MS Grand Rose

All Inclusive

Sunwing Makadi Hotel

All Inclusive

Combine the excitement of a cruise through the heart of Egypt, with the relaxation of the Red Sea. Our 14 night All Inclusive Cruise and Stay package includes a 7 night Nile Cruise aboard the MS Grand Rose, plus 7 nights at at the Sunwing Makadi Hotel in Makadi Bay. Your cruise includes an expertly-guided itinerary with 10 free excursions.

Elegant and sophisticated, the MS Grand Rose offers a taste of understated luxury. Whether you are setting off to explore the sites or simply wiling away the hours to the sound of water lapping gently against the bow, you will enjoy first class service from the 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 as you sail the Nile. And as the sun slips beneath the horizon, enjoy a cocktail in the Tulip bar before dining in style at the ship’s excellent Jasmin restaurant. MS Grand Rose is available to book as Nile Cruise or as a Cruise & Stay package.

Food and drink

Swimming Pool

Sports and leisure

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Additional services

At extra charge unless stated

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Your cabin

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

Standard Cabins have a cosy lounge area, large Nile view window, and sleep 2 adults.

Middle Deck and Upper Deck cabins feature larger, panoramic windows. Sleep 2 adults.

Suites have a larger open-plan lounge area and additional panoramic window. Sleep 2 adults.

Child age: 2-11 years
Official Rating: ★★★★★

What's included in the price

Your All Inclusive° package includes:

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 24.00
Activities and entertainment as listed

°Some facilities, bars and menu items not included as part of your All Inclusive package may incur extra charges locally.
*Extra charge, payable locally.

Sunwing Makadi offers a blend of modern facilities and traditional Moorish styling, from its state of the art waterpark, to the soothing fountains. Guest rooms are generously sized and beautifully finished, with honey-hued trelliswork and stunning marble bathrooms. There is a big choice of restaurant options, and the hotel’s location on the promenade at Makadi Bay offers direct access to a gently sloping beach with a shallow reef perfect for a taste of snorkelling among colourful corals and fish.

Location

Beautiful beachside location on the northern side of Makadi Bay, 25 km from the airport and 35 km from the town of Hurghada. The hotel is part of a holiday "village" including other hotels, linked by a promenade, the Makadi Mall and Makadi Sports Centre.

Food and drink

Swimming pools

Nearest beach

Sports and leisure

Additional services

For the family

• Supervised children's swimming pools • Maxi Kinder Club from Red Sea Hotels (ages 4-12) • Mini disco • Cots and high chairs • Maxi Baby Service • Children's menus

Your room

All rooms have king size bed, bath, separate shower, WC, air-conditioning (seasonal), hairdryer, safe, mini-fridge and satellite TV. Telephone and mini-bar drinks are at extra charge.

Junior Suites are spacious, include a lounge area and have a balcony or terrace with a garden view. Sleep 2 adults and 2 children or 3 adults.
Pool View suites are also available.
Family Junior Suites are larger and the lounge area has 4 single sofa beds. Sleeps 2 adults and 4 children or 3 adults.
Family Star Suites in the Sunwing Family Star annexe include a master bedroom and a separate living room with sofa bed plus two single beds in a partially screened sleeping area. Sleeps 3 adults and 2 children, or 2 adults and 3 children. Minimum occupancy 2 adults/2 children.

Transfer time: 45 minutes
Child age: 2-12 years
Rooms: 600
Official Rating: ★★★★★

What's included in the price

Your All Inclusive package° includes:

• Buffet, breakfast, lunch and dinner • Choice of à la carte restaurants as shown (some items at extra cost) • Afternoon tea, coffee and snacks • Unlimited soft drinks by the glass – 24 hrs • Unlimited local alcoholic beverages by the glass – 10:00-midnight

°Some bars, drinks and menu items may incur extra charges.
*Extra charge payable locally.

Red Sea & the Nile

Combine the best of a relaxing holiday on Egypt's Red Sea coast with a voyage of discovery as you cruise through 5,000 years of Egyptian history on a Nile cruise. Makadi Bay has a laid back atmosphere and stunning surroundings while nearby Hurghada combines modern facilities with the vibrancy of its old town. Further south, Marsa Alam is a hidden gem of unspoilt beaches and pristine reefs. Each offers excellent opportunities for snorkelling and diving on colourful coral reefs – or even just relaxing by the pool with a cocktail.

Day 1-3: Arrival at the Red Sea

A typical itinerary sees you fly direct to Hurghada or Makadi Bay on Friday for the first 3 nights at your chosen hotel (or Marsa Alam on Wednesday for the first 5 nights). The cruise starts on Monday, so you can relax and enjoy the Red Sea until the itinerary commences.

Day 4: 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 you will check in to your chosen cruise ship.

Day 5: 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 6: 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 7: 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 8: Agilika & the Temples of Philae

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 9: 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 10: Sail to Luxor

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

Day 11-15: The Red Sea

After breakfast, relax on board ship before transferring back to our Red Sea resort by coach. As before, the transfer will take around 5 hours. On arrival at the Red Sea, check in to your hotel and enjoy the rest of your holiday at leisure, enjoying the hotel facilities, or the many diving and snorkelling opportunities. On the day of departure you will transfer to the airport for your return flight to the UK.

Includes 10 Free excursions

Luxor Temple
Karnak Temple complex
The Colossi of Memnon
The Valley of the Kings
Queen Hatshepsut's Temple
Medinet Habu
Temple of Sobek at Kom Ombre
The Temples of Philae
Aswan High Dam
The unfinished obelisk in Aswan

Please Note

*Optional excursions are payable locally.

The itinerary may be subject to change due to local operational or weather conditions.

The itinerary shown is based on flying to Hurghada on a Friday. The cruise part of the itinerary always starts on a Monday, so the number of nights spent at the Red Sea before and after the cruise will vary for flights on other days of the week. For instance, fly to Marsa Alam on Wednesday, and you will spend 5 nights by the Red Sea, transfer the next day to Luxor for your cruise, then return to the Red Sea for the final 2 nights.