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Movenpick MS Sun Ray - Nile cruise

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One of our most popular cruise ships, the Mövenpick MS Sun Ray with its elegant and contemporary design, stylish features and spacious public areas, creates the perfect environment from which to discover the wonders of Egypt along the Nile with your superbly knowledgeable Egyptologist.

Cabins on the Movenpick MS Sun Ray

There are 62 cabins, 2 Junior Suites and 2 Senior Suites, all are air-conditioned with shower, bath and flat-screen television. All cabins have large panoramic windows except the lower deck cabins (which have 2 sealed marine windows with tempered glass).

Standard Cabins are located on the lower and main deck, Superior Cabins are located on the upper and top deck and all the suites are located on the top deck.

Facilities on the Movenpick MS Sun Ray

One of the most luxurious and stylish cruise boats with facilities that include a restaurant, swimming pool, bar lounge, library and playing room.

ITINERARY

DAY 1 Arrive in Luxor and embark your ship the Mövenpick MS Sun Ray and overnight in Luxor.

Day 2  Early morning visit to the East Bank, see the magnificent temples of Karnak and Luxor, built in honour of the Egyptian sun god Amun Ra. In the afternoon visit the Dendera Temple by coach. Overnight in Luxor.

DAY 3 This morning visit the West Bank and see the Colossi of Memnon who once guarded the Mortuary Temple but now stands alone. Visit the Valley of the Kings and Valley of the Queens with temples still covered in original paintings and colours. Make a stop at the Temple of Hatshepsut, the only female pharaoh. Overnight in Edfu.

DAY 4 Sail to Kom Ombo, a unique double temple dedicated to Sobek and Haroeris, set on a beautiful site on the banks of the Nile. Continue sailing to Aswan for a visit to the Nubian Museum. Overnight in Aswan.

DAY 5 After breakfast marvel at the High Dam, an amazing feat of engineering built to provide electricity for rural areas of Egypt. Visit an ancient quarry to see an obelisk, broken during carving. Finally, visit the Philae Temple, dedicated to the Goddess Isis, located on a small island on the Nile. Overnight in Aswan.

DAY 6 Today is free for you to explore Aswan or alternatively an optional excursion (at extra cost) by air to Abu Simbel to see the temple built by Ramses II. Moved to save it from flood waters, visitors can explore the templesand have a chance to stand at the feet of the colossal statues of Ramses II, which are over 20 feet high. This afternoon enjoy a relaxing felucca ride, the traditional boat used to sail on the Nile. Overnight in Aswan.

DAY 7 Set sail for Luxor and stay overnight.

DAY 8 After breakfast disembark and transfer to the airport for your return flight, or choose to extend your trip.

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