To fully discover the ancient wonders of Egypt, a cruise on the River Nile is truly an unforgettable experience. The Nile River has been Egypt's lifeline since ancient times and there is no better way to trace the passage of Egypt's history than to follow the course of the Nile.
The sleek Alexander the Great offers a sophisticated cruise experience with exceptional standards and smart accommodation. With an intimate atmosphere, tasteful decor, and stylish furnishings, it is the perfect way to cruise the Nile in style.
Includes:
Table service dinner
Very small group size(10-12 persons)
Life on board
There is a stylish lounge bar in which to relax and enjoy a cocktail while the two upper decks provide a pool with a Jacuzzi and a large crescent shaped bar where you can enjoy a drink under the stars. Massage treatments on deck(charegeable), Internet room, fitness facilities and a gift shop.
During your stay on the Alexander the Great breakfast, lunch and dinner are included, and all taken in the 'Red Fiesta' restaurant situated on the third deck. This elegant restaurant has large panoramic windows overlooking the Nile and offers a variety of international cuisine with buffet breakfasts and lunches and table service dinners. Occasional barbeques on the pool deck.Afternoon tea is served daily on the Sun Deck on sailing days
Comfort
All of the 30 air-conditioned cabins have Nile views and are individually designed to provide an attractive blend of colour, texture and atmosphere. The spacious cabins measure 25 square metres and all have en-suite bathroom with bath tub, bathrobes, hairdryer, vanity mirror and natural toiletries; there is also a mini-bar, satellite LCD TV and personal safe.
Features & facilities onboard
Restaurant
Lounge bar
Boutique shops
Sun deck with complimentary sun loungers and parasols
Swimming pool
Jacuzzi
Room service (not 24 hours)
Fitness equipment*
Massage treatments (chargeable)
Internet room*
Laundry*(chargeable)
Technical Data
Built: 1982
Renovated: 2023
Refurbished: 2023
Length: 70m
Width: 11.5m
Height: 9.5m
Decks: 4
*Please note that some services and facilities are subject to a local charge.
Wi-Fi is available onboard in the lounge bar(but not in the cabin) free of charge but signal can be very poor in most parts of the Nile area and not reliable.If this is imprtant to you, we suggest to buy a local Sim in either Cairo or Luxor airport,on arrival.
What's Included
Cabin supplements on 7 nights cruise
03 March 2025 I have just returned from a 7-night Nile cruise on Alexander the Great, booked via Discover Egypt. I cannot speak highly enough of the whole trip - it far exceeded my expectations. Even though I am normally a completely solo and independent traveller, from the moment I arrived at Luxor Airport till returning there, I felt looked after, without being smothered. The boat was outstanding - the room, the food, the service, and the staff were faultless, and our Egyptologist was excellent. 11 Of us met up on this trip and we all agreed we could not have had a better time. I particularly recommend Alexander the Great - it is much smaller than all the other boats we saw, has a lovely sun deck and pool and a very relaxed atmosphere. I could not have wished for more. Carol- London.
February 2025 Just wanted to say thank you for arranging our fantastic Egypt holiday. I have been to Egypt several times a few years back and loved it, The transfers and communications on the ground were impeccable! So efficient! It made the experience so much more enjoyable as they were so professional and organised. All picks up and transfers were spot on! It helped having visas organised beforehand too. The boat- Alexander the Great cabins were really spacious and comfortable. The outside/ top deck was lovely with plenty of covered seating and sun loungers and a pristine pool. The food and the service were what really made this trip! The five course European evenings were mostly very good but when they had local evenings the food was delicious. The food highlight was the BBQ lunch on deck with a wonderful variety of fresh salads, veggies, dips, and BBQ meats. Deserts were among the best I have ever had! The service throughout was excellent. Friendly, professional, and warm. We all thought it was brilliant, and way exceeded our expectations. The relatively small number of guests made it easy to get to know people but still enough space to yourself when you needed. The Egyptologist was very good too as was the other guide in Luxor. Discover Egypt/ Wings made this trip so stress free we were all delighted! Just wanted to pass on the feedback in case it is useful for other guests.
Just got back from our Nile Cruise last night(05 August). Wow! Just wanted to say what an amazing time we had on the Alexander the Great. From the minute we arrived in Cairo with your rep waiting for us with our Visas, then rep Ramy who met us at Luxor at 2am to take us to the boat. Even though it was just me and mum, nothing was too much trouble for anyone. Our Guide Ahmed was amazing all week. He looked after us so well. We had a lovely little group of just 6 on the boat so to have his personal expertise guide us through the sites was unforgettable. We learnt so much. The boat staff were fantastic too and excellent food. The organization of everything was really exceptional. It ran like clockwork. As two women travelling alone we felt totally safe all the time. Will definitely recommend Discover Egypt! Fiona - Somerset
Mr & Mrs I have recently returned from their Nile river cruise on Alexander the Great(23 September). They had a fabulous time and were very impressed with the ship, the suite, the crew, guides, food and well just everything. Thought you might like to know.
July 2024 - Just got back from our Nile Cruise last night. Wow! Just wanted to say what an amazing time we had on the Alexander the Great. From the minute we arrived in Cairo with your rep waiting for us with our Visas, then rep Ramy who met us at Luxor at 2am to take us to the boat. Even though it was just me and mum, nothing was too much trouble for anyone. Our Guide Ahmed was amazing all week. He looked after us so well. We had a lovely little group of just 6 on the boat so to have his personal expertise guide us through the sites was unforgettable. We learnt so much. The boat staff were fantastic too and excellent food. The organization of everything was really exceptional. It ran like clockwork. As two women travelling alone we felt totally safe all the time. Will definitely recommend Discover Egypt! Fiona - Somerset.
Alexander the Great – April 2024 My husband and I have recently returned from an absolutely wonderful holiday organised by your team. We really loved the customised itinerary that enabled us to have a shorter time on the cruise bookended by a stay in Cairo & Luxor and the train ride… and we still got to see all the sites! In particular we LOVED Alexander the Great & having seen the other larger cruise ships, including the Tulip, we realised that we wouldn’t have enjoyed those so thank you for recommending it. The quality of all the excursions was also excellent as the archaeologists were extremely knowledgeable, the meets & greets were all smooth, and we liked how it was just in small groups. All round a holiday to remember for a lifetime! Thank you. Clare & Malcolm – Worcestershire.
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