Serenade on the Nile
Saving £100 on previously published rates, this classic Nile cruise visiting Luxor, Edfu, Aswan, Kom Ombo and Denderah is on the 5-star MS Serenade
Day 1 Fly from London Gatwick or Manchester to Luxor and embark on the MS Serenade for a seven-night stay.
Day 2 Visit the temples of Karnak and Luxor. Cruise upstream and moor for the night at Esna.
Day 3 Sail early to visit the temple of Horus at Edfu before continuing to Kom Ombo. A late afternoon visit to the temple of Sobek and Haroeris before sailing on to Aswan where three nights are spent.
Day 4 A morning visit to the High Dam and the island temple of Philae. An afternoon felucca ride.
Day 5 An optional excursion by road to Abu Simbel (bookable in advance).
Day 6 The day is spent sailing downstream to Esna.
Day 7 Sail in the morning for Luxor. Visit the Valleys of the Kings and Queens, temple of Queen Hatshepsut and the Colossi of Memnon. Afternoon excursion by road to the temple of Hathor at Denderah.
Day 8 Return flight.
Extension - Luxor
A week in Upper Egypt at the Steigenberger Hotel Nile Palace. A 5-star hotel overlooking the Nile in the centre of Luxor whose facilities include a wide choice of restaurants and bars, a health club, steam room and outdoor pool. 200 well-appointed air-conditioned rooms with private facilities, hairdryer, safe, mini-bar and satellite TV. You will receive an automatic upgrade to side Nile view rooms ensuring a riverside rather than busier townside aspect.
Luxor Temple Private Reception
Those who rediscovered ancient Egypt in the 18th and 19th centuries enjoyed magical overnight stays and this has prompted us to arrange private evening access to the Luxor temple, enhanced by striking illumination, to savour the unique night-time atmosphere. A private reception at the illuminated Luxor temple is included exclusively for the guests of Voyages Jules Verne from May 5 – Oct 6.
Walk down the illuminated avenue of sphinxes and enjoy a cocktail served by staff in pharaonic uniform at the illuminated Temple before strolling through the temple unimpeded by other visitors. A recording of Verdi’s Aida, once staged in the temple, will provide a musical background to the occasion and local musicians will play the Egyptian ‘takht’ music.
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