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Longwood Presidential Nile Cruise Boat

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Offer valid: 01/01/2010 - 31/12/2011
Duration: 0 nights
Departure airport: Any UK airport
Board basis: Full Board

Longwood Presidential Nile Cruises, Egypt

Presidential Nile Cruises offer comfortable surroundings, good service and excellent value for money, making them one of the most popular cruise options on the Nile.

Nile Cruises are the ideal way to see the fascinating sights of the Nile in the comfort of one of our luxury Nile Cruisers all accompanied by an expert Egyptologist.

Presidential Nile Cruise - Facilities:

Cabins
Each cabin on board Presidential Nile Cruise ships is tastefully furnished and features:
- private facilities
- air-conditioning
- TV, including 2 video channels (TV viewing may only be possible when the boat is docked)
- mini bar
- 2 radio programmes.

Cabins are outside facing with a picture window.

Presidential Nile Cruise - Hotel facilities
Bank: No
ATM: No
Room service: Yes, on request
Laundry service: Yes (chargeable)
Shops: Yes
Hairdresser: Yes
Beautician: Yes
Internet access: Yes (chargeable)
Business facilities: Yes

Presidential Nile Cruise - Children:
Child holiday prices relate to one child aged 2-11 sharing a cabin with two full-fare paying passengers.

Children's Club: No
Babysitting: No

Presidential Nile Cruise - Food & Beverage:
The Presidential Nile Cruises are sold on a full board basis, which includes meals but excludes alcoholic & speciality beverages.

Presidential Nile Cruise - Dining choices:
- Excellent food is served in the boat’s dining room.
- A bar is also available.

Presidential Nile Cruise - Sports & Leisure:
Pools
Swimming pool and sun deck.

Entertainment
Entertainment on board the Presidential Nile Cruise includes:
- belly dancing
- a Nubian show
- an Oriental party
- TV lounge with a choice of videos and games.

Rating Note: This is Longwood's official rating for the Presidential represented with stars.

Sample 7 night Nile Cruise itinerary:
Itineraries may differ, but below is a sample seven night itinerary, cruising from Luxor to Aswan and back. The four night cruise itinerary consists of the first four nights (Monday to Thursday), excluding the Tuesday visit to Luxor Museum. For more details or a confirmed itinerary, call our specialist reservations team on 0121 213 0012.

Please note the Oberoi Zahra and Oberoi Philae run on different itineraries.

Monday
Depart from the UK for your flight to Luxor. On arrival, you will be met and transferred to your chosen Nile cruise boat for an evening check-in. Overnight in Luxor.

Tuesday
In the morning, visit the Luxor Museum, home to many magnificent remains from the Pharaohnic period, including pieces from the tomb of Tutankhamun's tomb. In the afternoon, visit the majestic Temple of Karnak, the largest ancient religious site in the world, and the well preserved Temple of Luxor on the East Bank. Overnight in Luxor.

Wednesday
In the morning, visit the awe-inspiring highlights of the West Bank. These include the Valley of the Kings, burial place of ancient Kings and Nobles and one of the world's most famous archeological sites; the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut and the Colossi of Memnon. In the afternoon, sail via Esna Lock* to Edfu. Overnight in Edfu.

Thursday
In the morning, visit the Temple of Horus in Edfu, built of golden sandstone blocks and one of Egypt's best preserved temples. Continue along the majestic Nile to Kom Ombo, where you will visit the facsinating Temple of Sobek and Haroeris in the afternoon, before continuing on to Aswan. Overnight in Aswan.

Friday
After breakfast, spend the day exploring the sights of Aswan. Start with a visit to the High Dam and the Temple of Philae, painstakingly relocated after the building of the Dam to the island of Agilika. In the afternoon, take a relaxing trip on a felucca past the Agha Khan Mausoleum and Elephantine Island. Overnight in Aswan.

Saturday
Spend the morning at leisure in Aswan, enjoying the relaxed atmosphere. There is also the option of a trip to breathtaking Abu Simbel (at additional cost). In the afternoon, sail from Aswan to Edfu. Overnight in Edfu.

Sunday
In the morning, sail from Edfu to the modern city of Esna. Visit the Temple of Khnum at Esna before crossing the lock* and continuing on to Luxor in the afternoon. Overnight in Luxor.

Monday
After breakfast, disembark your cruise boat and transfer to Luxor airport for your return flight to the UK, or, if you're extending your holiday with a stay in Luxor, the Red Sea or elsewhere in Egypt, for your resort transfer.