Also roundtrip from cairo, this river cruise tour includes an additional flight from aswan to abu simbel, where the lake nasser based ship is docked for embarkation. Many of the most important attractions, such as temples and the valley of the kings, are located in the south of the country, between luxor and aswan, along the nile river banks. The lounge with floortoceiling glass windows and large, comfortable chairs, the lounge is the heart of the ship a gathering place for guests to view the scenery, have a drink, take in lectures and lore, and. As you embark your ship, marble floors, chandeliers and a breathtaking lobby welcome you to the niles most elegant river cruise ship. Egypt river cruises one of historys greatest civilizations emerged along the banks of the nile. We tipped ship crews, hotel staff and bus drivers with american dollars. Deck a lower deck, include engine room, kitchen, restaurant, staff cabins.
Al kahila nile cruise egypt nile cruise egypt day tour. Viking river cruises reveals details of new nile ship. One of the newest and most stylish boats on the nile, the royal viking provides a high standard of accommodation and service to give a truly elegant cruise experience. Royal viking nile cruise is one of the newest and most stylish boats on the nile. Its smart but casual on the cruise boats no dressing up posh like on cruise liners unless you want to of course. Veranda suites are 291 sq ft, feature two rooms with a veranda off the living room and a french balcony in the bedroom, and have two flatpanel tvs. The royal viking is a 5 star deluxe nile cruise ship that we have sailed on on a. Viking cruises nile and lake nasser cruise itinerary. Royal viking 5 stars deluxe nile cruise ship you will find your. Most boat trips last between three and seven nights and visit aswan high dam, the valley of the kings and karnak temple. We sailed between 1st april and 8th april and both the royal viking and the smaller viking princess were sailing with no one having their boats changed. Royal esadora nile cruise, book royal esadora, nile cruise. A deluxe 5 star nile cruise boat with a retro styled themed interior is a delight to behold sailing between luxor and aswan and return.
The ship crew must be in cash only, either american dollars or egyptian pounds. We have just returned from a fantastic nile cruise on the royal viking, it turned out to be one of our best holidays. Built in 2010, ms mayfair is a 150passenger, fivedeck ship with classic decor and a black, white, and silver color palette. There are four decks and a host of onboard facilities to enjoy and you can be assured of wonderful egyptian hospitality throughout your cruise. Al kahila nile cruise is the twin sister of al jamila nile cruise and farida nile cruise. Ms royal esadora classic holidays egypt cruise and. Viking river cruises tours through ancient egypt include time on two different ships. A camel ride across the desert and the great pyramids and sphinx. Nile river cruises ships and itineraries 2020, 2021. Located in luxor, a 5minute walk from luxor museum, viking nile cruise has a restaurant, a fitness center and a. Ms royal viking is one of the most popular nile cruise ships offering top quality. Nile cruises, new ships up next for viking travel agent. In luxor you visit the west bank of luxor such as valley of the kings, hatshepsut temple and the colossi of memnon. Viking river cruises on tuesday revealed details of an intimate new ship its developing for the nile river in egypt.
The royal viking line was an upmarket cruise line that operated from 1972 until 1998. Let your imagination soar as your ship meanders through panoramic desertscapes, fertile farmlands, colorful villages and unesco world heritage sites that preserve the ancient glory of egypts. French window and balcony rail offering panoramic view of the nile. Viking river cruises has purchased an existing river ship to undergo a complete renovation. Nile cruise dress code luxor message board tripadvisor. Royal esadora built in 2006, this 5 deluxe nile cruise boat offers superior levels of accommodation with its elegant and contemporary design and large public areas creating a stylish environment from which to enjoy your cruise experience. Sail the famous river nile in luxurious style onboard the famous ms royal viking. From the moment we arrived at the airport to our final departure every little detail was well organised. In fact, ms royal viking nile cruise provides a high standard of accommodation and service. May 09, 2017 viking river cruises on tuesday revealed details of an intimate new ship its developing for the nile river in egypt.
Book your nile cruise holiday here with egypt escapes your experts for all. We sailed between 1st april and 8th april and both the royal viking and the smaller viking princess were. Great pyramids, magnificent cities, massive temples and a fertile. We couldnt fault it in anyway the boat was superb, the food there was enough options to choose from our cabin was. Since entering the river cruise market, viking river cruises has received numerous awards for its itineraries and innovative ship designs and onboard programming. As you embark your ship, marble floors, chandeliers and a breathtaking lobby welcome you to the nile s most elegant river cruise ship. Apr 28, 2012 a cruise down the nile is only as good as the boat you are on. Cruise the river nile over christmas or new year 2016 2017. The ms royal esadora has recieved the crystal international award certifying that the boat is accredited to the crystal hygiene management. So its no surprise that the tombs at the valley of the.
The third ship, the royal viking sea, was ready in december of the same year. Sep 29, 2016 12 big aircraft departing a380 b747 b777 a330 sydney airport plane spotting duration. The movenpick ms royal lotus offers a great chance to enjoy the beautiful scenery of the banks of the nile. The deluxe royal viking nile cruise ship offers excellent facilities and accommodation which make for a wonderful river nile cruise. River cruise ships were limited to touring luxor and aswan as a result of security. Named viking ra, after the egyptian sun god ra, the lines newest addition to their fleet will maintain their traditional sleek scan design while adding features that blend with local influences. Est viking river cruises has bought an egyptian ship that will be revamped for nile river cruises, with itineraries to begin in march 2018 the ship, tentatively named viking ra, will have 24 suites, carry 48 passengers and boast an infinityesque pool on the top deck. Viking river cruise is the only way to truly see egypt.
Al khaila nile cruise leaves you with nothing to worry about. Discover the civilization that rose along its banks, starting with cairo, the pyramids and the sphinx. Royal princess nile cruise, book royal princess nile. Al kahila nile cruise egypt tour packages egypt nile cruise. Refurbished in 2012, this intimate, contemporary ship carries just 150 guests along the nile river in spacious suites and staterooms. Viking acquires new ship for viking ra nile river cruises. Fly to abu simbel and visit the amazing temple of ramses ii. At one time they also offered red sea cruses, but these only appeared briefly on their website. Feel the top quality service as only this ship can offer, not only that explore ancient egyptian civilizations through the river including temples and tombs.
Royal princess nile cruise, book royal princess nile cruise. And with the smallest groups in egypt our expert egyptologists can take you deep inside 5,000 years of egyptian history. Viking i, viking princess originally viking ii and royal viking, but also offered cruises on other boats. See the temples and tombs of the ancient world as you cruise by in a relaxed setting. Visit cairos ancient sites including memphis, sakkara, and the solar boat of king cheops. Embarking from luxor or aswan, we make your holiday. One of historys greatest civilizations emerged along the banks of the nile. Since then viking has grown to be the worlds leading river cruise line. Cairo, alexandria and a nile cruise with titan travel. A smart, sophisticated ambience with all amenities included for that relaxing sail along the ancient river nile.
For more on cruise destinations in egypt, see our nile river cruises page. Viking princess nile cruises with gocruise nile cruises. Ms royal viking egypt escapes luxury nile cruise holiday. I would love to go on a nile cruise on a smaller boat than many of the brochures include. Royal princess nile cruise is a five stars superior deluxe floating hotel, building and constructing under the supervision of abs american bureau of shipping and as per its regulation. Lightweight trousers such as chinos or similar and an opennecked shirt would be just fine for your hubby. With french balconies, hotelstyle beds in every spacious stateroom and public areas bathed in light, these new vessels are the most sophisticated river ships sailing the region. Amenities include a shaded sundeck, restaurant with panoramic vistas, bar and lounge, library and boutique. Given the royal viking is their flag ship i would be surprised if you were moved from this boat.
Regarding the issue of whether your husband wearing shorts at an evening meal on a nile cruise boat would be mentioned by anyone or not, well, being a dedicated shorts wearer myself and having also done quite a few nile cruises, in my experience anyone wearing shorts to the evening meal myself included was always asked to go and change into long trousers for the evening meal, but for. Built in 2010, ms mayfair is a 150passenger, fivedeck ship with classic decor and a black, white, and silver color. I also do not want evenings of formal dressing for dinner, nor do i want butlins on the water, any advice please. All cabins have stunning nile views with a french balcony. If so, could you advise on the optional excursions or activities. Royal viking is a 5 star boat and provides accommodation and service on a full board basis, with 5 decks providing a host of onboard facilities for you to enjoy. Find great deals, tips and tricks on cruise critic to help plan your cruise. So we have to check if it is available for your nationality or not before confirming your booking. Viking river cruises reveals details of new nile ship viking ra.
A nile cruise is the best way to enjoy your trip in egypt. The companys vessels combine hotellike comforts with the relaxing atmosphere of a small ship. The finest nile cruising aboard the oberoi philae, elegant hotels, and topnotch egyptologists. Acting as floating hotels, the cruisers ply the river between luxor and aswan, stopping off twice a day at major monuments en route. Grand princess nile cruise deluxe nile river cruise. Theres a dress code page in the top questions which youll find to the right hand side of this page it might be handy for you to read through some of those as there. Viking operates more than 50 ships on the worlds most renowned rivers. Royal viking is a 5 star deluxe boat and provides a high standard of accommodation and service, on a full board basis. The royal ruby nile cruise could be sold exclusively for some nationalities. Offering deluxe outside cabins with glorious nile views from your panoramic window with balcony. Specifically built to navigate the nile river, our egypt ships have been designed to international standards of comfort and elegance. The ship consists of 5 decks with luxury hotel accommodation including junior suites and royal suites that. Specialising in private sales online for quality holidays and luxury trips, voyage prive offers its members the chance to enjoy unforgettable holidays in exotic. Explore luxors legendary temples and tombs, then cruise to aswan, stopping in ancient edfu, kom ombo and more.
Suites are 291 sq ft, feature two roomseach with a large picture window, and have two flatpanel tvs. In fact, al kahila nile cruise ship owned and run by sabena group company. Nileview rooms at our elegant cairo hotel and our luxury nile cruiser the oberoi philae promise a truly distinctive journey. Superior 5 star nile cruise, ms grand princess nile cruise boat, will make you enjoy an unforgettable journey down the river nile. Follow the timeline of egyptian civilization, beginning in cairo and culminating with a spectacular nile river cruise from luxor to aswan and back. Ms royal viking is one of our favourite nile cruise ships. On the way the nile cruise stops at kom ombo city to visit kom ombo temple and at edfu city to visit edfu temple. This flagship cruiser comprises 60 cabins of approximately 22 sqm and 2 magnificent royal suites. The ms royal esadora has recieved the crystal international award certifying that the boat is accredited to. A nile cruise is a relaxed and romantic way to visit the monuments of ancient egypt. Ms royal viking nile cruise guest cabin facilities. We went on a seven night nile cruise with discover egypt on the royal viking ship and then had three nights in cairo.
Royal ruby nile cruise could be totally chartered or out of service for maintenance in some dates. The ms royal esadora is a 5 deluxe nile cruise boat with excellent facilities enabling you to enjoy the very best that the nile has to offer. Nile cruise royal viking 5star deluxe boat luxor message. From the time we arrived in luxor we were met by the representative who transferred us to the royal esadora. Discover the most famous and interesting places in egypt on the nile cruise by very comfortable, most stylish boats on the nile royal viking. Stopping at all of the famous sites in luxor including the valley of the kings, temples along the nile and then colourful aswan and its nubian. In ancient times, when a man became king, the first order he gave was make my tomb.
Scheduled to debut in march, the viking ra will feature spacious public areas. Ms royal viking cruiser overview this deluxe cruise boat is tastefully decorated throughout in a contemporary style and equipped to cater to your every need. Royal viking nile cruises with gocruise nile cruises. Viking river cruises viking mayfair cruise ship cruiseable. Nile cruise or nile cruise and stay holidays in 2016. Lcd tv with varied satellite channels featuring cruise itinerary. Royal esadora built in 2006, this 5 deluxe nile cruise boat offers superior levels of accommodation with its elegant and contemporary design and large public areas creating a stylish environment from which to enjoy your cruise experience the owners have taken their love of italian architecture and furnishings to create a boutique styled nile cruise boat that is full of individual themes. With high standards of service, accommodation and egyptian hospitality, you can relax in comfort and watch the everchanging scenery unfold before your eyes. Next is shown the viking river cruises nile and lake nasser cruise itinerary map. Royal viking nile cruise 5 various up to 70% voyage prive. All rooms have river views, and many have full balconies.
Luxury nile cruise packages are available including flights from just. The spacious sun deck located on the upper deck with its wooden sun beds and rattan furniture provides a relaxing place to sit and enjoy the views of the nile whilst the main restaurant located on the lower deck. A cruise down the nile is only as good as the boat you are on. Discover its secrets with viking as our expert egyptologists take you from the pyramids of cairo and the temples of luxor to the desert outpost of aswan and beyond. The 68 air conditioned cabins measure 23 square metres, and all have full length opening panoramic windows, with juliette balconies. Which nile cruise boat to choose luxor forum tripadvisor. If anything, it is more likely one or two might be upgraded to this boat.
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