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Movenpick Royal Lily Nile Cruise

My wife and I have recently returned from our long awaited trip to Egypt. We had booked a short Nile cruise from Aswan to Luxor on the MS Movenpick Royal Lily, to celebrate our wedding anniversary. While we didn't know what to expect, upon boarding we were pleasantly surprised. After boarding and settling into our cabin, we were welcomed to the bar were we enjoyed a delicious assortment of Egyptian fruits etc and both alcoholic and non alcoholic cocktails were served, Pryor to enjoying a delicious dinner. The staff and crew were very helpful and friendly, our room was light and roomy and always clean, with a huge window for us to watch the scenery as it drifted slowly by. The food was delicious and plentiful and the drinks were icy cold, my wife found the dessert bar to her liking. The large covered sun deck was very comfortable and the pool was refreshing after our time on shore exploring. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend them to cruise the Nile. We will return definitely.

Unlike Cairo the Nile river in Aswan is beautiful and cherished. The banks are lush and full of life. So beautiful.

Booked a 7 night Nile cruise followed by 3 nights in Cairo through discover Egypt. Cairo very good but cannot emphasise how good the cruise was. As a solo traveller, it's always nice to be put into the company of others, and they did just this. There were only 4 of us - Egypt is crying out for tourism - so would definitely recommend the cruise at least! Staff on the beautiful MS Mayfair were consistently polite and hard working to ensure our comfort. We were waited upon three times a day with consistent service and consistently excellent and varied meal choices, whereas our Egyptologist guide (Islam) was always on hand if we needed anything or had any problems. Excursions - both included and optional - were always top quality. Fascinating places, wonderful people, and most importantly to understand - completely safe! October was a great time to go as it was not overly hot but still in the 30s, and the itinerary was well worked out so that there was plenty of time to relax on the sun deck as well as explore the ancient places. Undoubtedly one of the best holidays I've had - please go and find out for yourself! Booking through discover Egypt seems like a sensible option too. You are met on arrival at any airports you fly to in Egypt (I was met again in Cairo the following week too) and they help you check in for your flights home. Any optional excursions in Cairo were hotel pick-up so extremely convenient, and the price is really unbeatable considering everything included. Just wonderful!

Wonderful views and terrific people. We were on the Nile Legacy last year, and it was an amazing experience. Our Egyptologists Mohammed and Hani were wonderful! I intend to return this year as it is a great trip.

Just returned from a week cruising the Nile on board MS Emilio. Had a fantastic time and the staff were friendly and helpful. The cabin was well furnished and the ability to watch the beautiful Nile coast from the comfort of your bed was amazing. Took hundreds of photos and saw some lovely wildlife and sunsets. The boat was full around 200 guests i believe. Only 25 Brits aboard and a large number of Germans. The Brits were seated at 3 tables for meals and we kept the same seats. This gave us the chance to get to know people and we made some lovely friends. The food was plentiful and tasty with most days choice of beef, chicken and fish dishes. It did get a bit repetitive after 3 or 4 days. Our tour guide for the optional tour program we booked was Said and he was very knowledgeable and spoke good English. He didn't like to be interrupted by questions though! The trips to the temples were amazing and should not be missed although we had to get up very early most days between 3am and 6am! This was mostly to get there early and avoid the blistering hot sun. We coped with this by relaxing most of the afternoon in our room or on the sun deck by the plunge pool. On day 1 We were asked to pay a tip of £27 per person that would be split among all staff and this was an issue for some guests. We paid it straight away and in addition tipped our table waiter, the boys that cleaned our room twice daily and Said the tour guide. We didn't have a problem with this but some people felt they had been misled and this was an additional fee that they found hard to find. We could not believe the value for money this trip gave us and would highly recommenced it. Extra trips we booked were Nubian village which we enjoyed the boat trip to but the actual village and school was a let down. We booked the Luxor horse and carriage ride which was brilliant! 1 and a half hours trotting round seeing some of the old parts of Luxor including driving right through the souse! Take plenty of sun cream and mosquito repellent with you. Bottled water on the boat was £1.50 big bottle. All inclusive wasn't worth booking for us at £120 each so we paid for drinks as we went and our bill was £125 total. £5 for a beer, £5 for a small glass of wine. They did happy hour cocktails between 7pm and 8pm with 2 cocktails for £8.50 which we tried but were not great. If you get the chance to do this please go!

Amazing opportunity to see the treasures of Egypt with a small tour group through Viking River Cruises. Shery was our awesome tour guide who is passionate about her country and we had a small group of 20 who enjoyed each stop. Four nights on the Mayfair and three on the Omar. Top notch service on both ships. It's unbelievable to look back at what we experienced in 13 days. From standing next to the pyramids in Luxor, to riding camels, taking a hot air balloon ride above the Valley of the Kings at sunrise to seeing the temples in abu Simal we felt safe and welcomed. Highly encourage to take advantage of no waits to see these gems.

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Movenpick Royal Lily Nile Cruise

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Movenpick Royal Lily Nile Cruise presents you with a luxurious experience. Sailing through 7000 years of civilization, Movenpick Royal Lily Cruise takes you along the magical Pharaonic scenery from Luxor to Aswan , savoring the taste and feel of ancient Egypt. Live the magic of the past and explore the wonders of the Nile by visiting Karnak Temple , Luxor Temple , Valley of the Kings , Temple of Queen Hatshepsut , the High Dam , Philae Temple & Unfinished Obelisk , Kom Ombo and Edfu Temples .

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Movenpick royal lily nile cruise facilities, accommodation.

• Panoramic windows in each cabin
• Cabins are fully air conditioned
• Internet access
• Private bath/shower with hair dryer
• Satellite color TV
• Protection and smoke detector in each cabin
• Spa center and message
• Swimming pool, bar & Sun deck
• Safe box in each cabin
• Telephone system with international calls.
• Doctor on calls on board.
• Gymnasium Laundry service & housekeeping
• All major credit cards accepted

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Air condition, private bath with shower, doctor available 24 hours, movenpick royal lily nile cruise itinerary, 04 days / 03 nights program (every friday), day 01: aswan city tour - aswan on.

Upon arrival to Aswan , you will be met and greet by our English-speaking representative who will transfer you by private A-C van to your fabulous Nile cruise ship. Check in before 12:00 PM. At the beginning you will have your Lunch meal on board. After Lunch, you will be transferred to visit The High Dam , which has been erected by the Egyptian president Gamal Abdel Nasser in 1960 AD to protect Egypt from the Nile flood. After that you will enjoy sailing on the Nile by a motor boat to reach Temple of Philae , which was erected during the Graeco-Roman period and was dedicated to goddess Isis. At last you will be escorted to visit The Unfinished Obelisk , which was made out of red granite and was dedicated to god Amun Ra. After finishing your tour, you will return to your ship. At night, free at leisure on your own in Aswan. [L-D]

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N.B : If your arrival time to Aswan is so early, so we will start the tour direct upon arrival as the cruise check in time at 12:00 and we don't want our guest waste their time waiting at the lobby for check in.

Day 02: Kom Ombo - Edfu & ON

Breakfast will be served on board your ship. After that you will join your Egyptologist tour guide to visit one of the most wonderful temples in Egypt, Temple of Kom Ombo , where the two gods Sobek & Haroeris were worshipped for a while. Get back to your ship and enjoy your lunch on the sun deck, watching the unique landscape of the great river Nile. Afternoon, enjoy chariot riding to Temple of Horus in Edfu, which is considered to be one of the most well preserved temples in Egypt. After finishing your tour, you will be transferred back to your ship. Afternoon, you willmenjoy relaxing on board your ship. Dinner will be served on board. At night Egyptian Folkloric Show party will be operated by staff on board.

Day 03: Luxor West Bank - Luxor ON

Breakfast on the Nile cruise. After that you will start your magical tour in Thebes, the sacred land by exploring the west bank of Luxor including Valley of the Kings , which considers as the royal cemetery of the Theban kings and rulers of ancient Egypt, and the place where our Pharaohs were buried. After that, you will proceed to visit Temple of Queen Hatshepsut at Deir El Bahari. This temple is considered as one of the most wonderful examples of the Architecture in ancient Egypt, because it was totally carved inside the mountain. At the end of the tour you will visit Colossi of Memnon , which is belonging to king Amenhotep III. After that you will return to your ship to have your lunch. Afternoon, free at leisure. Dinner and overnight on the cruise.

Day 04: Check Out - Luxor East Bank

Check out after breakfast (at 08:00 AM). After that you will enjoy your tour discovering the East Bank of Luxor, including the most wonderful Karnak Temples Complex , which is considered to be the biggest complex construction in the world covering an area of a hundred. Finish your lovely tour in Temple of Luxor , built by one of the kings of the 12th dynasty & completed by the well know king Ramses II. After finishing your day tour, you will be transferred by private A-C van to your location in Luxor (where our services will be ended).

05 Days / 04 Nights Program (Every Monday)

Day 01: luxor east bank - luxor on.

Upon arrival at Luxor airport or station, our representative will transfer you to your Nile Cruise by a private A/C van. Embarkation before 12:00 PM. Afternoon, you will discover the East bank of Luxor including Karnak Temples Complex , which are the largest structures ever build in the history of the mankind. The principal building is that of god Amun Ra, since it was considered the house of god on the earth, the earlier structure date back to the middle kingdom, but there are some references which refer to the earlier buildings as old as the 3rd dynasty. Later on, you will proceed to visit Temple of Luxor , which was built by one of the kings of the 12th dynasty and completed by the well know king Ramses II. This temple was located in the heart of ancient Thebes and, like Karnak, was dedicated to the main/chief god Amun Re. After finishing your day tour, you will be transferred back to your ship for rest and refresh. At night, Egyptian folkloric show will be operated by the staff. Dinner will be served and overnight in Luxor. (L-D) N.B: If your arrival time to Luxor is so early, so we will start the tour direct upon arrival as the cruise check in time at 12:00 and we don't want our guest waste their time waiting at the lobby for check in.

Day 02: Luxor West Bank - Sail to Edfu & ON

Day 03: edfu - kom ombo - sail to aswan & on.

Breakfast on board your Nile cruise. Then your tour guide will take you in a mysterious journey to land of secrets. This guided tour of today begins by visiting one of the most wonderful temples in Egypt, Temple of Horus in Edfu, which is considered to be one of the most well preserved temples in Egypt. After that, you will revert back to your ship. Lunch will be served on board during sailing to the city of Kom Ombo.

Afternoon, you will proceed to explore Temple of Kom Ombo, where the two gods Sobek & Haroeris were worshipped for a while. Get back to your ship and enjoy your lunch.

Enjoy the sun deck, watching the unique landscape of the great river Nile. On its banks the ancient Egyptian civilization has been created and flourished.

Dinner meal will be served on board during sailing to the city of Aswan. Late evening arrive to Aswan and overnight.

Day 04: Aswan City Tour - Aswan ON

Breakfast will be served on board your ship. Later on, you will join your Egyptologist tour guide to discover the great city of Aswan, including The High Dam , which has been erected by the Egyptian president Gamal Abdel Nasser in 1960 AD to protect Egypt from the Nile flood. After that you will enjoy sailing on the Nile River by a motor boat till reach Agilika Island, where you will visit Temple of Philae , which was erected during the Gaeco-Roman period and was dedicated to goddess Isis (mother of god Horus). Finally you will be escorted to visit one of the marvelous sightseeing in Aswan, The Unfinished Obelisk , which was made out of red granite and was dedicated to god Amun Ra. After finishing your day tour, you will get back to your ship. Lunch will be served on board. Afternoon tea will be served on board. At night free at leisure. Dinner and overnight in Aswan.

Day 05: Disembarkation from cruise - Departure to Cairo

Check out after breakfast. Then our representative will accompany you to Aswan airport - station to take your flight to Cairo (Breakfast) **

Optional Tour: Excursion to Abu Simble temples either by private coach or by domestic flight: you will be met with our English-speaking tour guide in Aswan who will transfer you by private A-C van to Abu Simbel, lies south of Aswan on the western bank of the Nile, 180 miles south of the First Cataract in what was Nubia. The site was known as Meha in ancient times and was first documented in the 18th Dynasty, when Ay and Horemheb had rock-cut chapels hewn in the hills to the south. Upon arrival, you will proceed to visit Abu Simbel Temples, which were built by the well-known king Ramses II. The biggest temple was called as the Great temple. It was built by Ramesses II and being dedicated to the famous god Rahorakhty. While the smaller temple and it was dedicated to king Ramesses II himself and his beautiful wife queen Nefertari. After finishing your day tour, you will drive back toward Aswan. Arrive Aswan and be transferred by private A-C van to your chosen hotel there for check in, rest and refresh or transfer to Aswan airport to catch your domestic flight to Cairo.

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Movenpick royal lily nile cruise fact sheet, what's included.

• 04 or 03 nights’ accommodation on board the Movenpick Royal Lily Nile Cruise based on FB basis.
• Meet and assist service upon arrival & departure 
• Assistance of our personnel during your stay and excursions 
• All transfers by a modern air-conditioned deluxe vehicle private
• All Nile Cruise excursions as mentioned in the itinerary private
• Entrance fees to all sights in and between Luxor and Aswan
• English-speaking tour guide during your excursions on the Cruise (group size is 1 - 8 maximum)
• Complementary 01 bottle of water per day per person
• All transfers by A-C vehicles with qualified driver (s).
• All service charges and taxes

Not Included

• Any Extra meals and beverages.
• All personal expenses like laundry etc.
• Tipping to Guide, Driver, etc.
• Any Optional tours may require.

Movenpick Royal Lily Nile Cruise Prices:

3 nights 4 days may to august from : $ 851, triple cabin.

per adult in a triple share cabin

Double Cabin

per adult in a double share cabin

Single Cabin

per adult in a single share cabin

3 Nights 4 Days September to April From : $ 1201

4 nights 5 days may to august from : $ 1050, 4 nights 5 days september to april from : $ 1500.

Prices Prices are quoted in US Dollars per person per trip except during Christmas, New Year & Easter holidays.

Children Policy 0 - 05.99 Free of Charge 6 - 11.99 pay 50% of tour price 12+ pay full tour price as per adult person.

Notes : Child pricing applies to children who share rooms with their parents (Max 2 Children in one Room)

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Mövenpick MS Royal Lily

An unforgettable nile cruise.

The Mövenpick MS Royal Lily sends you on a trip connecting both land and water. Enjoy luxurious on-board travel while exploring the mysteries of 7,000 years of Egyptian civilisation. The Nile is one of the world’s most famous and beautiful rivers. Experience a fascinating way to travel and relax at the same time.

This flagship cruiser comprises 56 cabins of approximately 22 sqm and 4 magnificent Royal Suites. These come equipped with a Jacuzzi and spacious facilities, ensuring you travel in style. Cruises leave from either Luxor or Aswan.

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Deluxe Cabins with two twin beds are approximately 22 square metres. Tastefully and luxuriously furnished, the cabins have en-suite shower room, individually controlled air-conditioning, TV, minibar, climate control and telephones that enable international calls via GSM lines.

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The expansive restaurant located under the Main Deck offers guests three gourmet meals each day that satisfy your every desire by offering an extensive mix of different cuisines. Mouth-watering buffets feature authentic Egyptian cuisine and there is a tempting selection of international and vegetarian dishes accompanied by a selection of local and imported wines, spirits and liqueurs. The Salon Deck with panoramic windows offers a relaxing lounge serving afternoon tea and a semi-circular bar.

Movenpick MS Royal Lily Nile Cruise

• - Meet and assist service upon arrival & departure
• - Assistance of our personnel during your stay and excursions
• - All transfers by a modern air-conditioned deluxe vehicle
• - Accommodation on board 5 star cruise on full board basis
• - All Nile Cruise excursions as mentioned in the itinerary sharing nile cruise group
• - Entrance fees to all sights between Luxor and Aswan
• - all languages speaking tour guides
• - All service charges and taxes
• - Any extras and personal expenses
• - Tipping Kitty
• From Aswan Airport or railway station
• Not wheelchair accessible
• Confirmation will be received at time of booking
• Not recommended for travellers with back problems
• Most travellers can participate
• This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
• For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.

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Movenpick MS Royal Lily Nile Cruise

• - Meet and assist service upon arrival & departure
• - Assistance of our personnel during your stay and excursions
• - All transfers by a modern air-conditioned deluxe vehicle
• - Accommodation on board 5 star cruise on full board basis
• - All Nile Cruise excursions as mentioned in the itinerary sharing nile cruise group
• - Entrance fees to all sights between Luxor and Aswan
• - all languages speaking tour guides
• - All service charges and taxes
• - Any extras and personal expenses
• - Tipping Kitty
• From Aswan Airport or railway station
• Not wheelchair accessible
• Confirmation will be received at time of booking
• Not recommended for travellers with back problems
• Most travellers can participate
• This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travellers
• For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.

• oskarew 0 contributions 3.0 of 5 bubbles Don’t take the train! Trains run on a suggested schedule - it will get to the station in its own time. This meant we got there early, just in case and had to wait an extra hour after the scheduled time of 7.45pm. The station is crowded and hot but there is a small cafe where you sit and get a coke and a chocolate bar for 80EGP. The sleep cabin is very ‘cosy’ - not much room but it does have air-conditioning which you turn up high - until you freeze in the middle of the night! The beds are small but you go get a comfy spot after x while. Between the luggage and beds - it was awkward trying to each and change. The toilet at the en of the carriage has a flush pedal you have to pump hard! Dinner was crumbed chicken, potatoes and rice. Breakfast was a croissant, bread, cream cheese, coffee and orange juice. Sleep eventually came - fir a few hours. We didn’t eat much! I would give this experience a miss next time, in favour of flying! There was a nice sunrise to see though! Read more Written 29 July 2023
• hecfran2017 0 contributions 2.0 of 5 bubbles NOT A FIVE-STAR CRUISE Aside from the friendly and helpful staff, the experience is certainly less than mediocre and an incredible waste of our time. We stayed at a "deluxe suite" after i had to pay for an upgrade on site as they were trying to fit 3 people in a "deluxe cabin" which could barely fit two, the "VIP" suite was dusty, shower not draining well and smell of cigarettes. The food was consistently of poor quality and taste (see other reviews), and with flies in the dining room. Of all the places we visited while in Egypt, this was the worse quality food. Drinks are not included with meals including water, and you can have wifi for a fee. The trip itself from aswan to luxor takes an extraordinary long time, you are always rushed through the sites to be able to make it back to the ship on time, just to always leave between 1 to 2 hrs late anyway. Much preferable, cheaper and faster, would be to hire a private driver, and will give you much more time to spend at the sites equating to a better experience. Unless you have time to waste, and very low expectations, do not book this (or any other Cruise). This was supposed to be one of the best options. We are avid travelers and honestly would not recommend taking a nile Cruise to anyone, as ships are dirty, old, and constantly leave a thick cloud of smog behind for you to breathe, rendering the experience lamentable. Read more Written 23 April 2023
• Judy1068 0 contributions 2.0 of 5 bubbles Choose a different Nile river cruise Just returned from 4 days in Cairo and then 4 days on this cruise. The food was very poor. Cold and overcooked. Pasta was mushy. Potatoes ice cold. I am now running a 101 fever with severe diarrhea. I attribute this to the food on the cruise. The staff were very friendly but this was not. 5 star ship as advertised. Old ship. Dirty carpets. Do not recommend! Read more Written 2 April 2023
• Rob K 0 contributions 2.0 of 5 bubbles Great Cruise if you have average expectations The good part - the staff were very nice and very helpful. Our TV in 310, was not working from the beginning and they worked on it for hours. Finally they got it going. The bed was OK. The room was poorly maintained because the ship is old. The food was equal to high school cafeteria quality, except the fish was not ever passable. Many times I found the bowls at the buffet empty and in need of replenishment. Dinning staff were GREAT. Read more Written 1 March 2023
• Mahroo 0 contributions 3.0 of 5 bubbles Excellent service, but old run-down cruise ship. The cruise ship is old and a bit run down. It is not considered luxury according to the western standards. The hallways are smelly with old dirty carpeting, the eating area is in the basement of the ship that's dingy and dark. The food is American continental. Not quality at all. The staff, however, are very kind and polite. Read more Written 1 March 2023
• 969sidneyg 0 contributions 5.0 of 5 bubbles BEst visit to do Excellent and fantastic day ! Oussama was a great guide. Great drivers. Tremendous landscapes ! Must do ! Best day in Egypt so far Read more Written 25 December 2022
• TheWendyRed 0 contributions 5.0 of 5 bubbles A MUST DO This trip is an absolute must-do. My mom (75ish) and I (34F) were picked up by our guide and driver from our hotel in a very comfortable van. As we drove, our guide told us about Egyptian history and about the sites we would see. Bubastis/Tell-Basta was about a 2 hour drive from Giza but went by quickly because the scenery is beautiful and the police escort your van (there’s no safety threat, it just seems to be a service provided to support tourism). There, a local guide met us to tell us about the site and our guide from Sun Pyramid acted as a translator and added info. Bubastis is very interesting. There are a lot of large stone piece from the hypostyle hall of the temple of Bastet (the cat god) that you can walk among. From there, we went to Tanis which is AMAZING. It was another hour or so drive with the escort. Tanis is beautiful with huge statues and obelisks, a Nilometer, and tombs. It’s really so so impressive, and they have only discovered about 15% of what is there. They are still actively excavating the site. The local guide who showed us around has worked at the site for over 20 years and was extremely knowledgeable and friendly. It was a bit windy in both places, so I recommend wearing pants as a opposed to a dress/skirt. I’m glad we wore sneakers because you walk on sand at Tanis. I also recommend bring Egyptian pounds to tip the local guides (100 pounds each) and then whatever you’d like to give your Sun Pyramid guide and driver. Everyone at Tanis was so friendly and said they wished more tourists would come. It’s an awe-inspiring site. To my knowledge, this is the only company who does tours to Tanis and it is 100% worth doing. Read more Written 9 March 2022
• K31HHjeffb 0 contributions 5.0 of 5 bubbles A Day in the Delta While there has been some reconstruction at these two sites, mostly they are as the archaeologists uncovered them. We even got to see restoration and archaeological work in progress. There is a nice museum at Bubastis with cat coffins and cat effigies. Going down into the excavated ruins at Tanis was like walking back in time. You will need some Egyptian pounds at Tanis for tips to see everything. Excellent guide, driver, and armed guard. Guide made sure we used hand sanitizer Each town had a motorcycle policeman move the traffic out of the way for our van. Great late lunch (dinner!) in Cairo. Did not see the Suez Canal. Read more Written 3 January 2022
• K31HHjeffb 0 contributions 5.0 of 5 bubbles An amazing experience, just us and the archaeology A long drive in a comfortable van, made longer by numerous security checks and escorts, but well worth the trip (there was no boat involved). Lots of steps up to the tombs. A highlight for us was seeing excavated mud-brick temples, palaces, and homes., as well as some beautiful countryside. There were no other tourists and no vendors. Excellent guide and driver. Sprayed us with hand sanitizer after each stop. Read more Written 3 January 2022
• Conileon 0 contributions 2.0 of 5 bubbles INCOMPLETE They took me to the white desert & black desert, but they skip the Bahariya Oasis instead they took me to a papiro’s shop in Cairo. Read more Written 13 November 2019
• mohamedeR1764BL 0 contributions 3.0 of 5 bubbles Nice place for very short visit Me and my family spent 2 hours there, it was more than enough, you shouldn’t expect a wide range of wild animals may be around 20 to 30 species, staff was ok put it seams that they work for tips because every one pay around 5 EL for the animal keeper put you get a nice photos on return, Value for money not so good for Egyptians as you pay 600 EL for the ticket( around 40 $). Read more Written 27 September 2019

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Movenpick Royal Lily Nile Cruise has an Official Rating of 5 Stars. In our Rating, we consider it as Luxury Nile Cruise in Egyptian Standards. There are 56 Cabins on board the cruise. The Average Cabin Size is 20 Square Meter. All Cabins are Main or Upper Deck. Each Cabin of the Movenpick Royal Lily Nile Cruise has a Large Window

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My wife and I have recently returned from our long awaited trip to Egypt. We had booked a short Nile cruise from Aswan to Luxor on the MS Movenpick Royal Lily, to celebrate our wedding anniversary. While we didn't know what to expect, upon boarding we were pleasantly surprised. After boarding and settling into our cabin, we were welcomed to the bar were we enjoyed a delicious assortment of Egyptian fruits etc and both alcoholic and non alcoholic cocktails were served, Pryor to enjoying a delicious dinner. The staff and crew were very helpful and friendly, our room was light and roomy and always clean, with a huge window for us to watch the scenery as it drifted slowly by. The food was delicious and plentiful and the drinks were icy cold, my wife found the dessert bar to her liking. The large covered sun deck was very comfortable and the pool was refreshing after our time on shore exploring. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend them to cruise the Nile. We will return definitely.

Unlike Cairo the Nile river in Aswan is beautiful and cherished. The banks are lush and full of life. So beautiful.

Booked a 7 night Nile cruise followed by 3 nights in Cairo through discover Egypt. Cairo very good but cannot emphasise how good the cruise was. As a solo traveller, it's always nice to be put into the company of others, and they did just this. There were only 4 of us - Egypt is crying out for tourism - so would definitely recommend the cruise at least! Staff on the beautiful MS Mayfair were consistently polite and hard working to ensure our comfort. We were waited upon three times a day with consistent service and consistently excellent and varied meal choices, whereas our Egyptologist guide (Islam) was always on hand if we needed anything or had any problems. Excursions - both included and optional - were always top quality. Fascinating places, wonderful people, and most importantly to understand - completely safe! October was a great time to go as it was not overly hot but still in the 30s, and the itinerary was well worked out so that there was plenty of time to relax on the sun deck as well as explore the ancient places. Undoubtedly one of the best holidays I've had - please go and find out for yourself! Booking through discover Egypt seems like a sensible option too. You are met on arrival at any airports you fly to in Egypt (I was met again in Cairo the following week too) and they help you check in for your flights home. Any optional excursions in Cairo were hotel pick-up so extremely convenient, and the price is really unbeatable considering everything included. Just wonderful!

Wonderful views and terrific people. We were on the Nile Legacy last year, and it was an amazing experience. Our Egyptologists Mohammed and Hani were wonderful! I intend to return this year as it is a great trip.

Just returned from a week cruising the Nile on board MS Emilio. Had a fantastic time and the staff were friendly and helpful. The cabin was well furnished and the ability to watch the beautiful Nile coast from the comfort of your bed was amazing. Took hundreds of photos and saw some lovely wildlife and sunsets. The boat was full around 200 guests i believe. Only 25 Brits aboard and a large number of Germans. The Brits were seated at 3 tables for meals and we kept the same seats. This gave us the chance to get to know people and we made some lovely friends. The food was plentiful and tasty with most days choice of beef, chicken and fish dishes. It did get a bit repetitive after 3 or 4 days. Our tour guide for the optional tour program we booked was Said and he was very knowledgeable and spoke good English. He didn't like to be interrupted by questions though! The trips to the temples were amazing and should not be missed although we had to get up very early most days between 3am and 6am! This was mostly to get there early and avoid the blistering hot sun. We coped with this by relaxing most of the afternoon in our room or on the sun deck by the plunge pool. On day 1 We were asked to pay a tip of £27 per person that would be split among all staff and this was an issue for some guests. We paid it straight away and in addition tipped our table waiter, the boys that cleaned our room twice daily and Said the tour guide. We didn't have a problem with this but some people felt they had been misled and this was an additional fee that they found hard to find. We could not believe the value for money this trip gave us and would highly recommenced it. Extra trips we booked were Nubian village which we enjoyed the boat trip to but the actual village and school was a let down. We booked the Luxor horse and carriage ride which was brilliant! 1 and a half hours trotting round seeing some of the old parts of Luxor including driving right through the souse! Take plenty of sun cream and mosquito repellent with you. Bottled water on the boat was £1.50 big bottle. All inclusive wasn't worth booking for us at £120 each so we paid for drinks as we went and our bill was £125 total. £5 for a beer, £5 for a small glass of wine. They did happy hour cocktails between 7pm and 8pm with 2 cocktails for £8.50 which we tried but were not great. If you get the chance to do this please go!

Amazing opportunity to see the treasures of Egypt with a small tour group through Viking River Cruises. Shery was our awesome tour guide who is passionate about her country and we had a small group of 20 who enjoyed each stop. Four nights on the Mayfair and three on the Omar. Top notch service on both ships. It's unbelievable to look back at what we experienced in 13 days. From standing next to the pyramids in Luxor, to riding camels, taking a hot air balloon ride above the Valley of the Kings at sunrise to seeing the temples in abu Simal we felt safe and welcomed. Highly encourage to take advantage of no waits to see these gems.

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Royal Lily Nile cruise launched in November 2007 and features 56 deluxe cabins and 4 Royal suites. The cabins of MS Royal Lily Nile cruise are approximately 22 square meters. They situated on the upper decks to ensure a beautiful view of the passing by scenery. MS Lily Nile cruise cabins feature air condition with individual control. Furthermore, the cabins feature en suite shower and toilette. They are double or twin bedded according to guest’s wish and tinted panoramic windows. They equipped with mini bar, internal telephones, television, and in house music channels. The Nile river cruise ship offers 3 night Nile cruise tour from Aswan and 4 nights from Luxor. It also offers 7 night Nile cruise tour from Aswan and Luxor as well.

The 04 Royal Suites of MS Royal Lily Nile cruise give you the opportunity to live like a king. Each is about 42 square meters. They located in the forward section of the upper deck. They consist of a bedroom with lounge area, featuring panoramic windows. All with in house music and video channels and player. They features mini bar, hairdryer and shaving socket. The power supply of MS Royal Lily cruise is 220 V. MS Royal Lily Nile cruise also features panoramic wall to wall window. It allows the guests to contemplate the scenes gliding past from the seating corner.

Accommodation:

• 56 Cabins (22 m²).
• 04 Royal Suites (42 m²).

Guest Cabin Facilities:

• Panoramic window.
• Private bathroom & bathtub.
• Air conditioning with control.
• In-house music.
• Mini bar & fridge.
• Hairdryer & shaving sockets.
• Safe deposit box.
• Video channels.
• 02 life jackets in each cabin.
• Escape map in each cabin.
• Non smoking cabins.

MS Royal Lily Nile cruise Facilities & Services:

• Bar Lounge and dancing area.
• A rectangular shape pool
• Spacious sundeck.
• Gymnasium and massage room.
• Bedouin style seating.
• Reading & Internet corner.
• Jewelry and Gift Shop.
• Laundry service.
• Fitness equipment.
• Smoke detector System Panel.
• Bridge table.

Sailing Schedule:

• 04 Days / 03 nights Ex Aswan every Friday.
• 05 Days / 04 nights Ex Luxor every Monday.
• 08 Days / 07 nights Ex Aswan every Friday.
• 08 Days / 07 nights Ex Luxor every Monday.

Tour itineraries details:

• 3 nights Nile cruise itinerary
• 4 nights Nile cruise itinerary
• 7 nights cruise itinerary Ex Luxor

Upon arrival Aswan airport, there will be a meeting and assist by our representative. And then, there will be also a transfer to MS Royal Lily Nile cruise by private coach. In fact, the embarkation on the cruise will be before the lunch. And then, you will get the lunch on the cruise board. The time will be at leisure till afternoon. And then, we will sail by traditional Nile boat on the Nile river. In fact, the sailing will be along the shores of Elephantine Island . And then, you will be back to the cruise for afternoon tea and coffee. In fact, the dinner and overnight will be also on the cruise board.

** Optional Tour:  There will be an excursion to Abu Simbel temples . In fact, the excursion will be either by private coach or by domestic flight.

Abu Simbel twin temples located about 300 km southwest of Aswan. In fact, the complex is part of the UNESCO World Heritage Site. It known as the “Nubian Monuments” which run from the complex downriver to Philae. In fact, The twin temples carved out of the mountainside. It was during the reign of Pharaoh Ramses II in the 13th century BC. Furthermore, the temples erected to commemorate his alleged victory at the Battle of Kadesh. The complex relocated in its entirety in 1968. In fact, it is now on an artificial hill. Moreover, the complex is high above the Aswan High Dam.

The breakfast will be also on Royal Lily Nile cruise board. Today, we will visit Aswan High Dam which built in 1960. In fact, the dam contains 18 times the material which used in the Great Pyramid of Giza. Moreover, the dam is 11,811 feet long. Furthermore, it is 3215 feet thick at the base and 363 feet tall. And then, we will proceed to visit the Unfinished Obelisk . The obelisk made of the red granite which used for the ancient temples and colossi. In fact, the granite brought from quarries in the Aswan area. The obelisk weighs more or less than 2.3 million pound. And then, we will visit the beautiful Philae temple. In fact, the temple risen from the water of the Nile River.

Then, we will be back to MS Royal Lily Nile cruise for taking the lunch while sailing to Kom Ombo. Once we arrive, we will visit the Ptolemaic temple of Sobek and Haroeries. And then, we will return back to the Nile cruise. Relax on the sun deck and watch primitive villages on the banks of the river glide. In fact, the tea and coffee served in the early evening on the cruise board. While sailing to Edfu, we will enjoy a sumptuous oriental dinner on the cruise board. In fact, the dinner includes dance all night away. Moreover, the dinner also includes Egyptian folklore Party. The overnight will be also on the cruise board.

Today, the breakfast will be also on MS Royal Lily Nile cruise board. This morning, we will visit the beautiful preserved Edfu temple. In fact, the temple also known as Horus temple, the Falcon God. Moreover, the temple built in 237 BC during the reigns of six Ptolemy’s. Furthermore, the temple indeed is the best temple which preserved in Ancient Egypt. Moreover, the temple is the second largest after Karnak temple. In fact, Horus temple built from sandstone blocks. The huge Ptolemaic temple constructed over the site of a smaller earlier temple. In fact, Horus temple oriented east to west towards the Nile river.

The later structure of the temple faces north to south. It leaves the ruined remains of the older temple pylon to see on the east side of the first court. In fact, little known about the first Horus temple. An inscription shows that New Kingdom rulers Seti I, Ramses II and III did building work there. And then, we will return back tho the cruise for taking the lunch on the cruise board. Then, we will sail to Luxor in this day. While sailing, you will get the tea and coffee on the cruise board in the early evening. In fact, the dinner and overnight will be also on the cruise board.

We will take the breakfast today also on the MS Royal Lily Nile cruise. And then, we will disembark from the cruise. Today, we will we cross to the west bank of the Nile to visit the Colossi of Memnon. In fact, they are two massive stone statues of Pharaoh Amenhotep III. Moreover, they stood in the Theban necropolis for the past 3400 years since 1350 BC. It was across the River Nile from the modern city of Luxor. And then, we will go to the Valley of the Kings and the Valley of the Queens. In the valley of the queens, we will visit Hatshepsut temple. The temple located beneath the cliffs at on the west bank of the Nile. In fact, it is near the Valley of the Kings in Luxor.

The mortuary temple dedicated to the sun god Amon-Ra. In fact, the lunch today will be at local restaurant on your own. And then, we will visit the awe inspiring Luxor temple. In fact, the temple founded in 1400 BC and built with sandstone block from an area in Aswan. The area located in fact in South Western Egypt. And then, we will continue to visit Karnak temple. The temple houses a vast mix of decayed temples, chapels, pylons and other buildings. Moreover, the building at the complex began in the reign of Sesostris I in the Middle Kingdom. And then, there will be a transfer to Luxor airport to catch your flight.

Once you arrive Luxor airport, our representative will meet and assist you. And then, there will be a transfer to MS Royal Lily Nile cruise. In fact, the embarkation on the Nile cruise board will be before the lunch. And then, you will take the lunch meal on the cruise board. Today, we will start the tour program by visiting Luxor temple. The temple founded in 1400 BC and built from sandstone blocks. In fact, these sandstone blocks brought from the south western of Egypt. And then, we will visit Karnak temple which features a vast mix of decayed temples and chapels. Moreover, the temple also features pylons and other buildings. And then, we will be back to the cruise. The dinner and overnight will be also on the Nile cruise board.

The breakfast meal today will be also on the MS Royal Lily Nile cruise board. And then, we will cross to the west bank of the Nile to visit the Colossi of Memnon. In fact, the colossi are two massive stone statues of Pharaoh Amenhotep III. Furthermore, the statues stood for the past 3400 years in this necropolis. Moreover, they are across the Nile River from the modern city of Luxor. And then, will go to the Valley of the Kings and the Valley of the Queens. There, we will visit Hatshepsut temple. In fact, the temple located under the cliffs on the west bank of the Nile.

Moreover, the temple is near to the Valley of the Kings in Egypt. And then, we will return back to the cruise. In fact, you will take the lunch meal on the cruise board while sailing to sailing to Edfu. The dinner and the overnight will be also on the cruise board.

In fact, the breakfast today will be also on the MS Royal Lily Nile cruise board. And then, we will visit the beautiful preserved Horus temple. In fact, it indeed the best preserved of all Egyptian temples which built by the Ptolemy’s. And then, we will be back to get the lunch on the cruise board. In fact, you will take your lunch while sailing to Kom Ombo. Over there, we will visit the temple of Sobek the crocodile god which situated on the riverbank. And then, we will be back to the cruise and will sail to Aswan. We will enjoy an oriental dinner and dance all night away on the Nile river cruise board. In fact, the overnight will be also on the cruise board.

Breakfast meal will be today on MS Royal Lily Nile cruise board too. And then, we will visit Aswan High Dam. In fact, the dam is an embankment dam which situated across the Nile River in Aswan. And then, we will visit the Unfinished Obelisk. The obelisk located in the northern region of the stone quarries of ancient Egypt in Aswan. And then, we will be back to the Nile cruise for taking the lunch meal. In fact, the lunch will be also on the cruise board. PM, we will sail on the Nile by traditional Nile boat along the shores of Elephantine Island. In fact, we will visit Philae temple there. The temple located at Philae Island which was a rocky island in the middle of the Nile river.

In fact, the island called in Hieroglyphic “Apo” which means Ivory. Moreover, the island also known by the Greek “Elephantine”. In fact, the island was an important center of trade, especially for ivory. The Ancient Egyptians built a beautiful and magnificent temple on this island. In fact, the Ancient Egyptian built this temple for Goddess Isis. Yet, the temple became submerged after the first dam which built in 1906. And then we will be back to the Nile cruise board. The dinner and the overnight will be also on MS Royal Lily Nile cruise board.

Today, we will disembark after taking the breakfast meal on the cruise board. In fact, after the disembarkation, there will be a transfer to Aswan airport to catch your flight back.

Upon arrival Luxor airport there will be a meeting and an assist by our representative. And then, there will be a transfer to MS Royal Lily Nile cruise by private coach. In fact, the embarkation on the cruise will be before the lunch. The lunch, dinner and the overnight will be also on the Nile river cruise board.

The meal of breakfast will be also on MS Royal Lily Nile cruise board. And then, the Nile cruise ship will sail to Esna to visit Esna temple. In fact, the temple dedicated to the ram headed God Khnum. And then, we will be back to the Nile cruise ship. In fact, you will take your lunch on the board while the cruise sails to Kom Ombo. Over there, we will visit the temple of Sobek.

In fact, the temple built by the Ptolemy and located about 28 miles north of Aswan. The tea and the coffee also served in the early evening on the cruise board. While we sail to Aswan, we will enjoy an amazing oriental dinner. We will also enjoy the dance all night away to the Egyptian folklore party. The overnight will be also on the cruise board.

Today, you will also take breakfast on the boat board. Then, we will visit Aswan High Dam which built in 1960. In fact, it contains 18 times the material which used in the Great Pyramid of Cheops. And then, we will go ahead to visit the Unfinished Obelisk. The obelisk made of the red granite which used for the ancient temples and colossi. Then, we will visit the fascinating  Philae temple which risen from the water of the Nile river. And then, we will be back to the Nile cruise ship. The lunch will be also on the cruise board. Moreover, there will be tea and coffee which served in the early evening on the cruise board. The dinner and overnight will be also on MS Royal Lily Nile cruise board.

The breakfast today will be also on the boat board. The time will be at leisure on the Nile river cruise board. In fact, you will take the lunch meal also on the Nile river cruise board. Moreover, you will also take the afternoon tea and coffee in the early evening on the cruise board. The dinner and the overnight will be also on the cruise board.

We will today take the breakfast also on the cruise board. And then, we will sail to Edfu. The lunch will be also on the board. Once we arrive, we will visit the beautiful Edfu temple . The temple known as the temple of Horus, the Falcon God. In fact, the temple built in 237 BC during the reigns of six Ptolemy’s. And then, we will be back to the Nile cruise for taking the afternoon tea and coffee. Moreover, the dinner and the overnight will be also on MS Royal Lily Nile cruise board.

After we take the breakfast meal on the boat board, we will sail to Luxor. In fact, the lunch will be also on the Nile cruise board. Moreover, there will be tea and the coffee which served in the early evening on the cruise board. The dinner and the overnight will be also on the cruise board.

Today the meal of the breakfast will be also on Royal Lily Nile cruise board. And then, we will start the tour by crossing to the West bank of the Nile river. Over there, we will visit the Valley of the Kings. In fact, the valley features many tombs which chiseled deep into the Cliff side. Continue to visit the funerary temple of Queen Hatshepsut. The design of the temple set at the head of the valley and overshadowed by the peak of Thebes. Our last stop will be at Colossi of Memnon. Then, we will be back to the Nile cruise for taking the lunch. And then, we will visit Karnak temple, the largest temple built by a man. Continue to visit Luxor temple. The dinner and the overnight will be also on Royal Lily Nile cruise board.

In fact, today we will disembark after taking the breakfast on the cruise board. And then, there will be a transfer to Luxor airport for catching your flight back.

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• Air conditioning
• Entertainment
• Fitness facility
• Smoking allowed
• Swimming pool
• Cleanliness
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Royal Lily Nile cruise Luxor, Egypt

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