5* Operator’s Rating - Wednesday Departures - All Inclusive Option Available

This MS Monica Nile cruise boat has been specially selected as a result of its high levels of service and comfort. The main deck level has one of the most impressive entrance areas of any Nile cruise ship with a beautiful staircase leading impressively to all accommodation levels.

The main restaurant onboard MS Monica is located on the lower deck which allows more space for accommodation on the upper levels. This five star Nile cruise boat has extensive facilities on board for all guests to enjoy while cruising down the Nile.

Ms Monica has a large swimming pool on the top deck which is perfect for cooling off after a tour around the historical sites between Luxor and Aswan.

Each cabin has a magnetic card entry as well as safety deposit boxes. Bathrooms are well appointed and include hair dryer, bath and shower.

There are three nights of organised entertainment on board with background music during other evenings.

Ms Monica sails on a Wednesday from Luxor to Aswan and back. Direct flights to Luxor are available from Manchester, London Gatwick (Monday/Wednesday) and Birmingham (Wednesday only).

MS Monica Nile Cruise Itinerary

Day 1

You are met at Luxor Airport and transferred to the MS Monica where you will have dinner onboard. Overnight at Luxor.

Day 2

After enjoying your first Egyptian sunrise you will follow a morning tour to the East Banl of the Nile with a visit to Luxor Temple, originallly joined to Karnak by an avenue of Sphinx and the Karnak Temple which covers a huge area and includes several temples with the Temple of Amun being the most impressive. Afternoon sees you sail to Esna where you will visit the Temple of Khnum, the ram-headed god who was the patron god of the cataracts and is said have fashioned mankind using Nile clay on his potter’s wheel. The MS Monica will then sail on to Edfu and moor overnight.

Day 3

Today begins with a morning visit to the spectacular Temple of Horus the mythical son of Osiris and Isis in Edfu. According to myth, it is here that Horus avenged the murder of his father Osiris by defeating his father’s brother Seth during combat. In the afternoon the MS Monica sails on to Aswan where you will remain overnight.

Day 4

You will today visit the High Dam at Aswan, the unfinished Obelisk which remains rooted on pink granite and the Temple of Isis on Philae Island. After lunch you enjoy a feluca trip around Elephantine Island and then progress to Botanical Gardens on Kitchener’s island. In the evening there will be a Nubian show as you again overnight in Aswan.

Day 5

Today ther is an optional excursion to the wonder of Abu Simbel by air or by road. Otherwise, those who do not choose to visit Abu Simbel will be able to enjoy some free time to explore Aswan city and its markets. Again you will spend the night in Aswan.

Day 6

MS Monica sails to Kom Ombo in order to visit the Temple of Sobek and Haroeris. It then sails on to Luxor stopping at the Edfu Temple for clients who joined the boat in Aswan whilst others will relax onboard the sun deck. Sail back to Esna and moor overnight.

Day 7

Sunday starts with a visit to the West Bank to the Valley of Kings, Valley of Queens, the Temple of Hatshepsut and the Colossi of Memnon. In the evening enjoy the famed Belly Dance show on board MS Monica. Overnight in Luxor.

Day 8

Check out by 11.00. There are optional excursions available such as the hot air balloon ride or you may spend time in Luxor at your leisure before being transferred back to Luxor airport for your return flight back to the UK.

Please note that the order or content of your itinerary may be amended due to unforseen circumstances. Occassionally, due to operational difficulties a change of vessel may occur but the itinerary will remain unaffected.

Traditionally a tip is expected on Nile Cruises. On the MS Monica it is around £4 per person per night which includes coach drivers, bell boys, housekeeping staff, crew, food and beverage staff and all off the boat tipping. Additional tipping is not expected. Credit cards are accepted onboard the MS Monica.

Optional Excursions on MS Monica

Abu Simbel (By Air) - £130.00 per person

Abu Simbel (By Road) - £65.00 per person

Nubian Village - £12.00 per person

Luxor City Tour - £12.00 per person

Sound And Light Show - £20.00 per person