Fleurette Nile
Cruise
4 Star Nile Cruise Ship
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"Dear Barbara,
My wife and I would like to thank
you and Colin for your help arranging our truly memorable Nile
Cruise.
As Colin told me on the telephone,
our lower-deck cabin would prove to be fine and paying more for a
higher deck would be a waste of money.
We had a good mix of people on the
Fleurette who seemd to enjoy themselves as much as us. You
will know how good the food is and what a pleasure the staff
are.
Yours sincerely,
Wing Commander John and Mrs. H.
Wheeler
March 2009" |
The 4 Star Fleurette Nile cruise ship
was built in 1989, and more recently refurbished. It carries a
maximum of just 93 passengers in air-conditioned comfort.
Facilities include a bright and airy
restaurant, two gift shops, a laundry service and a large lounge with a
bar, television, and a small selection of books and board games. There is
a small swimming pool on the Sun Deck, with sun loungers, a pool bar and a
canopied seating area.
Evening entertainment includes occasional
dancing and theme nights which include a Galabeya Egyptian night, a Nubian
folklore evening and belly-dancing.
You can play table football and table tennis
and relax with a massage in a secluded open-air area on the Sun Deck
(payable locally).
Safety deposit boxes are available at reception
free of charge.
Facilities onboard
include
- Restaurant
- Large Lounge bar
- 2 Gift shops
- Laundry service
- Sundeck
- Small swimming pool
- Poolside bar
- Canopied seating area
Accommodation
All cabins have a private shower and wc,
hairdryer, air-conditioning, an internal telephone, fridge, television and
a large window.
Suites
There are two suites on the
Top Deck which each benefit from a double bed and a large seating area
with a table and two chairs. There is also one "Junior" suite on the Upper
Deck which has a double bed and a small terrace with a table and two
chairs. All suites have complimentary tea and coffee making facilities, a
safe (free) and bath robes are also provided.
Please note: It is not
possible to accommodate a third person in any of the twin berth cabins or
the Junior suite. A third bed can be placed in the two 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: 1989 (refurbished
2005/2006)
Official Rating: 5 STAR (from Egyptian
Tourist Authority)
African Safari Club Rating: 4
STAR
Gross Registered Tonnage: 1,170
tons
Length: 64m
Width: 11.80m
Draught: 1.50m
Registered: Bureau Veritas
Cruise
Team: Egyptian
On board currency: Egyptian
Pounds
 
MS.
Fleurette Nile Cruise Itinerary
** This may vary slightly
from time to time
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.
In the morning, 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. Afternoon at leisure. Do not miss the Sound and Light show in the evening at the Karnak
Temple.
Day 3: Wednesday.
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 4: Thursday.
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 5: Friday.
Aswan.
In the morning, you visit the High Dam and
Philae Temple which was dedicated to the gentle Goddess Isis. Afternoon at
leisure. Perhaps take an optional excursion by boat to visit the Botanical
Garden and Mango Island. In the evening there is an opportunity to
see the Sound and Light show at the Philae Temple.
Day 6: Saturday.
Aswan - Esna.
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.
Approximately 1 hour and 30 minutes is spent at Abu Simbel. 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 before sailing to Esna for an overnight
stay.
Day 7: Sunday.
Esna - Luxor.
In the morning, sail to Luxor with the afternoon
at 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. These two optional excursions depart early morning from Esan and
return to Luxor.
Day 8: Monday.
Luxor - UK.
Morning at leisure. For an unforgettable
end to your holiday, why not take an 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 Fleurette Nile Cruise ship please call our Freephone number 0808
1089 100
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