Built at the dawn of the 20th century, brings turn-of-the-century travel to life again. A boat inhabited by the memory of the King Fouad who received it as a gift in 1885; the memory of the Belle Époque travelers who used it; or that of Hercule Poirot who Agatha Christie had walking its decks in her writings.
Steam Ship Sudan is a sustainable eco tour located in Nile River, Egypt. It is unique cruise choice on the Nile; the Steamship Sudan is the most peaceful way to travel on the river.
The charismatic Steam Ship Sudan fits the bill perfectly. Built in 1885 as a gift for King Fauod. Each cabin is a haven of Belle Epoque refinement and comfort, allied to services and facilities worthy of a grand hotel.
Built at the dawn of the 20th century, brings turn-of-the-century travel to life again. A boat inhabited by the memory of the King Fouad who received it as a gift in 1885; the memory of the Belle Époque travelers who used it; or that of Hercule Poirot who Agatha Christie had walking its decks in her writings.
Cruise Facilities:
- 23 cabins, including 5 suites.
- Steam engine room on show for guests to view.
- Small shop with local souvenir.
- Occasional entertainment program.
- Languages spoken by the personnel on board: French & English.
- Panoramic bar lounge
- Medical attention available at all times.
- Payments on board are made in cash & credit card.
- Main lobby with reception desk
- Authentic 19th Century antique furniture in all suites & Cabins.
Cruise Itineraries
Day 1: (Saturday) Welcome to Egypt
Arrive to Cairo airport, meet and assist by your tour manager then transfer to your hotel for check in with an exclusive air conditioned modern van. our rep will provide you with detailed info about your holidays itinerary, advise all procedures and finalize all pick up time for your holiday time, overnight in Cairo.
Meal plan: Welcome drink
Day 2: (Sunday) Giza Pyramids Day
Breakfast at your hotel in Cairo and then met by your personal guide who will accompany you in day tour to the Great Pyramids of Giza and Sphinx, the necropolis of Sakkara and the former capital, Memphis. Overnight in Cairo.
Meal plan: Breakfast, Lunch
Day 3: (Monday) Cairo City Sightseeing / Fly To Luxor
Breakfast at the hotel and then you will be escorted by your private guide to Immerse yourself further into Egypt's history with an unmissable visit to the famous Egyptian Museum. Follow this with a stroll through Khan el-Khalili bazaar and a visit other Cairo's most popular Islamic and Coptic attractions in Old Cairo. Back to the hotel and Overnight in Cairo. Later, you will be transferred to Cairo airport to fly to Luxor, upon your arrival in Luxor you will be met & transferred to your hotel for check in and overnight staying.
Meal plan: Breakfast, Lunch
Day 4: (Tuesday) Luxor SS Sudan Nile Steamship
Breakfast at your hotel in Luxor then transfer to the Steam Ship Sudan; boarding before lunch. Settle into your original Edwardian cabin or suite. Gourmet lunch served on board.
Today you will be taken to sightseeing tour to one of the largest and most impressive archaeological sites in Egypt, the Temple of Karnak. Under the command of the great Pharaohs, this awe inspiring ancient city was built over approx. 2000 years. Walking through this vast open air museum, you will be struck by the almost perfect illustrations that honour the Pharaohs and their Gods.
Evening "optional tour" to attend the ‘Sound and Light’ show in Karnak temples before returning back and overnight in Luxor.
Meal plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 5: (Wednesday) SS Sudan Nile Steamer Ship
Departs early morning for a day of discovery tour to Luxor West Bank starting with the Valley of the Kings. Situated on the west bank of the Nile, this limestone valley houses the burial chambers of the great Pharaohs, powerful nobles - and later the royal spouses - of the 18th-21st dynasties. 63 magnificent temples of eternal life line the valley including Tutankhamen’s Tomb which was famously discovered by Howard Carter in 1922. The vibrant color and conservation of the hieroglyphics lining the tomb of Ramses III never ceases to captivate.
At approx. 2.30pm, the Steam Ship Sudan will start sailing towards Esna, 60km south of Luxor. After passing through the lock at Esna, the ship with cruise under the star filled sky towards Edfu, a further 46km. Overnight at Edfu.
Meal plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 6: (Thursday) SS Sudan Nile Cruise Ship
A morning exploration of the Temple of Edfu. This sanctuary is considered to be one of the best preserved temples in Egypt. The site, built in honour of the falcon-headed sky god, Horus, whose eyes were the sun and the moon, was abandoned by the Roman Empire in 391 AD. The temple lay buried under a protective layer of sand until it was excavated by French Egyptologist, Auguste Mariette, in the 1860s. Gourmet lunch served on board. Languidly cruise 145km south and unveil the pillars of Kom Ombo resting grandly on the banks of the Nile.
Being a favoured basking spot for crocodiles in ancient times, the temple at Kom Ombo was dedicated to Sobek, the crocodile god. The temple dates back to 180BC during the Ptolemaic era, with notable Roman influences.
Sunset over Kom Ombo and dinner on board. The steamship will remain docked at Kom Ombo over night.
Meal plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 7: (Friday) SS Sudan Nile Cruise Steamer ship
The Steam Ship Sudan gracefully navigates a further 48km south, past fertile fields and sandy river banks, to reach Aswan at the end of the Nile Valley. It is here where ancient Nubia begins.
Today marks your discovery of the Temple of Philae, the domain of the Goddess Isis, the universal mother who reigned over life, death and resurrection. Philae was one of the most important shrines of ancient Egypt and Nubia until 550AD when the Byzantine Emperor, Justinian, ordered its closing after 4000 years of worship. The temple was dismantled and rebuilt on Agilika Island (just south of Aswan) due to the construction of the crucial irrigation system, the High Dam. Before dining on board, you will have time to explore the Aswan markets where you will find indigo, saffron and other treasures.
There is an option for the evening entertainment - the ‘Light and Sound’ show which illuminates the Temple of Philae. Overnight on board in Aswan.
Meal plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 8: (Saturday) SS Sudan Steamship / Aswan Stay
Here mark the end of your journey with breakfast on board your Nile cruise steamship in Aswan followed by disembarkation and transfer by exclusive car and driver to your hotel in Aswan for check in with free time in leisure and optional excursions available in Aswan. Overnight in Aswan.
Meal plan: Breakfast
Day 9: (Sunday) Aswan to Cairo by Plane / Optional Tour To Abu Simbel
Breakfast at your hotel in Aswan with free time at leisure with optional excursion to Abu Simbel temples out of Aswan by personal guide and exclusive car or you may fly instead then transfer to Aswan airport to fly to Cairo, upon arrival in Cairo you will be transferred to your hotel in Cairo for free time at leisure and overnight stay in Cairo
Meal plan: Breakfast
Day 10: (Monday) Cairo / Back Home
Breakfast at your hotel with some free time at leisure in Cairo followed by transfer to Cairo airport to catch your inbound flight back home
Meal plan: Breakfast
Price includes:
- Meet And Assist at all mentioned airports
- Assistance of our personal during your vacation
- All transportation by private AC Deluxe vehicles
- Flight tickets (Cairo / Luxor and Aswan / Cairo with Egypt Air
- 3 nights in Cairo 5* deluxe hotel with breakfast
- 1 night Aswan 5* deluxe hotel with breakfast
- 4 nights 5* deluxe Nile Steamer on full board
- 1 night Luxor 5* deluxe hotel with breakfast
- Tour to Pyramids, Sphinx, Valley temple, Sakkara and Memphis
- Tour to Egyptian Museum , Citadel Mosques and Coptic Churches
- Tour to the High Dam and Temple of Philae in Aswan
- Tour to Kom Ombo temple and Edfu temple en route
- Tour to Karnak temples and Luxor temple in East bank of the Nile
- Tour to Valley of the Kings , Hatshepsut temple & colossi of Memnon
- Lunch meals & Bottled water tours in Cairo
- Entrance fees to the sights as per itinerary
- Expert local tour guide in Cairo / Luxor /Aswan
- Service charges and taxes included throughout the tours
- Free Mobile phone against 30 min local calls / 5 min. international
Price excludes:
- Airfare to and from Egypt
- Personal expenses
- Optional Activities
- Tipping
Extra Information:
- Trip runs every Saturday.
- Prices are quoted in US$ and based on double occupancy.
- Prices are valid in 2013 except Christmas & Easter Feasts.
- Nile cruise itineraries may be changed without a prior notice.
- Discounts are available for groups and children.
- Ship Sudan does not accept children under 7 years on board for security reasons.
- International flights are not included.
