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English-built and classified by Bureau Veritas to the highest river craft standard, the RAII (Ra2) Nile Cruise boat is a good choice for those travellers looking for a Nile cruise at a competitive price. The RAII is a very popular ship with English guests.
A large dining room offers buffet meals serving international cuisine and a seating capacity able to accommodate all passengers in a single sitting.
There is also a large lounge bar, disco, and patio bar offering an ideal arena for entertainment and group activities.
All the modern 73 air-conditioned cabins (shown below) face out over the Nile. All cabins feature twin beds, (doubles can be rquested) en-suite facilities, Juliette balcony, telephone and television.
Ship
Cabin
Cabin 2
Dining
Dining 2
Lounge
Lounge 2
Pool
Pool 2
Pool 3
Pool 4
Typical RAII Nile Cruise Itinerary:
** (The itinerary may vary without notice):
| Day | Details |
|---|---|
| Day one | Depart from the UK for your flight to Luxor. On arrival, you will be met and transferred to the RAII for an evening check-in. Overnight in Luxor. |
| Day two | In the morning, visit the Luxor Museum, home to many magnificent remains from the Pharaohnic period, including pieces from the tomb of Tutankhamun's tomb. In the afternoon, visit the majestic Temple of Karnak, the largest ancient religious site in the world, and the well preserved Temple of Luxor on the East Bank. Overnight in Luxor. |
| Day three | In the morning, visit the awe-inspiring highlights of the West Bank. These include the Valley of the Kings, burial place of ancient Kings and Nobles and one of the world's most famous archaeological sites; the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut and the Colossi of Memnon. In the afternoon, sail via Esna Lock* to Edfu. Overnight in Edfu. |
| Day four | In the morning, visit the Temple of Horus in Edfu, built of golden sandstone blocks and one of Egypt's best preserved temples. Continue along the majestic Nile to Kom Ombo, where you will visit the fascinating Temple of Sobek and Haroeris in the afternoon, before continuing on to Aswan. Overnight in Aswan. |
| Day five | After breakfast, spend the day exploring the sights of Aswan. Start with a visit to the High Dam and the Temple of Philae, painstakingly relocated after the building of the Dam to the island of Agilika. In the afternoon, take a relaxing trip on a felucca past the Agha Khan Mausoleum and Elephantine Island. Overnight in Aswan. |
| Day six | Spend the morning at leisure in Aswan, enjoying the relaxed atmosphere. There is also the option of a trip to breathtaking Abu Simbel (at additional cost). In the afternoon, sail from Aswan to Edfu. Overnight in Edfu. |
| Day seven | In the morning, sail from Edfu to the modern city of Esna. Visit the Temple of Khnum at Esna before crossing the lock* and continuing on to Luxor in the afternoon. Overnight in Luxor. |
| Day eight | After breakfast, disembark your cruise boat and transfer to Luxor airport for your return flight to the UK, or, if you're extending your holiday with a stay in Luxor, the Red Sea or elsewhere in Egypt, for your resort transfer. |
Please note: For operational reasons, Nile Cruises can be subject to alteration locally at short notice. All excursions will take place but not necessarily in the order given. During certain periods the boat may have to sail after dark therefore the number of hours of daylight sailing is subject to change. When the boat is moored, vessels may have to berth alongside each other restricting views and requiring clients to pass through a number of boats to disembark. Upon disembarkation clients will be required to walk along a gangplank and there may be steps to climb.
Prices Include:
| Direct UK flights |
| Full Excursion Programme |
| All Current UK departure taxes |
| All transfers in Egypt |
| 7 Nights Full Board Meals: 7 Breakfasts, 6 lunches, 7 Dinners |
| Porterage at Cruise boat |