5*
Operator's Rating
The MS Nile Festival is a new Five Star Deluxe
floating hotel exquisitely decorated throughout in a contemporary
style and fully equipped to cater for your every need. Sit back,
relax in luxury and take in the sights of the ever-changing scenery
before you. Be one of the first to enjoy this plush Nile cruising
experience.
The MS Nile Festival has 62 Cabins plus 4 Suites featuring a wide
window (please note that these sell quickly and are always 'on request'),
telephone, fridge, air conditioning, safe & plasma screen satellite
TV.
Outside your cabin you will be more than impressed by the excellent
range of facilities which include the Lounge bar, Sundeck bar, Internet
access, Swimming pool, Jacuzzi, an Open air gym (with limited equipment)
and a Bazaar shop. The Restaurant seats 160 diners and there are occasional
barbecues on the Sundeck during the Summer months.
MS Nile Festival Itinerary
Day 1: Check in & overnight.
Day 2: Visit West bank (Early
morning). (Valley of kings & the temple of Hatchepsut). Sailing
to Esna/Edfu at 13.30. Overnight in Edfu.
Day 3: Morning Edfu Visit.
Sailing to Komombo. Sailing to Aswan.
Day 4: Aswan Visits (High
dam & Philae Temple). Overnight in Aswan.
Day 5: Abu Simbel Visit (Optional
excursion). Sound & Light (Optional excursion). Day at Leisure
in Aswan.
Day 6: Relax aboard the cruise.
Sailing to Kom Ombo at 15.00. Komombo Visit. Sailing to Edfu. Overnight
in Edfu.
Day 7:Sailing to Luxor to
cross Esna lock
Day 8: Early morning Visit
East Bank. (Karnak & Luxor temple). Check out for final dept.
Optional Excursions are bookable & payable locally with your
Egyptologist and include:
- Sound & Light show at Philae temple.
- Visits to Abu Simbel Temples.
- Sound & Light show at Karnak temple.
- Camel Safari.
- Hot Air balloon trip over Luxor.
*PLEASE NOTE THAT IN THE MONTHS OF JUNE AND
DECEMBER THE MS NILE FESTIVAL ITINERARY IS SLIGHTLY AMENDED DUE
TO ESNA LOCK BEING CLOSED FOR MAINTENANCE*
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