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Introduction

11 Guided Excursions included (NO HIDDEN EXTRAS)

MS Classic Empress is the perfect blend of elegance and intrigue. Enjoy the spell-binding view of the Nile while relishing the gourmet cuisine. Relax and rejuvenate by the body massages and sauna offered by the professional staff on-board. Groove to the tunes of the live show of entertainment and retire to the warmth of the soothing cabins. The cabins are equipped to always entertain you with a range of features like TV through marine satellite, minibar and free Wi-Fi. The Classic Empress is a true ode to the love for river Nile - an irresistible cruising experience.

Facilities

Facilties onboard the MS Classic Empress.

FACILITIES

On board facilities include:

DINING

Immerse yourself in a culinary experience with the MS Classic Empress cruise. Savour the fresh and delicious taste of the local and international cuisines at our restaurant. Enjoy a range of mouthwatering dishes as you sail along the Nile!

Relish local and international cuisines cooked up by the talented chefs aboard the MS Classic Empress. Experience dining with at our restaurant. Breakfast, lunch and dinner buffet will be served at the restaurant.

Lightweight and informal summer clothes and the norm during the day, with shorts and t-shirts being acceptable.

In the evening, informal smart/casual attire is expected.

ROOMS

Meticulously designed to provide luxurious comfort along with the spirit of Egypt on board. The Classic Empress is designed to be a sanctuary for guests. Whether you prefer enjoying the beautiful vistas along this ancient river through the panoramic windows or if you’d like to unwind after a long day by tuning in the multiple facilities, the cabins are the perfect retreat.

The Classic Empress cabins are a personal retreat that brings you shades of warmth as you traverse through the day. Dreamy mornings in the air conditioned cabins with TV and Wifi, is a unique experience of its own. Fall asleep under the starry night and unwind in the choicest bathtubs as you journey on a self-pamper mode.

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Itinerary

An experience like no other. We are committed to making sure you have an unforgettable voyage. Escape the outside world and enchant yourself in a world of refined luxury cruising. Be transported to a different time as you dive into an extraordinary realm of opulence & exploration.

11 FREE Excursions included (no hidden extras)

Valley of the Kings Valley of the Queens Karnak Temple Aswan High Dam Colossi of Memnon Luxor Temple Temple of Hatshepsut Temple of Philae

Boat trip around Elephantine Island Temple of Medinat Hatu Kom Ombo Temple Unfinished Obelisk Abu Simbel (optional) Hot Air Baloon (optional) Sound and Light Show (optional)

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 on board whilst continue the journey south before sailing to Kom Ombo to visit the temple before dinner. This temple, unlike many others in Egypt, 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 with 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 in 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).

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 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 extras 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.

Traditionally, a tip is 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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