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Nile programmes

• To view the itinerary and book a cruise on M/S Royal Orchid, M/S Royal Rhapsody, M/S Royal Serenade click here
• To view the itinerary and book a cruise on M/S Royal Lotus-Mövenpick Nile Cruise Click here
• To view the itinerary and book a cruise on M/S Royal Lily-Mövenpick Nile Cruise Click here
M/S Royal Orchid, M/S Royal Rhapsody, M/S Royal Serenade

Itinerary
The Sister Ships sail between Luxor and Aswan, stopping along the way to visit the magnificent temples and monuments along the river banks. Please consult the itineraries below for more details.

7 Nights Luxor to Luxor

7 Nights- Luxor to Luxor- Monday to Monday

Day 1 Monday

Check in at Luxor and overnight on board.

Day 2
Tuesday

Breakfast while cruising to Denderah, tour the Temple and return to Luxor for the spectacular Sound and Light presentation at Karnak Temple (an optional tour).

Day 3
Wednesday

An early call to visit the West Bank, the Valley of the Kings, Valley of the Queens and the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut. Relax during our afternoon cruise and overnight in Esna.

Day 4
Thursday

Have breakfast while cruising to Edfu. After touring the Temple of Horus enjoy the lunchtime cruise to Kom Ombo where you will visit the Ptolemaic Temple. Then Sail to Aswan and stay overnight.

Day 5
Friday

Relax this morning in Aswan, or take the optional tour to the impressive Temple of Ramsis II at Abu Simbel. After lunch a gentle felucca sail and a guided tour of the unique collection at the Botanical Gardens, and overview the Aga Khan's mausoleum. Overnight in Aswan

Day 6
Saturday

Admire a modern wonder, the Aswan High Dam, before a visit to the elegant island Temple of Philae and the Unfinished Obelisk. Lunch is then on board while cruising to Esna and spend the night.

Day 7
Sunday

Cruise this morning to Luxor and visit the splendid Temples of Luxor and Karnak, the largest temple complex in the world. Overnight in Luxor.

Day 8
Monday

Check out. Au revoir, see you soon!

Please note that we can offer 4-, 5- and 6-night cruises. These cruises are variations of our standard 7- night
programme.

If you are interested in one of these variations, please contact us and we will be happy to suggest to you a cruise
that will best suit your needs.

Please Note:
• Slight program variations may be necessary due to circumstances beyond our control.
• Occasionally we may be obliged to overnight in Kom Ombo due to congestion at Esna Lock.
• Above programs will be modified when the Esna Lock is closed for maintenance in December and June.

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If none of the above itineraries suit your needs, please contact us with the details of your travel plans and we would be happy to tailor an itinerary to suit your vacation.
M/S Royal Lotus- Mövenpick Nile Cruise


Movenpick Hotels and Resorts offer two possible itineraries on the M/S Royal Lotus-Movenpick Nile Cruise

3 nights/4 Days- Saturday to Tuesday- Luxor to Aswan
4 nights/5 Days –Tuesday-Saturday- Aswan to Luxor

Luxor- Aswan 4 days
Managed by
Day 1

Boarding before lunch at 11:00 a.m. Visit the East Bank, where you will tour the Temples of Luxor and Karnak. Dinner on board and overnight in Luxor

Day 2


Breakfast on board before a visit to the West Bank, where you will tour the Valley of the Kings and Queens and the temple of Queen Hatchepsut at El-Deir El-bahari. Sail to Esna with Lunch on board. Afternoon tea will be followed by Dinner on board. Overnight in Edfu.

Day 3


Breakfast on board before you visit the Temple of Horus in Edfu. Sail to Kom Ombo and have lunch on board. Visit the Temple shared by two Gods, Sobek and Haeroris, in Kom Ombo. Afternoon tea before a dinner on Board. Overnight in Aswan

Day 4


Breakfast on board. Check out after breakfast at 8:00am. Visit the High Dam, the temple of Philae and the unfinished Obelisk.


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Luxor- Aswan 5 days
Managed by
Day 1

Boarding before Lunch at 11:00 am. Lunch on board. Enjoy a Felluca ride around Kitchener’s Island. Dinner on board and Overnight in Aswan

Day 2


Breakfast on board before you visit the High Dam, the Temple of Philae and the unfinished Obelisk. Later sail to Kom Ombo and have lunch on Board. Visit the Temple shared by two gods, Sobek and Haeroris, in Kom Ombo. Sail to Edfu. Afternoon tea and dinner on board. Overnight in Edfu.

Day 3


Breakfast on board before visiting the Temple of Horus in Edfu. Sail to Esna. Lunch on board. Afternoon tea during Sailing to Luxor. Dinner on board, overnight in Luxor.

Day 4


Breakfast on board before visiting the West Bank, where you will tour the Valley of the Kings and Queens and the temple of Queen Hatchepsut at El-Deir El-bahari. Lunch on board followed by a visit to the East Bank to tour the Temples of Luxor and Karnak. Afternoon tea and dinner on board. Overnight in Luxor.

Day 5


Breakfast on board. Check-out after breakfast at 8:00 a.m

Please Note:
• Slight program variations may be necessary due to circumstances beyond our control.
• Occasionally we may be obliged to overnight in Kom Ombo due to congestion at Esna Lock.
• Above programs will be modified when the Esna Lock is closed for maintenance in December and June.

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M/S Royal Lily- Mövenpick Nile Cruise


Mövenpick Hotels and Resorts offer two possible itineraries on the M/S Royal Lily

3 nights/4 days- Wednesday to Saturday- Aswan to Luxor
4 nights/5 days –Saturday to Wednesday- Luxor to Aswan

Aswan - Luxor 3 nights/4 days
Managed by
Day 1

Boarding before lunch at 11:00 a.m. Lunch on board before you visit the High Dam, the Temple of Philae and the unfinished Obelisk. Dinner on board and Overnight in Aswan.

Day 2


Sail to Kom Ombo in the morning during breakfast. Visit the Temple shared by two gods, Sobek and Haeroris, in Kom Ombo then enjoy lunch during the sail to Edfu. Visit the Temple of Horus in Edfu before continuing on to Esna, Afternoon tea during sailing to Esna. Overnight in Esna.

Day 3


Sail to Luxor during breakfast then visit the West Bank– The Valley of the Kings & Queens, The temple of Queen Hatshepsut at El-Deir El-Bahari & the Colossi Memnon. After lunch, visit the East Bank (Karnak & Luxor Temples). Afternoon Tea and Dinner will be served on board. Overnight Luxor n

Day 4


Breakfast will be served before check-out at 8am
See you soon!


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Luxor- Aswan 4 nights/5 days
Managed by
Day 1

Boarding is at 11:00 am. After lunch on board visit the East Bank (Karnak & Luxor Temples). Afternoon Tea and dinner will follow. Overnight Luxor

Day 2


Breakfast on board will be served before the visit of West Bank – The Valley of the Kings & Queens, The temple of Queen Hatshepsut at El-Deir El-Bahari & the Colossi Memnon. Sail to Edfu during lunch and enjoy the afternoon at leisure. Afternoon tea & dinner on board before an overnight in Edfu.

Day 3


After breakfast visit Horus Temple in Edfu in a horse drawn carriage. Then sail to Kom Ombo, during lunch, where you visit the Temple shared by two gods Sobek & Haeroris in Kom Ombo. Afternoon tea will be served during sailing to Aswan. Dinner on board & overnight in Aswan

Day 4


Breakfast on board then visit the High Dam, the Temple of Philae & unfinished Obelisk. Lunch is then followed by sailing on the Nile by Felucca around Kitchener’s island. Afternoon tea & dinner will be served on board before an overnight in Aswan.

Day 5


Breakfast on board. Check-out after breakfast at 8:00 a.m

Please Note:
• Slight program variations may be necessary due to circumstances beyond our control.
• Occasionally we may be obliged to overnight in Kom Ombo due to congestion at Esna Lock.

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To reserve on the Royal Lotus-Movenpick Nile Cruise please contact Movenpick Hotels and Resorts directly:
Movenpick Nile Cruiser Royal Lotus
67 El Horreya Street, Heliopolis-
P.O. Box 2249 Cairo-Heliopolis
Egypt
Phone +20 2 6901797
Fax +20 2 6901797
Online Booking: www.moevenpick-hotels.com

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