7 NIGHT NILE CRUISE ON MS FARAH

Welcome to one of the latest Nile riverboats - the 5-star M/S Farah. Every single detail was designed to reflect the luxury of Egyptian hospitality, from the hand polished Mediterranean stone floors to the spacious triple-height foyer and the black glass reception desk. The Farah offers 60 deluxe cabins and 2 Royal Suites, including handmade Egyptian cotton sheets and natural dark wood furniture.

• Sightseeing details
• Nile cruise itinerary
• Prices per person

All Cabins and suites are equipped with LCD TV, mini bar, private safe box, complimentary Internet connection, a private bathroom (with bathtub, hairdryer) and an individual control for the central air conditioner. For your safety, a smoke detector system panel and sprinkler are provided in all cabins and outlets of the boat. The ship owners made sure that no guest cabins are located near the engine area, a problem that can occur on other Nile river boats, ensuring a noise and vibration free experience. A pillow menu is also available, allowing you to select from soft, delicate, water, orthopaedic, and simple pillows.

In the large restaurant, you will have the chance to enjoy the Chefs carefully prepared meals. Both breakfast and lunch are offered in an open buffet, and dinner is a la carte. For those interested in re-creating the aromas and flavours of Egypt, a cooking lesson with the ships Chef is included.

After a long day of sightseeing and exploration, enjoy a drink in the Farah’s contemporary designed bar, or relax and watch the evenings entertainment.

In a serene corner of the second floor, a small library is dedicated to Paulo Coelho, one of the most widely read and influential authors writing today. A range of his novels are available.

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• Mezzanine floor with gift shop
• Hair dresser
• Boutique
• Gymnasium, Steam & Sauna (free of charge)
• Massage room
• Wireless Internet connection in all areas- free of charge
• Laundry facilities

• Complete water purification station

You cruise includes all sightseeing ashore from Luxor to Aswan and back to Luxor and can include:-

The Temple of Deir El-Bahri

The Temple of Deir El-Bahri is one of the most characteristic temples in the whole of Egypt, due to its design and decorations. It was built of limestone, not sandstone like most of the other funerary temples of the New Kingdom period

The Karnak Temple

The Temple of Karnak is the largest Temple in the World and contains a group of Temples such as the Great Temple of Amon Ra, The Temple of Khonso, The Ipt Temple, The Temple of Ptah, the Temple of Montho and the Temple of the God Osiris. A 20m high, mud brick enclosure wall, surrounds all of these buildings.

Luxor Temple

The Temple of Luxor is among the most beautiful Temples in Egypt. It was known in the New Kingdom period as Ipt-Rsyt, which means the southern shrine. This was to differentiate between this Temple and Karnak Temple, which was the northern house of Amon Ra

The Temple of Philae

Philae Island was a rocky island in the middle of the River Nile, south of Aswan. It was called in Hieroglyphic "Apo" which means Ivory. It was also known by the Greek "Elephantine", most probably because it was an important centre of trade, especially for ivory

The Unfinished Obelisk

The Unfinished Obelisk lies in its original location in a granite quarry in Aswan. It is 42m in length and was most probably abandoned when some cracks appeared in the rock, during its construction. Had this obelisk been completed, it would have been the heaviest obelisk ever cut in Ancient Egypt, weighing nearly 1100 tons. It is believed that it was constructed and abandoned during the reign of Queen Hatshepsut (18th Dynasty).

The High Dam

The High Dam of Aswan is a great project and is considered one of the most important achievements of the in the last century in Egypt. It provids Egypt with water and electricity and protects Egypt from floods.

The Temple of Edfu

Edfu is located 60Km to the north of Aswan. It was the 2nd Nome of Upper Egypt and the centre of the cult of a triad of Gods, which consisted of Horus of Behdet, Hathor, and their son, Hor-Sama-Tawy. In the old Greek documents, Edfu was known as "Apollopolis Magna" because the Greeks identified Horus with their God Apollo

The Temple of Kom Ombo

The Temple of Kom Ombo stands on the east bank of the Nile, right next to the river, about 4Km from the town. It was dedicated to two Gods, Horus and Sobek
The Temple was mainly dedicated to the God Sobek, the crocodile God, together with his wife, in another form of the Goddess Hathor

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Day 1 - Monday

Fly from the UK - embark the MS Farah and stay overnight in Luxor

Day 2 - Tuesday

Breakfast on board. Sail to Esna at noon. Overnight in Edfu.

Day 3 - Wednesday

Breakfast on board. Visit Horus Temple in Edfu, followed by lunch on board. Enjoy afternoon tea whilst sailing to Kom Ombo. Dinner on board. Overnight in Aswan.

Day 4 - Thursday

Breakfast on board. Visit the High Dam, the Temple of Philae & unfinished Obelisk. Lunch on board, then sail on the Nile by Felucca around Kitchener’s island. Afternoon tea and dinner on board. Overnight in Aswan

Day 5 - Friday

Breakfast on board. Free time at Leisure. Lunch and dinner board. Overnight in Aswan.

Day 6 - Saturday

Breakfast on board. Sail to Kom Ombo and visit the temple shared by two gods Sobek & Haeroris. Sail to Edfu. Lunch on board Sail to Luxor Afternoon tea Dinner on board Overnight in Luxor

Day 7- Sunday

Breakfast on board Visit the West Bank, The Valley of the Kings, The temple of Queen Hatshepsut at El-Deir El-Bahari & the Colossi Memnon. Lunch on board, then visit Visit East Bank (Karnak & Luxor Temples). Enjoy dinner on board. Overnight in Luxor.

Day 8 - Monday

Breakfast on board at 08:00 a.m. Check-out after breakfast and fly home.

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Fly from Heathrow to Luxor on Egyptair from Terminal 3. Arrival & departure transfers in Luxor are by private air conditioned vehicle from airport/cruise and vice-versa, including meeting and assistance at the airport by our representative. Entry Visa to be issued upon arrival at Luxor airport at a supplement of £15.00 per person. 7-nights onboard MS Farah including all sightseeing ashore as stated in the itinerary from Luxor to Aswan and return to Luxor.

• Low Winter Season from £1,299

• Summer Season - May to September from £1,065

• Departs every Monday, year round

Prices are per person based on two sharing and are subject to availability and possible change.

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