MS Grand Rose

All Inclusive

The Makadi Spa 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 Grand Makadi Hotel in Makadi Bay. Your cruise includes an expertly-guided itinerary with 10 free excursions.

Elegant and sophisticated, this is one of the most beautiful ships sailing the Nile today. The MS Grand Rose is the height of understated luxury, offering panoramic views from the sun deck; exceptional international cuisine at the Jasmin restaurant; and the opportunity to relax and enjoy a cocktail in the Tulip bar as the sun sinks beneath the horizon – the perfect location for that special occasion.

Popular with an international clientele, it is ideal for couples and singles of all ages. Whether you want to explore the sites or simply wile 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. MS Grand Rose is available to book as Nile Cruise or as a Red Sea Cruise & Stay package.

Features and Facilities

Swimming pool
Sun deck with complimentary towels, sun loungers and parasols
Restaurant
Disco lounge bar
Sun deck bar
Evening entertainment programme – includes music, shows & belly dancing
Fitness equipment
Table tennis
Billiard table
24 hour room service*
24 hour doctor available*
Laundry service*
Souvenir shop

Technical Data

Built: 2005
Refurbished: 2010
Length: 72m
Width: 15m
Height: 14m
Decks: 5
Registered: German Lloyd Certification GmbH

Accommodation

The five decks of the Grand Rose are home to 60 exterior cabins and 2 suites, all with panoramic windows. Tastefully furnished, they offer two single or double sized beds, a cosy lounge area, bath with shower, WC, air conditioning, hairdryer, satellite TV and safe. Use of the telephone and mini-bar in room is payable locally. STandard cabins and suites each accommodate a maximum of 2 adults. Cabin pricing is based on lower deck cabins. Middle and upper deck cabins feature larger windows and are available for a small supplement, as are the two suites. Please ask for details.

Ship Ratings

Red Sea Holidays rating: 5 Sun
Official rating: 5 Star

What's Included

Exterior cabins with view
Buffet breakfast, lunch and dinner onboard
Snacks
Afternoon tea, coffee and cake
Unlimited soft drinks and local alcoholic beverages*
10 excursions
Free late checkout cabin
No hidden extras: includes fully-guided itinerary, resort transfers and 20kg luggage allowance

All inclusive features may be subject to specific opening/serving times. Some bars, restaurants, menu items and speciality drinks may be payable locally. See Frequently Asked Questions for details.

*Payable locally.

A world-class spa resort hotel hotel that opened this summer, the Makadi Spa provides peaceful surroundings from which to enjoy its array of spa treatments and therapies. Ideal for couples wanting to enjoy time together, this top quality boutique hotel is unrivalled for its standard of accommodation, cuisine and service. All treatments are provided by CINQ MONDES, the French pioneer and specialist in professional spa treatments and cosmetics.

Location

Located just 25 km from the airport and 35 kms from the centre of Hurghada, the nearest major resort. Adjacent to the Makadi Palace and Grand Makadi hotels, the Makadi Spa is a new upmarket development at the heart of Makadi Bay that offers guests views of the Red Sea and the infinity pool, and direct access to the sea from its private beach.

Sports and Leisure

3 large outdoor freshwater swimming pools including an infinity pool with views to the Red Sea, with sun loungers, parasols and beach towels
Spa treatments by CINQ MONDES^
Aerobics
Water aerobics

Plus at the Makadi Mall

Makadi Fitness Club*
Tennis*
Football*

^CINQ MONDES SPA: opening Autumn 2012

The new Cinq Mondes spa* offers a range of treatments including massage, jacuzzi, sauna, aromatherapy, yoga and hammam (Arabian steam room).

Additional Features

Free daily bus shuttle between hotel and Grand Mall in Hurghada
Laundry service*
24 hour limousine service*
English speaking staff
Doctor available 24 hours*
Free WiFi in Reception/Lobby area

Restaurants and Bars

4 restaurants, providing a range of à la carte menus offering International, Spanish, Asian cuisine and seafood
2 internal bars, offering snacks
Several poolside bars
Plus additional dining* and entertainment at the nearby Makadi Mall.

Accommodation

Set across 3 floors in a number of adjacent buildings, all accessible by lift, the Makadi Spa’s 280 spacious suites and junior suites are fully equipped with king size beds, lounge area, bath or shower and WC, air conditioning, satellite TV, radio, safety deposit box and hairdryer. Use of the telephone and mini-bar is payable locally. All rooms have a balcony or terrace.

Hotel Ratings

Red Sea Holidays rating: 5 Sun
Official rating: 5 Star

What's Included

Buffet, breakfast, lunch and dinner
Snacks
Afternoon tea and coffee with cake
Unlimited soft drinks and local alcoholic beverages
Access to the hotel's private beach
Free late checkout room
No hidden extras: includes resort transfers and 20kg luggage allowance.

All inclusive features may be subject to specific opening/serving times. Some bars, restaurants, menu items and speciality drinks may be payable locally. See Frequently Asked Questions for details.

Adult only hotel: minimum age 16.

*Payable locally.

Nile Cruise & Stay

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. Enjoy 3 nights in Hurghada or Makadi Bay then transfer to Luxor to join a 7 night Nile cruise, with an inclusive, fully-guided itinerary. After your cruise, return to the coast for a further 4 nights by the Red Sea.

Day 1-3: Arrival in Hurghada / Makadi Bay
Arrive in Hurghada on Friday and transfer to your hotel there or in Makadi Bay. 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. You will transfer by coach from your hotel to your chosen cruise ship in Luxor by coach. The transfer takes around 5 hours.

Day 5: Western Thebes
Breakfast on board before travelling to the West Bank of Thebes and the final resting place of a succession of mighty Pharaohs in the Valley of the Kings, littered with intricate tombs – beautifully coloured and decorated with hieroglyphics. A visit to the tomb of Tutankhamun is a popular optional excursion, but please note that the surviving treasures now reside in the Cairo Museum. On the West Bank discover the Temple of Hatshepsut, one Egypt’s few female Pharaohs, and the gigantic statues of the Colossi of Memmon, two massive stone statues of Pharaoh Amenhotep III, which have stood in the Theban necropolis for the last 3,400 years.

Day 6: Luxor
After breakfast visit the East bank of Thebes and the staggering Temple of Luxor and Temple of Karnak. The Luxor Temple was erected by Amenophis III for Mut, the vulture-headed wife of the God Amun and was added to throughout the centuries by Tutankhamun, Ramses II and a host of Christians, Romans and Muslims. At the vast open air museum of Karnak, translated as "the Most Selected of Places" and the main place of worship of the eighteenth dynasty of the Theban Horus in Edfu temple Triad that had Amun as its head, you can marvel at the Great Hypostyle Hall with its 134 columns. In the afternoon, sail to Edfu via Esna lock.

Day 7: Edfu/Kom Ombo
During this day’s sailing you’ll have the opportunity to visit Edfu, home to the wonderfully preserved 2000+ year old Temple of Horus, the falcon-headed God of the Sun and Plants. Lunch on board as we continue towards Aswan and its mighty dam via the impressive sight of Kom Ombo standing sentinel on a headland at a bend in the river. The unique double temple, was built in 250BC to honour the crocodile-headed god Sobek and the falcon-headed Horus.

Day 8: Aswan
This morning is spent visiting the island of Agilika and Philae Temple, dedicated to Isis. The temple, comprising 40,000 blocks and weighing about 20,000 tonnes was moved to the island between 1972 and 1980 to save it from being flooded by the new lake formed following completion of the Aswan High Dam. Giving a rare view of how the ancients built their mighty monuments, visit the Unfinished Obelisk, a giant stone column abandoned in its quarry. After lunch, enjoy a felucca ride (traditional Egyptian sailing boat) along the Nile before returning for dinner.

Day 9: Aswan & surrounding area
Make the most of the onboard facilities as you sail to the Aswan area. Alternatively, you can take time out for one of the optional excursions, such as an early morning trip to Abu Simbel* (by air or by bus) to see the great sun temple with its four gigantic statues of Ramses II hewn into the desert mountainside. Another option is to take a day trip to an Aswan Nubian Village and National Park*. During the evening you take an optional excursion to experience the atmospheric Sound and Light show* in the Philae Temple.

Day 10: Cruise to Luxor
A leisurely morning of sailing to Luxor via Esna (please note the cruise ship does not stop here). Make the most of your last full day on the ship as you relax and enjoy all the amenities on offer and soak up the scenery. With evening comes the option of visiting the Sound and Light show* at Karnak, where the pharaohs rise to tell of the birth of Karnak and Luxor, the heroic achievements of the pharaohs and the god Amun.

Day 11-15: Hurghada & the Red Sea
After breakfast, relax on board ship before transferring back to Hurghada or Makadi Bay by coach. As before, the transfer will take around 5 hours. On arrival in, 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.

Please Note
*Optional excursions are payable locally.
The itinerary may be subject to change due to local operational or weather conditions.