Cruise on the Nile: The Land of the Pharaohs (port-to-port cruise)

Cruise on the Nile: The Land of the Pharaohs (port-to-port cruise)

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Cruise on the Nile: The Land of the Pharaohs (port-to-port cruise)

8 Days Starting and ending in Luxor

Visiting: Luxor, Edfu, Kom Ombo, Aswan, Esna, Nile

Tour operator:

CroisiEurope Cruises

Ship Name:

RV Da Vinci

Ship Capacity:

108

Trip Styles:

River Cruise

From: $1397

NB: Prices correct on 05-Nov-2024 but subject to change.

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Tour Overview

The cradle of all civilizations'ancient Egypt'has fascinated humankind forever. Since the dawn of time, explorers, diplomats, writers, and painters have used the fertile banks of the Nile as inspiration for their work. Even today, we still seek the answers to the mysteries found within the pharaohs' tombs. Over two thousand years of history are waiting for you on a cruise that promises exciting, spectacular, and unforgettable discoveries. Majestic temples, tombs, pyramids, and lively villages dot the Nile Valley landscapes from Luxor to Aswan. Wind down from your everyday grind and step way back in time on a cruise through Upper Egypt.

Itinerary

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Day 1 : Luxor

Location: Luxor

Boarding, dinner at the restaurant.

Day 2 : Luxor

Location: Luxor

Excursion included: The Karnak Temple Complex.We'll spend the afternoon cruising.

Day 2 : Edfu

Location: Edfu

Edfu is an Egyptian town of The Nile Valley situated halfway between Luxor and Aswan, on the west bank of the Nile. The town is popular with tourists for being home to one of the best-preserved temples in Egypt, dedicated to the sky god of the Nile, Horus.

Day 3 : Edfu

Location: Edfu

Excursion included: The Temple of Horus.We'll spend the afternoon cruising to Kom Ombo.Join us for a presentation on ancient Egypt.Excursion included: The Temple of Kom Ombo.

Day 3 : Kom Ombo

Location: Kom Ombo

Day 4 : Aswan

Location: Aswan

Excursions included:- The Philae Temple Complex and photo op at the Aswan Dam- Local boat tour on the Nile, passing close to the island of Elephantine.

Day 5 : Aswan

Location: Aswan

Time on your own in Aswan.Optional excursion: The amazing rock temples of Abu Simbel.(1)The ship will cruise to Esna.

Day 5 : Esna

Location: Esna

Esna is a city of Egypt. It is located on the west bank of the Nile some 55 km south of Luxor. The city was formerly part of the modern Qena Governorate, but as of 9 December 2009, it was incorporated into the new Luxor Governorate.

Day 6 : Esna

Location: Esna

We'll spend the morning cruising. Join us for a presentation on modern Egypt.Excursion included: The Mortuary Temple of Hatshepsut and Tomb KV11

Day 6 : Luxor

Location: Luxor

Since the early steamers visited Egypt in the nineteenth century, Luxor has remained a tourist hotspot. Situated on the east side of the Nile in the centre of The Nile Valley, Luxor is an ideal location for tours and trips to surrounding places of interest.

Day 7 : Luxor

Location: Luxor

Excursion included:- The Valley of the Kings and four of its tombs, including Seti I- The Luxor TempleEnjoy a show of traditional Egyptian entertainment.

Day 8 : Luxor

Location: Luxor

Disembarking.

Ship Details

RV Da Vinci

Image Of Ship

The RV Da Vinci proudly sails on the Nile, a symbolic and sacred river, witness to forty centuries of history and the cradle of one of its most brilliant civilizations. A superb Premium ship, the RV Da Vinci is the ideal setting for a dream trip.

The RV Da Vinci is a magnificent premium ship, measuring 72 meters long and 13,60 meters wide. It can accommodate 108 passengers, in 54 cabins spread over 3 decks. Each cabin has a size of 16 m2(plus 2 suites of 32 m2 each), offers amenities and provides guests with all the comforts they need during their stay. The decoration is stylish and its atmosphere, both elegant and friendly, is in perfect harmony with its surroundings.

The restaurant offers a delicate cuisine in a refined setting. The large bay windows in the lounge / bar and the library allow guests to fully enjoy the panorama. The sun deck, the ideal place to relax and admire the scenery, provides comfortable sun loungers as well as a swimming pool.

Ship Name:

RV Da Vinci

Adults Only Areas:

no kids

Ship Children Facilities:

none

Ship Nursery:

none

Smoking Areas:

some

Ship Size:

boutique

Ship Style:

classic

Ship Type:

river

Ship Currency:

EUR

Ship Capacity:

108

Ship Crew Count:

60

Number of Decks:

5

Number of Cabins:

54

Ship Launch Year:

1995

Ship Refit Year:

2019

Ship Length (Meters):

72 M

Ship Width (Meters):

14 M

First Deck

SuiteDouble cabin

Main Deck

ReceptionDouble cabin

Restaurant Deck

RestaurantLoungeBar

Sun Deck

Solarium with sun loungersPoolOutdoor bar

Upper Deck

SuiteSuperior double cabinDouble cabin

Each cabin has a size of 16 m2 (plus 8 suites of 32 m2 each), offers amenities and provides guests with all the comforts they need during their stay. The decoration is stylish and its atmosphere, both elegant and friendly, is in perfect harmony with its surroundings.

Suite (Grade SUT_PS SUI_PI SUI_PIFAM )

220 volts sockets (European plug)TVHair dryerSafeIndividual air-conditioningWi-Fi throughout the ship (at a charge)Two suites can be joined together if available

Double (Grade CAT1 2PL_PP 2PL_PS 1GL_PP 1GL_PS )

220 volts sockets (European plug)TVHair dryerSafeIndividual air-conditioningWi-Fi throughout the ship (at a charge)

Upper Deck 1 Double Bed - Superior (Grade SP1_PS )

Cabins equipped with private bathroom including restroom and shower, air conditioning, large storage spaces, wardrobe, hairdryer, safe and Satellite TV. They offer great views on the Nile River thanks to their windows.Amenities220V Electricity (European plug)TVHair dryerSafeIndividual air-conditioningBathroom with shower and bathroom amenitiesWi-Fi throughout the ship (at a charge)

Upper Deck Suite 1 Double Bed (Grade SUT_PS )

Cabins equipped with private bathroom including restroom and shower, air conditioning, large storage spaces, wardrobe, hairdryer, safe and Satellite TV. They offer great views on the Nile River thanks to their windows.Amenities220V Electricity (European plug)TVHair dryerSafeIndividual air-conditioningBathroom with shower and bathroom amenitiesWi-Fi throughout the ship (at a charge)

Superior Double (Grade SP1_PS )

220 volts sockets (European plug)TVHair dryerSafeIndividual air-conditioningWi-Fi throughout the ship (at a charge)

Upper Deck 2 Beds (Grade 2PL_PS )

Cabins equipped with private bathroom including restroom and shower, air conditioning, large storage spaces, wardrobe, hairdryer, safe and Satellite TV. They offer great views on the Nile River thanks to their windows.Amenities220V Electricity (European plug)TVHair dryerSafeIndividual air-conditioningBathroom with shower and bathroom amenitiesWi-Fi throughout the ship (at a charge)

Category 1 - 2 Beds (Grade CAT1 )

Cabins equipped with private bathroom including restroom and shower, air conditioning, large storage spaces, wardrobe, hairdryer, safe and Satellite TV. They offer great views on the Nile River thanks to their windows.Amenities220V Electricity (European plug)TVHair dryerSafeIndividual air-conditioningBathroom with shower and bathroom amenitiesWi-Fi throughout the ship (at a charge)

Main Deck - 2 Beds (Grade 2PL_PP )

Cabins equipped with private bathroom including restroom and shower, air conditioning, large storage spaces, wardrobe, hairdryer, safe and Satellite TV. They offer great views on the Nile River thanks to their windows.Amenities220V Electricity (European plug)TVHair dryerSafeIndividual air-conditioningBathroom with shower and bathroom amenitiesWi-Fi throughout the ship (at a charge)

Upper Deck 1 Double Bed (Grade 1GL_PS )

Cabins equipped with private bathroom including restroom and shower, air conditioning, large storage spaces, wardrobe, hairdryer, safe and Satellite TV. They offer great views on the Nile River thanks to their windows.Amenities220V Electricity (European plug)TVHair dryerSafeIndividual air-conditioningBathroom with shower and bathroom amenitiesWi-Fi throughout the ship (at a charge)

First Deck Double - Suite (Grade SUI_PI )

Cabins equipped with private bathroom including restroom and shower, air conditioning, large storage spaces, wardrobe, hairdryer, safe and Satellite TV. They offer great views on the Nile River thanks to their windows.Amenities220V Electricity (European plug)TVHair dryerSafeIndividual air-conditioningBathroom with shower and bathroom amenitiesWi-Fi throughout the ship (at a charge)

Main Deck 1 Double Bed (Grade 1GL_PP )

Cabins equipped with private bathroom including restroom and shower, air conditioning, large storage spaces, wardrobe, hairdryer, safe and Satellite TV. They offer great views on the Nile River thanks to their windows.Amenities220V Electricity (European plug)TVHair dryerSafeIndividual air-conditioningBathroom with shower and bathroom amenitiesWi-Fi throughout the ship (at a charge)

The restaurant offers a delicate cuisine in a refined setting. 

Main Restaurant

The restaurant is where all meals are served during your cruise.

The large bay windows in the lounge / bar and the library allow guests to fully enjoy the panorama.

The sun deck, the ideal place to relax and admire the scenery, provides comfortable sun loungers as well as a swimming pool.

Lounge & Bar

A great place to relax and enjoy the weather sipping a glass of wine. 

Sun Deck

Do not miss it to unwind! The sun deck is equipped with recliners and deck chairs, so that you can enjoy the best views of your cruise. 

RV Da Vinci

The RV Da Vinci is not part of the CroisiEurope fleet and is chartered for these sailings. 

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  • What documents will I receive before I travel?

    All you need to know about the smooth running of your cruise is listed in your 'Travel Logbook', which you will receive before your cruise departure. It will be sent directly to you by email or by post before leaving.

  • Personal expenses

    The prices of our cruises are "all included on board", they include full board, drinks served with meals and at the bar (read the detail under heading "Package stay on board"). You are responsible for any personal expenses outside the boat, during excursions, purchases in our shop, or drinks that you choose from our special wine list and at the bar. How to pay on board? CroisiEurope only accepts euros on board the boats. We do not accept sterling, US dollars or any other currency. We do not accept travelers checks on board. Make sure you get euros before boarding, which will allow you to pay for all your purchases. CroisiEurope accepts American Express, Visa and MasterCard. You may wish to contact your bank or the company that issued your credit card to warn them that you are departing on holiday.

  • What Ethical Travel credentials does the tour company have?

    CroisiEurope’s longstanding environmental position focuses on nature as our most valuable asset. We consider ourselves pioneers in our field, as our commitment to protecting the environment goes above and beyond our legal obligations. We are continually reflecting on how we can expand our green efforts.

  • Dress Code

    During the day, you will be more comfortable in a casual outfit. We advise you to bring clothes that are not very wrinkled, or that can easily be transported after ironing at your house, because there are no ironing facilities on board our fleet. Remember to dress according to the weather, the season and the environment of your cruise: light suits and swimsuits for warm weather; sweater or jacket for cooler weather; sweatshirt, rain gear and small umbrella. Do not forget to bring comfortable walking shoes in your suitcase. They will be very useful during our excursions! Regarding dinners, cocktails and galas, it is advisable to dress up a little more without the need, for gentlemen, necessarily to wear a jacket and tie. Finally, on any excursion, when you visit places of worship, make sure to opt for an appropriate outfit, neither too light nor too undressed, so as not to be prohibited entry.

  • Embarkation / disembarkation

    Boarding and check-in on the ship is indicated on your boarding pass provided in your travel log. We ask that you respect this schedule. The ship itself is held to respect the schedules of navigation envisaged for the route, in order to respect the program of navigation throughout the cruise. If you arrive earlier in the day, you can generally leave most of your luggage on board our ships. Your agent can also inform our ships that you will be arriving earlier, when booking. At the end of the cruise, the landing is usually scheduled for 9:00 am for all passengers. In the event that we are responsible for your transfer to the airport, we will ensure that you arrive in time for your flight and connections.

  • Your 'Travel Logbook'

    All you need to know about the smooth running of your cruise is listed in your travel logbook, which you will receive before your cruise departure. It will be sent directly to you by email or by post before leaving. It will contain the following information: The port of embarkation / disembarkation; A voucher for airport / port / airport transfers if these have been booked through us; Boarding tickets to be handed in when you arrive on board; Any exchange vouchers (pre and post-routing, hotel nights, ...); Luggage tags; A presentation of the cruise programme; Useful information about the cruise; The list of proposed excursions.

  • Languages spoken on board

    Official languages on board : French and English.

  • Can I join the tour once it has departed?

    Missing your departure - this can happen for various reasons: a missed alarm call, a transport strike, an accident on the road, delays train or plane ... In this case, we ask you to notify us as soon as possible by calling the telephone numbers in your travel logbook. We will endeavour to do what is necessary to help you arrive safely.

  • Tips

    Tipping habits vary from country and culture. At CroisiEurope, they are collected centrally in a box at reception at the end of the stay and shared equally between all members of the crew. This token from our passengers shows that they appreciated the quality of the services and the attention they received during the cruise at all levels. How much should I leave? A tip between £5 and £10 per day per person is an average, but each passenger is, of course, free to give what they want. An envelope is deposited for this purpose in your cabin during your last evening on board. Slip it in the box provided for this purpose at the reception before disembarking.

Reviews of this operator

htrowland  

Great tours and food! Exceptional customer service

17-Jun-2022

As a female solo traveller, I especially appreciated CroisiEurope's summer special waiving single supplements. I am non-EU national, and very much enjoyed the international clientele . My flight arrived later than the prescribed boarding time, the crew had my cabin ready, and held dinner. Both land side New York office and the onboard crew were very welcoming, and most attention to detail. Special recognition to Charina, my reservation agent, and Daniel the ship's purser. The vessel's decor is very discreet, comfortable, and relaxing -- no neon, casino, etc. The elegance one would expect from a French company. The land tours were very comprehensive, in comfortable coaches, with sufficient rest stops. Lunches ashore were included, as appropriate. As advertised, both alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages were included. In-town shopping was available, but not forced. In all, a delightful experience. I look forward to another voyage with CroisiEurope. The company offers so many unique intineraries, it may be difficult to select.

QRB4539  

Wonderful Ship and Crew

09-Jul-2019

I was on a University Alumni cruise that was organized by AHI on the Douro river in Portugal.. All the passengers were Alumni of different universities, about 85 or so. Many were seasoned travelers. Having been on 3 other river cruises I am familiar with the format. The Amalia Rodrigues was very new, clean and immaculate. And very comfortable. The rooms are small but there was a place for everything. You don't spend that much time in them. The bathroom was nice. The food was quite good. The crew was fabulous and bent over backward to accommodate various requests. All were very kind and helpful. The CD Ricardo was a master in his job - energetic, always informative and funny. He is a real asset to CroisiEurope. Having never before sailed with CroisiEurope I would now consider sailing with them. I understand that we were on a somewhat "special" sailing but if the crew and CD are indicative of the caliber of people at CroisiEurope I would sail with them again.

Jean from Alexandria  

The Beautiful Renoir

24-May-2019

We had a wonderful trip on the beautiful Renoir. We chose this trip because we wanted to do a one way on the Seine, ending in Paris. We started in Honfleur where we had time to explore the city and a coach trip to We were extremely happy with our room and loved that we could keep our sliding glass window cracked open for fresh air at night. The bed was very comfortable and the cleaning staff kept our room and bath room clean and supplied. The entire crew, but especially the gals at the front desk, really was pleasant and never tired of answering our questions. They knew everything that was happening and we felt like we were in extremely good hands. The captain did a great job making sure that we were safe and that we met the schedule. What expertise taking the boat under the bridges in Paris! The excursions for the most part were very good. The boat tour in Paris was par excellence and so glad we were able to do that! The Paris Cabaret show was another highlight for us. The meals were presented well, they were hot and tasty. The dining crew worked really hard and they were always so pleasant and willing to go the extra mile to make sure our dining experience was a good one. We loved the breakfast buffet and the 2 lunch buffets. Because we prefer mainly vegetables, that really worked for us. We wish that every lunch was a buffet!!! Dinners were a little heavy for us and we had to substitute the red meats with fish or chicken. But most of the other people looked like they were really enjoying the menu. We so enjoyed our English speaking table mates, really helped us to communicate at dinner. We would do this trip again in a heartbeat!

Brian Grace  

Budapest to Amsterdam 31 May 2019

31-May-2020

We were 4 New Zealanders and we chose this cruise because it was 18 days and at a reasonable price. The cabin was not huge but nicely decorated, clean and a good shower and had a large window. The bed was very comfortable. The Victor Hugo had very recently been refurbished. The food, wine and drinks were fantastic. The meals were amazing Staff were great and the announcement were in French and English. We had a little hiccup with our excursions but that was an error with their NZ agent and was soon rectified. Unfortunately when we were to leave Regensburg a Viking Ship smashed a lock gate which prevented all boats going any further. Because we were to go to Amsterdam on our cruise, Croisi arranged for us to go by minibus to Strasbourg and join another ship the Gerard Schmitter which then completed our cruise to Amsterdam. We were 4 days short of our cruise so Croisi put us up in a hotel all meals included with wine, and we had a guide for 4 days to show us all the sights of Amsterdam which was fantastic. We would definitely do another cruise with this company and hope to in the near future.

Bronx resident  

A memorable four nights on the Seine - Le Havre to Paris

30-Sep-2021

We had never been on a European river cruise before and chose this one for its brevity, just four nights. We were very happy with our choice and heartily recommend Croisieurope to travelers seeking affordable luxury plus top-flight service. The Renoir was refurbished to a very high standard in 2018 and it shows—comfortable beds, a ship-shape bathroom, lots of clever storage, individual climate control, big picture windows that open to let in fresh air. From the moment we arrived on board, the staff handled everything with professionalism and aplomb. The food in the restaurant (three meals a day with wine) was generous and truly delicious, and the shore excursions were all excellent: Honfleur, Deauville, a noted Calvados estate, Rouen, and Versailles. In each location we had a different guide, all bilingual and well-versed in the particular site's history. We really didn't have to to do anything except show up each day! What a treat. The Seine scenery was gorgeous and the boat was extremely comfortable—we loved that we could stay in our cabin, relax on various decks, or attend onboard activities, including a lively dance performance by a Normandy folk troupe. Even though we were the only English speakers on the cruise, the bilingual staff were always on hand to help us, and the other passengers (mostly French with a few Belgians/Swiss) were friendly and tolerant of our basic French. After our final night sleeping aboard the boat on Quai de Grenelle in Paris, we were rather sad to depart the beautiful Renoir.

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