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LUXURY ON THE NILE River journeys between Aswan & Cairo aboard the SS Misr 2021 SS Misr

For 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 for King Farouk. Now fully restored to a five-star deluxe propeller steam vessel she accommodates just 44 passengers in spacious, air-conditioned cabins and suites. Misr means ‘the Kingdom of Egypt’ and the décor throughout the vessel reflects the period.

Your Cabin/Suite the Upper Deck are so that guests can enjoy the day of adventure and sightseeing. Each cabin and suite has its own almost 50% larger in size than the spectacular view of the Nile at all Luxuriously designed, each suite individual style and all feature a standard cabins. The 14 category 3 times. The category 2 suites are includes an elegant living area private balcony, air conditioning, and 4 twin/double cabins measure approximately 30 square metres. that contains a stylish loveseat and en-suite bathroom with bathtub 21 square metres and feature a Spacious and welcoming, these chairs, complemented by floor- and shower, hairdryer, mini-bar, sweeping window that opens up exquisitely appointed suites offer to-ceiling windows that open to a robes and television. The suites on to a private terrace with chairs the perfect refuge to unwind after a private terrace so that guests can

Category 1 Suite Category 2 Suite

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Dahabia Bar Marasem Restaurant

Pool

Saraya Lounge

enjoy the spectacular view of the Tea and coffee are served on Nile. The category 1 panorama a complimentary basis after all DECK PLAN SUN DECK suites are approximately 35 meals and there are tea and SUN DECK square metres and are situated coffee amenities in the cabins. A at the front of the vessel and complimentary bottle of water will SUN DECK POOL offer impressive panoramic be provided in your cabin. SUN DECK POOL views. Unlike the other accommodations, these suites Your Space UPPER DECK UPPER DECK come with a private, furnished The SS Misr is both elegantly T D D406 panoramic terrace that offers a furnished and spacious 402 404 T D D406 LOWER spectacular 180-degree view of throughout. The Saraya Lounge 402 404 SUN DECK LOWER LOUNGE BAR SUN DECK D T D the Nile, so that guests can enjoy and Dahabia Bar are located 401 403 405 T407 on the higher decks offering LOUNGE BAR D T D the inspiring view from every 401 403 405 T407 angle while cruising. This is the wonderful views of the Nile. MAIN DECK perfect spot to relax after a long The period-style restaurant MAIN DECK D D D 302 304 306 day with a drink or book, or to accommodates all guests at one RESTAURANT D D D 302 304 306 GALLEY watch the leisurely sail along the sitting. There is also a lower Sun RESTAURANT GALLEY T D T T Nile to the next destination. Deck with comfortable wicker 301 303 305 307 T D T T chairs and an upper Sun Deck 301 303 305 307 Your Dining with a pool and sun beds for LOWER DECK The Marasem Restaurant, relaxation. The onboard attentive LOWER DECK T D T D S situated on the main deck serves staff are always available to 202 204 206 208 210 T D T D S international cuisine and seats offer a cool beverage whilst 202 204 206 208 210 all passengers in one open watching the ever changing T D T D S 201 203 205 207 209 RECEPTION seating arrangement. Breakfast passing scenery. The ship also T D T D S 201 203 205 207 209 and lunch are buffet-style whilst has an onboard souvenir and gift RECEPTION dinner is seated waiter service. shop selling jewellery and local CATEGORY 1 CATEGORY 2 CATEGORY 3 CATEGORY 4 Tables seat six to eight people. handmade gifts. CATEGORY 1 CATEGORY 2 CATEGORY 3 CATEGORY 4 T – Twin / D – Double

T – Twin / D – Double

+44 (0)20 7752 0000 3 TIMELESS NILE A fascinating journey along the Nile 12th to 24th February; 10th to 22nd March; 27th September to 9th October; 23rd October to 4th November & 18th to 30th November 2021

oin us aboard the SS Misr, a propeller steam vessel accommodating just 44 guests, and discover the many ancient Jwonders along the banks of the Nile. A cruise on a Nile steamer as a leisure pursuit was pioneered by British tourists in the late 19th century looking for a comfortable way to visit Egypt’s sites and we are delighted to have chartered the lovingly restored SS Misr to offer our passengers the chance to discover the many wonders of this ancient land in a high degree of comfort. Our cruise along a 600 mile stretch of the Nile between Aswan and Cairo is a passage through antiquity, an incomparable river voyage which brings to life the great monuments of the Pharaohs, the divine kings comprising thirty dynasties, who ruled Egypt during the 3000 years before Christ. Such a journey has only been made possible once again by the reopening of the lower Nile allowing the opportunity to visit some of the lesser known archaeological sites and temples, and experience the wonders of the great civilisation that flourished in the NileValley. We will travel with local guides and will be joined on board by a Guest Speaker who will add immeasurably to our knowledge of this ancient land. We will visit Beni Hassan private tombs, Tel El , Abydos and Dendera temples, not forgetting of course some of the most famous sites in the country including the Great Pyramids, the and magnificent Karnak. We will cruise at a gentle speed which is essential to be able to drink in the rhythm of life on the banks of the river. From the spacious decks you can observe the dramatic division between the fertile flood-plain and the arid majesty of the deserts flanking the river and witness traditional village life.Although the Egypt of the Pharaohs came to an end almost two millennia ago, this cruise will leave you with a wealth of memories about its people, its monuments and its mysteries.

Guest Speakers

Chris Bradley – 12th February departure editorial roles. From 1989 to 2001 he was Head of Religious Broadcasting Chris Bradley is an Arts Society lecturer who first for the BBC responsible for all religious television and radio programmes explored many of Egypt’s historical sites in the 1970s nationally and locally. During this period, he spent much time in the United and 80s. As a professional tour guide and lecturer, he States, brokering co-production television deals with leading American has led over 50 tour groups to Egypt and countless broadcasters. He was closely involved in a variety of key national events, others further up the Nile. As an author, travel including the Funeral Service for Diana, Princess of Wales. He is in wide photographer and guidebook writer he has spent 40 demand as a speaker at international inter faith conferences, literary years working mainly in the Middle East, North and festivals and academic symposia. In 1997 he was personally awarded the East Africa. His books include the Insight Guide to Egypt and the Berlitz Gold Medal of the International Council of Christians and Jews for his books on Nile Cruising; Cairo; Egypt’s Red Sea and Sinai. He was an invited contribution to Inter Faith Understanding. He has First Class Honours consultant for the United Nations World Tourism Organisation analysis on Degrees in Theology and in History and Politics which helped to fuel his tourism development of the pyramids area. He has been a cameraman and passion for the study of world religions and the way in which they impact producer on many television documentary films for the BBC, Channel 4 on the ancient and modern worlds. and National Geographic TV. His lectures on board will feature rare archive photographs to help uncover the rich layers of Egypt’s fascinating history. Lord Richard Chartres – 23rd October departure Richard Chartres is an honorary fellow of Professor Rosalie David – 10th March departure Trinity College Cambridge where he studied Professor Rosalie David OBE FRSA is currently history. He taught ancient history in the Emeritus Professor of Egyptology and Co-Director International School in Seville and is a Fellow of the KNH Centre for Biomedical Egyptology at of the Society of Antiquaries. After serving The University of Manchester. Rosalie David has for more than 20 years as Bishop of London, lectured at universities and presented papers at he retired in 2017 and was appointed as a academic conferences in many countries; she first Life Peer. He has over thirty years’ experience as a guest speaker accompanied a Nile cruise as Guest Lecturer in 1974, on cruise ships. and subsequently also fulfilled this role on Mediterranean and Red Sea cruises. She is the ​author of over 30 books and many articles in peer- George Hart – 18th November departure reviewed journals, and has been consultant and contributor to several Following degrees in Classics and in Egyptian television documentaries. In the New Year Honours List 2003, she was Art and Archaeology from University College awarded the Order of the British Empire for services to Egyptology, and has London, George joined the staff of the British received Fellowships of The Royal Society of Arts and The Royal Society of Museum in 1973. He was the Principal Lecturer on Medicine. She is a Vice-President of the Egypt Exploration Society. the British Museum’s antiquities collections from Egypt, Greece, the Levant and civilisations of the Ernest Rea – 27th September departure Mediterranean World and ran courses on Ancient Ernest Rea is a celebrated British broadcaster who Egyptian Hieroglyphs. George was Chairman of the Friends of the Petrie specialises in the history of religions and the way Museum of Egyptian Archaeology for the first twelve years after its that faith impacts on the contemporary world. His foundation in 1988 and Committee Member of the Egypt Exploration regular national radio programme, Beyond Belief, Society for a number of years. He is also an Editorial Advisor on its was awarded the prestigious Sony Gold Award for the bulletin, Egyptian Archaeology. Having taken early retirement from the Best Speech Programme on British Radio. He worked British Museum in 2004 to devote more time to writing, he is a regular for the BBC for 22 years in a variety of production and speaker on Nile cruises.

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Queen Hatshepsut Temple, Luxor

The great Hypostyle Hall, Karnak

The Itinerary Day 1 London Heathrow to Aswan, Egypt. Fly Hotel with its fine Nile views. Relax and enjoy by evening scheduled flight to Aswan via Cairo magnificent views of the Nile while experiencing JORDAN Cairo arriving just after midnight. Upon arrival transfer a sumptuous afternoon tea. • to the SS Misr and embark. Moor overnight this • Beni Suef Beni Hassan evening in Aswan. Day 3 Kom Ombo. Enjoy a leisurely morning Ashmunein SAUDI on board or alternatively take the optional Tuna El Gebel Tel El Amarna ARABIA NILE Day 2 Aswan. This morning we will visit the excursion to the temples of Abu Simbel (by EGYPT R Sohag Qena E Nubian Museum. Due to the materials recovered road approximately four hours each way) which • D Naga Hammadi Luxor S from tombs, temples and settlements, UNESCO is without a doubt the most impressive of all VALLEY OF • E INGS A was encouraged in the 1980s to plan a Nubian Nubian antiquities. Not only can we admire the THE K Edfu •• Kom Ombo museum although it was not until 1997 that outstanding sculptures, culture and reliefs which •Aswan the museum opened its doors. The complex is embellished the temples of Ramesses the Great Abu Simbel• 50,000 square metres and is enclosed by walls to and Queen Nefertari, cut out of the sandstone evoke the traditional Nubian village architecture. cliff around 3300 years ago, we can also applaud After lunch we will visit the high Dam at Aswan, the achievement of archaeologists, architects considered an engineering miracle when it and engineers in the 20th century AD who Day 4 Edfu & Luxor. Today we visit Edfu was built in the 1960s with a huge impact on organised the rescue of the monuments to their Temple, an ancient Egyptian temple which the economy and culture in Egypt. Today it new site above Lake Nasser. We will set sail this is set on the West Bank of the Nile and said provides electricity and irrigation for the whole afternoon to Kom Ombo and after lunch depart to be one of the best preserved temples in of Egypt. We continue to the temple of Philae for a visit to the temple of Kom Ombo which Egypt. The temple is dedicated to the Falcon which is dedicated to the goddess Isis, wife of was mainly built during the Ptolemaic dynasty god Horus and built in the Ptolemaic period Osiris and mother of Horus. The story of Osiris and completed under the Roman Emperors. The between 237 and 57 BC. After lunch enjoy is represented on the walls of the temple with temple is unique due to its ‘double’ design which a relaxing afternoon on board admiring two of its inner chambers which are rich in meant that there were courts, halls, sanctuaries the passing scenery as we cruise the Nile symbolic imagery. The temple was originally and rooms duplicated for the two gods that to Luxor via the Esna Lock. Upon arrival to on Philae Island but due to high water levels worshipped here. The southern half of the temple Luxor this evening we will visit the Luxor was dismantled in 1977 and reconstructed on a was dedicated to the crocodile god Sobek and Museum, an archaeological museum which nearby higher island called Algilkia. The main the northern part of the temple was dedicated to was inaugurated in 1975. Whilst the range of elements of the temple such as the two pylons, the falcon god Haroeris. Among the carved reliefs artefacts on display is more restricted than the hypostyle halls and sanctuaries were built by along the inside of the outer wall are images country’s main collections in the Museum of the Ptolemaic kings. Later the Roman rulers thought to be connected with Egyptian medicine, Antiquities in Cairo; this was deliberate since added the colonnades in front of the temple as including displays of birthing chairs and surgical the museum prides itself on the quality of the well as the ceremonial entrance to the island instruments. Tonight enjoy a welcome cocktail pieces it has, the uncluttered way in which known as Trajan’s Kiosk. We end our day with party and dinner on board. This evening we sail they are displayed and the clear multilingual afternoon tea at the Sofitel Legend Old Cataract north to Edfu where we moor overnight. labeling used.

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The Nile Temple of Kom Ombo

Day 5 Luxor. This morning we visit the West Horus. Its structure, built of white limestone is Day 11 Beni Suef. We transfer this morning to Bank, one of the most famous and important one of the most impressive religious structures Maydom pyramid which is dedicated to the archaeological sites in the world. See the Valley in Egypt. King Snefru of the 4th dynasty. Return to the SS of the Kings, burial ground of the pharaohs for Misr for lunch and enjoy a leisurely afternoon a period of 500 years. The tombs vividly depict Day 8 Cruising. Enjoy a day cruising along on board as we sail to Cairo where we will moor the journey of the sun god and pharaoh through the Nile. Relax on deck and enjoy the passing overnight. the dangers of the underworld. In the temple scenery as we sail to Tel El Amarna via Asyut Lock of Queen Hatshepsut we will discover scenes and perhaps attend a lecture or two. We will Day 12 Cairo. This morning we visit the commemorating the reign of this exceptional moor overnight in Tel El Amarna. impressive Pyramids of Giza and the Sphinx, monarch such as the ambitious voyage where the only survivor of the Seven Wonders of the she sent her ships to the Red Sea and the Day 9 Tel El Amarna, Tuna El Gebel & Ancient World and the tombs of the great mysterious land of Punt. We stop at the Colossi Ashmunein. This morning we visit ’s Pharaohs and their queens. We then continue of Memnon to witness the two imposing 18 metre royal city, tomb and palace at Amarna; it is here to the Grand Egyptian Museum. This complex high quartzite seated statues which marked the we visit the tombs of Ahmose, Pentu, Panehesy is a cultural hub and includes one of the largest entrance to the now vanished memorial temple and the Royal tomb of Akhenaten. After lunch on museums in the world displaying the heritage of of the pharaoh Amenhotep III whose reign in the board we continue to the tombs and catacombs a single civilisation. The museum contains over 14th century BC was one of the most opulent in of Tuna El Gebel, the necropolis of Khmun 100,000 artefacts, reflecting Egypt’s past from Egyptian history. Return to the vessel for lunch located in Al Minya and visit the Ashmunein prehistory until the Greek and Roman Periods. and this afternoon we will visit the magnificent open air museum. As you enter the museum, you cannot miss the temples of Karnak. Here you will witness the colossal statue of King Ramses II, nor the 87 unbelievably vast array of monuments dedicated Day 10 Beni Hassan. Today we visit the Middle huge royal artefacts exhibited at the grand stairs. to Amun-Ra, king of the gods, his wife Mut and Kingdom tombs at Beni Hassan, an ancient These stairs lead up to an impressive 28 metre their son Khonsu. Just two of the highlights we Egyptian cemetery site, located south of Minya. high glass facade overlooking the pyramids will see are the great hypostyle hall with over 130 The necropolis of Beni Hassan reflects the of Giza. The museum also hosts over 5000 columns, some 22 metres high, and the obelisk political differences between the province rulers artefacts from the tomb of the golden Pharaoh of the powerful Queen pharaoh Hatshepsut. Our and the Pharaoh Kings. Due to the layout and . Return to the ship for lunch with tour will conclude with a visit to the Luxor temple, more complex decorations, the tombs mark a the rest of the afternoon at leisure. situated on the east bank of the river Nile. transition stage in the style of the tombs from the Old Kingdom to the New Kingdom. Return Day 13 Cairo to London Heathrow. Disembark Day 6 Qena & Dendera Temple. Enjoy a to the vessel for lunch and enjoy a relaxed this morning and transfer to Cairo airport for your leisurely morning on board as we sail towards afternoon sailing to Beni Suef. return scheduled flight to London Heathrow. Qena. After lunch, the afternoon will be dedicated to the goddess Hathor as we visit the Dendera Temple also known as the ‘castle of the Sistrum’. Hathor was the goddess of Prices per person Based on double occupancy love, joy and beauty. The Dendera Temple was associated with healing and patients Special Offer – Save £200 per person for a limited time only who travelled there for cures could stay in special buildings so they could rest, sleep and Cat Cabin Description Brochure Price Special Offer Price commune with the gods in their dreams. 4 Twin/Double cabin on lower/main deck £5495 £5295 3 Twin/Double cabin on upper deck £5895 £5695 Day 7 Naga Hammadi & Abydos Temple. 2 Suite on main/upper deck £6195 £5995 Today we cruise towards Sohag, passing the 1 Panorama suite on main deck £6495 £6295 bridges in Naga Hammadi and sail to Abu 4 Twin/Double cabin on lower/main deck for sole use £6595 £6395 Homar lock. We arrive in Balyana this afternoon and after lunch on board will transfer to the Price Includes: Economy class scheduled air travel •12 nights aboard the SS Misr on full board basis temple that the Greeks called the Memnonium • Wine or beer & unlimited soft drinks with lunch & dinner • Shore excursions with local English speaking in Abydos, dedicated to Seti, Osiris, Isis, Ptah, guides • Tour Manager • Guest Speaker • Gratuities • Transfers • Airport taxes. Travel insurance, Egyptian visa, optional excursion to Abu Simbel. Ptah-Sokar, Nefertem, Re-Horakhty, Amun and Not Included:

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+44 (0)20 7752 0000 7 Jewels of the Nile A river cruise along the Nile from Cairo to Aswan 24th February to 10th March; 22nd March to 5th April; 9th to 23rd October; 4th to 18th November & 30th November to 14th December 2021

iscover the intriguing ancient history of Egypt during this cruise aboard the SS Misr, a propeller steam vessel accommodating just 44 guests and discover the stretch of the Nile between Cairo and Aswan. Beginning in Cairo weD will see the impressive pyramids and the Great Sphinx as well as some distinctive Egyptian art and treasures from the tomb of Tutankhamun in the new Grand Egyptian Museum. We then continue along the Nile visiting some of the less famous but historically important sites including Beni Hassan private tombs which, through superb wall paintings, provide 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. We also visit Abydos and Dendera temples and Tel El Amarna where you can survey the ruins of the temples and palaces of King Akhenaten and Queen . Pharaohs and queens of Ancient Egypt sailed often on the River Nile in luxurious royal boats – by far the most rewarding way to see the landscape and monuments of their realm. Evoking this regal way of travel, we will travel at a gentle speed aboard the SS Misr which is essential to be able to drink in the rhythm of life and scenes which have changed little over hundreds of years on the banks of the Nile. Accompanying us will be excellent local guides and our expert Guest Speaker who will greatly enhance your enjoyment and knowledge of this ancient land.

Guest Speakers George Hart – 24th February, 9th October & 4th November departures Following degrees in Classics and in Egyptian Art and Archaeology from University College London, George joined the staff of the British Museum in 1973. He was the Principal Lecturer on the British Museum’s antiquities collections from Egypt, Greece, the Levant and civilisations of the Mediterranean World and ran courses on Ancient Egyptian Hieroglyphs. George was Chairman of the Friends of the Petrie Museum of Egyptian Archaeology for the first twelve years after its foundation in 1988 and Committee Member of the Egypt Exploration Society for a number of years. He is also an Editorial Advisor on its bulletin, Egyptian Archaeology. Having taken early retirement from the British Museum in 2004 to devote more time to writing, he is a regular speaker on Nile cruises.

Dr David Price-Williams – 22nd March departure David Price Williams has a first degree from the University of Wales in Ancient Near Eastern languages with a subsidiary in Attic and Koine Greek. His post- graduate work and his doctorate is in Near Eastern Abydos Temple archaeology. David has been associated with the eastern Mediterranean and the Near East for more Dendera Temple than 40 years. He is deeply involved with all aspects of Near Eastern culture, history and archaeology. David has just retired after almost forty years lecturing at the Institute of Archaeology for the University of London Extra Mural Department. He is the author and co-author of numerous academic papers and several books. David has designed and lectured on many tours and is very familiar with the archaeological sites of Turkey, Syria, Egypt and Jordan. He is a Fellow of the Royal Geographical Society, an elected life member of the Society for Old Testament Studies as well as the Southern African Quaternary Research Association.

Dr Alan Borg – 30th November departure Alan Borg started his career teaching in American universities. Returning to the UK in 1970 he joined the Royal Armouries in the Tower of London and in 1978 became first Director of the Sainsbury Centre for Visual Arts at the University of East Anglia. In 1982 he was appointed Director General of the Imperial War Museum and in 1996 Director of the Victoria & Albert Museum. He served as Librarian of the Order of St John and St John Ambulance and is a Vice-President of the Foundling Museum. Alan’s interests range from art and architecture to military history and he has lectured on Noble Caledonia cruises for 20 years.

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Medinet Habu temple

The Itinerary Day 1 London Heathrow to Cairo, Egypt. Fly by ship for lunch and enjoy the afternoon sailing to scheduled flight to Cairo. Upon arrival transfer Minya. Moor overnight in Minya. JORDAN to the SS Misr and embark. Moor overnight this Cairo • evening in Cairo. Day 5 Beni Hassan. Today we visit the Middle Beni Suef Kingdom tombs at Beni Hassan, an ancient • Beni Hassan Minya Day 2 Cairo. Our tour today is dedicated to Egyptian cemetery site, located south of Minya. Ashmunein SAUDI Tuna El Gebel Tel El Amarna ARABIA the capital city of Cairo. We visit the impressive The necropolis of Beni Hassan reflects the NILE Pyramids of Giza and the Sphinx, the only survivor political differences between the province rulers EGYPT •Dendera Temple of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World and and the Pharaoh Kings. Due to the layout and Balyana R F • Luxor E the tombs of the great Pharaohs and their queens. more complex decorations, the tombs mark a VALLEY O INGS D THE K Edfu We then continue onto the Grand Egyptian transition stage in the style of the tombs from • Kom Ombo S • E Museum. This complex is a cultural hub and the Old Kingdom to the New Kingdom. Return •Aswan A includes one of the largest museums in the world to the vessel for lunch and enjoy daylight sailing displaying the heritage of a single civilisation. The to Tel El Amarna. Moor overnight in Tel El museum contains over 100,000 artefacts, reflecting Amarna. this degree of preservation anywhere in Egypt. Egypt’s past from prehistory until the Greek and After lunch we enjoy a tour to Akhenaten’s royal Roman Periods. As you enter the museum, you Day 6 Tuna El Gebel, Ashmunein & Tel El city, tomb and palace at Amarna, it is here we cannot miss the colossal statue of King Ramses Amarna. This morning we visit Tuna El Gebel visit the tombs of Pentu, Panehesy, Meryre and II, nor the 87 huge royal artefacts exhibited and Ashmunein, where the oldest monument the Royal tomb of Akhenaten. Enjoy the rest of at the grand stairs. These stairs lead up to an is a boundary stela of Akhenaten and Nefertiti. the afternoon relaxing on board. We will moor impressive 28 metre high glass facade overlooking The site is best known for its animal necropolis overnight in Tel El Amarna. the pyramids of Giza. The museum also hosts housing thousands of mummified baboons and over 5000 artefacts from the tomb of the golden Ibis sacred to Thoth. We continue to Ashmunein Days 7 & 8 Cruising. A relaxing interlude to Pharaoh Tutankhamun. Return to the ship for lunch (Hermopolis Magna): known in ancient times as our journey. Spend time on deck enjoying the with the rest of the afternoon at leisure. Join your ‘Khemenu’, or the ‘City of the Ogdoad’, referring passing scenery and attend a lecture or two. fellow travellers this evening for a welcome cocktail to the eight primeval gods who, according party. Moor overnight in Cairo. to ancient Egyptian Mythology, created the Day 9 Abydos Temple. This morning we arrive world. Today, the site houses the ruins of the in Balyana and after breakfast, we transfer to the Day 3 Cruising. Enjoy a relaxing day on board Temple of Thoth, Temple of Amun, a small open temple that the Greeks called the Memnonium as we cruise to Beni Suef where we will moor air museum displaying two massive statues in Abydos, dedicated to Seti, Osiris, Isis, Ptah, overnight. of ‘Thoth’ as a baboon. There are also some Ptah- Sokar, Nefertem, Re-Horakhty, Amun and remains of a Roman Christian Basilica, which was Horus. Its structure, built of white limestone is Day 4 Beni Suef & Minya. This morning we visit built over the site of an earlier Ptolemaic temple. one of the most impressive religious structures the Maydom pyramid which is dedicated to the The structure retains most of its granite columns in Egypt. Return to the ship this afternoon and King Snefru of the 4th dynasty. We return to the and it is the only basilica to have survived to enjoy the rest of the day at leisure on board.

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Temple of Queen Hatshepsut

Pyramids, Giza

Day 10 Dendera Temple & Luxor. This morning party on board as we sail to Edfu and moor Egypt in the last century. Today it provides is dedicated to the goddess Hathor as we visit overnight. electricity and irrigation for the whole of Egypt. the Dendera Temple, also known as the ‘castle We continue to the temple island of Philae, of the Sistrum’. Hathor was the goddess of Day 13 Edfu & Kom Ombo. Today we visit the dedicated to the goddess Isis, wife of Osiris love, joy and beauty and the Dendera Temple Edfu Temple, an ancient Egyptian temple that and mother of Horus. The story of Osiris is was associated with healing. Spend a leisurely is set on the west bank of the Nile and is said to represented on the walls of the temple, with afternoon on board sailing to Luxor and upon be one of the best preserved temples in Egypt. two of its inner chambers which are rich in arrival we will have an evening visit to the Luxor Dedicated to the Falcon god Horus and built symbolic imagery. The temple was originally on Museum, an archaeological museum which was in the Ptolemaic period between 237 and 57 Philae Island but because of high water levels inaugurated in 1975. Whilst the range of artefacts BC. Set sail this afternoon to Kom Ombo and was dismantled in 1977 and reconstructed on a on display is more restricted than the country’s after lunch we depart for a visit to the temple nearby higher island called Algilkia. The main main collections in the Museum of Antiquities of Kom Ombo. It was mainly built during the elements of the temple such as the two Pylons, in Cairo; this was deliberate since the museum Ptolemaic dynasty and completed under the hypostyle halls and sanctuaries were built by the prides itself on the quality of the pieces it has, Roman Emperors. The temple is unique due to Ptolemaic kings. Later the Roman rulers added the uncluttered way in which they are displayed its ‘double’ design which meant that there were the colonnades in front of the temple as well as and the clear multilingual labelling used. We will courts, halls, sanctuaries and rooms duplicated the ceremonial entrance to the island known as moor overnight in Luxor. for the two gods that worshipped here. The Trajan’s Kiosk. We break our day with afternoon southern half of the temple was dedicated to tea at the Sofitel Legend Old Cataract Hotel Day 11 Luxor. Today we visit the West Bank, the crocodile god Sobek and the northern part with its fine Nile views. Relax and indulge in the one of the most famous and important of the temple was dedicated to the falcon god wonderful views of the Nile while experiencing archaeological sites in the world. See the Valley Haroeris. Among the carved reliefs along the the luxurious tradition of a sumptuous afternoon of the Kings, burial ground of the pharaohs for inside of the outer wall are images thought tea. We will continue to the Nubian Museum, a period of 500 years. The tombs vividly depict to be connected with Egyptian medicine, a complex of 50,000 square metres which is the journey of the sun god and pharaoh through including displays of birthing chairs and surgical enclosed by walls to evoke the traditional the dangers of the underworld. In the temple instruments. Nubian village architecture. This evening enjoy a of Queen Hatshepsut you will discover scenes farewell dinner on board. commemorating the reign of this exceptional Day 14 Aswan. This morning we will visit the monarch such as the ambitious voyage where high Dam at Aswan, considered an engineering Day 15 Aswan to London Heathrow. Disembark she sent her ships on the Red Sea to the miracle when it was built in the 1960s with a this morning and fly by scheduled indirect flight mysterious land of Punt. We stop at the Colossi huge impact on the economy and culture in to London. of Memnon to witness the two imposing 18 metre high quartzite seated statues which marked the entrance to the now vanished memorial temple of the pharaoh Amenhotep III Prices per person Based on double occupancy whose reign in the 14th century BC was one of the most opulent in Egyptian history. Special Offer – Save £200 per person for a limited time only

Day 12 Luxor. This morning we visit the Cat Cabin Description Brochure Price Special Offer Price temples of Karnak and will witness the 4 Twin/Double cabin on lower/main deck £5795 £5595 unbelievably vast array of monuments 3 Twin/Double cabin on upper deck £6195 £5995 dedicated to Amun-Ra, king of the gods, his 2 Suite on main/upper deck £6495 £6295 wife Mut and their son Khonsu. Just two of the 1 Panorama suite on main deck £6795 £6595 highlights you will see are the great hypostyle 4 Twin/Double cabin on lower/main deck for sole use £6895 £6695 hall with over 134 columns some 22 metres high and the obelisk of the powerful queen pharaoh Price Includes: Economy class scheduled air travel •14 nights aboard the SS Misr on full board Hatshepsut. To conclude our tour we will visit basis • Wine or beer & unlimited soft drinks with lunch & dinner • Shore excursions with local English speaking guides • Tour Manager • Guest Speaker • Gratuities • Transfers • Airport taxes. the Luxor Temple, situated on the east bank Not Included: Travel insurance, Egyptian visa. of the river Nile. This evening enjoy a Galabya

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