Built by the English
company Tempest Diesels and classified by Bureau Veritas to the
highest river craft standard, the RAII is a good choice for guests
requiring a superior category of boat at a competitive price.
Cabins: 83
air-conditioned cabins each with private facilities, balcony (except
single cabins), mini bar, hairdryer, TV and double-glazed windows.
Cuisine:
International buffet style meals are served in the large attractive
dining room. Coffee shop.
Entertainment:
On-board entertainment includes a sizeable bar.
Sport &
Leisure: Swimming pool, 2 Jacuzzis, as well as a sundeck
with bar.
Special Facilities:
Boutique and gift shop.
Note: TV
viewing may only be possible when the boat is docked.
Sample Itinerary:
MONDAY
- 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.
TUESDAY -
In the morning, visit the Luxor Museum. In the afternoon, visit
the Temples of Karnak and Luxor on the East Bank. Overnight in
Luxor.
WEDNESDAY
- 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.
THURSDAY
- 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.
FRIDAY -
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.
SATURDAY
- 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.
SUNDAY -
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.
MONDAY -
After breakfast, disembark your cruise boat and transfer to Luxor
airport for your return flight to the UK.
* Please ask for details of
the closure of Esna Lock. If you propose to sail during this period,
please check how your itinerary may be affected with our Reservations
Department, prior to booking. It may be necessary to amend the
itinerary due to prevailing local circumstances. We will endeavour
to provide you with as much notice as possible.
