Da Vinci Nile Cruise 5 Star Nile Cruise Ship 
Built in 1993, and refurbished in 2006, the Five Star M.S. Da Vinci carries a maximum of just 136 guests in air-conditioned comfort along the river Nile. Facilities include a restaurant offering excellent views of the scenery as you pass by, a small gift shop, a large lounge with satillite TV, the Panorama lounge bar and a laundry service. Enjoy a cooling dip in the swimming pool and relax with a refreshing drink at the pool bar. There is also a pool table (payable locally), and a separate area off the lounge which has a library area with a small selection of books and where you can play a relaxing game of cards, backgammon or chess. You can also be pampered by taking a massage in a secluded open-air area on the Sun Deck (payable locally).
Facilities onboard include - Restaurant
- Large Lounge with satellite TV
- Panorama Lounge Bar
- Library area
- Gift shop
- Laundry service
- Sundeck
- Swimming pool
- Pool bar
Accommodation All cabins are bright and airy and have a private shower (many of which are over a small bath) and wc, hairdryer, individually controlled air conditioning, an internal telephone, taped music, fridge, satellite TV, a table and two chairs and a large window. Single cabins (211 & 316), which incur a no single supplement, have the above facilities with the exception of the table and chairs. Both have a private shower and wc. Suites There are four suites, two of which are "Junior" and all have a double bedroom with seating area comprising a sofa, safe (free), and a table and two chairs. The two larger suites benefit from the double bedroom and seating area being separate from one another. Each one has complimentary tea and coffee making facilities. All suites have a walk-in shower with power jets, ideal for easing those aches and pains and bath robes are also provided.
Smoking is not permitted in any of the cabins. Please note: It may be possible to accommodate a third person in both the twin berth cabins and suites. However, space will be limited and the extra bed is likely to be of a folding or camp bed style and therefore recommended only for children up to 15 years of age.
Facts and Figures Built: 1993 (Refurbished in 2006)
Official Rating: 5 STAR (from Egyptian Tourist Authority)
African Safari Club Rating: 5 STAR
Gross Registered Tonnage: 2,466 tons
Length: 73m Width: 13.60m Draught: 1.60m
Registered: American Bureau of Shipping
Cruise Team: Egyptian
On board currency: Egyptian Pounds    Typical Da Vinci Nile Cruise Day 1: Monday. UK - Luxor.
Depart from Gatwick or Manchester for your flight to Luxor. On arrival, transfer by coach (approx. 30 minutes) and embark. Day 2: Tuesday. Luxor - Edfu.
In the morning, you cross to the West Bank and visit the Valley of the Kings, the Valley of the Queens and the imposing Colossi of Memnon. In the afternoon, sail to Edfu, passing through the Esna lock en route. Overnight at Edfu.
Day 3: Wednesday. Edfu - Kom Ombo - Aswan.
At Edfu there is a visit to the Temple of Horus, probably Egypt's best preserved temple. Sail to Kom Ombo for a visit to the Temple before sailing to Aswan. Day 4: Thursday. Aswan.
In the morning you visit the High Dam and the Philae Temple which was dedicated to the gentle Goddess Isis. In the afternoon you can view the Aga Khan's Mausoleum and Botanical Garden whilst enjoying your trip on the Nile by felucca, a traditional Egyptian sailing boat. Take an optional excursion by boat to visit the Botanical Garden and Mango Island. In the evening, there is an optional opportunity to see the Sound and Light show at the Philae Temple. Day 5: Friday. Aswan - Edfu.
Spend the morning at leisure in Aswan. Perhaps enjoy a trip on a horse-drawn carriage from the Old Cataract Hotel, where Agatha Christie wrote "Death on the Nile". Or take an optional sightseeing excursion by road or air to Abu Simbel. In the afternoon, sail to Edfu for an overnight stay. Day 6: Saturday. Edfu - Luxor.
In the morning, relax on board as you sail back to Luxor, passing through the Esna Lock en-route. In the afternoon you visit the famous Karnak Temple, a superb example of ancient Egyptian architecture depicting life around 1600 BC, and the well-preserved Luxor Temple which is situated in the heart of town. Do not miss the optional Sound and Light show in the evening at the Karnak Temple. Day 7: Sunday. Luxor.
A day to explore this bustling and colourful town at your leisure. Time to shop for those last minute souvenirs and take those final memorable photographs. Or take an optional full day excursion by air to Cairo and visit the Pyramids, the Egyptian Museum of Antiquities and the bustling Khan-el-Khalili bazaar, with lunch included. There is also an optional half day excursion by road to visit the Temple of Hathor at Dendera. Day 8: Monday. Luxor - UK.
Morning at leisure. For an unforgettable end to your holiday, why not take an optional early morning optional hot air balloon flight over the West Bank. After lunch on board, transfer by coach to the airport for your return flight to Gatwick or Manchester. For more details and prices for cruising the Nile on board the Da Vinci Nile Cruise ship please call our Freephone number 0808 1089 100 ** Back to Nile Cruise Ships Page | 
