The Egyptian Society of South Africa

Egyptair

J W Marriott, Cairo

Cairo Conrad

Sofitel El Gezirah, Cairo

Ritz-Carlton Hotels

Kenya Airways

Qatar Airways

Egyptian Tourism Authority

 
Luxury Nile Cruises 

M.S. Nile Express

The M/S Nile Express, a 5-star superior deluxe Nile cruise, offers 35 suite units, well-designed and stylishly furnished. It is a new cruise version based on a 5-nights program, allowing the guest to enjoy lavish sailing hours and relax in an elegant ambiance.

M\S Nile Express Itinerary
Ex. Luxor: Embarkation Monday or Thursday 
(See sailing dates below)

  • Day 01: 
    • 12:00 (Noon) Check In 
    • Overnight Luxor 
    • Entertainment: Disco 
  • Day 02: 
    • 03:00 Sail to Qena 
    • 06:45 Visit Dendara & Abydos 
    • 14:30 Sail back to Luxor 
    • Entertainment: Belly Dancer 
  • Day 03: 
    • Luxor Visits 
    • 13:00 Lunch 
    • Afternoon Sail to Edfu via Esna 
    • Entertainment: Captain's Cocktail Reception 
    • Overnight Edfu 
  • Day 04: 
    • 08:00 Visit Edfu Temple 
    • 10:00 Sail to Kom Ombo 
    • 17:00 Visit Kom Ombo 
    • 18:30 Sail to Aswan 
    • Overnight Aswan 
    • Entertainment: Disco 
  • Day 05: 
    • Visit Aswan 
    • All day at Aswan 
    • Entertainment: Musician 
  • Day 06: 
    • 8:00 Check Out 

N.B. Afternoon Tea is served on daily basis on Sun Deck.

Ex. Aswan: Embarkation Tuesday or Saturday 
(See sailing dates below)

  • Day 01: 
    • 12:00 ( Noon ) Check In 
    • Visit Aswan 
    • Overnight Aswan 
    • Entertainment: Musician 
  • Day 02: 
    • 12:00 (Noon) Sail to Kom Ombo 
    • 15:00 Visit Kom Ombo 
    • 17:00 Sail to Edfu 
    • Overnight Edfu 
    • Entertainment: Captain's Cocktail Reception 
  • Day 03: 
    • 08:00 Visit Edfu Temple 
    • 10:00 Sail to Luxor 
    • Arrive at Luxor 
    • Overnight Luxor 
    • Entertainment: Disco 
  • Day 04: 
    • Luxor Visits 
    • All day at Luxor 
    • Entertainment: Belly Dancer 
  • Day 05: 
    • 03:00 Sail to Quena 
    • Visit Dendara & Abydos 
    • 14:30 Sail back to Luxor 
    • Overnight Luxor 
    • Entertainment: Disco 
  • Day 06: 
    • 8:00 Check Out 

N.B. Afternoon Tea is served on daily basis on sun deck.

M.S. Nile Express Sailing Dates (January to December 2010)


Month 4 Nights / 5 Days 
Every Monday - Ex. Luxor
3 Nights/4 Days 
Every Friday - Ex. Aswan
January 2010 04  11 18 25   01 08 15 22 29
February 2010 01 08 15 22   05 12 19 26  
March 2010 01  08 15 22 29 05 12 19 26  
April 2010 05  12 19 26   02 09 16 23 30
May 2010 03 10 17 24 31 07 14 21 28  
June 2010 07 14 21 28   02 11 18 25  
July 2010 05  12 19 26   04 09 16 23 30
August 2010 02 09 16 23 30 06 13 20 27  
September 2010 06 13 20 27   03 10 17 24  
October 2010 04 11 18 25   01 08 15 22 29
November 2010 01 08 15 22 29 05 12 19 26  
December 2010 06 13 20 27   03 10 17 24 31

Amenities in all suites:

  • Individually controlled air conditioning. 
  • LCD Television with in house movie and satellite channels and music system. 
  • Individual DVD and CD player. 
  • Sleeping and living area. 
  • Large bathroom with Jacuzzi, jet shower and hairdryer. 
  • Bathrobes and slippers. 
  • King Size and Twin Bedded Rooms. 
  • Availability of Connected Rooms. 
  • In-room personal safe deposit box. 
  • Panoramic, sound-proof windows. 
  • Telephone with voice mail messages. 
  • Room Service available till 23H00. 
  • Deluxe room amenities and Mini bar. 

Complimentary in all suites:

  • Water boiler with tea and coffee replenished on a daily basis.

Benefits and added value:

  • Two small bottles of mineral water and one bottle of wine will be provided on the day of check-in. 
  • VIP amenities will be provided in the suite cabin on daily basis (chocolate, nuts and cookies) 
  • Mineral water and soft drinks will be provided free during lunch and dinner. 
  • Availability of vegetarian menus. 
  • Organic products available in bathrooms (L'Occitane).

 

To book, or for more information about these packages, please contact us on +27 11 678 4777 or +27 11 478 2884 or email us on: info@egyptandbeyond.co.za.

[ Back to Top ]

 

The Temple of Horus in Edfu.

Colossi of Memnon.

Elephantine Island.

Sound and light show - Luxor.

Kom Ombo Temples - the Temples of Sobek and Haroeris.