Whether you are thinking about cruising for the first time or you are a frequent visitor to Egypt we have a great selection of superb boats to choose from, all specifically designed with the Nile in mind. We carefully select all of our boats, so you can be rest assured of the best service and facilities as well as great value for money.
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. There's also a Spa offering massage treatments and a Turkish bath, 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
Beauty salon*(chargeable)
Sun deck with complimentary sun loungers and parasols
Swimming pool
Jacuzzi
Room service (not 24 hours)
Fitness equipment*
Spa offering massage treatments and Turkish bath*(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
What's Included:
Exterior cabins with view
Full board with buffet breakfast, lunch and dinner
Evening entertainment
Exciting itinerary with 10 excursions
Qualified Egyptologist to guide you around
Return flights to Luxor from Heathrow and Manchester.
Resort transfers and airport taxes
Personal luggage allowance 23kilos
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Flight Information for flights to Luxor
Airport Day Airline Depart/Arrive UK Bag Period
Gatwick Mon Various 09:30/21:20 20k Nov – Apr
Gatwick Wed Various 0930/2120 20k Nov – Apr
Gatwick Wed Various 1330/0130 20k May - Oct
Manchester Tues EgyptAir* 14:30/13:00 23k Year Round
Manchester Wed Various 09:00/21:00 20k Nov – Apr
Manchester Wed Various 13:00/02:00 20k May - Oct
Heathrow Mon EgyptAir 15:00/13:20 23k Year Round
*Egyptair from Manchester is via Cairo.
Please note on flights with charter and low cost airlines, meals are not included but can be purchased onboard.
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