MY LTI Alyssa Deluxe is a brand new ship on the Nile, and for this reason is proving to be in popular demand, her first sail was at the end of January 2006. Built according to International specifications and classifications required by the Germanize Lloyd. Length: 75 meters.

Breadth: 14.4 meters. Draft: 1.45 meters. Technical Data: Marine Engine power 3 x 496 h.p. Caterpillar. Aqua Master Rolls Royce maneuvering. Electric Power 3 x 45 k.v.a. caterpillar. 250 volt, 50 cycles. Complete water purification system. Complete sanitation system (to meet the Green Globe requirements). Also, the highest international safety standards are strictly observed. Fully air conditioned using USA Carrier systems (water coolers individually controlled) equipped with fresh air feeding and suction system. Radar and short wave radio. Internal/International telephone and internet.

All partitions and ceilings are fire resistant and sound proofed throughout. Gift shop, Wellness Spa & Gym and Internet Cafe are also available on the mezzanine. 

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Design

The Architect behind MY LTI Alyssa Deluxe is Pia Schmid (Swiss). Arch. Pia is specialized in hotel architecture and design. She is well known and recognized throughout Europe for her talent and many projects. The philosophy she adopted for MY LTI Alyssa Deluxe is based on harmony of colors, nature of the ship local environment and usage of handcraft.

Environment friendly attitude was adopted while working on MY LTI Alyssa Deluxe. All designs, furniture, upholstery and cabin layout have been specifically designed for MY LTI Alyssa Deluxe and not out of a catalogue, this includes the different pure woolen carpets designed for the different locations on the ship to enhance the final outlook.

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Accommodation 

Total of 66 Deluxe, spacious cabins comprising of: 58 Double Cabins each 21 sq. meters approximately, 6 King Bed Cabins and 2 Suites. All cabins and suites are provided with a large panoramic/ultra violet window overlooking the Nile and are equipped with private deluxe bath.

All cabins and suites are provided with individual first aid box, mini bar, bath tub/WC, hair dryer, air conditioning, telephone, music channel (within TV), Sat TV, Colour television with two DVD channels. Internet access, safe, carpeting, and sitting area. Non smoking rooms are also available.

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Food & Beverage

Large, one-sitting, deluxe Restaurant, capacity 135 seats, based on Full Board Plus offering an exceptionally high standard of national/international cuisine where a full and complete breakfast is served, three course complete Lunch Buffet and three course full buffet style dinner.

Afternoon tea and cakes are served on the sundeck daily. Fresh juice, soft drinks are available (served with Lunch and Dinner only in the main restaurant). Lunch is served on the sundeck twice during the cruise if the weather permits. Electrolux cuisine servicing the restaurant with international hygiene standard (Cristal Hygiene) and environment friendly. On the left of the entrance lies the Luxurious Sir Livingstone lounge bar (African style) with elegant & professional hand painted ceiling of Sir Livingstone journey on the Nile, engraved entrance door and ultra blue panoramic windows allowing vision of the Nile.

The bar has piano for live music entertainment, LCD screen for data show and dance floor. Spacious Reception area to be used as meeting space. Sundeck Bar has a flooring of Teak wood and all facilities to service for Sundeck and pool including two types of sun beds and also daybeds and convenient floor mats. Italian Terrace is situated on the 3rd deck offering Italian drinks and snacks. Moroccan Café is on 2nd deck with Moroccan designs and serving Moroccan drinks and snacks. 

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Sports & Leisure 

MY LTI Alyssa Deluxe uniquely placed at the front of the ship on the fourth deck, a fully panoramic Green Wellness Centre. The Green Wellness Centre is equipped with only the latest and highest standard: mud bath, sauna bath, Jacuzzi, multi purpose gym including bicycle, rowing machine, treadmill and multi-purpose machine.
To recuperate, the facility has a Vitamin bar. There is also a Licensed Masseur. Access to Spa & facilities is against charge. 

CRUISE ITINERARY 

PLEASE NOTE: There are various tours available, some of which are included in the cruise package, others are additional and these are optional tours that are paid locally. All of the tours are escorted with a professional Egyptologist fully licensed English speaking guide.

An alternative option is to book the cruise without the tours included in the package. Tours included in the cruise package are: Karnak Temple, Luxor Temple, Edfu Temple, Kom Ombo Temple, unfinished Obelisk old and high dam and Philae Temple. 

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Meals on board Alyssa 

During the seven day cruise, the board is Full board which means full breakfast, lunch and dinner served in the main restaurant. During lunch and dinner, water, soft drinks and juices are served with the meals. Twice during the cruise lunch maybe served on the Sundeck according to the weather.

Day 1 (Wednesday) 

On arrival at Luxor airport, take a transfer to the cruise embarkation point (We recommend that you book this in advance). Embarkation on Alyssa is the first step to begin this unforgettable cruise and we remain overnight at Luxor. 

Day 2 (Thursday)

East Bank Sightseeing, discover the history and wonders of the Karnak Temples and the grandeur Luxor Temple. As an optional tour in the evening you can experience the amazing sound and light of the Karnak Temples, alternatively enjoy your evening at leisure in Luxor, where we remain overnight. 

Day 3 (Friday) 

Before sailing to Esna, you have the opportunity to enjoy an optional early morning tour of the West Bank Valley of the kings, Harshest Temple and the Colossi Memnon. During lunch Alyssa will set sail and head south down the Nile to Esna, here we port overnight or Continue to Edfu for Overnight. 

Day 4 (Saturday) 

The morning starts with a very memorable visit to the Temple of Horus in Edfu by horse and carriage. Alyssa then sails on to Kom Ombo and after Lunch a visit to the double Temple of Kom Ombo completes a full day of amazing sightseeing and peaceful sailing. We now continue overnight sailing to Aswan. 

Day 5 (Sunday) 

The day begins by visiting the modern wonder of High Dam, Old Dam and unfinished Obelisk & the Ancient Philae Temple, home of the God Isis. Afternoon is spent relaxing at your Leisure and we remain overnight in Aswan. 

Day 6 (Monday) 

An early morning sunrise tour will take you to the glorious and mysterious Abu Simbel Temple of Ramses II, this is an optional tour, and perhaps the most impressive and unforgettable. Also as an optional tour in the afternoon is the felucca ride around the Agha Khan Mausoleum and tour visit to the Botanical garden. On this day there is no tour included in the cruise package, the day spent at leisure onboard if the optional tours are not taken. We remain overnight in Aswan. 

Day 7 (Tuesday) 

Alyssa begins her leisurely sail back to Luxor, the perfect opportunity to savour the memories of your luxury cruise, and enjoy once again the stunning views of the Nile. You can relax in style on the sundeck, and be spoilt with a gastronomical lunch as you sail! The final evening is spent in Luxor. 

Day 8 (Wednesday)

The final day and disembarkation is after breakfast. Transfer to Luxor airport and board for flight back. Disembark Alyssa and make the return to the airport. During the day you have the opportunity to visit the museum of Luxor which is only five minutes from the port and is payable localy. 

During the cruise you will be asked to tip the staff and your appointed guide will inform you about this. This is customary in Egypt, and we advise that you tip an overall amount at the end of your stay, and hand this into the cruise management; this is then shared with all of the staff. 

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