M/S Juliana Palace

Overview

Sample Cruise / 7 Night cruise excursion full-pack itinerary - Subject to change;

Monday; Check-in on arrival. Overnight onboard in Luxor.

Tuesday; Sail to Edfu via Esna Lock. Overnight onboard in Edfu.

Wednesday; Visit Edfu temple and sail to Aswan. Overnight onboard in Aswan.

Thursday; Visit the High Dam, the temple of Philae and sail or motorboat around the islands of Aswan. Overnight onboard in Aswan.

Friday; Optional trip to Abu Simbel (not included in the excursion pack - see notes below). Sail to Kom Ombo, visit the temple and sail to Esna via Edfu. Overnight onboard in Esna.

Saturday; Sail to Luxor. East Bank visists; Luxor and Karnak temples. Overnight onboard in Luxor.

Sunday; West Bank visits; Colossi of Memnon, Hatshepsut temple, Valley of the Kings & Valley of the Queens. Overnight onboard in Luxor.

Monday; Check-out after breakfast.NB. This is a sister boat, guests will be accommodated on either M/S Karim Palace or M/S Juliana Palace. Visa cards are not accepted for extras. This cruise can be booked with or without shore excursion tours. The shore excursions can be booked locally but pre-booking is recommended as it represents a significant saving. The Abu Simble excursion costs approximately £124.00 by plane or £75.00 by road and can only be purchased locally.

Take an Egypt Adventure on Nile Cruise Holidays

Tour one of the most famous rivers in the world on a Nile Cruise holiday! Soak up culture, history and of course sun as you experience an amazing Egyptian adventure.

Get a taste of the exotic in Egypt and let yourself be blown away by the tombs and tradition that’s made it so appealing. Don’t expect to spend much time on land on your Nile Cruise holiday! See all the sights from within the luxury of a Nile Cruiser – accommodation, transportation and sightseeing all in one! Cruisers vary but take your pick from a wide range of amenities on board – from live screening of the countryside you’re sailing past on your TV, to traditional belly dancing and themed evening entertainment.

A holiday in Egypt is suitable for all types of holidaymaker; although it’s only a five hour flight from the UK; when you arrive in this North African country you will feel a million miles away from home.

A historic country best known for its pyramids and the Red Sea coastline, Egypt holidays are a mecca for sun searchers, water sport enthusiasts and history lovers. Egypt is an exciting place to visit with a mix of religions, cultures and customs. Year round high temperatures, low rainfall and long days of sunshine are ensured on holidays in Egypt.

For those wanting to combine their holidays in Egypt with a bit of history, Luxor is a paradise for lovers of culture and was built on the 4,000 year old ruins of Thebes. There are a vast number of monuments and historic sites up and down the Nile including the Valley of the Kings, Karnak and Tutankhamun's burial tomb. Nile cruises from Luxor and Cairo are a great way to take in the wealth of sites.