M/S Alexander The Great Nile Cruise

Category: 5 Stars Luxurious

Accommodation:

M/S Alexander The Great Nile cruise offers a sophisticated cruise experience with exceptional standards and smart accommodation. With an intimate atmosphere, tasteful decor and stylish furnishings, it is the perfect way to cruise the Nile in style.

Guest Cabin Facilities:

All of the 30 air-conditioned cabins have Nile views and are individually designed to provide an attractive blend of colors, texture and atmosphere. The spacious cabins all have en-suite bathroom with bath tub, bathrobes, hairdryer and vanity mirror; there is also a mini- bar, Satellite TV and DVD player and personal safe. Room amenities: 100% Egyptian cotton oversized bath towels, on – allergenic foam pillows.mera accompanied by music, four satellite channels ( when docked ), air conditioning. Bathrooms:  Egyptian cotton bathrobes, hairdryer ,full size soak in tub, magnified mirror ,wall telephone, teak floors.

Cruise Facilities & Services:

• Conference & meeting: When organizing conferences or meetings, you can count on the "Red Fiesta" restaurant room. This room is perfectly suited for the organization of meetings for small (10 - 25 persons) and larger groups (25 - 50 persons). In order to arrange a conference and discuss other details facilities and description of the item: (micro projector, overhead, slides, flip chart + screen) please ask for the assistance

• Executive Club: Alexander The Great's Executive Club offers an excellent choice of services and facilities to meet the needs of both VIP leisure guests and business travelers. Five luxurious suites have the extra benefit of a private lounge, terrace with wonderful views of the Nile, and all-day butler service .

• Facilities: Rejuvenation, body and soul, is the aim of Alexander the Great, and nothing restores the spirit more than a little pampering to that end, on board you'll find a spa offering massages and other treatments as well as a sauna, Turkish bath and mini gym. two souvenir and jewellery shops, and a hairdresser 

•  Gymnasium:  Located on the sun deck, the Gymnasium features two exercise machines. Children under the age of 12 are not allowed to use this facility without adult supervision.

• Wake Up Calls:  Automatic wake-up calls are made through the reception desk according to your itinerary, if you desire an earlier wake-up call please inform the reception desk before turning in.

• Laundry:  Laundry service is available aboard. 

• Telephone Calls:  International / local calls and faxes can be made through the reception desk

• Internet Room:  located in the upper deck.

Entertainment on Board:

• In House Movies: Enjoy a selection of the latest international movies in the "Upstairs" lounge / bar accompanied by surround system . Movies are also shown on your TV. set in your suite.
• Egyptian Nights : To create a traditional atmosphere the guest will be requested to wear a traditional Egyptian Galabia.
• Nubian Show :  the Nubian dancers and singer will await the guests in the upstairs for a traditional Nubian folklore dance

Technical Data:

• Length: 70 metres Breadth: 11.5 meters Draft: 1.50 metres Speed: 10 km. Schottel hydraulic navigating system. Two MAN marine type generators 250 KW. Two Deutz Main Diesel Marine type engines 460 HP each. Vacuum toilet system. Radar and short-wave radio..
• Drinking Water : Water purification:4 filter process including chlorine and ultraviolet treatment. It is not advisable to drink the tap water
• Safety & Security :  Built under the Germanischer Lloyd Specifications. Emergency ceiling lights are located in all outlets corridor. Fire extinguishers are located in every suite, corridors and public areas. Blohm & Voss fire resistant partitions and ceilings. Fire hoses are available in all public areas and at the end of all corridors. Life jackets are available in you cupboard. Life boats and rafts are available on the sun deck . Under supervision of Crystal International Britannia Ltd. Food safety division .

Cruise Schedule:

** 04 Days / 03 nights Ex Aswan every Saturday

** 05 Days / 04 nights Ex Luxor every Tuesday

** 08 Days / 07 nights Ex Luxor every Tuesday

Cruise Itinerary (A): 04 days / 03 nighsts Aswan-Luxor

Saturday: Embarkation & check–in. Buffet lunch in the "Red Fiesta" restaurant. Visit to the temple of Philae, the High Dam & the Unfinished Obelisk. Cocktail reception on "The Club" sun deck accompanied by an Egyptian trio band (Elegant attire). A la carte dinner in the "Red Fiesta" restaurant.  Overnight aboard in Aswan. Sunday: Morning sail to Kom Ombo. Wake up at leisure. Buffet breakfast in the "Red Fiesta" restaurant. Morning visit to the temple of Kom Ombo. Sail to Edfu. Barbecue lunch on "The Club" sun deck. Afternoon visit to the temple of Edfu. Sail to Esna. Tea time on "The Club" sun deck. A la carte dinner in the "Red Fiesta" restaurant. Galabeya party with a chance for guests to dress up in traditional Egyptian costumes.  Overnight aboard in Esna. Monday: Wake up at leisure. Buffet breakfast in the "Red Fiesta" restaurant. Morning passage of the Esna locks & sail to Luxor. Buffet lunch on "The Club" sun deck. Afternoon visit to the temples of Karnak & Luxor. Whirling Dervish & Belly Dance show in the "Upstairs" lounge bar. A la carte dinner in the "Red Fiesta" restaurant.  Overnight aboard in Luxor. Tuesday: Buffet breakfast in the "Red Fiesta" restaurant. Check–out. Visit to the west bank of Luxor.

Cruise Itinerary (B): 05 days / 04 nighsts Luxor-Aswan

 Tuesday: Embarkation & check-in. Buffet lunch in the "Red Fiesta" restaurant. Afternoon visit to the temples of Karnak & Luxor. Whirling Dervish & Belly Dance show in the "Upstairs" lounge bar. A la carte dinner in the "Red Fiesta" restaurant.  Overnight aboard in Luxor. Wednesday: Buffet breakfast in the “Red Fiesta” restaurant. Morning visit to the west bank of Luxor. Sail to Esna. Buffet lunch on "The Club" sun deck. Tea time on "The Club" sun deck. Passage of the Esna locks. Welcome cocktail & presentation of the yacht’s crew in the "Upstairs" lounge bar (Elegant attire) A la carte dinner in the "Red Fiesta" restaurant.  Overnight aboard in Esna. Thursday: Early morning sail to Edfu. Wake up at leisure. Buffet breakfast in the "Red Fiesta" restaurant. Morning visit to the temple of Edfu. Sail to Kom Ombo. Barbecue lunch on "The Club" sun deck. Tea time on "The Club" sun deck. Afternoon visit to the temple of Kom Ombo. Egyptian à la carte dinner in the "Red Fiesta" restaurant. Galabeya party with a chance for guests to dress up in traditional Egyptian costumes.  Overnight aboard in Kom Ombo. Friday: Early morning sail to Aswan. Wake up at leisure. Buffet breakfast in the "Red Fiesta" restaurant. Morning visit to the High Dam, the temple of Philae & the Unfinished Obelisk. Buffet lunch in the "Red Fiesta" restaurant. Afternoon Felucca (sail boat) ride around the Islands. A la carte dinner in the "Red Fiesta" restaurant.  Overnight aboard in Aswan. Saturday: Buffet breakfast in the "Red Fiesta" restaurant. Check-out.