MS Grand Rose

All Inclusive

Iberotel Luxor Hotel

All Inclusive

Combine the excitement of a cruise through the heart of Egypt, with a week's relaxation and exploration in Luxor. Our 14 night Cruise and Stay package includes a 7 night Nile Cruise aboard the MS Grand Rose, on an All Inclusive basis, plus 7 nights at at the Iberotel Luxor Hotel in Luxor on an All Inclusive basis. Your cruise includes an expertly-guided itinerary with 10 free excursions.

This elegant and sophisticated ship offers a taste of understated luxury and first class service from its experienced and attentive crew. All the cabins are tastefully furnished and offer a stunning Nile view. The sun deck is perfect for topping up your tan between tours and taking in the views as you sail. And as the sun slips beneath the horizon, enjoy a cocktail in the Tulip bar before dining in style at the ship’s excellent restaurant. MS Grand Rose is available to book as Nile Cruise or as a Cruise & Stay package.

Food and drink

Jasmin restaurant: serving international buffet breakfast, lunch and dinner, plus a weekly set

menu “Captain’s Dinner”.

Tulip lounge bar: serving snacks and cocktails. It’s also home to the evening disco

Sun deck bar: cooling drinks and snacks

Swimming pools

Sun deck with swimming pool Sun loungers, parasols and towels are provided.

Sports & leisure

Live evening entertainment – includes music, shows & belly dancing

Fitness equipment

Table tennis

Billiards

Massage*

Technical data

Registered: German Lloyd Certification GmbH

Built: 2005 Recently refurbished

Length: 72m

Width: 15 m

Height: 14 m

Decks: 5

Additional services

WiFi in public areas Internet corner*

24 hr room service*

Laundry service*

Souvenir shop

Christmas and New Year gala dinners"

Your cabin

All are exterior cabins with large panoramic windows. They have double or twin beds, bath with shower, WC, air conditioning (seasonal), hair dryer, safe and satellite TV. There is a telephone and mini-bar, both at extra charge.

STANDARD CABINS have a cosy lounge area, panoramic window, and sleep 2 adults.

MIDDLE and UPPER DECK CABINS are available for a small supplement.

SUITES are larger, with an open-plan lounge area window.

Note: view from cabin may be blocked when moored.

Transfer time 30 mins
Child age 2-11 years
Cabins 60 + 2 suites
Official rating 5 star
Code 1200

All inclusive°

Fully-guided itinerary with 10 free excursions

Buffet breakfast and lunch Buffet or set menu dinner

Tea, coffee, cakes and snacks

Soft and local alcoholic drinks by the glass – 10.00 to midnight

Activities and entertainment as listed

*Extra charge. °Some outlets, drinks and menu items may incur extra charges.

Luxor & the Nile

Enjoy a voyage of discovery as you cruise through 5,000 years of Egyptian history, then spend a relaxing week soaking up the culture of historic Luxor. Your flight to Luxor arrives on a Monday and you have the choice of joining your Nile cruise immediately then checking into your hotel for the second week, or instead you could spend the first week in Luxor, and then join the cruise the following Monday.

Day 1: Arriving in Luxor

Luxor, is the site of the ancient Egyptian capital, Thebes, and home to many of the most renowned monuments, tombs and temples. It is the starting point for your Nile cruise. On arrival at Luxor Airport, you will transfer by coach to your chosen cruise ship in Luxor by coach. The transfer takes around 30 minutes.

Day 2: Luxor and East Thebes

After breakfast visit the East bank of Thebes and the Temples of Luxor and Karnak. At the vast open air museum of Karnak, marvel at the Great Hypostyle Hall with its 134 columns. Enjoy lunch and dinner on board, and overnight in Luxor.

Day 3: Luxor and Western Thebes

Travel to the West Bank, Thebes and the Valley of the Kings, final resting place of the Pharaohs; there is an optional visit to Tutankhamun’s tomb*. Other highlights include the imposing Temple of Hatshepsut, the gigantic Colossi of Memnon, and Medinet Habu temple. In the afternoon, sail to Esna. Dinner is on board and you overnight at Esna.

Day 4: Kom Ombo to Aswan

The cruise continues via the impressive sight of Kom Ombo standing sentinel at a bend in the river. Visit this unusual double temple, built in 250BC to honour the crocodile-headed Sobek and the falcon-headed Horus, before sailing on to Aswan.

Day 5: Agilika & the High Dam

Visit the unfinished obelisk first thing, then take a motor boat from Aswan to the island of Agilika and the Temples of Philae, devoted to Isis, and visit the famous Aswan High Dam Enjoy an optional day trip to Aswan Nubian Village national park*

Day 6: Aswan

A free day to explore Aswan and its lively Souk, enjoy the optional early morning excursion to Abu Simbel*, or to simply relax on board. In the afternoon, enjoy a boat ride along the Nile, before embarking and sailing to Kom Ombo. Overnight at Kom Ombo.

Day 7: Sail to Luxor

Enjoy a day soaking up the view, as you sail downstream, arriving in Luxor in the evening. Enjoy your last evening aboard in style with the Sound & Light show at Karnak Temple*.

Day 8-15: Luxor

On the day after your return to Luxor you will transfer by coach to your hotel for the second week of your holiday.

Luxor sits proudly on the east bank of the Nile, inviting visitors to explore its ancient past that spans back thousands of years. Often described as the world's greatest outdoor museum, you will be mesmerised by its beauty and inspired by its magnificent relics, whether you explore by foot, horse drawn caleche, white-sailed felucca boat or hot air balloon!

For those moments when you want to relax, the city's contemporary side provides a wealth of restaurants, cocktail bars and cafes, alongside bustling bazaars to purchase those all important reminders of this fascinating destination.

On the day of departure you will transfer to the airport for your return flight to the UK.

Includes 10 Free excursions