4* Superior - Operator’s Rating

This well-appointed Nile cruise boat provides you with stylish accommodation for your cruise along the Nile. Cabins are decorated to a high standard and there is a good-sized pool for a refreshing dip to cool you down during the day.

Facilities on board the Magic I Nile Cruise include a pool, sundeck with sunbeds, bazaar, gift shops, reading room, laundry service and Internet. Meals are buffet style served in the restaurant and there is a lounge bar, a smaller bar and a sundeck bar.

Accommodation is in 72 cabins and includes an Internal telephone system, color TV with satellite, central video system, central air conditioning system with individual control in each cabin, private bathroom with shower and hairdryer, minibar and electronic safety deposit box in each cabin.

Entertainment includes an Oriental galabeyah party, belly dancer and folkloric show. Nightly discotheque in the lounge bar. Sound system throughout the boat. Laundry service and 24-hour room service. Crystal International Program for food safety and hygiene accredited - gold award and winner of the Check Safety First Global Award 2004, UV water-sterilisation treatment system. Payments accepted in cash, travelers cheques or credit cards (American Express, Master Card and VISA card accepted).

All Inclusive includes all meals onboard, and afternoon tea whilst sailing. There is a great selection of drinks (time restrictions may apply) - all soft drinks by the glass, bottled mineral water, plus local beer and wine by the glass. Local spirits by the glass such as brandy and whisky are also available.

MS Magic I Nile Cruise Itinerary

Day 1. Monday. Departure flight - Esna

Depart from either Gatwick or Manchester for Luxor. On arrival check-in on board MS Magic I Nile Cruise. Set sail for Esna.

Day 2. Tuesday. Esna - Edfu - Aswan

Morning visit to Edfu Temple then continue to Kom Ombo Temple. Afternoon sail to Aswan.

Day 3. Wednesday. Aswan

Morning visits to the Aswan High Dam, Old Dam, and Philae Temple. Afternoon at leisure offering a chance to explore Aswan. Overnight in Aswan.

Day 4. Thursday. Aswan - Luxor

Optional morning visit by air to the great rock temples of Abu Simbel. In the afternoon enjoy a sail in a felucca. Set sail for Luxor.

Day 5. Friday. Sail to Luxor

All day sail to Luxor.

Day 6. Saturday. Luxor

Morning visit to the West Bank including the Valley of the Kings, Colossi of Memnon and Temple of Queen Hatshepsut. Afternoon at leisure. Overnight in Luxor.

Day 7: Luxor - Karnak.

An included morning excursion takes you to the wonderful temples at Luxor and Karnak. They may be shadows of their former selves, but as you wander around the vast statues, towering columns and decorated walls that remain, you will appreciate their original ornate grandeur. There’s also the chance to see an optional sound and light show in Karnak.

Day 8. Monday. Luxor

Take an optional hot air balloon ride, disembark the boat and proceed to the airport for your return flight to the UK or on to your chosen hotel for a continued stay.