MS Opera

The MS Opera is a 5-star Deluxe cruiser which sails the incredible River Nile in chic style and splendour. It has 86 cabins and 15 suites to carry up to 199 guests in comfort and elegance and was designed to capture the atmosphere of the golden age of Nile cruising. Its classic features include a cigar room, piano bar, library and billiards table as well as also offering modern, relaxing leisure and dining facilities such as a swimming pool, Jacuzzi, health club, gift shop, bar and restaurant with the option to enjoy an all-inclusive cruise experience.

Cruise Highlights:

  • All Inclusive option
  • On-board Expert Egyptologist
  • Large Sun Deck with Swimming Pool
  • Optional Hot Air Balloon ride
  • Optional Excursion to Abu Simbel

  • Guide Price:

  • £1,859 Per Person
  • Price Based On: 2 adults sharing a Lower Deck Twin Cabin on Full Board, with return flights from London Heathrow, return private taxi transfers, 20kg baggage. See More

  • Duration:

  • 8 Days, 7 Nights

  • Board Basis:

  • Full Board (Optional All Inclusive)

  • Star Rating:

  • 5-Star

  • Cruise Type:

  • River Cruise

  • # of Cabins:

  • 86 cabins & 15 Suites

  • Start / Finish:

  • Luxor - Aswan - Luxor

  • Departures:

  • This cruise departs on a weekly basis every Monday.

  • Optional Extras:

  • - Hot Air Balloon Ride (approx £120pp)
    - Abu Simbel by Road (approx £165pp)
    - Abu Simbel by Air (approx £346pp)

What's Included:

  • Itinerary:
  • 7 Night Nile Cruise Itinerary View Full Itinerary

  • Meals Included:
  • 7 Nights: 6 Breakfasts, 7 Lunches & 7 Dinners. Starting with lunch on day of check in and ending with breakfast on check out day.

  • Guide:
  • English-speaking Egyptologist included

  • Excursions:
  • All excursions are included as per cruise itinerary below. (Except optional extras).

  • Entrance Fees:
  • Enrance Fees included as per cruise itinerary below

  • Assistance:
  • On-board 24 hour assistance available

  • Vehicles:
  • Minivan or coach depending on group size

  • Flights:
  • Return flights from your chosen UK airport with 20kg baggage allowance

  • Transfers:
  • Private transfer to/from airport on arrival and departure

  • ATOL:
  • ATOL Protection


What's Not Included:

  • Tips:
  • Tips for guides and crew

  • VISA Fees:
  • VISA Fees - $25pp

Note: * It may be necessary to amend the itinerary due to prevailing local circumstances. We will endeavour to provide you with as much notice as possible. As so many sites are visited, a Nile Cruise may not be suitable for the very elderly, people with walking difficulties or children. Please note that some excursions may take place very early in the morning. Optional excursions shown may be available to pre-book, and where a tour is capacity controlled and participants are limited it may be advisable to do so. All tours/activities/excursions are operated by local, independent suppliers and your contract will not be with us, but with them, subject to their terms and conditions. When booked locally we are not responsible for the availability, operation, or any risks that may be involved with these tours/activities/excursions.

Full Itinerary

Embarkation In Luxor

Day 1 | Monday

On arrival into Luxor airport or from your Luxor hotel, you will be transferred to your Nile cruise boat for an evening check-in. You will spend the night on board the ship in Luxor.


  • Breakfast
  • Lunch
  • Dinner

West Bank - Esna - Edfu

Day 2 | Tuesday

In the morning, you will visit the amazing sites of the West Bank including the Necropolis of Thebes, the Valley of the Kings, the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut and the Colossi of Memnon. In the afternoon you will set sail via Esna Lock to Edfu, for an overnight stay in Edfu.


  • Breakfast
  • Lunch
  • Dinner

Edfu - Kom Ombo - Aswan

Day 3 | Wednesday

In the morning, you will visit the Edfu Temple, which is dedicated to Horus, the mythical son of Isis and Osiris. Following this in the afternoon you will sail to Kom Ombo to visit the Temple of Sobek and Haroeris. You will then sail to Aswan.


  • Breakfast
  • Lunch
  • Dinner

Aswan

Day 4 | Thursday

Following breakfast, you will spend the day exploring the fantastic sites of Aswan, with a visit to the High Dam and the Temple of Philae. You will also take a felucca trip past the Agha Kham Mausoleum and the Elephantine Island in the afternoon. Overnight in Aswan.


  • Breakfast
  • Lunch
  • Dinner

Aswan - Abu Simbel (Optional)

Day 5 | Friday

You have a day of leisure with the option to visit the ancient wonder of Abu Simbel.


  • Breakfast
  • Lunch
  • Dinner

Aswan - Kom Ombo - Edfu

Day 6 | Saturday

You have the option in the morning to visit an authentic Nubian Village. In the afternoon you will sail to Kom Ombo and visit the Temple before sailing towards Edfu for an overnight stay.


  • Breakfast
  • Lunch
  • Dinner

Luxor - East Bank

Day 7 | Sunday

In the morning you will visit the Edfu Temple before sailing to Luxor to visit some of the temples on the East Bank of Luxor, the Ancient City of Thebes, known in the modern day as the Karnak Temple and Luxor Temple, nestled in the middle of the vibrant city of modern Luxor.


  • Breakfast
  • Lunch
  • Dinner

Luxor (Disembark)

Day 8 | Monday

Enjoy your final breakfast on-board before disembarkation. You will then be transferred to the airport or to a hotel if you have booked an extended stay.


  • Breakfast
  • Lunch
  • Dinner
Note: * It may be necessary to amend the itinerary due to prevailing local circumstances. We will endeavour to provide you with as much notice as possible. As so many sites are visited, a Nile Cruise may not be suitable for the very elderly, people with walking difficulties or children. Please note that some excursions may take place very early in the morning. Optional excursions shown may be available to pre-book, and where a tour is capacity controlled and participants are limited it may be advisable to do so. All tours/activities/excursions are operated by local, independent suppliers and your contract will not be with us, but with them, subject to their terms and conditions. When booked locally we are not responsible for the availability, operation, or any risks that may be involved with these tours/activities/excursions.

Cabins:

86 cabins (22sqm)

11 Presidential Suites (44sqm)

4 Imperial Suites (65sqm)

All cabins and suites have:

Individually controlled air-conditioning

Private washrooms with bathtubs & hairdryer

TV with satellite channels & sound-system

Telephone

Mini-fridge


Dining & Entertainment:

Oriental Restaurant

Silver Lounge / Piano Bar

2 x Bars

Pool Bar


Sports & Leisure:

Guitar-shaped Pool

Jacuzzi

Health Club with Spa, Gym, Massage Room & Sauna

Billiards Table

Cigar Room

Library

Gift Shop


Special Facilities:

Lobby

WiFi

Laundry service


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