Oveview
The MS RA 1 is a 5 star Standard Nile Cruise, embark on a Monday in Luxor disembark on the following Monday for this fantastic 7 night nile cruise. Prices shown include the full site seeing package.
The RA 1 boasts a swimming pool on the sundect a bar, there are sunloungers for you to top up on your tan whilst lazily sailing down the nile, or if you prefer sit back and relax in the shaded area near the bar and take in the spectacular views of the Nile.
The on board Restaurant is where you will be served breakfast, Lunch and dinner, all meals are buffet style and have a choice of local and international cusine. After dinner enjoy a drink in the Lounge Bar, various entertainment is shown in the evenings. On board there is various fitness equipment to work off those extra calories you have put on. You will also find a shop on board selling all sorts for your various needs.
Please budget for £20 per person per 7 night cruise this is for tips for the crew boat staff.
Room Info
The RA 1 Nile Cruise features 72 cabins, each featuring, air-conditioning, private facilities WC sink and shower, TV (TV Viewing may only be possible when the boat is docked) mini bar, hairdryer, balcony.
Practical Information
Itineraries may differ, but below is a sample 7 night itinerary, cruising from Luxor to Aswan and back. .
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. In the afternoon, visit the Temples of Karnak and Luxor on the East Bank. Overnight in Luxor.
WEDNESDAY In the morning, visit the highlights of the West Bank, including the Valley of the Kings, 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, before continuing along the Nile, mid-morning, to Kom Ombo. In the afternoon, visit the Temple of Sobek and Haroeris in Kom Ombo, and then continue on to Aswan. Overnight in Aswan.
FRIDAY After breakfast, spend the day exploring the sights of Aswan, with a visit to the High Dam and the Temple of Philae in the morning, and a relaxing trip on a felucca past the Agha Khan Mausoleum and Elephantine Island in the afternoon. Overnight in Aswan.
SATURDAY Spend the morning at leisure in Aswan, with the option of a trip to Abu Simbel. In the afternoon, sail from Aswan to Edfu. Overnight in Edfu.
SUNDAY In the morning, sail from Edfu to 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.
Please note the price shown includes the site seeing package
Hotel Facilities
- 24 Hour Reception
- Bar
- Entertainment
- Gym
- Pool
- Restaurant
- Shop
Map
Click on a hotel to view its details