Official
Rating:
5* Star
Board:
Full Board
Description:
This ship is a unique steam ship cruising the Nile.
The Misr was originally constructed in Preston by the Royal
Navy in 1918. And was technologically advanced at that time
in that it was the first time the Stevenson Link reversing
system had been implemented.
It was originally
purchased and later converted into a Luxury Nile Steamer
for King Farouk. And it was recorded that it was the venue
for his birthday. Guests were invited to the party by the
Governor of Cairo who requested “the honour of your
company on board the Misr Nile Steamer at 08 P.M. on February
the 10th 1939.
The name Misr
means Egypt and the décor reflects the fashion of
that period and each cabin has it’s own Individual
stylish décor.
When you board
the Misr its Royal past and History are evident in the atmosphere
and ambiance of the ship.
Please
note: This
cruise departs on Mondays.
Accommodation:
The ship has 16 cabins and 8 suites spread over
3 decks .
The cabins are spacious being 21sq meters with the suites
being larger at 30 and 35sq meters.
The cabins
have been designed to the very highest standards to keep
guests needs and comfort in mind at all times and are individually
furnished and decorated.
Each cabin
has either twin beds or a King size bed with private bathroom
(with bath tub) and hair dryer. The cabin has remote control
T.V. with showtime and music channels, mini bar, internal
phone and safe deposit box.
The cabins
are air-conditioned and overlook the Nile through panoramic
windows and private balconies
There are 2
suites of 35sq meters and 6 suites of 30sq meters.
General
Facilities: There is the elegant Marasem
Restaurant which can seat all guests at one sitting. The
Saraya lounge is large and luxurious with plenty of space
for guests to relax. The Dahabiyayat Bar has a refined
and relaxing atmosphere with comfortable seating area
The Tashrifa
Lobby has a gift shop.
The sun deck
has a large sun bathing and recreation area with swimming
pool and Bar with covered seating area for those who want
to watch the sights go by, in comfort.
Cruise
Itinerary:-
Monday:
Embarkation and checkin
Dinner
Sail to Esna overnight
Tuesday:
Sail to Edfu via Esna Locks
Visit the Temple
Dinner – evening dress code with the late 50th, 60th
and 70th music
Wearing the traditional Tarbouch (a red hat symbolising
elegance and respect)
Overnight in Edfu
Wednesday:
Sail to Kom Ombo where visit Temple
Sail to Aswan
Nubian Show
Overnight in Aswan
Thursday:
AM visit to high dam, unfinished Obelisk & Philae Temple
PM Felucca sailing around Elephantine Island
Overnight in Aswan
Friday:
AM free time Aswan (optional trip to Abu Simbel)
Lunch
Sail to Kom Ombo and Edfu
Galabeya Party
Overnight Edfu
Saturday:
Sail to Luxor via Esna early morning
PM optional sound and light show at Karnak Temple
Overnight Luxor
Sunday:
AM visit to West Bank (valley of the Kings and Temple of
Queen Hatshepsut)
Free afternoon
Overnight Luxor Monday:
AM visit to east bank
Disembarkation Luxor after lunch.
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