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
Day 1 - Cairo
Day 2 - Pyramids
Day 3 - Cairo
Day 4 - Beni Suef
Day 5 - Minya
Day 6 - Beni Hassan/
Tuna El-Gebel
Day 7 - Amarna/Asyut
Day 8 - Sohag
Day 9 - Abydos/El Balyana/Qena
Day 10 - Denderah/Luxor
Day 11 - Luxor/Edfu
Day 12 - Kom Ombo
Days 12 & 13 - Aswan
Day 14 - 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 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.
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
Group Size: 6 - 24
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 13-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 Visit the Sultan Hassan Mosque, close to the majestic Citadel, an impressive Islamic structure. Visit Ibn Tulun, Gayer Anderson Museum and Coptic Cairo. (B, L, D)
Day 4 Enjoy a relaxing day on the river as we sail from Cairo towards Beni Suef. (B, L, D)
Day 5 Visit Maydom Pyramid and the brick built mastabas nearby. Sail to Minya. (B, L, D)
Day 6 Explore the tombs of Beni Hassan. Continue to Tuna el-Gebel and visit the catacombs and the tomb of Petosiris. (B, L, D)
Day 7 At Amarna, visit the Royal Tomb, the Northern Tombs, and the Great Temple of Akhenaten. Sail to the town of Asyut, viewing en route the monastery of Prince Tawadros from the Nile. (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 en-route to Qena. (B, L, D)
Day 10 Visit the Temple of Hathor at Denderah. Sail to Luxor. Special Event: ‘Luxor Temple by Night and Cocktail at the Old Winter Palace’. (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), Colossi of Memnon and Carter’s House. Afternoon visit Karnak Temple. Cruise to Edfu. (B, L, D)
Day 12 Sail to Kom Ombo to visit the riverside temple. Continue to Aswan for afternoon tea at the Old Cataract Hotel with fine Nile views. (B, L, D)
Day 13 View the High Dam and visit Kalabsha Temple, Philae Temple and by boat to Kitchener Island and Soheil Island for sunset and tea in a Nubian village. (B, L, D)
Day 14 Return flight to London via Cairo. (B)
Notes
Vessel carries up to 46 guests. Sightseeing will be limited to 24 guests.
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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).
2020
Sunday
per person in a Main Deck cabin
EgyptAir from Heathrow
| September 13 | £4995 |
Sunday
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
Cabin Upgrades
Upper decks £395
Upper decks double for sole use £1995
Suite (Upper decks) £895
Panorama (front) Suite £1295
Flight Options
EgyptAir Business Class from £695
Extension Options
Extra nights – Aswan
Sofitel Old Cataract (per night) £145
Single supplement £110
Departure transfer add £12
Independent Arrival
Save £550
Arrival transfer add £15
Departure transfer add £12
Price Includes
Air travel and taxes, transfers, 13 night-cruise, full board and drinks with meals 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, optional excursions, tipping, any government taxes or compulsory charges introduced after publication.
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