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MS Misr Nile Cruise Ship

MS Misr Nile Cruise Ship

MS Misr lounge area

Continuing our visit to Aswan….

We were really excited that we had been invited to have lunch aboard the MS Misr Nile cruise ship.

The MS Misr is a truly unique vessel and is the only one of it’s kind that I know of that is currently cruising the Nile. The reason it’s unique is that it is a working steam ship.

It was originally constructed in Preston here in the UK for use by the Royal Navy and was quite unique because the very first Stephenson reversing system was fitted.

MS Misr. A quiet area to relax.

After an illustrious career with the Royal Navy it was bought by King Farouk and converted for his use and used for the venue of one of his birthdays in February of 1939.

Barbara and I were unsure as to what to expect but when we boarded the MS Misr and entered it’s elegant reception we were truly surprised. The ship has been fully restored and it’s decor takes you back to a more genteel and elegant age. It’s influences are a mix of Colonial and Art Deco.

MS Misr. Saraya Lounge.

Because the ship only has 16 cabins and 8 suites spread over 3 decks the ratio of staff to clients is such that you are offered a discreet service undertaken by friendly but professional staff.

Cabins are a spacious 21 square meters whilst suites are lager at 30 and 35 square meters. Continue reading “MS Misr Nile Cruise Ship”

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Driving from Luxor to Aswan

Driving from Luxor to Aswan

Kom Ombo Temple on our drive to Aswan

Day three of our trip involved us driving by road from Luxor to the beautiful city of Aswan (or Asswan as its’ correctly spelt). Barbara and I have visited Aswan on a number of occasions but each time we have arrived by Nile cruise ship. As we’ve sailed down the Nile to Aswan we’ve seen the road that seems to follow the river and often wondered what the drive would be like.

We’ve also seen the railway track that at certain points seems to hug the river too. As we’ve sailed we’ve watched the farmers tending their fields as well as the people who’s settlements and houses are perched right on the river bank. Driving down gave us the opportunity to see what was on the other side of the bank and drive through the various small towns on the way to Aswan.

In total the drive took us about two and a half to three hours but our driver wasn’t’ rushing and often we found ourselves caught up in reasonably busy traffic. So I imagine we could have arrived in Aswan more quickly but we weren’t’ in a rush.

What was really noticeable was the intense greenery of the fields and farms between the road and the Nile and the almost complete desert conditions of the land on the other side of the road. According to conversations we had on the drive the majority of Egypt’s citizens live either on the edges of the Nile or in Cairo. From the lush greenery of the land beside the Nile you can see why. For mile after mile we passed field after field of banana trees, corn, cabbages and other root vegetables being tended by farmers and workers who seemed oblivious to the almost 30 degree heat. Continue reading “Driving from Luxor to Aswan”

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7 Reasons to Take Nile Cruise

7 Reasons to take a Nile Cruise

1. It’s only a little over 4 hours flying time from the UK.

Nile Cruise

2. The transfer time from Luxor Airport to your Nile Cruise ship is only 20 minutes. From arrival in Egypt you will be aboard your Nile Cruise vessel in no time at all.

3. You can choose from a wide array of Nile Cruise ships, from floating palaces such as the superb Oberoi Philae, 5 Star luxury on the excellent Royal Viking and two-masted dahabiyas on which you could well be back  in an Agatha Christie mystery.

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Cruise and Stay Egypt

Cruise and Stay Egypt.

Cruise and Stay Egypt - Maritim Jolie Ville Luxor

A lot of people search Google for that phrase looking for more information about the various options that can be added to the end of a Nile Cruise.

For a lot of people a Nile Cruise is a “one-off’ travel experience that they probably will not repeat. Of course, like any destination, we do get clients who go back again and love the whole atmosphere and experience of  cruising the Nile and love to repeat the journey many times. But for most people it’s something they will do only once.

However they are usually aware that Egypt offers so much for the holiday maker and traveller and they can take the opportunity to stay a further seven days and relax at one of the many fabulous hotels in a some of the most picturesque resorts on the Red Sea.

What most people dont’ realise at first is that as Nile Cruises begin and end in Luxor that there are certain limitations with regard to which Red Sea resort they can easily reach from Luxor.

These  are the choices of resort that you can choose from for your second week: Continue reading “Cruise and Stay Egypt”