A Week at Thebes

Luxor, ancient Thebes, stretches along the east bank of the Nile with the centrally located Hotel Nile Palace or Old Winter Palace providing an ideal base for a leisurely sojourn. Rain hardly ever falls here and with the Corniche running the entire length of the waterfront independent exploration of this small city can be on foot, by horse-drawn open carriages or white-sailed feluccas on the river. A visit to the small Luxor Museum is recommended.

Exclusive VJV Event - Luxor Temple Private Reception
Those who re-discovered ancient Egypt in the 18th and 19th centuries enjoyed magical overnight stays and this has prompted us to arrange private evening access to the Luxor temple, enhanced by striking illumination, to savour the unique night-time atmosphere. A private reception has been arranged on Day 7 at the temple exclusively for the guests of Voyages Jules Verne. Walk down the illuminated avenue of sphinxes and enjoy a cocktail served by staff in pharaonic uniform at the illuminated Temple before strolling through the temple unimpeded by other visitors. A recording of Verdi’s Aida, once staged in the temple, will provide a musical background to the occasion and local musicians will play the Egyptian ‘takht’ music. Click here for more exclusive arrangements by VJV.