CLEOPATRA’S EGYPT – NILE CRUISE WITH EL GOUNA STAY

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Overview

14-Nt 5-Star River Nile Cruise & Red Sea Stay in El Gouna, the ‘Venice of Egypt’ which is an exclusive resort.

Whats Included

7-Nts 5-Star Full-Board River Nile Cruise
7-Nts 5-Star All-Inc Stay in 'The Venice of Egypt' - El Gouna
Retun Flights

Where you will be staying

Cruise Ship: MS Steigenberger Minerva

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Hotel: Panorama Bungalows Resort El Gouna

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You'll Love

Outdoor Swimming Pool
Modern Accomodation
Sauna & Steam Bath
Nile View Suites with Juliet Balcony
Private Beach
A La Carte Restaurant
Two Swimming Pools
Spa Centre

Exclusive Egypt Escapes Offers

With this 'Cleopatra's Egypt' River Nile Cruise & Red Sea Stay from Egypt Escapes you can explore the River Nile for 7-nights and spend 7-Nights in stunning El Gouna, 'The Venice of Egypt,' on The Red Sea Riviera.

Arabic for "the lagoon", El Gouna is a sophisticated beachfront resort town built on a series of islands and lagoons connected by canals. It lies 30km north of Hurghada, around a 45 minute taxi or coach ride. A favourite weekend escape for high class Egyptians and wealthy Europeans. With its stylish Kafr El Gouna / Abu Tig Marina area of boutique shopping, restaurants, bars and nightclubs. Specialising in water sports, including scuba diving, water-skiing, kite surfing, parasailing and snorkelling, it’s also famous for its golf course, which was co-designed by Fred Couples. Other attractions around town include a small aquarium, go-kart track, paintball arena, tennis courts, horse stables and a football stadium.

What's Included

7-Nt 5-Star Full-Board River Nile Cruise

7-Nt 5-Star All-Inc Hotel Stay In El Gouna

Return Direct Flights

When

Travel during winter sun dates for the best price. Lots of other dates available with small supplements, please call for a bespoke itinerary quote.

Things to see and do in El Gouna

Learn to dive

There is a range of diving packages available locally, from trial dives for the complete novce, to PADI-certified courses for beginners and advanced divers alike. Already certified to dive? Daily dive packages and equipment rental are also available.

Hit the golf course

El Gouna Golf Club's par 72 course was designed by a world-renowned PGA golfer, and combines carefully placed bunkers, lagoon features and desert rough to test your skills. Professional coaching and club, trolley and golf cart rental available.

Quad biking

Explore the desert landscape up close on a quad bike safari. Grab your helmet and let your guide show you the ropes, then it's time to go off road on a thrilling 45km advenrutre through the arid mountains and winding sand dunes of the eastern desert.

Iteniary

Day 1

Arrive at Hurghada Airport and receive onward transfer details from the travel representative.

Day 2

Visit of the East Bank, Karnak temple and Luxor Temple. Lunch on the cruise. Sailing to Edfu. Dinner and Overnight on board in Edfu.

Day 3

Sailing around 09:00 to Kom Ombo and visit Sobek Temple around 16:00. Then, sailing to Aswan; arrival around 21:00, dinner and overnight on board in Aswan.

Day 4

Early morning visiting Aswan (the High Dam and Philea temple). Afternoon at leisure- explore Aswan or the (optional) excursion to the Nubian village or simply have a a ride on a Camel along the Nile arranged by the guide on the spot. Overnight on board in Aswan.

Day 5

Early morning (Optional) visit to the famous temple of Abu Simbel in the south of Aswan or spend a relaxed morning on the sun deck, after noon sailing (approx 14:00) back north to Edfu and arrival (approx. 21:00) over night on board in Edfu.

Day 6

In the morning sailing to Esna, (around 10:00). Visit Temple of Khnum. Then enjoy the cruise as you sail downstream to Luxor, (arrival 14:30) after noon possibility to join the (optional) City tour to the heart of the city of Luxor, over night on board in Luxor.

Day 7

Morning excursion to West Bank including Valley of the Kings, Hatschpust temple and the Colossi of Memnon. Evening visit to the sound and light show at Karnak temple (optional), Dinner and Overnight on board in Luxor.

Day 8-14

Transfer to Hotel for All-Inclusive stay at the Steigenberger Golf Resort El Gouna.

Day 15

Flight back to the UK.

Dining & Bars

Dining aboard MS Steigenberger Minerva

The elegantly decorated restaurant at Steigenberger offers a mix of local and international buffet-style cuisine. Guests can enjoy their cocktails while soaking up the sun by the pool bar. Room service is available 24 hours.

Dining at Panorama Bungalows Resort El Gouna

La Palma Restaurant

Located in the main building, offering sumptuous International style breakfast buffet, lunch buffet as well as daily different themed dinner buffets.

Lobby Bar

The meeting place of the hotel, offering a wide variety of beverages. For All Inclusive, please check their formula.

Pool Bar

Positioned next to the hotel’s pool, the guest can enjoy the refreshing drinks and relaxed their bodies in our warm sun listening to several of international music.

Zeytouna Beach Bar

Should you prefer our beach located directly at the Red Sea and enjoy corals there, you can reach it with our free shuttle boat each one hour from 09:00 am till 05:00 pm in winter and 06:00 pm in summer.

Rooms & Cabins

Steigenberger Minerva Outside Cabin

Featuring a large panoramic sliding window, this air-conditioned cabin is decorated with warm colours. It includes a small seating area with a satellite TV and a minibar. The bathroom is fitted with a bath and a hairdryer.

Panorama Bungalows Resort El Gouna Pool Bungalow

17 pool bungalows are situated directly over the pool where the guests can access to the pool from room balcony All rooms are available with balcony or terrace and very few rooms with nice oriental windows.

Panorama Bungalows Resort El Gouna Beach Bungalow

23 beach bungalows with a spacious outdoor terrace where the guests can enjoy the magnificent lagoon view and guests are able to do fishing sport via its terrace. All rooms are available with balcony or terrace and very few rooms with nice oriental windows.

Panorama Bungalows Resort El Gouna Over Water Bungalow

13 over water bungalows are situated directly over the resort’s lake and from those bungalows the guest can enjoy observing and feeding the fishes.

Facillites

Panorama Bungalows Resort El Gouna

Pool, Sport & Fitness Enjoy our outdoor pool of approx. 450 sqm, enjoy our open heated air Jacuzzi near to the pool and for the children, we offer a separate children’s pool. Darts, volleyball, speed ball, water polo and pool rackets….etc are available. Health Club & Wellness Centre For ideal relaxation, visit and enjoy our wellness center with sauna, steam bath, massage, and Jacuzzi, hairdresser and body & skin treatment.

MS Steigenberger Minerva

The Steigenberger Minerva offers luxurious cabins with panoramic views of the Nile, in route between the historical cities of Luxor and Aswan. It features a swimming pool with a sun-lounger terrace, opulent lounge and bar. For a vigorous workout, guests can use the gym which is equipped with cardiovascular equipment. To ease away aches and pains, the staff can arrange massage treatments complimented by the sauna and steam bath.