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M/S Amarco II (formerly known as the Antares and the Nile Express)
Schedule: Every Monday from Luxor & Friday from Aswan
Overview:
The M/S Amarco II is a spacious 5 stars luxury suites-only cruiser. It is a unique vessel on the Nile constructed and operated according to the latest technology.
Its interior design is by Gimenes collections from Spain. It has 35 suites total. 1 Imperial Suite measuring 646 square feet, 2 Royal Suites measuring 560 square feet, 22 Executive Suites measuring 431 square feet and 10 Junior Suites measuring 291 square feet. All suites are luxuriously decorated, equipped with plasma TV, mini bar and safe box.
There is an elevator onboard and a restaurant offering both buffet and a la carte dining in an elegant and warm atmosphere.
Enjoy the in-house spa facilities with complementary fruits, healthy cocktails, newspapers & magazines or lay down by the pool tanning with the gentle sun. You can also relax in the lounge, salon or bars, where Folkloric and fancy dress parties, belly dance shows, games parties and dancing music are held.
Restaurant serving International cuisine, on both buffet and a la carte meals. The relaxed informality of our lounges offer idyllic setting in which to enjoy a beverage in glorious surrounding with ultimate in luxury with all the comfort of home are complemented by Round-the Clock five Star Service. Afternoon tea daily available from 5.00-5.30pm with a selection of finger sandwiches, assortment of afternoon tea cakes and pastries and inclusive of Tea Flavor Selection or coffee of your choice.
All Suites feature:
Individually controlled air condition
LCD Television with in house movie and satellite channels
Sleeping and living area with separate dressing area
Large closets and plenty of drawer space
Mini bar
Telephone
Individual programmable safe box
Large bathroom with Jacuzzi and jet shower
Bathrobes and slippers
Complimentary Fruit basket
Complimentary mineral water
Complimentary Water boiler with tea and coffee
Boat features:
Laundry and dry cleaning
Internet Access
Elevator
Lounge, salon and bars
Swimming pool and sundeck bar
Jeweler, souvenir shop and hairdresser
Audiovisual facilities for conferences
Hygiene of food and water safety under Cristal Intl LTD supervision
Fire alarm, smoke detector and sprinkler system all over the boat
Evening Entertainment (check with reception for program)
Ultraviolet water purification system
Health club includes highest level of equipment and devices
Professional crew for SPA, massage, steam and sauna
Clinic and medical care with high medical equipment for emergency 24/7
Major credit cards accepted
Included:
Transfer from point of embarkation to the boat
Accommodation on full board basis with meals served in the main dining room. (room service dining NOT included)
PRIVATE GUIDE
Entrance fees to sites included in ship program
All port fees, service charges and taxes
Not Included:
Items of a personal nature such as tips, telephone, laundry
Beverages of any nature at any time
Anything prior to embarkation or after disembarkation
Prices:
SPECIAL SALE, CONTACT US FOR PRICES
Itineraries:
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4 Day/ 3 Night Aswan to Luxor Every Friday
Day 01: Friday
- Boarding before Lunch at 11:00am
- Lunch on board
- Visit the Botanical Garden by Felucca
- Dinner on board
- After Dinner Dancing
- Overnight in Aswan
Meals: Lunch, Dinner
Day 02: Saturday
- Breakfast on board
- Visit the High Dam, Old Dam, the Granite Quarries & Philae Temple
- Sail to Kom Ombo (Around noon time)
- Lunch on board
- Afternoon Tea
- Visit the Temple shared by two gods Sobek & Haeroris in Kom Ombo
- Sail to Edfu
- Oriental Dinner on board
- Egyptian Galabeya Party
- Overnight in Edfu
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 03: Sunday
- Breakfast on board
- Sail to Esna
- Lunch on board
- Cross the river lock & Sail to Luxor
- Visit East Bank (Karnak and Luxor Temple)
- Afternoon tea
- Dinner on board
- After Dinner Dancing
- Overnight in Luxor
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 04: Monday
- Breakfast on board
- Visit the West Bank - The Valley of the Kings & Queens, The temple of Queen Hatshepsut at El-Deir El-Bahari & the Colossi Memnon
- Check-out and disembarkation
Meals: Breakfast
- Cruise & Sightseeing schedules and timing are subject to change due to circumstances beyond our control -
5 Day/ 4 Night Luxor to Aswan Every Monday
Day 01: Monday
- Boarding before Lunch at 11:00am
- Lunch on board
- Visit East Bank (Karnak & Luxor Temples)
- Dinner on board
- After Dinner Dancing
- Overnight in Luxor
Meals: Lunch, Dinner
Day 02: Tuesday
- Breakfast on board
- Visit the West Bank (Valley of Kings & Queens, the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut at El-Deir El- Bahari and the colossi Memnon)
- Sail to Esna (Around noon time)
- Lunch on board
- Afternoon tea
- Cross the river lock & Sail to Edfu
- Dinner on board
- After Dinner Dancing
- Overnight in Edfu
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 03: Wednesday
- Breakfast on board
- Visit Horus Temple in Edfu
- Sailing to Kom Ombo
- Lunch on board
- Visit the temple shared by two gods Sobek & Haeroris in Kom Ombo
- Sail to Aswan
- Afternoon tea
- Oriental Dinner on board
- Egyptian Galabya party
- Overnight in Aswan
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 04: Thursday
- Breakfast on board
- Visit of the High Dam (AM)
- Lunch on board
- Sail on the Nile by felucca and visit botanical garden (PM)
- Dinner on board
- Overnight in Aswan
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 05: Friday
- Breakfast on board
- Disembarkation
Meals: Breakfast
- Cruise & Sightseeing schedules and timing are subject to change due to circumstances beyond our control
Deck Plan:
Ground Deck (1st Floor):
Engine Room, Kitchen, Restaurant, Internet Cafe, Clinic, Staff Rooms, Sanitary Curing Unit.
Reception Deck (2nd Floor):
Electricity Room, Staff Mess Hall, Washing/ Laundry Rooms, Staff Rooms, Salon, Nightclub, Reception.
3rd Deck:
Guest Rooms, Lobby, Bazaar, Juice Bar, Card Room, Imperial Suite.
4th Deck:
Guest Rooms, Lobby Gymnasium, Health Spa with Saunas And Steam Rooms, Massage Parlors, 2 Royal Suites.
5th Deck:
Shaded Area, Swimming Pool, BBQ Grill, Juice Bar.