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The H/S Amarante Nile cruise boats Isis and Osiris are beautifully appointed and offer every comfort that you could wish for whilst cruising on the river Nile. We at Orbital Travel are really pleased to have contracted these boats from September 2010.

From the moment you arrive on board you the feeling of quality and comfort surround you, everything about the Amarante ships is warm and welcoming. Enjoy the charm and sophistication of these five star cruisers as you sail the Nile back into the land of the Pharaohs.

All of our Nile cruise holidays are fully escorted by an English speaking Egyptologist who will be on hand throughout the cruise.  Orbital Travel Nile cruise programs are designed with our clients in mind, to explore as much as possible within the seven night Nile cruise.

The excursion program for Amarante Nile cruise boats is detailed within these pages.

The Amarante cruise boats will be sailing on a Monday departure schedule until further notice. Departures are from Manchester Airport, London Gatwick and London Heathrow.

In our opinion:  The Amarante cruise ships offer a charming, intimate Nile cruise  experience  The ships have been furnished to a very high standard and have a very traditional feel on board.

• Restaurant located on the lower deck
• Lounge Bar
• Gift Shop
• Heated swimming pool
• Sun deck with recreation area bar
• Hi Speed wireless Internet access
• 24 Hour reception
• Laundry service
• Computerised in house operation
• Safe deposit boxes in each cabin free of charge
• Evening Entertainment: Egyptian Evening - Nubian Cabaret Evening - Galbiyya Party Night - Background music. 

Buffet Restaurant for Breakfast and Lunch with an A La Carte service at Dinner (located on the lower deck).

DRESS CODE

Daytime: lightweight and informal summer clothes are the norm.

Evening Dining: Informal smart/casual attire.

The Amarante boats have 38 cabins and 1 Amarante suite.

All cabins equipped with:

• Panoramic window
• Mini Fridge
• Hi speed wireless internet
• LCD TV may not operate during sailing
• In house video channels and music system
• Direct dial telephone
• Safety deposit box
• Air Conditioned
• Access to cabin via magnetic card
• Private bathroom
• Hair dryer
• Bath and Shower

Day 1 – Monday

Met and transferred from Luxor airport to the Amarante Nile cruiser check in and dine on board.  Overnight in Luxor.

Day 2 – Tuesday

In the morning visit to the West Bank to the Valley of the Kings, Valley of the Queens, the Temple of Hatshepsut and the Colossi of Memnon. Set sail from Luxor at 13:00 hours to Edfu. Overnight in Edfu.

DAY 3 - WEDNESDAY

Morning visit to the extraordinary Temple of Horus, the mythical son of Isis and Osiris in Edfu. Here, according to myth, Horus avenged the murder of his father Osiris by defeating his father’s Brother Seth in combat. Set sail to Kom Ombo at 10:00 hours, relax and have lunch on board. Afternoon visit to the Temple of Sobek and Haroeris. When back on board the boat then sets sail for Aswan. Overnight in Aswan.

Day 4 - Thursday

Visit the High Dam – finished in 1971; it has ensured up to three harvests a year. The Unfinished Obelisk – still rooted to the bedrock of pink granite and the Temple of Isis on Philae Island. In the afternoon enjoy a trip in a traditional felluca around Elephantine Island which will lead you to the Botanical Gardens on General Kitchener Island given as a gift in 1890. Here, visitors enjoy the beautiful flowers imported from Africa, India and the Far East. Evening Show with the Nubian dance troop. Overnight in Aswan.

Day 5 – Friday

*Optional excursion to the ancient wonder of Abu Simbel priced at £130.00 pp by air, or £65.00 pp by road. For clients not taking the optional excursion, the day is free to explore Aswan city and markets.  Overnight in Aswan.

Day 6 – Saturday

Afternoon Sail to Kom Ombo and relax on board while clients who arrived in Aswan visit Kom Ombo Temple. After lunch sail onwards to Edfu and moor overnight.

Day 7 – Sunday

Visit to Edfu Temple for passengers who joined the cruise in Aswan, followed by an afternoon of sailing to Luxor arriving at 15:30 hours. You will then be taken on a tour of the East Bank with a visit to Luxor Temple, originally joined to Karnak by an avenue of Sphinx and Karnak Temple which covers a huge area and includes several temples, the largest being the Temple of Amun. Overnight in Luxor

Day 8 – Monday

Check out of your cabin by 11:00 hours ready for transfer to Luxor international airport for your return flight to the UK. Optional excursion available, *Balloon flight at sunrise priced at £100.00.

Please Note: The order or content of your itinerary may have to be amended due to lock closures, low water levels or any other unforeseeable circumstances. Due to the increasing number of boats on the Nile, at some docking points boats are moored side by side obstructing the view from cabins.

General Information: Occasionally, due to operational difficulties a change of vessel can occur. However, the sightseeing itinerary will remain the same.

*Orbital Travel act as agents for the activity operator/supplier. Please note that the contract for optional excursions, tours and activities is between the client and the local suppliers who offer them. Local suppliers are independent of Orbital Travel Limited. Optional Excursions are payable in Cash at the time of booking.

Traditionally, a tip is expected at the rate of £4.00 per person per night which includes coach drivers, bell boys, housekeeping staff, crew, bar/restaurant staff and all off the boat tipping. Additional tipping is not expected. Credit cards are accepted on board H/s Amarante for BAR BILLS only NOT for Optional excursions.