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LUXURY ON THE NILE UNIQUE RIVER CRUISES BETWEEN ASWAN & Cairo ABoarD THE luxuriouS SS MISR March & SEPTEMBER 2018 Feluccas on the Nile at Aswan DiScoVER THE LANDS OF THE PharaohS BY Luxury Steamer WITH NOBLE CALEDonia By EGYPtoloGST, GeorGE Hart oble Caledonia’s cruises along a 600 mile stretch of the Nile from Cairo to Aswan aboard the SS Misr will bring to life the intriguing history of Egypt under the pharaohs through the stunning visual impact of its art and architecture. On the Nescarpment of the Western Desert at Giza where the Great Sphinx gazes towards the rising sun stand the awe-inspiring pyramids, built by native Egyptians (not foreign slaves) to ensure survival of their god-kings in the Hereafter. A thousand years later in the Valley of the Kings we find the walls of the tombs, some cut over 100 metres into the cliffs, lavishly decorated with scenes of dangerous creatures which the Sun god and the pharaoh needed to overcome on their journey through the Underworld. In contrast the series of rock-cut tombs of Beni Hassan belonging to District Governors provide, in superb wall paintings, a panorama of daily life in Egypt four thousand years ago from the leisure pursuits of the elite to workers in vineyards or children playing games. At Thebes, modern Luxor, the temples of Egypt’s These long cruises provide access to historically possessing its own charm or individuality. The Golden Age are symbols of the devotion which important sites less frequently visited such as imposing temple of the Horus at Edfu is the pharaohs and queens expressed towards the Tel El Amarna where you can survey the ruins most architecturally complete to survive from highest deities in the pantheon. Wandering of the temples and palaces of King Akhenaten antiquity, the temple at Kom-Ombo is uniquely through the overwhelming expanse of Temple and Queen Nefertiti whose city here was shared between the priests of Horus the hawk of Amun at Karnak, you will come across destroyed soon after their reign in a reaction and of Sobek the crocodile, while at Dendera monumental gateways, obelisks, courts and against the traumatic religious reforms that they the temple of Hathor goddess of love and joy halls with numerous columns and statues – and had enforced on Egypt. You will see some of boasts the only surviving images of Cleopatra everywhere carvings of processions and rituals the distinctive art of this period in the Egyptian VII as an Egyptian queen. The temple of Isis at embellished by a myriad of hieroglyphs. In Museum in Cairo – where of course you will also Philae was the final bastion of Egyptian religion the New Year Festival Temple at Luxor the pylons be able to feast your eyes on the treasures from against the advent of Christianity – here a few depicting the Battle of Kadesh between the the tomb of Akhenaten’s son – Tutankhamun. surviving priests and priestesses performed their Egyptians and Hittites are magically enhanced last rituals in honour of the goddess and the at night with lighting bringing out details hard Following the conquest of Egypt by Alexander scribes wrote their last hieroglyphs. to see in the glare of sunshine. Also belonging the Great in 332 B.C., Greek rulers inaugurated to this glorious era are the exquisite coloured many new temples and after the suicide of Although the Egypt of the Pharaohs came to reliefs in the Temple of King Sety I at Abydos – Cleopatra in 30 B.C. this building programme an end almost two millennia ago, this cruise will surely the zenith of Ancient Egyptian art. was inherited and extended by the Roman leave you with a wealth of memories about its emperors. You will find each of these temples people, its monuments and its mysteries. 2 www.noble-caledonia.co.uk THE TIMELESS NILE A cruise on a Nile steamer as a leisure pursuit We will visit Beni Hassan private tombs, Tel El was pioneered by British tourists in the late Amarna, Abydos and Dendera temples, not 19th century looking for a comfortable way to forgetting of course some of the most famous visit Egypt’s sites and we are delighted to have sites in the country including the Great Pyramids, chartered the lovingly restored SS Misr to offer the Valley of the Kings and the magnificent our passengers the chance to discover the many Karnak . wonders of this ancient land in a high degree of comfort. Guest Speaker – SS Misr in Sudan, 1924 George Hart Our cruises along the Nile between Aswan Following degrees in and Cairo are passages through antiquity, Classics and in Egyptian A 100 Year Celebration incomparable river voyages which bring to Art and Archaeology Making our voyages even more special is the life the great monuments of the Pharaohs, from University fact that 2018 marks the 100 year anniversary of the divine kings comprising thirty dynasties, College London, he the SS Misr. Originally built in Preston in 1918 who ruled Egypt during the 3000 years before joined the staff of the by the Royal Navy, the SS Misr is a propeller Christ. Pharaohs and queens of Ancient Egypt British Museum in 1973. He was the Principal steam vessel. Having served in World War II in sailed often on the River Nile in luxurious royal Lecturer on the British Museum’s antiquities May 1918, the SS Misr (“Egypt” in Arabic) also boats – by far the most rewarding way to see collections from Egypt, Greece, the Levant and participated as a warship and troop transporter the landscape and monuments of their realm. civilisations of the Mediterranean World and for the British Egyptian joint task force. After Evoking this regal way of travel, the SS Misr ran courses on Ancient Egyptian Hieroglyphs. retiring from active duty, Misr went through an cruises at a gentle speed which is essential to He was Chairman of the Friends of the Petrie entire overhaul; converted into a luxury yacht in be able to drink in the rhythm of life and scenes Museum of Egyptian Archaeology for the first 1938 to be used by Egypt’s last Monarch, King which have changed little over hundreds of years twelve years after its foundation in 1988 and Farouk. After Egypt’s monarchy was overthrown on the banks of the Nile. Committee Member of the Egypt Exploration in 1952, the SS Misr became state property Society for a number of years. He is also an and was allocated to the Egyptian Ministry of The journeys between Aswan and Cairo featured Editorial Advisor on its bulletin called “Egyptian Irrigation where it languished in a shipyard in a in this brochure have only been made possible Archaeology.” Having taken early retirement Cairo suburb until it was purchased in 2003. With once again by the recent reopening of the lower from the British Museum in 2004 to devote special permission from the state authorities, the Nile allowing the opportunity to visit some more time to writing, he is a regular speaker on steam ship was then entirely rebuilt according of the lesser known archaeological sites and Nile cruises and cruises on the Mediterranean to its original drawings and re-launched and temples, and experience the wonders of the and the Red Sea. George will be joining our returned to the glorified splendour of her great civilisation that flourished in the Nile Valley. March 2018 sailings. heyday in 2006. Temple of Queen Hatshepsut +44 (0)20 7752 0000 3 Pool SS MISR or our journeys along the Nile, we are delighted to have chartered a very special and unique vessel, the SS Misr. Originally constructed in Preston by the Royal Navy in 1918, the SS Misr was purchased and later converted into a luxury Nile steamer forF King Farouk. Now fully restored to a five-star deluxe propeller steam vessel she accommodates just 45 passengers in spacious, air-conditioned cabins and suites. Misr means ‘the Kingdom of Egypt’ and the décor throughout the vessel reflects the period. Category 2 Suite Your Cabin/Suite Each cabin and suite has its own individual style and all feature a private balcony, air conditioning, en-suite bathroom with bathtub and shower, hairdryer, mini-bar, robes and television. The suites on the Upper Deck are almost 50% larger in size than the standard cabins. The 14 category 3 and 4, twin/double cabins measure 21 square metres and feature a sweeping window that opens up to a private terrace with chairs so that guests can enjoy the spectacular view of the Nile at all times. The category 2 suites are approximately 30 square metres. Spacious and welcoming, these exquisitely appointed suites offer the perfect refuge to unwind after a day of adventure and sightseeing. Luxuriously designed, each suite includes an elegant living area that contains a stylish loveseat and chairs, complemented by floor-to-ceiling windows that open to a private terrace so that guests can enjoy the spectacular view of the Nile. The category 1 panorama suites are approximately 35 square metres and are situated at the front of the vessel and offer impressive panoramic views. Unlike the other accommodations, these suites come with a private, furnished panoramic terrace that offers a spectacular 180-degree view of the Nile, so that guests can enjoy the inspiring view from every angle while cruising. This is the perfect spot to relax after a long day with a drink or book, or to watch the leisurely sail along the Nile to the next destination. There are also dedicated single cabins which measure 14.5 square metres. 4 www.noble-caledonia.co.uk Lounge Restaurant Sun Deck Pool Category 2 Suite Your Dining The restaurant, situated on the main deck serves international cuisine DECK PLAN and seats all passengers in one open seating arrangement.

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