The ‘full Nile cruise’ from Aswan and Nubia to Thebes, Amarna, Cairo and the Pyramids ideal for the first-time or returning visitor to Egypt encompassing Egypt’s main pharaonic sites
(limited dates/availability)
Days 1 & 2 - Aswan
Day 3 - Kom Ombo / Edfu
Days 4 & 5 - Luxor
Day 6 - Qena / Denderah
Day 7 - El Balyana / Abydos / Sohag
Day 8 - Asyut / Amarna
Day 9 - Amarna / Minya
Day 10 - Beni Hassan / Beni Suef
Days 11 & 12 - Cairo
Day 13 - Return Flight
In ancient times travellers from the south following the Nile into Egypt were met by Ramses’ mighty temples at Abu Simbel, designed to awe them and make them think “what kind of people live here?”.
Luxor (Ancient Thebes) boasts two great temples, Karnak and Luxor. The West Bank reveals many temples and tombs, most famously at the Valley of the Kings. Cairo’s credentials link it to Giza’s Great Pyramid – perhaps the country’s most photographed monument.
The re-opening of the Nile in recent years between ancient Thebes and Cairo after more than 20 years allows this extended ‘long cruise’ of discovery of Egypt’s ancient history with less-visited sites such as Amarna, the home of ‘heretic pharaoh’ Akhenaten and Nefertiti following the main sites of Thebes and, Nubia and culminating at the Pyramids and the pharaonic treasures in Cairo’s Egyptian Museum.
You will be greeted with much waving and cheering from the riverbank by the Egyptians north of Luxor less accustomed to cruise ships and international travellers!
Culture & Riverscapes
Jules Verne Sightseeing
4 UNESCO Heritage Sites
No Single Supplement
Egyptian Tour Manager
Egyptologist
On Board Lectures
Group Size: 6 – 30
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.
Day 1 Fly from London Heathrow to Aswan via Cairo. Transfer to the 5-star Mövenpick MS Darakum for twelve nights.
Day 2 Visit the High Dam with views of Lake Nasser and by boat to Philae Temple. Birdwatching cruise and visit the botanical gardens of Kitchener Island. Visit the Nubian Museum and enjoy a sunset drink at the Old Cataract Hotel. Nubian show on board. (B, L, D)
Day 3 Optional tour to Abu Simbel (4 hrs each way by road, pre-bookable £89). Sail to Kom Ombo to visit the riverside temple. Talk on hieroglyphics. Sail to Edfu. Manager’s cocktail party. (B, L, D)
Day 4 A film about the discovery of Tutankhamun’s tomb while sailing to Luxor. Special Event: ‘Luxor Temple by Night and Cocktail at the Old Winter Palace’. (B, L, D)
Day 5 Visit to the Colossi of Memnon, Valley of the Kings (possibility of visiting the tomb of Tutankhamun or Seti I - subject to viewing restrictions, at extra charge), and Howard Carter’s house. Afternoon visit of Karnak Temple. (B, L, D)
Day 6 Sail to Qena. Visit Denderah’s Temple of Hathor, viewing the image of Cleopatra and son. Birdwatching presentation. (B, L, D)
Day 7 Talk on the Nile about agriculture irrigation and village life. Sail to El Balyana to visit Abydos temple and the temple of Seti I. Sail to Sohag passing two locks and the railway bridge at Naga Hammadi. Talk on modern Egypt. Learn about Egyptian culture and view pharaonic antiquities at the newly opened Sohag museum. Galabeya party. (B, L, D)
Day 8 Sail to the provincial town of Asyut. Sail to Tel el Amarna, viewing en route Prince Tawadros’ monastery from the Nile. A talk on Akhenaten and Nefertiti. (B, L, D)
Day 9 Visit the northern tombs and royal tomb of Akhenaten at Amarna, dedicated to the sun god, Aten. Visit the tombs and catacombs of Tuna el-Gebel. Sail to Minya. Folklore show on board. (B, L, D)
Day 10 Visit the Middle Kingdom tombs at Beni Hassan. Sail to the riverside town of Beni Suef. Quiz night. (B, L, D)
Day 11 Sail to Cairo. A talk on the Pyramids. Visit Coptic Cairo including the Hanging Church, museum and Jewish synagogue. Oriental Takht music performance. (B, L, D)
Day 12 Full-day visit to the Pyramids and Egyptian Museum, where the treasures of Tutankhamun and the Amarna Room may be viewed. (B, L, D)
Day 13 Disembark. Return flight. (B, L)
Notes
Temple, tomb and pyramid visits are on foot with steps and uneven surfaces.
Opera Aida at Luxor available to book for departure 23 Oct 2019. Taking place at the Temple of Hatshepsut in Ancient Thebes (now Luxor) in association with Cairo Opera House. This spectacular operatic showcase and timeless legend of love, intrigue and betrayal will be staged here for the first time in many years.
This luxurious 5-star vessel was specially designed for the ‘long cruise’ and offers a high standard of service with attentive Egyptian staff and Moroccan inspired interior. A spacious restaurant offers excellent buffet and served meals combining Egyptian and international cuisine. The elegant lounge with bar adjoins a comfortable outdoor lounge for observing the continually changing riverside scenes. The large sun deck has a plunge pool, loungers and seats with sunny and shaded areas. Small gym, jewellery and gift shop and WiFi (free/limited). Jules Verne guests receive three small bottles of water per day free of charge.
52 tastefully designed air-conditioned, outside cabins spread over three decks with private facilities, hairdryer, safe, mini-bar, tea/coffee making facilities and satellite TV.
44 twin/double cabins
(215 sq. ft.),
two Junior Suites
(279 sq. ft. – Deck Two),
two Senior Suites
(430 sq. ft. – Deck Three),
two Senior Suites
(430 sq. ft. – Deck Four) and
two Panorama Suites
(366 sq. ft. – Deck Three).
All cabins have large picture windows except Lower Deck cabins which have sealed marine windows.
2019
per person in a Lower Deck twin/double cabin
Egyptair from Heathrow
2020
per person in a Lower Deck twin/double cabin
Egyptair from Heathrow
| February 13 | £3245 |
| March 10 | £3195 |
| April 5 | £3195 |
| May 1 | £2995 |
| May 27 | £2795 |
| September 1 | £3295 |
| September 27 | £3295 |
| October 23 | £3345 |
2021
per person in a Lower Deck twin/double cabin
Egyptair from Heathrow
per person in a Lower Deck twin/double cabin
Egyptair from Heathrow
per person in a Lower Deck twin/double cabin
Egyptair from Heathrow
per person in a Lower Deck twin/double cabin
Egyptair from Heathrow
(limited dates/availability)
Supplements per person
Single Supplement
NO SINGLE SUPPLEMENT
(Lower Deck double cabin for sole use)
All 2020 & 2021 departures
(limited availability)
Lower Deck double cabin for sole use
£995 (2019 £895)
Opera Tickets
2019: Oct 23
Bronze Class £100
Silver Class £195
Gold Class £245
VIP £695
Cabin Upgrades
Main Deck £245 (2019 £195)
Double for sole use £1295 (2019 £1145)
Upper decks £325 (2019 £295)
Deluxe Cabin (Main Deck) £595
Senior Suite £945
Panorama Suite £1295
Optional Excursions
Abu Simbel £89
Extension Options
Extra nights – Aswan
Sofitel Old Cataract (per night) £145
Single supplement £110
Arrival transfer add £12
Extra nights – Cairo
Steigenberger Pyramids Cairo (per night) £65
Single supplement £35
Departure transfer add £15
Independent Arrival
Save £450
Arrival transfer add £15
Departure transfer add £15
Price Includes
Air travel and taxes, transfers, 12 night-cruise, full board on cruise vessel, itinerary as described, excursions, Egyptian tour manager and Egyptologist, local representatives. If our specially negotiated airfares are unavailable at the time of booking, a supplement may apply.
Not Included
Travel insurance, visa procurement fee, optional excursions, tipping, any government taxes or compulsory charges introduced after publication.
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