Egypt, Dubai, Morocco & Arabia 2013 - Travel Club Elite

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Egypt h nile cruises
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Mövenpick MS Sun Ray
One of our most
popular cruise ships,
CRUISE
the Mövenpick MS Sun
Ray with its elegant and
contemporary design, stylish features and
spacious public areas, creates the perfect
environment from which to discover the
wonders of Egypt along the Nile with your
superbly knowledgeable Egyptologist.
MS Sun Ray
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One of the most luxurious and stylish cruise boats
with facilities that include a restaurant, swimming
pool, bar lounge, library and playing room. There are
62 cabins, 2 Junior Suites and 2 Senior Suites, all are
air-conditioned with shower, bath and flat-screen
television. All cabins have large panoramic windows
except the lower deck cabins (which have 2 sealed
marine windows with tempered glass). Standard
Cabins are located on the lower and main deck,
Superior Cabins are located on the upper and top
deck and all the suites are located on the top deck.
YOUR
ITINER ARY
TOUR DURATION: 7 NIGHTS
h Nile cruise: 7 nights
DAY 1 h Arrive in Luxor and embark your ship the
Mövenpick MS Sun Ray and overnight in Luxor.
Day 2 h Early morning visit to the East Bank, see the
magnificent temples of Karnak and Luxor, built in honour
of the Egyptian sun god Amun Ra. In the afternoon visit the
Dendera Temple by coach. Overnight in Luxor.
DAY 3 h This morning visit the West Bank and see the
Colossi of Memnon who once guarded the Mortuary
Temple but now stands alone. Visit the Valley of the Kings
and Valley of the Queens with temples still covered in
original paintings and colours. Make a stop at the Temple of
Hatshepsut, the only female pharaoh. Overnight in Edfu.
DAY 4 h Sail to Kom Ombo, a unique double temple
dedicated to Sobek and Haroeris, set on a beautiful site on
the banks of the Nile. Continue sailing to Aswan for a visit
to the Nubian Museum. Overnight in Aswan.
DAY 5 h After breakfast marvel at the High Dam, an
amazing feat of engineering built to provide electricity
for rural areas of Egypt. Visit an ancient quarry to see an
obelisk, broken during carving. Finally, visit the Philae
Temple, dedicated to the Goddess Isis, located on a small
island on the Nile. Overnight in Aswan.
DAY 6 h Today is free for you to explore Aswan or
alternatively an optional excursion (at extra cost) by air to
Abu Simbel to see the temple built by Ramses II. Moved to
save it from flood waters, visitors can explore the temples
and have a chance to stand at the feet of the colossal
statues of Ramses II, which are over 20 feet high. This
afternoon enjoy a relaxing felucca ride, the traditional boat
used to sail on the Nile. Overnight in Aswan.
DAY 7 h Set sail for Luxor and stay overnight.
DAY 8 h After breakfast disembark and transfer to the
airport for your return flight, or choose to extend your trip.