A ‘Royal Invitation’ to experience the classic Nile cruise between Thebes and Nubia on the ‘most luxurious steamship on the Nile’, re-launched for the guests of Jules Verne
(limited dates/availability)
Day 1 - Luxor
Day 2 - Luxor/Edfu
Day 3 - Kom Ombo/Aswan
Day 4 - Philae/Aswan
Day 5 - Aswan
Day 6 - Esna
Day 7 - Esna/Luxor
Day 8 - Return Flight
Sir Frederick Arrow was invited by the Viceroy of Egypt to be an honoured guest on the opening of the Suez Canal in 1869. Transiting the canal on the Egyptian vessel el-Misr he noted, ‘a large, powerful screw vessel, fitted as a passenger vessel, but loaded with gilding and beautiful wood carving, her occupation being, about once a year, to take the Viceroy’s entourage for a sniff of the briny.’
He became an informal chronicler of these events in a pamphlet called ‘Fortnight in Egypt’. This admittedly more recent incarnation of the SS Misr endeavours to provide the same level of luxury but for a slightly wider audience.
This unique project was initiated by Jules Verne with our Egyptian associates to rebuild this historic vessel. Our association was appropriate as Britain pioneered a Nile steamer cruise as a leisure pursuit in the 19th century as a comfortable way to visit Egypt’s ancient sites. The addition of modern comfort allows today’s traveller to enjoy luxurious surroundings and a historic ambience in the wake of the last king of Egypt.
Culture & Riverscapes
Jules Verne Sightseeing
2 UNESCO Heritage Sites
No Single Supplement
Egyptian Tour Manager
Egyptologist
Historic Steamship
Group Size: 6 – 25
Birdwatching Group Size:
12 – 18
A private cocktail reception at the Victorian Lounge in the Old Winter Palace, where Howard Carter announced the discovery of the tomb of Tutankhamun. A memorable visit to the illuminated Luxor Temple. Tea at the historic Old Cataract Hotel, setting for Agatha Christie’s ‘Death on the Nile’, with fine views of the Nile.
Day 1 Fly from London Heathrow to Luxor. Embark on the SS Misr for seven nights.
Day 2 Visit the Temple of Hatshepsut and the Colossi of Memnon. Visit a selection of tombs at the Valley of the Kings. Possibility of visiting the tomb of Tutankhamun or Seti I (subject to viewing restrictions, at extra charge). Private cocktail reception at the Victorian Lounge in the Old Winter Palace Hotel, where Howard Carter announced the discovery of the tomb of Tutankhamun and visit the illuminated Luxor Temple. Sail to Edfu for overnight. (B, L, D)
Day 3 Sail to Kom Ombo. Visit the riverside temple dedicated to the falcon god Horus and crocodile god Sobek and the museum with mummified crocodiles. Talk on modern Egypt. Cruise to Aswan for overnight. (B, L, D)
Day 4 Visit the High Dam with views of Lake Nasser and by boat to Philae Temple. Afternoon private boat to Kitchener Island Botanical Gardens. Afternoon tea at the Old Cataract Hotel with fine Nile views and setting for Agatha Christie’s ‘Death on the Nile’. Visit also the Nubian Museum. (B, L, D)
Day 5 Early morning optional tour to Abu Simbel (4 hrs each way by road, pre-bookable £89) built by Ramesses II on the west bank of Lake Nasser. Alternatively explore Aswan independently or relax on board. Optional Sound & Light show at Philae Temple (bookable locally). (B, L, D)
Day 6 Observe Nile scenes as you cruise to Esna for overnight. Talk on Hieroglyphs. (B, L, D)
Day 7 A short walk through Esna to the temple dedicated to Khnum. Sail to Luxor. Visit Karnak Temple, once the religious centre of Thebes. Luxor Museum reveals many artefacts, including some from Tutankhamun’s tomb. (B, L, D)
Day 8 Return flight to Heathrow. (B)
Notes
Easter, Christmas & New Years supplements may apply to extension and extra nights.
The programme may be altered due to navigational factors with locks, water levels or congestion at certain sites.
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Originally constructed in Preston by the Royal Navy in 1918, it was converted for King Farouk (On the occasion of the Birthday Anniversary of His Majesty King Farouk I, The Governor of Cairo requests the honour of your company on board the Misr Nile Steamer at 8pm on February the 10th 1939).
Misr means ‘the Kingdom of Egypt’ with public rooms and cabins exquisitely decorated in colours and styles linked to the history of the vessel and Egypt. The original steam engines may be viewed and the vessel normally travels under steam.
Some 207 ft. in length, a 5-star deluxe propeller steam vessel 63 crew and a high level of service. Lower sun deck with wicker chairs or upper sun deck with sunbeds and plunge pool. WiFi (free/limited).
24 air-conditioned outside cabins with private facilities, balcony, hairdryer, mini-bar and TV.
Two single Main Deck cabins (156 sq. ft. – Deck 2),
14 twin/double cabins on the Main and Upper decks (215 sq. ft. – Decks 2 – 4),
six twin/double suites on the Upper decks (323 sq. ft. – Deck 3 & 4), plus
two twin/double Panorama suites at the front offer panoramic views while sailing (376 sq. ft. – Deck 3).
Extension - Red Sea
Discover more of Egypt’s natural beauty. Travel along the Nile and through the mountains and desert to el-Gouna (5 hrs). Relax for five nights at the 5-star Mövenpick el-Gouna and view the underwater world from a semi-submarine. Half-board included.
Day 1 Travel along the Nile and through the mountains and desert to el-Gouna on the Red Sea (5 hrs). An excursion on a semi-submarine viewing the underwater world is included during your stay. (B)
Day 2 Day at leisure. (B)
Day 3 Day at leisure. (B)
Day 4 Day at leisure. (B)
Day 5 Day at leisure. (B)
Day 6 Return flight from Hurghada via Cairo. (B)
A 5-star resort hotel on a peninsula with private beach and extensive grounds. 10-20 minutes from the centre and marina (included bus/boat shuttle pass). Restaurants, bars, café, pools, gym, jacuzzi, spa, WiFi (chargeable) and 554 air-conditioned rooms with private facilities, hairdryer, safe, mini-bar, tea/coffee making facilities, satellite TV and balcony/terrace.
Treasures of the Pharaohs Pre-tour Extension
Explore or rediscover Cairo with all its highlights and be one of the first to experience the New Grand Egyptian Museum (Opening planned in 2021 and subject to government approval). Add a stay pre-tour at the 4-star Steigenberger Cairo Pyramids Hotel. Breakfast daily.
Day 1 Fly from London Heathrow to Cairo. Three nights the 4-star Steigenberger Cairo Pyramids Hotel.
Day 2 Visit the Pyramids and Great Sphinx, plus the new Grand Egyptian Museum (subject to government approval) or if not opened, the Egyptian Museum. (B, L)
Day 3 Optional Cairo city tour including the Egyptian Museum, Citadel, bazaars of Khan el-Khalili, Mohammed Ali Mosque and Coptic Cairo with lunch (£85). (if the Grand Egyptian Museum is not open, the Egyptian Museum will be included on day 2, for the optional the Islamic Museum will be visited instead of the Egyptian Museum). (B)
Day 4 Fly to Luxor and embark on the SS Misr for a 7-night cruise. (B)
Recently renovated the 4-star hotel stands as a tower wing and shares the grounds and facilities of the Cairo Pyramids Hotel. Restaurants, bars, pools (heated in winter) and WiFi (free). 132 air-conditioned rooms with hairdryer, safe, mini-bar, tea/coffee making facilities and satellite TV.
Treasures of the Pharaohs Post-tour Extension
Explore or rediscover Cairo with all its highlights and be one of the first to experience the New Grand Egyptian Museum (Opening planned in 2021 and subject to government approval). Add a stay post-tour at the 4-star Steigenberger Cairo Pyramids Hotel. Breakfast daily.
Day 1 Fly from Luxor to Cairo. Three nights the 4-star Steigenberger Cairo Pyramids Hotel.
Day 2 Visit the Pyramids and Great Sphinx, plus the new Grand Egyptian Museum (subject to government approval) or if not opened, the Egyptian Museum. (B, L)
Day 3 Optional Cairo city tour including the Egyptian Museum, Citadel, bazaars of Khan el-Khalili, Mohammed Ali Mosque and Coptic Cairo with lunch (£85). (if the Grand Egyptian Museum is not open, the Egyptian Museum will be included on day 2, for the optional the Islamic Museum will be visited instead of the Egyptian Museum). (B)
Day 4 Return flight to London.
Recently renovated the 4-star hotel stands as a tower wing and shares the grounds and facilities of the Cairo Pyramids Hotel. Restaurants, bars, pools (heated in winter) and WiFi (free). 132 air-conditioned rooms with hairdryer, safe, mini-bar, tea/coffee making facilities and satellite TV.
Mondays
per person in a Main Deck cabin
EgyptAir from Heathrow
(limited dates/availability)
Supplements per person
Single Supplement
NO SINGLE SUPPLEMENT
Main Deck single cabin
2021: Jan 25, Dec 20 & 27
2022: Jan 10 & 17
Main Deck double cabin for sole use
£1195
(Feb 2021 & 2022 £1095)
Cabin Upgrades
Upper Deck £295
Upper Deck double cabin for sole use £1295
Suite (upper decks) £595
Suite (upper decks) double cabin for sole use £2195
Panorama (front) suite £995
Panorama (front) suite for sole use £2795
Flight Options
Egyptair Business Class from £795
Optional Excursions
Abu Simbel £89
Extension Options
Extension - Red Sea
Mövenpick el-Gouna - 5 nights £595
Single supplement £225
Pre Tour Extension - Cairo
(post tour 27 Dec 2021 departure only)
3 nights £595
Pyramids View £50
Single supplement £125
Pyramids View £95
Sound and Light at the Pyramids £35
Extra nights – Luxor
Sofitel Old Winter Palace
(per night) £120
Single supplement £110
Departure transfer add £10
Independent Arrival
Save £400
Arrival or departure transfer add £10
Price Includes
Air travel and taxes, all port charges, transfers, 7-night cruise, full board on cruise vessel, excursions, Egyptian tour manager/Egyptologist, local guides and representatives. If our specially negotiated airfares are unavailable at the time of booking, a supplement may apply.
Not Included
Travel insurance, visa procurement, optional excursions, tipping, any government taxes or compulsory charges introduced after publication.
Notes
Easter, Christmas & New Years supplements may apply to extension and extra nights.
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