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Thursday, 17 May 2012

Crown Jewel Nile River Cruise Boat

The Crown Jewel Nile River Cruise Boat presents a distinguished service for all travelers. This ship is an elegant floating hotel; that offers outstanding accommodation, service and day tours across the sights along the Nile River in Upper Egypt. Crown Jewel Nile River Cruise Boat has 80 luxurious fully equipped cabins. You will feel at home as you find all what you need, join us aboard and live the experience among the 5000 years civilization.

 


 

Itineraries

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MS Iberotel Crown Jewel Nile Cruise, Amenities

The ship has 80 elegantly designed cabins with features that will leave you breathless of Egypt’s Nile River, All outside cabins are provided with large panoramic windows, centralized air-conditioning with individual control, private bathroom with bath tub, in cabin safe deposit box, color television & radio with music channels and a mini bar. Not only that for your convenience the Crown Jewel Nile River Cruise Boat has services that only a 5 star cruise can offer such as 24 hours reception Internet service.

 

Laundry service, fitness equipments on deck, gift shop, a beauty salon, and an international telephone and fax service.

4 Days and 3 Nights from Aswan to Luxor (Every Wednesday)

Day 1: Arrival in Aswan – Start of Cruise Tour

For your convenience we will have a representative from 123EgyptTours.com to welcome you in this great city. Transfer to your floating hotel for embarkation to be completed before lunch. After lunch see the city’s famous landmarks, go around the High Dam, the Granite Quarries with the unfinished obelisk, and the Temple of Philae. Return to the luxury liner for dinner and overnight accommodation in Aswan.

 

Day 2: Day Tour of Kom Ombo and Edfu -  Unique and Famous Temples

Enjoy a delectable breakfast on board the cruise. Then visit the site of the two unique and adjacent temples dedicated to the two gods Sobek and Haeroris. See amazing double of everything in these two temples and return to your ship after to sail to the temple of Edfu. This temple is dedicated to Horus and is the second largest temple in Egypt. Return onboard for some relaxation before dinner and overnight sleep.

 

Day 3: Luxor’s East Bank Sightseeing Tour

Luxor is known to be the world’s largest open air museum and there is no limit to the attractions that you can visit. Enjoy some hefty breakfast on board as you prepare for a full day’s activity. Get on the East Bank of the Nile River to see the Karnak and  Luxor Temples. Daily afternoon snacks as well as dinner will be served aboard the Crown Jewel Nile River Cruise Boat.

 

Day 4: Luxor’s West Bank

Disembark after breakfast, then take time to see the West Bank of the River Nile in Luxor to the Valley of the Kings, the temple of Queen Hatshepsut at El Deir EL Bahari and the Colossi Memnon. After the tour enjoy some free time for shopping souvenirs before transferring to the airport or the train station.

5 Days and 4 Nights from Luxor to Aswan (Every Saturday)

Day 1: Arrive Luxor – Start of Cruise

Upon arrival we want to make sure that everything is convenient for your, a representative from 123EgyptTours.com will meet you and accommodate your transfer by an air-conditioned vehicle to MS Crown Jewel Cruise. After lunch together with your tour guide visit the Karnak and Luxor temples on the East Bank of the Nile in Luxor. Return to the ship for tea, dinner and overnight accommodation.

 

Day 2: Day Tour in Luxor

After enjoying breakfast onboard the ship, transfer to the west bank of the River Nile in Luxor. The West bank is the location of famous complexes such as Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut Temple at El Deir EL Bahari and the Colossi Memnon. Return onboard the cruise for lunch, and afternoon tea while sailing to Edfu via Esna Lock. Dinner and overnight stay on board the Crown Jewel Nile River Cruise Boat at Edfu.

 

Day 3: Enjoy the Sights in Kom Ombo and Edfu

Important temples dot the banks of the Egyptian Nile. These temples play an important role in the history of ancient worship and architecture in Egypt. One is located in Edfu, the most well preserved temple so far and the other is a complex of two adjacent temples located in Kom Ombo Sobek and Haroeris. Visit these sites for this day and be amaze that the ancient relics only Egypt can offer.

 

Day 4: Day tour of Aswan

There are many sights that you can visit while in Aswan. All of these will make you enjoy the wonders of the ancient world. Take time to see the High Dam, the Unfinished Obelisk and the majestic Philae temple with a felucca ride to visit to the Botanical garden. Spend the night in Aswan on board the Nile cruise ship.

 

Day 5: Aswan – End of Tour

After breakfast disembark from the vessel to enjoy some free time in Aswan before transferring to the airport or the train station.

8 Days and 7 Nights Round trip Luxor Tour (Every Saturday)

Day 1: Arrive Luxor

123EgyptTours.com wants to make sure that your arrival in Luxor is convenient and hassle free. Upon arrival our representative will meet you for your transfer to the Crown Jewel Nile River Cruise Boat embarkation right before having lunch. The rest of the day will be on a free time aboard the ship or around the city of Luxor.

 

Day 2: Day tour of Luxor's East Bank

Enjoy some of the most delicious breakfast you can ever imagine onboard the cruise then go on a guided tour to the east bank of the Nile River in Luxor. The east bank is home of the Luxor and Egypt’s largest Temple complex the Karnak Temple. After the tour return onboard for a sail towards Esna.

 

Day 3: Day Tour of Edfu - Home of Horus Temple

From Esna sail to Edfu while having breakfast and enjoying the sights. Sail to Edfu and upon arrival at Edfu, you will be accompanied by your guide for a tour of the Horus Temple. Return onboard the luxury ship for dinner and overnight stay.

 

Day 4: Aswan sightseeing - Egypt's Southernmost city

Aswan is known as the southernmost city in Egypt, it played a great role in the history of this great country. While here take time to see the High Dam known as the greatest provider of energy in the whole of Egypt. Also see the Unfinished Obelisk and the majestic Philae temple with a visit to the Botanical garden by felucca overnight in Aswan on board the Nile cruise ship.

 

Day 5: Optional Tour to Abu Simbel

This day is a free day for enjoyment on board or at Aswan or you may take an optional tour to Abu Simbel. This is the site is where you can see the 2 temples built for Ramesses II and his favorite wife Nefertari.  In the afternoon you may take a felucca ride to the botanical garden. Stay overnight aboard the Crown Jewel Nile Cruise while in Aswan.

 

Day 6: Sights in Kom Ombo

Get on an early sail to the town of Kom Ombo, to visit the Temple shared by the two Gods Sobek and Haroeris at Kom Ombo. From Kom Ombo sail to Edfu where you will be spending dinner and overnight stay aboard the Nile cruise vessel in Luxor.

 

Day 7: West Bank of Nile in Luxor

This day take time to see the western bank of the River Nile in Luxor. See attractions such as the two gigantic statues known as the Colossi of Memnon. The Greeks gave them their name, after the Trojan hero Memnon, who was killed by Achilles. Also see the Valley of the Kings and Hatshepsut Temple at El Deir EL Bahari. Return to the cruise for lunch and some free time on board. Dinner and overnight aboard the Nile cruise vessel in Luxor.

 

Day 8: End of Tour

This will be the last day of your cruise right after breakfast, disembark from your cruise. Then you will be transferred to Luxor airport or station for departure.

Nile Cruise Inclusions/Exclusions

Inclusions

Meet and assist personalized service upon arrival & departure

Assistance of 123EgyptTours.com personnel during your stay and excursions

All transfers by a modern air-conditioned deluxe vehicle

Accommodation on board 5 star cruise on full board basis

All Nile Cruise excursions as mentioned in the itinerary

Entrance fees to all sights between Luxor and Aswan

Egyptologist guide during your excursions

All taxes and service fees

 

Exclusions

Tipping for the staff (not obligatory)

The Crown Jewel Nile River Cruise Boat Tour will not cover any extras and personal expenses