An exclusive Jules Verne sailing on the classic Nile route from Cairo and the Pyramids to ancient Thebes and Aswan on board the restored deluxe paddle steamer SS Misr
Days 1 & 2 - Cairo
Day 3 - Beni Suef
Day 4 - Minya
Day 5 - Beni Hassan / Tel El Amarna
Day 6 - Tuna El-Gebel / Tel El Amarna
Day 7 - Tel El Amarna / Asyut
Day 8 - Sohag
Day 9 - Abydos / Nag Hammady
Day 10 - Qena / Denderah / Luxor
Day 11 - Luxor
Day 12 – Luxor / Edfu
Days 13 – Edfu / Kom Ombo /Aswan
Day 14 – Aswan
Day 15 - Return Flight
A ‘Royal Invitation’ to join an exclusive Jules Verne group of travellers on a unique journey in the most atmospheric and luxurious conveyance for the long Nile cruise, following in the footsteps of the 19th-century British excursionists who travelled by steamer to Thebes. SS Misr is a propeller steam vessel that was originally built in Preston by the Royal Navy, then converted for King Farouk and used for his birthday party. The restoration was initiated by Jules Verne and our Egyptian partners a few years ago. It offers a high level of service with a fine restaurant, lounge, bar, sundeck, plunge pool, 24 air-conditioned outside cabins with balcony.
The Nile flows the whole length of Egypt linking its civilisations and peoples, a green line through the desert providing water and livelihood. The ancient capital moved between Upper (Thebes) and Lower Egypt (Memphis), sometimes split and sometimes united, except when Akhenaten and Nefertiti moved the capital to Amarna between the two kingdoms.
This cruise offers a rare opportunity to observe an old way of life little changed and ancient sites largely unvisited.
Culture & Riverscapes
Exclusive Small Ship Sailing
Jules Verne Sightseeing
4 UNESCO Heritage Sites
Egyptian Tour Manager
Egyptologist
On Board Lectures
A private cocktail reception at the Victorian Lounge in the Old Winter Palace. A visit to the illuminated Luxor Temple. Tea at the historic Old Cataract Hotel.
Day 1 Fly from Heathrow to Cairo. Transfer to the SS Misr for a 14-night cruise. (D)
Day 2 Visit the Great Pyramids and Sphinx. Lunch at the Mena House with views of the Pyramids. Visit the new Grand Museum (subject to government approval) or Egyptian Museum. (B, L, D)
Day 3 Enjoy a relaxing day on the river as we sail from Cairo towards Beni Suef. (B, L, D)
Day 4 Visit Maydom Pyramid and the brick built mastabas nearby. Sail to Minya. (B, L, D)
Day 5 View the Beni Hassan; the Tombs of Baqet, Khety, Amenenmhet and Khnumhotep. Return to the vessel for lunch and sail to Tel El Amarna. (B, L, D)
Day 6 Visit the catacombs at Tuna el-Gebel and Ashmunin, from a major city of Roman Egypt, and an early Christian centre from the third century. In the afternoon explore El Amarna, visiting the Tombs of Meryre, Pentu, Paneshesy and the Royal Tomb of Akhenaten, the Great Palace of King Akhenaten and the small and great temples of Aten. (B, L, D)
Day 7 A day at leisure cruising the Nile to Asyut. Sit back and relax as you watch the riverbanks unfold before you, viewing enroute the monastery of Prince Tawadros. (B, L, D)
Day 8 A talk on board on Egyptian culture and later, view pharaonic antiquities at the newly opened Sohag Museum. (B, L, D)
Day 9 Sail to El Balyana. At Abydos, visit the New Kingdom Temple of Seti I. Pass two locks and the railway bridge at Naga Hammadi. Overnight Naga Hammadi. (B, L, D)
Day 10 Sail to Qena. Visit the Temple of Hathor at Denderah. Sail to Luxor. (B, L, D)
Day 11 Visit the Temple of Hatshepsut, Valley of the Kings, (option to visit the tomb of Tutankhamun or Seti I – subject to viewing restrictions, at extra charge) and the Colossi of Memnon. Afternoon visit to the Luxor Museum. Special Event: ‘Luxor Temple by Night and Cocktail at the Old Winter Palace’.
Day 12 Morning visit Karnak and Temple on the East Bank. Evening cruise to Edfu. (B, L, D)
Day 13 Visit Edfu temple, then sail to Kom Ombo to visit the riverside temple. Continue to Aswan for overnight. (B, L, D)
Day 14 View the High Dam and Philae Temple. Visit the Nubian Museum, then enjoy afternoon tea at the Old Cataract Hotel with fine Nile views. (B, L, D)
Day 15 Return flight to London via Cairo. (B)
Notes
Whilst the vessel carries more, sightseeing will be limited to 24 guests.
Temple, tomb and pyramid visits are on foot with steps and uneven surfaces.
The programme may be altered due to navigational factors, water levels or congestion at certain sites.
For late arrivals, on day 1, a cold plate is served in your cabin.
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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).
Cairo - Pre-tour Extension
Why not travel out a little earlier. Fly to Cairo and spend two nights at the Luxury Nile Ritz Carlton, set on the Banks of the Nile, with breakfast included. Discover Memphis, Saqqara and Dahshur on an included tour, accompanied by an Egyptologist. Covering a 7km stretch of the Western Desert, Saqqara, whose name is derived from the Memphite god of the dead Sokar, is the huge cemetery of ancient Memphis, and was an active burial ground for more than 3,500 years and is Egypt’s largest archaeological site. Immerse yourself in ancient Egyptian history as you explore the Step Pyramid of Zoser, the Red Pyramid and Bent Pyramid of Dahshur. These three pyramids represent the formative steps of architecture that was realised in the Great Pyramid of Khufu at Giza. Later, transfer to join the SS Misr.
Day 1 Fly from London Heathrow to Cairo. Transfer to the Nile Ritz Carlton set on the Banks of the Nile, for a two-night stay.
Day 2 Discover Memphis, Saqqara and Dahshur accompanied by an Egyptologist. Covering a 7km stretch of the Western Desert, Saqqara, whose name is derived from the Memphite god of the dead, Sokar, is the huge cemetery of ancient Memphis and was an active burial ground for more than 3,500 years. It is Egypt’s largest archaeological site. Immerse yourself in ancient Egyptian history as you explore the Step Pyramid of Zoser and the Red Pyramid and Bent Pyramid of Dahshur, with an opportunity to enter the Red Pyramid. (B)
Day 3 The day is at leisure to explore Cairo independently, later transfer to the SS Misr. (B, D)
The first luxury hotel in Egypt, situated in the heart of Cairo between the Nile and the Egyptian Museum.. 331 rooms, a selection of restaurants, bars, pool, gym, spa and WiFi (free). 331 spacious and stylish rooms with safe, tea/coffee making facilities and TV.
Saturday
per person in a Main Deck cabin
EgyptAir from Heathrow
Supplements per person
Single Supplement
Main Deck single cabin £795
Main Deck (double cabin for sole use) £1695
REDUCED SINGLE SUPPLEMENT
(limited availability)
Main Deck (double cabin for sole use) £995
Cabin Upgrades
Upper Deck £395
Upper Deck (double for sole use) £1995
Suite (Upper Deck) £895
Flight Options
EgyptAir Business Class - On request
Extension Options
Cairo Extension - Pre-Tour
2 nights £450
Single supplement £405
Extra Nights - Cairo
Crowne Plaza West Cairo Arkan Hotel (per night)
Standard (twin/double) £75
Standard (single) £135
Arrival or departure transfer £15
Extra nights – Aswan
Sofitel Old Cataract (per night)
Standard Premium Nile Wing (twin beds) £135
Standard Premium Nile Wing (single) £240
Luxury Nile Wing (king bed) £165
Luxury Nile Wing (single) £290
Arrival or departure transfer £15
Tour Only
Save £550
Arrival or departure transfer add £15
Price Includes
Air travel and taxes, transfers, 14 night-cruise, full board on cruise vessel and drinks with meals*, 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, optional excursions, tipping, any government taxes or compulsory charges introduced after publication.
Notes
*2 drinks with lunch and dinner included (2 glasses of wine or 2 beers and unlimited soft drinks).
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