Taste of Egypt
Cairo | Cairo | Cairo | Luxor | Edfu | Kom Ombo | Aswan | Aswan | Cairo | Cairo
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Cairo
CAIRO, EGYPT Welcome to Cairo, “Mother of the World”
Cairo
CAIRO Desert Sands and Secrets of the Sphinx CLASSIC Enjoy a visit the Egyptian Museum. Peruse King Tutankhamun’s fabulous treasures and many other priceless artifacts of ancient Egypt.CLASSIC Take a close-up look at one of the World’s Seven Wonders and guardian of the great pyramids, the... CAIRO Desert Sands and Secrets of the Sphinx CLASSIC Enjoy a visit the Egyptian Museum. Peruse King Tutankhamun’s fabulous treasures and many other priceless artifacts of ancient Egypt.CLASSIC Take a close-up look at one of the World’s Seven Wonders and guardian of the great pyramids, the enigmatic Sphinx, and the Great Pyramid of Giza. Cheops, with an original height of 496 feet, is the most colossal pyramid ever built, and of course enjoy the visit to the newly discovered Noble Tombs. Read More
Cairo
CAIRO Ancient Cairo, a Boy King, and the Christ ChildCLASSIC Drive to walled city of Old Cairo, with Saladin’s 12th-century citadel, and the Alabaster Mosque of Mohammed Ali. Afterwards drive to Memphis to admire the statue of Ramses IIAfterwards, enjoy lunch in a local restaurant.CLASSIC... CAIRO Ancient Cairo, a Boy King, and the Christ ChildCLASSIC Drive to walled city of Old Cairo, with Saladin’s 12th-century citadel, and the Alabaster Mosque of Mohammed Ali. Afterwards drive to Memphis to admire the statue of Ramses IIAfterwards, enjoy lunch in a local restaurant.CLASSIC Drive to Sakkara, a vast desert necropolis built for kings and nobles, and its “Stairway to the Sky,” the oldest of all pyramids. Also admire the special tomb of Mary Roca and the Step Pyramid of King Zoser. Read More
Luxor
CAIRO–LUXOR (EMBARKATION) The World’s Greatest Open-Air MuseumFly 300 miles up the Nile Valley to Luxor to embark on your Nile River cruise.CLASSIC See the stunning monuments of Karnak complex, developed over more than 1000 years. Walk among the pillars of the colossal Temple of Amun Ra fo... CAIRO–LUXOR (EMBARKATION) The World’s Greatest Open-Air MuseumFly 300 miles up the Nile Valley to Luxor to embark on your Nile River cruise.CLASSIC See the stunning monuments of Karnak complex, developed over more than 1000 years. Walk among the pillars of the colossal Temple of Amun Ra for an experience you will treasure for a lifetime.Embark your ship and enjoy your first lunch onboard.CLASSIC In the afternoon enjoy a visit to Luxor temple, one of the two primary temples on the east bank, together with Karnak.This evening, enjoy live entertainment on board. OVERNIGHT DOCKING IN LUXOR Read More
Edfu
LUXOR–EDFU Royal Resting Places of Kings and Queens CLASSIC Venture to the Valley of the Kings and Valley of the Queens on the west bank of the Nile where generations of pharaohs and nobles were entombed in Cliffside crypts. See where 63 royal tombs have thus far been discovered, of which... LUXOR–EDFU Royal Resting Places of Kings and Queens CLASSIC Venture to the Valley of the Kings and Valley of the Queens on the west bank of the Nile where generations of pharaohs and nobles were entombed in Cliffside crypts. See where 63 royal tombs have thus far been discovered, of which one was virtually intact—the splendid tomb of Tutankhamun discovered in 1922. Visit Deir El-Bahri, Queen Hatshepsut’s monumental rock temple. Stop for pictures at the two Colossi of Memnon guarding the valleys.DISCOVERY This afternoon, join an exclusive lecture on this ancient civilization by your Egyptologist while sailing to Edfu.OVERNIGHT DOCKING IN EDFU Read More
Kom Ombo
EDFU–KOM OMBO–ASWAN Egyptian Gods of the River and Sky CLASSIC This morning visit Edfu Temple, also known as the Temple of Horus with its menacing black stone statue of the falcon god.Enjoy a leisurely sail to Kom Ombo.DISCOVERY While sailing enjoy a Egyptian cooking class. CLASSIC Enjoy b... EDFU–KOM OMBO–ASWAN Egyptian Gods of the River and Sky CLASSIC This morning visit Edfu Temple, also known as the Temple of Horus with its menacing black stone statue of the falcon god.Enjoy a leisurely sail to Kom Ombo.DISCOVERY While sailing enjoy a Egyptian cooking class. CLASSIC Enjoy beautiful Kom Ombo for a short walk to its bluff-top twin temples. The right side is dedicated to the crocodile god Sobek-Ra, while the left side is dedicated to the falcon god Horus.This evening enjoy a party night on board.OVERNIGHT DOCKING IN ASWAN Read More
Aswan
ASWAN Temples from Above and Islands BelowThis morning, consider joining a Guided Optional Excursion of the massive sandstone temples of Abu Simbel (by coach).CLASSIC Board a motorboat and cross the blue waters of the Nile. En route, see the ancient water measurement system, “Nilometer,” o... ASWAN Temples from Above and Islands BelowThis morning, consider joining a Guided Optional Excursion of the massive sandstone temples of Abu Simbel (by coach).CLASSIC Board a motorboat and cross the blue waters of the Nile. En route, see the ancient water measurement system, “Nilometer,” on the Nile’s Elephantine Island and the splendid Aga Khan Mausoleum.OVERNIGHT DOCKING IN ASWAN Read More
Aswan
ASWAN (DISEMBARKATION)–CAIRO Work in Progress and the Goddess IsisCLASSIC Join a Guided Sightseeing Excursion at to explore the Granite Quarries that supplied ancient Egypt with its hard stones for the pyramids in Giza. See the famous unfinished obelisk, still remaining in the quarry. Boar... ASWAN (DISEMBARKATION)–CAIRO Work in Progress and the Goddess IsisCLASSIC Join a Guided Sightseeing Excursion at to explore the Granite Quarries that supplied ancient Egypt with its hard stones for the pyramids in Giza. See the famous unfinished obelisk, still remaining in the quarry. Board a motor launch to the island of Agilika between the two dams and visit the Temple Of Isis, which was dismantled from the submerged island of Philae and reassembled here. Take a photo stop at the gigantic Aswan High Dam, completed in 1970. Board your flight back to Cairo later today. Read More
Cairo
CAIRO Amazing Civilization and Marketplace MazesCLASSIC Start the day with a guided tour of the National Museum of Egyptian Civilization. No visit would be complete without time to experience the Royal Mummies’ Hall, considered the crown jewel of the museum. CLASSIC Drive to “Coptic Cairo”... CAIRO Amazing Civilization and Marketplace MazesCLASSIC Start the day with a guided tour of the National Museum of Egyptian Civilization. No visit would be complete without time to experience the Royal Mummies’ Hall, considered the crown jewel of the museum. CLASSIC Drive to “Coptic Cairo” to Abu Serga Church, not only the oldest church in Egypt but built on the spot where the Holy Family stopped and rested towards the end of their journey to Egypt. Proceed to visit the hanging church, which dates back to the fourth century, built on the remains of an old Roman Babylon fortress. Walk to see Cairo’s oldest Jewish synagogue, founded in the 9th century.CLASSIC Take in a full panoramic view of Cairo from the Nile River—on board a traditional wooden sailing vessel (Felucca) and enjoy a typical Egyptian light lunch. CLASSIC Browse the maze of shops in the vast labyrinths of the Khan al Khali Souk bazaar and Medieval alleyways. This evening, consider attending an Optional Dinner Cruise on the Nile to celebrate your Egyptian adventure. Read More
Cairo
CAIRO Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning.
Cairo
Cairo
Cairo
Luxor
Edfu
Kom Ombo
Aswan
Aswan
Cairo
Cairo
Cairo
Cairo
CAIRO, EGYPT Welcome to Cairo, “Mother of the World”
Cairo
Cairo
CAIRO Desert Sands and Secrets of the Sphinx CLASSIC Enjoy a visit the Egyptian Museum. Peruse King Tutankhamun’s fabulous treasures and many other priceless artifacts of ancient Egypt.CLASSIC Take a close-up look at one of the World’s Seven Wonders and guardian of the great pyramids, the... CAIRO Desert Sands and Secrets of the Sphinx CLASSIC Enjoy a visit the Egyptian Museum. Peruse King Tutankhamun’s fabulous treasures and many other priceless artifacts of ancient Egypt.CLASSIC Take a close-up look at one of the World’s Seven Wonders and guardian of the great pyramids, the enigmatic Sphinx, and the Great Pyramid of Giza. Cheops, with an original height of 496 feet, is the most colossal pyramid ever built, and of course enjoy the visit to the newly discovered Noble Tombs. Read More
Cairo
Cairo
CAIRO Ancient Cairo, a Boy King, and the Christ ChildCLASSIC Drive to walled city of Old Cairo, with Saladin’s 12th-century citadel, and the Alabaster Mosque of Mohammed Ali. Afterwards drive to Memphis to admire the statue of Ramses IIAfterwards, enjoy lunch in a local restaurant.CLASSIC... CAIRO Ancient Cairo, a Boy King, and the Christ ChildCLASSIC Drive to walled city of Old Cairo, with Saladin’s 12th-century citadel, and the Alabaster Mosque of Mohammed Ali. Afterwards drive to Memphis to admire the statue of Ramses IIAfterwards, enjoy lunch in a local restaurant.CLASSIC Drive to Sakkara, a vast desert necropolis built for kings and nobles, and its “Stairway to the Sky,” the oldest of all pyramids. Also admire the special tomb of Mary Roca and the Step Pyramid of King Zoser. Read More
Luxor
Luxor
CAIRO–LUXOR (EMBARKATION) The World’s Greatest Open-Air MuseumFly 300 miles up the Nile Valley to Luxor to embark on your Nile River cruise.CLASSIC See the stunning monuments of Karnak complex, developed over more than 1000 years. Walk among the pillars of the colossal Temple of Amun Ra fo... CAIRO–LUXOR (EMBARKATION) The World’s Greatest Open-Air MuseumFly 300 miles up the Nile Valley to Luxor to embark on your Nile River cruise.CLASSIC See the stunning monuments of Karnak complex, developed over more than 1000 years. Walk among the pillars of the colossal Temple of Amun Ra for an experience you will treasure for a lifetime.Embark your ship and enjoy your first lunch onboard.CLASSIC In the afternoon enjoy a visit to Luxor temple, one of the two primary temples on the east bank, together with Karnak.This evening, enjoy live entertainment on board. OVERNIGHT DOCKING IN LUXOR Read More
Edfu
Edfu
LUXOR–EDFU Royal Resting Places of Kings and Queens CLASSIC Venture to the Valley of the Kings and Valley of the Queens on the west bank of the Nile where generations of pharaohs and nobles were entombed in Cliffside crypts. See where 63 royal tombs have thus far been discovered, of which... LUXOR–EDFU Royal Resting Places of Kings and Queens CLASSIC Venture to the Valley of the Kings and Valley of the Queens on the west bank of the Nile where generations of pharaohs and nobles were entombed in Cliffside crypts. See where 63 royal tombs have thus far been discovered, of which one was virtually intact—the splendid tomb of Tutankhamun discovered in 1922. Visit Deir El-Bahri, Queen Hatshepsut’s monumental rock temple. Stop for pictures at the two Colossi of Memnon guarding the valleys.DISCOVERY This afternoon, join an exclusive lecture on this ancient civilization by your Egyptologist while sailing to Edfu.OVERNIGHT DOCKING IN EDFU Read More
Kom Ombo
Kom Ombo
EDFU–KOM OMBO–ASWAN Egyptian Gods of the River and Sky CLASSIC This morning visit Edfu Temple, also known as the Temple of Horus with its menacing black stone statue of the falcon god.Enjoy a leisurely sail to Kom Ombo.DISCOVERY While sailing enjoy a Egyptian cooking class. CLASSIC Enjoy b... EDFU–KOM OMBO–ASWAN Egyptian Gods of the River and Sky CLASSIC This morning visit Edfu Temple, also known as the Temple of Horus with its menacing black stone statue of the falcon god.Enjoy a leisurely sail to Kom Ombo.DISCOVERY While sailing enjoy a Egyptian cooking class. CLASSIC Enjoy beautiful Kom Ombo for a short walk to its bluff-top twin temples. The right side is dedicated to the crocodile god Sobek-Ra, while the left side is dedicated to the falcon god Horus.This evening enjoy a party night on board.OVERNIGHT DOCKING IN ASWAN Read More
Aswan
Aswan
ASWAN Temples from Above and Islands BelowThis morning, consider joining a Guided Optional Excursion of the massive sandstone temples of Abu Simbel (by coach).CLASSIC Board a motorboat and cross the blue waters of the Nile. En route, see the ancient water measurement system, “Nilometer,” o... ASWAN Temples from Above and Islands BelowThis morning, consider joining a Guided Optional Excursion of the massive sandstone temples of Abu Simbel (by coach).CLASSIC Board a motorboat and cross the blue waters of the Nile. En route, see the ancient water measurement system, “Nilometer,” on the Nile’s Elephantine Island and the splendid Aga Khan Mausoleum.OVERNIGHT DOCKING IN ASWAN Read More
Aswan
Aswan
ASWAN (DISEMBARKATION)–CAIRO Work in Progress and the Goddess IsisCLASSIC Join a Guided Sightseeing Excursion at to explore the Granite Quarries that supplied ancient Egypt with its hard stones for the pyramids in Giza. See the famous unfinished obelisk, still remaining in the quarry. Boar... ASWAN (DISEMBARKATION)–CAIRO Work in Progress and the Goddess IsisCLASSIC Join a Guided Sightseeing Excursion at to explore the Granite Quarries that supplied ancient Egypt with its hard stones for the pyramids in Giza. See the famous unfinished obelisk, still remaining in the quarry. Board a motor launch to the island of Agilika between the two dams and visit the Temple Of Isis, which was dismantled from the submerged island of Philae and reassembled here. Take a photo stop at the gigantic Aswan High Dam, completed in 1970. Board your flight back to Cairo later today. Read More
Cairo
Cairo
CAIRO Amazing Civilization and Marketplace MazesCLASSIC Start the day with a guided tour of the National Museum of Egyptian Civilization. No visit would be complete without time to experience the Royal Mummies’ Hall, considered the crown jewel of the museum. CLASSIC Drive to “Coptic Cairo”... CAIRO Amazing Civilization and Marketplace MazesCLASSIC Start the day with a guided tour of the National Museum of Egyptian Civilization. No visit would be complete without time to experience the Royal Mummies’ Hall, considered the crown jewel of the museum. CLASSIC Drive to “Coptic Cairo” to Abu Serga Church, not only the oldest church in Egypt but built on the spot where the Holy Family stopped and rested towards the end of their journey to Egypt. Proceed to visit the hanging church, which dates back to the fourth century, built on the remains of an old Roman Babylon fortress. Walk to see Cairo’s oldest Jewish synagogue, founded in the 9th century.CLASSIC Take in a full panoramic view of Cairo from the Nile River—on board a traditional wooden sailing vessel (Felucca) and enjoy a typical Egyptian light lunch. CLASSIC Browse the maze of shops in the vast labyrinths of the Khan al Khali Souk bazaar and Medieval alleyways. This evening, consider attending an Optional Dinner Cruise on the Nile to celebrate your Egyptian adventure. Read More
Cairo
Cairo
CAIRO Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning.
Cairo
Cairo
Cairo
Luxor
Edfu
Kom Ombo
Aswan
Aswan
Cairo
Cairo
*This holiday is generally suitable for persons with reduced mobility. For customers with reduced mobility or any medical condition that may require special assistance or arrangements to be made, please notify your Cruise Concierge at the time of your enquiry, so that we can provide specific information as to the suitability of the holiday, as well as make suitable arrangements with the Holiday Provider on your behalf.
Explore MS Farah
Restaurant
The restaurant is located on the Lower Deck.
- Vegetarian options for lunch and dinner.
- Tea and coffee will be served during lunch and dinner.
- Barbecue lunches and dinners on sun deck (weather permitting).
- Breakfast, lunch, and dinner
Sun Deck
More information coming soon.
Lounge
The Lounge is located on the Main Deck.
Reception
The Reception is located on the Main Deck.
Library
Spa
More information coming soon.
Sun Deck
- Sun Deck
Wheel H. Deck
- Category P Staterooms
- Suites
Second Deck
- Category P Staterooms
Main Deck
- Lounge
- Reception
- Category P Staterooms
Lower Deck
- Restaurant
Deluxe Stateroom
Room features:
LCD TV
- Mini bar
- Private safe box
- Internet connection
- Private bathroom
- Bathtub
- Premium Hairdryer
- Individually controlled air-conditioned system
- Pillow menu included: you will be able to choose from a range of soft, water pillow, orthopedic, sponge pillows.
- French balcony
Facilities
- Queen or Twin Configuration
- Bath
- Free Mini Bar
- Free Wi-Fi
- Safe
- Hair Dryer
- Telephone
- Desk
- Room Service Available
Royal Suite
Suite features:
- LCD TV
- Mini bar
- Private safe box
- Internet connection
- Private bathroom
- Bathtub
- Hairdryer
- Individually controlled air-conditioned system
- Pillow menu included: you will be able to choose from a range of soft, water pillow, orthopedic, sponge pillows.
- French balcony
Facilities
- Queen or Twin Configuration
- Bath
- Room Service Available
- Free Mini Bar
- Free Wi-Fi
- Safe
- Hair Dryer
- Telephone
- Desk
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