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This five star Nile cruise boat has been specially selected by Orbital Travel for its high standards of service and comfort. The reception deck level boasts one of the most impressive entrance areas on a Nile cruise boat, with its beautiful staircase leading up to the accommodation levels.

The main restaurant is located on the lower deck leaving more space for accommodation on the upper levels. This five star Nile cruise boat has extensive facilities on board for all guests to enjoy while cruising down the Nile.

Ms Monica has a large swimming pool on the sun deck, ideal for cooling off after a tour around the historical sites, and of ofcourse there is bar service on the sun deck. Plus shade for those who want to sit and watch the countryside go by as the boat cruises from Luxor south to Aswan.

All cabins have magnetic card entry and safe deposit boxes. Bathrooms are well appointed and include hair dryer, bath and shower. Why not try the All Inclusive Nile cruise option which is available on Ms Monica ? Full details of this and our other board options are contained within these pages.

There are three nights of organised entertainment on board with background music during other evenings.

Ms Monica sails on a Wednesday from Luxor to Aswan and back. Flights available from Manchester, London Gatwick  (Monday/Wednesday), Birmingham (Wednesday only) and from November Bristol (Wednesday only).

Note: All Star ratings used within this web site are awarded by the Ministry of Tourism in Cairo, they are based on a strict criteria which the boat (or hotel) have to meet on a continous basis.

In our opinion: Refitted to an exceptionally high standard, the Ms Monica is a beautiful five star Nile cruiser.

On-Board Facilities:

• Restaurant located on the lower deck - 160 seats
• Lounge Bar
• Panoramic Bar
• Evening music in lounge
• Swimming pool 
• Jacuzzi on sun deck
• Reading area
• Internet connection
• Fitness facilities
• Sun deck with recreation area bar
• Bazaar
• Laundry service
• Computerised in house operation
• Safe deposit boxes
• All Inclusive Nile cruise option available

Buffet Restaurant situated on the lower deck for up to 160 guests.

Full range of well presented options for Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner to suit all tastes.

Dress Code

Daytime: lightweight and informal summer clothes are the norm.

Evening Dining: Informal smart/casual attire.

68 Guest Cabins of approx. 20 square metres and 6 Presidential Suites of approximately 30 square metres.

All rooms are complete with: 

• Colour TV with video channel.
• Marine Satellite dish, Television may not operate while the boat is sailing.
• Access to cabins by magnetic cards.  
• Direct Telephone
• Fridge
• All cabins have large French balcony
• Fully air conditioned (individually controlled).
• Large bathroom with hair dryer, bath and shower.
• All cabins are on the middle or upper decks.

Ms Monica Nile cruise 7 night itinerary

Day 1 – Wednesday

Met and transferred from Luxor airport to your cruise vessel, check into your cabin on board and freshen up for dinner, overnight stay in Luxor.

Day 2 – THURsday

Early 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. Lunch on board then afternoon at leisure or take on of the optional excursions available. Overnight in Luxor.

Day 3 – FRIday

Relaxing day as the boat leaves Luxor and sails south to the Esna lock and beyond to Edfu. Lunch and dinner on board during the sailing. Overnight in Edfu.

Day 4 – SATURday

Morning Visit to Edfu where you will visit the extraordinary Temple of Horus, the mythical son of Isis and Osiris. Here, according to myth, Horus avenged the murder of his father Osiris by defeating his father’s Brother Seth in combat. Lunch on board as the boat departs for Aswan. Overnight in Aswan.

Day 5 – SUNday

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, Relax and 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.  Evening Show with the Nubian dance troop. Overnight in Aswan.

Day 6 – MONday

*Optional excursion to the ancient wonder of Abu Simbel by road or air. Morning at leisure for those clients not taking the Optional Abu Simbel trip, a chance to lie in the sun, or wonder around the busy city of Aswan. Lunch on board while the boat departs for Kom Ombo to visit the Temple of Sobek and Haroeris and then onto Edfu for the night.

Day 1 – TUEsday

Morning sail back towards Esna and visit the partly excavated Temple of Khnum at Esna. Dedicated to the ram- headed god Khnum, who was the patron god of the cataracts, who is said to have fashioned mankind from Nile clay on his potter’s wheel. Lunch on board and sail to Luxor.

Afternoon, East Bank tour which combines a visit to Luxor Temple, originally joined to Karnak by an avenue of sphinxes and Karnak temple which covers a huge area and includes several temples, the largest being the Temple of Amun. Evening the famous Belly dance show on board. Overnight in Luxor.

Day 8 – Wednesday

Change over day - check-out. Transfer to Luxor international airport for your return flight to the UK.

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.

Nile Cruise Programs:
Unlike many other river cruises offered in Europe, where you have a different destination each night, with site seeing on route. The arrangements on the Nile cruise programs is that generally the boat is used as a base from which daily sightseeing  is conducted, the boat may not cruise every day.

*Orbital Travel act as agents for the activity operator/supplier. Please note that the contract for these 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 Ms Monica.