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MS Grand Mandarin is a five-star superior deluxe floating hotel, built and constructed under the supervision of ABS (American Bureau of Shipping) and as per its regulations.
It consists of 5 decks compromised of:
-Deck A: The lowest deck is home to “The Gallery”, the newly refurbished restaurant serving globally-inspired dishes in a cosy contemporary setting. Enjoy a variety of different themed nights, such as the incredible seafood night, which combines a buffet full of varying seafood dishes from around the world with a mouth-watering set menu served fresh from the kitchen straight to the table.
-Deck B: The sea-level deck containing the reception desk, check-in counter and entrance to the cruise ship. Sit back and enjoy your favourite beverage in the seating area surrounding the antique grand piano and the grand staircase. This area also has free high-speed Wi-Fi available to all guests. There are 22 junior suites on this level with a beautiful view directly over the water.
-Deck C: The mezzanine level is right above the reception with additional lounges and seating space. The area is open and has a view over the reception, which gives the whole space an open, grand feeling. On this floor, you will find an exquisite jeweller with accessories inspired by pharaonic heritage as well as another shop for garments and traditional Egyptian clothes, perfect attire for the Egyptian disco party thrown in the bar “Tokyo”. This level also has 24 junior suites and the two royal suites, “Nefertiti” and “Cleopatra”. Both royal suites have a balcony with a seated area overlooking the incredible views of the Nile River and the vast array of Ancient Egyptian landmarks situated on the river banks.
-Deck D: The highest deck is home to the funky and unique “Tokyo” bar. Guests can enjoy an expertly crafted cocktail menu accompanied by a small menu containing some small plates and nibbles. This is also where a weekly oriental party, complete with different types of entertainment, is hosted. This floor also has a game room/lounge, which is fitted with a billiards table and some sofas with a TV for guests’ downtime. There are 16 Junior Suites on this level, and all of them boast an incredible view of the Nile from the highest floor on the boat.
-Deck E: The all-new, bright and funky sundeck is where guests enjoy spending time the most on the boat. It is fitted with beautiful sun loungers, couches, tables, shaded areas and 4 in-pool chaise loungers. The pool is accompanied by a state-of-the-art jacuzzi that guests can relax in while looking at the incredible views the Nile has to offer. The deck also has an open-air gym where guests can enjoy using cardio machines and weight training. Similar to the bar “Tokyo”, guests can enjoy the sundeck menu, which contains small plates and an array of different cocktails/spirits.
Junior Suites:
Royal Suites:
Onboard facilities include:
Animation Programmes
Sundeck Facilities
General Information
The following 11 excursions are included with our cruise at no extra cost:
The following 5 **optional extra excursions can be purchased from our qualified English-speaking Egyptologist:
Our Price Includes:
**Optional extra prices are subject to change locally.
Monday Day 1: Luxor
Transfer from Luxor International Airport to your Nile cruise boat. Dinner on board or for late arrivals, a light snack will be served. Overnight in Luxor.
Tuesday Day 2: Luxor
Breakfast on board, early morning visit to the West Bank, including the Colossi of Memnon, Valley of the Kings and the Valley of the Queens, burial sites for many of the most powerful and successful pharaohs and high priests, as well as the Temple of Hatshepsut.
Wednesday Day 3: Esna -> Kom Ombo -> Aswan
Breakfast and lunch are on board whilst continuing the journey south before sailing to Kom Ombo to visit the temple before dinner. Unlike many others in Egypt, this temple was dedicated to two gods; the Southern section is dedicated to Sobek, the crocodile-headed man, god of fertility, and the Northern section to the Falcon-headed god Horus. There is also a fascinating crocodile museum to visit, which has many artefacts and mummified crocodiles. Sail to Aswan and overnight in Aswan.
Thursday Day 4: Aswan
After breakfast, visit the High Dam in Aswan, built between 1960-1971 to provide electricity to the villages along the Nile, the Unfinished Obelisk and the Temple of Isis on Philae Island. Lunch on board and afternoon at leisure with an opportunity to revisit the Temple of Philae for an **optional sound & light show in the evening (priced at approx. £55pp).
Friday Day 5: Aswan
After breakfast, there is the option of a morning at leisure or an early morning **optional visit to Abu Simbel (priced at approx. £120pp by road or £280pp by air). This impressive temple, built by Rameses II stands on the banks of Lake Nasser. After lunch on board, there is a relaxing boat trip around Elephantine Island to the Botanical Gardens on General Kitchener Island. Dinner and overnight in Aswan.
Saturday Day 6: Aswan -> Kom Ombo
Morning at leisure. Lunch on board and then set sail to Kom Ombo. After a brief stop at Kom Ombo, continue sailing and overnight.
Sunday Day 7: Esna -> Luxor
After lunch, you will be taken by coach to visit the ‘world’s largest and greatest open-air museum’ known as Karnak Temple, which covers a large area of land and includes several temples, the largest of them being the Temple of Amun. Then, drive a short distance to Luxor Temple. Originally, the temple was joined to Karnak by a long avenue of Sphinxes, many of which can still be seen today. Returning to the boat for Dinner on board. Overnight in Luxor.
Monday Day 8: Luxor
**Optional early morning balloon ride for the adventurous (priced at approx. £110pp). Breakfast on board followed by check-out and onward transfer to the airport or next destination.
**Optional extra prices are subject to change locally.
Please note: the order or content of your itinerary may be amended due to lock closures, low water levels or any other unforeseeable circumstances. It is very rare that the sightseeing itinerary will alter, but due to circumstances beyond our control, this can happen without prior notice.
Traditionally, a tip is highly expected at the rate of £7.00 per person per night which is for the coach drivers, bell boys, housekeeping staff, crew and bar/restaurant staff. Additional tipping is not expected.
Transfer from Luxor International Airport to your Nile cruise boat. Dinner on board or for late arrivals, a light snack will be served. Overnight in Luxor.
Breakfast on board, early morning visit to the West Bank, including the Colossi of Memnon, Valley of the Kings and the Valley of the Queens, burial sites for many of the most powerful and successful pharaohs and high priests, as well as the Temple of Hatshepsut.
Breakfast and lunch are on board whilst continuing the journey south before sailing to Kom Ombo to visit the temple before dinner. Unlike many others in Egypt, this temple was dedicated to two gods; the Southern section is dedicated to Sobek, the crocodile-headed man, god of fertility, and the Northern section to the Falcon-headed god Horus. There is also a fascinating crocodile museum to visit, which has many artefacts and mummified crocodiles. Sail to Aswan and overnight in Aswan.
After breakfast, visit the High Dam in Aswan, built between 1960-1971 to provide electricity to the villages along the Nile, the Unfinished Obelisk and the Temple of Isis on Philae Island. Lunch on board and afternoon at leisure with an opportunity to revisit the Temple of Philae for an **optional sound & light show in the evening (priced at approx. £50pp).
After breakfast, there is the option of a morning at leisure or an early morning **optional visit to Abu Simbel (priced at approx. £120pp by road or £280pp by air). This impressive temple, built by Rameses II stands on the banks of Lake Nasser. After lunch on board, there is a relaxing boat trip around Elephantine Island to the Botanical Gardens on General Kitchener Island. Dinner and overnight in Aswan.
Morning at leisure. Lunch on board and then set sail to Kom Ombo. After a brief stop at Kom Ombo, continue sailing and overnight.
After lunch, you will be taken by coach to visit the ‘world’s largest and greatest open-air museum’ known as Karnak Temple, which covers a large area of land and includes several temples, the largest of them being the Temple of Amun. Then, drive a short distance to Luxor Temple. Originally, the temple was joined to Karnak by a long avenue of Sphinxes, many of which can still be seen today. Returning to the boat for Dinner on board. Overnight in Luxor.
**Optional early morning balloon ride for the adventurous (priced at approx. £110pp). Breakfast on board followed by check-out and onward transfer to the airport or next destination.
**Optional extra prices are subject to change locally.
Please note: the order or content of your itinerary may be amended due to lock closures, low water levels or any other unforeseeable circumstances. It is very rare that the sightseeing itinerary will alter, but due to circumstances beyond our control, this can happen without prior notice.
Traditionally, a tip is highly expected at the rate of £7.00 per person per night which is for the coach drivers, bell boys, housekeeping staff, crew and bar/restaurant staff. Additional tipping is not expected.
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