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RA II - Nile cruise

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Built by the English company Tempest Diesels and classified by Bureau Veritas to the highest river craft standard, the RA 2 Nile Cruise boat is a good choice for guests requiring a superior category of boat at a competitive price.

Cabins on the RA 2

83 air-conditioned cabins each with private facilities, balcony (except single cabins), mini bar, hairdryer, TV and double-glazed windows.

Facilities on the RA 2

International buffet style meals are served in the large attractive dining room and there is  a coffee shop. On-board entertainment includes a sizeable bar. There is a swimming pool and 2 Jacuzzis, as well as a sundeck with bar. Other facilities include a boutique and gift shop.

ITINERARY

Day 1 Depart from the UK for your flight to Luxor. On arrival, you will be met and transferred to your chosen Nile cruise boat for an evening check-in.
Overnight in Luxor.

Day 2 In the morning, visit the Luxor Museum. In the afternoon, visit the Temples of Karnak and Luxor on the East Bank. Overnight in Luxor.

Day 3 In the morning, visit the highlights of the West Bank, including the Valley of the Kings, the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut and the Colossi of Memnon. In the afternoon, sail via Esna Lock* to Edfu. Overnight in Edfu.

Day 4 In the morning visit the Temple of Horus in Edfu, before continuing along the Nile, mid-morning, to Kom Ombo. In the afternoon, visit the Temple of Sobek and Haroeris in Kom Ombo, and then continue on to Aswan. Overnight in Aswan.

Day 5 After breakfast, spend the day exploring the sights of Aswan, with a visit to the High Dam and the Temple of Philae in the morning, and a relaxing trip on a felucca past the Agha Khan Mausoleum and Elephantine Island in the afternoon. Overnight in Aswan.

Day 6 Spend the morning at leisure in Aswan, with the option of a trip to Abu Simbel. In the afternoon, sail from Aswan to Edfu. Overnight in Edfu.

Day 7 In the morning, sail from Edfu to Esna.Visit the Temple of Khnum at Esna before crossing the lock* and continuing on to Luxor in the afternoon. Overnight in Luxor.

Day 8 After breakfast, disembark your cruise boat and transfer to Luxor airport for your return flight to the UK.