Nile Cruise

I mentioned in an earlier post that we have several cruises available for the Deluxe Nile Cruise ship “Hamees” in late October and early November and I thought I’d add a few more pictures to let you see the stanard of the ship.

Here are pictures of the Lounge, the Bar, the Pool and the Restaurant.

Prices are around the £899 mark depending on dates but this is an excellent ship for someone looking for an deluxe cruise at a reasonable price.

Please call either Barbara or myself, Colin, on Freephone 0808 1089 100 for details of availability and price.

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When you book a Nile Cruise you tend to think of the various fascinating excursions you’ll enjoy to magical places like The Valley Of The Kings, Karnak Temple, the Unfinished Obelisk, etc.  But what so many people dont’ realise is that you will have opportunities to see wonderful wildlife when your there.

Egypt is important as a place where familiar European birds rub shoulders with exotic African species and offers some of the most exciting birdwatching anywhere in the world and is an increasingly popular destination for birdwatchers.

One of our recent clients sent me a whole CD-ROM of great photographs he’d taken of the wildlife he’d seen when cruising.

If your interested you can get various books to take with you including the one featured here, “Birds Of Egypt” which only costs £5.99 from Amazon.co.uk.

I ‘m not a birdwatcher normally but when I travel I love to see as much of the wildlife as possible.  When I travelled to Kenya last year I brought back reel after reel of video footage.  But equally when I travelled to the north of Holland a few years ago I took a “bird-watching” excursion out of curiosity and had a brilliant time and, again, took loads of great pictures.

Anyway, I just thought I’d let you know that you will have some opportunities to enjoy sights of wildlife and birdlife that you wont’ be able to see anywhere else.

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Yesterday, in our latest Nile Cruise Newsletter we announced the fact that we were able to offer a 9 night Nile Cruise holiday on the “Hamees“.

The 5* deluxe cruise ship Hamees offers comfortable accommodation in 72 exterior cabins, all of which are air-conditioned and include a private bathroom with a tub, a TV, a direct-dial phone, a safety deposit box, a hair dryer, and a mini bar.  On the Hamees, you will find a restaurant, a spacious lounge, a swimming pool with deck chairs, a pool bar, a recreation room, a disco, shops. and a clinic.

It’s a one-off departure on the 27th of October departing from Gatwick at a cost of £949.  However we also have some 7 night cruises aboard the “Hamees” departing on the 20th of October and the 3rd and 10th of November but seats are going really quickly so if your interested please call us asap.

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We’re pleased to be able to offer you a new Nile Cruise ship called the “Hamees”.

When I say “new”, I mean new to us as we haven’t’ been able to feature this vessel before today.

Here’s a little about the ship:

The “Hamees” is one of the most deluxe cruises on the Nile and offers excellent accommodation and facilities which make for a truly enjoyable cruise on the river Nile.

All of the spacious and modern 72 cabins are located over four decks and are air-conditioned with a large panoramic window.

The cabins measure approximately 21 square metres all with private bathroom and shower, hairdryer, LCD TV plus music channel and mini-bar.

A large restaurant offers a wonderful variety of international dishes whilst the lounge bar is an ideal place to socialise and relax in the evening.  The spacious sun deck located on the upper deck provides a relaxing place to sit and enjoy the views of the Nile. There is a pool and bar offering drinks for all to enjoy.

Facilities include:

* Restaurant * Lounge bar * Gift shop * Sundeck * Swimming pool * Poolside bar * Library * Games room

We are able to offer a special series of 9 night Nile Cruises aboard the “Hamees” in late October and early November but seats, flying from Gatwick, are limited so please call us on Freephone 0808 1089 100 for more information.

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I’ve mentioned taking a “Dahabiyyah Nile Cruise” before on the blog but thought I’d bring it to your attention once again as it is such an evocative and romantic way to cruise the Nile.

Imagine being able to view the wonderful scenery of the banks of the River Nile in such a tranquil and traditional way.  Let me tell you a little about the Hadeel:

The Dahabiyya Hadeel is a small traditional canvas sailed vessel launched in October 2007 and comprising 8 beautiful cabins, each with its own en suite facilities and furnished to an exceptional standard.

A crew of 14 ensures that passengers benefit from a very high standard of service and the utmost consideration. The intimate restaurant with only four tables offers an exceptional dining area where both international and Egyptian cuisine is served. This vessel ensures a serenely calming and relaxing sailing experience in comfortable colonial style surroundings.

The spacious and partially shaded top deck provides the perfect spot to soak in the Jacuzzi or to recline on a comfortable sun lounger whilst observing the wonderful scenic views along the banks of the river Nile.

All 8 cabins are spacious and furnished to a very high standard and offer private en suite bathrooms.  The main dining area consists of only four tables offering an intimate
setting for serving a variety of Egyptian and international cuisines.

Facilities include a jacuzzi, sun deck, lounge, bar and dining room and there is a wonderful and comprehensive excursion programme included.

At the time of writing we can book you a fabulous Nile Cruise on the Dahabiyya Hadeed from just £1649 per person sharing a double or twin cabin.  The cost includes international and domestic flights flying from Heathrow to Cairo and onwards to Luxor after a night’s stay in Cairo at the 5 star Le Meridien Heliopolis.  The cruise is on a full board basis although, because of licensing restrictions, alcoholic beverages are not available on board the Hadeel, however, clients are welcome to bring their own and the Hadeel will provide ice and mixers without charge.

To check availability on the Hadeel please call either myself, Colin, or Barbara on Freephone 0808 1089 100.

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One of the things you’ll see a lot of when your enjoying your Nile Cruise are “hieroglyphics” when your visiting the various sites, tombs and temples. 

Your Egyptologist is on hand to explain to you as much as possible but you might be interested in “Hieroglyphs Correspondence Course” prior to your cruise.  In which case let me direct you towards Charlotte Booth’s 10 class correspondence course. 

You will receive the lessons by email or Royal Mail, you’ll complete the exercises and return them to Charlotte and you can receive advice by telephone, email or post.

For further details you should contact Charlotte at charlotte_booth@yahoo.com

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I read the following question from a reader on a national daily newspaper:

“My husband and I are planning a Nile cruise for our 40th wedding anniversary. However, I hear that people doing these cruises always get stomach bugs. If we pay more and get on a bigger and better boat, should we be ok?”

As its’ something we often get asked I thought I’d reply…

The fact is that if you book through a reputable operator and sail on a recommended ship then you are lowering the odds considerably. All of the ships that we recommend are vessels that have excellent histories of cleanliness and excellent standards.

Meals are well cooked and prepared and the kitchens are often subject to unannounced spot-checks from the various companies executive chefs. I have been behind the scenes on the El Fostate recently and the kitchens were spotless.

In our FREE Nile Cruise Guide we mention various ways that you can reduce the risk of tummy bugs and how, if you are unfortunate enough to get one, the quickest and most efficient way you can get rid of it.

Please take a look at our “Tips and Hints” section to learn more.

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The Ancient Egyptians For Dummies” /> Thats’ for me!!

I’ve bought loads of the “Dummies” books. Mostly to learn how to do various things on my pc. They’re great value and have really taught me so much.

So I was intrigued to see this title, “The Ancient Egyptians For Dummies“. I wasnt’ sure what I’d make of it. But I’d highly recommend it as a great read before you take your Nile Cruise and a great companion to take with you.

It follows the standard “Dummies” approach with over three hundred and fifty pages which provide a wealth of information. It’s a book you can dip in and out of, and, as you journey down the Nile, you can come back to the ship and read up on what you’ve just seen.

The chapters cover the geography and a broad and full history of ancient Egypt, royal women, food and entertainment, disease and medicine, religion, mumification, art and hieroglyphics, temples and tombs.

There is a mass of information and the book is well written and easy to read. It’s available in good bookshops or can be ordered online at Amazon.

I would really recommend it as a “one-stop” introduction to Ancient Egypt and I’m sure it will make your Nile Cruise even more informative and enjoyable.

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Just received my latest copy of “Ancient Egypt Magazine” (August/September issue) and read that there is a major new exhibition at the World Museum in Liverpool, about 25 miles from our offices. The new display will show some one thousand five hundred objects from its Egyptian collection.

It says that one of its’ great resources, the unique, vividly coloured belt of the last great Pharaoh, Ramses III, is going on display for the first time since the Second World War.

It sounds like an extensive exhibition and I’ll make sure that I pop down over the next few weeks. You can find more about “Ancient Egypt Magazine” at their website and also more about the exhibition in Liverpool at www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk

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Day Three of my “Essential Websites” recommendations.

Yesterday I recommended Sue Bayfield’s “Reflections In The Nile” as a “must-visit” resource for you.

Today I’m going to mention, for the second time on the blog” a fabulous treasure-trove of wonderful resources for you. Its’ the “Eternal Egypt” website that Sue writes for periodically. (Which, by the way, shows how much her writing is valued by such a top authority).

The “Eternal Egypt” website describes itself like this:-

…Welcome to Eternal Egypt, which brings to light over five thousand years of Egyptian civilization. Eternal Egypt is a living record of a land rich in art and history, people and places, myths and religions. The stories of Eternal Egypt are told using the latest interactive technologies, high-resolution imagery, animations, virtual environments, remote cameras, three-dimensional models and more.

There are many ways to begin your journey through Eternal Egypt. The guided tour is a quick way to experience the best that the site has to offer. You can also begin with one of the cultural highlights below, or make your own discoveries using one of the many other ways to explore…

Please pop over and explore this wonderful resource. It will really put you in the mood for your forthcoming Nile Cruise.

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