tour at extra cost)

Built by the greatest of the pharaohs, Ramesses II, these huge rock-cut temples marked the southern boundary of the Egyptian Empire with Nubia at the peak of its power during the New Kingdom. Built to convey the power of Egypt’s rulers to anyone who laid eyes upon them, the four statues guarding the doorway to the larger of these temples are the largest sculptures that survive from the ancient Pharaonic era.

ADD-ONPost-cruise

Hurghada, All-Inclusive 4 nights, 5-star accommodation

Enjoy breakfast on board ship before checkout and disembarkation where your private transfer will take you from Luxor to the Red Sea resort of Hurghada. Here you’ll stay in 5-star comfort on an all-inclusive basis at the Hilton Hurghada Plaza (or similar). Your time here is free to spend as you wish - relax. unwind, and enjoy everything this stunning resort has to offer.

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Jordan & Petra

Jordan is a Kingdom steeped in history and culture. From the moment you arrive, you get a sense of its rich heritage; all around are remnants of ancient civilizations long since passed, yet they still remain, stamped into the very fabric of this amazing Kingdom. Explore some of the most famous and ancient sites in the world from the UNESCO world heritage site of Petra to the unique and therapeutic waters of the Dead Sea.

Israel & The Holy Land

Discover Israel – the Land of Creation - the Holy Land. A fascinating mixture of old and new, see the many sites of Jerusalem including the Wailing Wall and Church of the Holy Sepulcre. Take a trip to The Dead Sea and discover the bustling city of Tel Aviv including the Old Jaffa District.

Dubai

Once a small fishing village in the Arabian Gulf, Dubai is today one of the most cosmopolitan cities in the world. One of the seven emirates that make up the United Arab Emirates, the city is home to more than 200 nationalities and offers an unforgettable experience to all visitors. Whether you discover the unparalleled coastline, beautiful desert or magnificent cityscapes, memories are just waiting to be made here.