Day 7 (Tuesday)

Alyssa begins her leisurely sail back to Luxor, the perfect opportunity to savour the memories of your luxury cruise, and enjoy once again the stunning views of the Nile. You can relax in style on the sundeck, and be spoilt with a gastronomical lunch as you sail! The final evening is spent in Esna.

Day 8 (Wednesday)
The ship sails from Esna early in the morning on Wednesday to reach Luxor at 07.00 a.m. The final day and disembarkation is after breakfast. Transfer to Luxor airport and board for flight back. Disembark Alyssa and make the return to the airport. During the day you have the opportunity to visit the museum of Luxor which is only five minutes from the port and is payable localy.

Day 5 (Sunday)

Following breakfast on board, you will depart for your next tour to the Island of Philae, where you will visit the temple complex of Isis .After this visit you can take an optional trip to visit the unfinished Obelisk at the granite quarry and Aswan High dam. Lunch will be served back on board, and in the afternoon you will enjoy a felucca ride around the botanical garden. You will return to the boat for dinner and overnight in Aswan.

Transfer Information

Guests staying additional days after the cruise, who do not have a transfer booked to the hotel, should note that this can be arranged with the Medhotels Rep in Luxor. Due to the many boats docked at Luxor port, we advise that transfers are pre-booked for the arrival/departure to Luxor airport, so that guests can be assured to be taken directly to their boat without any difficulty.

Information on tipping
During the cruise you will be asked to tip the staff and your appointed guide will inform you about this. This is customary in Egypt, and we advise that you tip an overall amount at the end of your stay, and hand this into the cruise management; this is then shared with all of the staff.

Entry Requirements
On entry into Egypt, you must obtain a visitors visa at the port of entry, the fee is £10 (subject to change). We recommend that you see your Medhotels rep on arrival, and they will assist you with obtaining the visa.

Important note on transfers during June and December

During the month of December usually from 01/12/08 to 16/12/08, all cruises will depart from Esna, which is approximately 60 km from Luxor. Transfers for this period need to be booked from Luxor to Esna.

Reps Opinion
Cruising down the Nile is a must for those wanting to discover and learn all about the history of the ancient world in Egypt. The itinerary offered is the traditional programme of all cruises on the Nile, which is to see the main historical sites of Edfu Temple, Kom Ombo Temple, Aswan High dam, unfinished obelisk, Philae Temple, Luxor and Karnak Temple. The optional tours that are available with charge, are highly recommended for guests who are very keen to see more of the ancient delights and Abu Simbel is an overwhelming highlight! Well worth the trip.

Official Rating - 5* Deluxe - Full Board - Wednesday departures only - 1 week cruise

MY LTI Alyssa Deluxe is a brand new ship on the Nile, and for this reason is proving to be in popular demand, her first sail was at the end of January 2006. Built according to International specifications and classifications required by the Germanisher Lloyd. Length: 75 meters. Breadth: 14.4 meters. Draft: 1.45 meters. Technical Data: Marine Engine power 3 x 496 h.p. Caterpillar. Aqua Master Rolls Royce maneuvering. Electric Power 3 x 45 k.v.a. caterpillar. 250 volt, 50 cycles. Complete water purification system. Complete sanitation system (to meet the Green Globe requirements). Also, the highest international safety standards are strictly observed. Fully air conditioned using USA Carrier systems (water coolers individually controlled) equipped with fresh air feeding and suction system. Radar and short wave radio. Internal/International telephone and internet. All partitions and ceilings are fire resistant and sound proofed throughout. Also MY LTI Alyssa Deluxe is a Smoking Free ship, except on open areas Sun Deck, Italian Terrace and Moroccan cafe. Gift shop, Wellness Spa & Gym and Internet Cafe are also available on the mezzanine.

Design

The Architect behind MY LTI Alyssa Deluxe is Pia Schmid (Swiss). Arch. Pia is specialized in hotel architecture and design. She is well known and recognized throughout Europe for her talent and many projects. The philosophy she adopted for MY LTI Alyssa Deluxe is based on harmony of colours, nature of the ship local environment and usage of handcraft. Environment friendly attitude was adopted while working on MY LTI Alyssa Deluxe. All designs, furniture, upholstery and cabin layout have been specifically designed for MY LTI Alyssa Deluxe and not out of a catalogue, this includes the different pure woolen carpets designed for the different locations on the ship to enhance the final outlook.

Accommodation

Total of 66 dDeluxe, spacious cabins comprising of: 58 double cabins each 21 sq. meters approximately, 6 king bed cabins and 2 Suites. All cabins and suites are provided with a large panoramic/ultra violet window overlooking the Nile and are equipped with private deluxe bath. The assignment of cabins are as following : Lower Deck, Main Deck, Upper Main Deck and Top Upper Main Deck. All cabins and suites are provided with safe box, ventilator, electric shaver plug, lit magnifying mirror, mini bar, bath tub/WC, hair dryer, air conditioning, telephone, music channel (within TV), sat TV, colour television with two DVD channels. Internet access (at a charge), safe, carpeting, and sitting area. Non smoking rooms are also available.

Food & Beverage

Captain’s cocktail is available once a week. Large, one-sitting, deluxe Restaurant, capacity 135 seats, based on Full Board offering an exceptionally high standard of national/international cuisine where a full and complete breakfast is served, three course complete Lunch Buffet and three course full buffet style dinner. This full board offering includes natural drinking water, tea or filtered coffee during meals (lunch/dinner in Fiori restaurant only). The dress code in the restaurant is smart casual (no slipper or shorts are allowed). Breakfast on sundeck upon request. Afternoon tea (16:00 - 16:30) and cakes are served on the sundeck during sailing only. Lunch is served on the sundeck twice during the cruise if the weather permits. Electrolux cuisine servicing the restaurant with international hygiene standard (Cristal Hygiene) and environment friendly. On the left of the entrance lies the Luxurious Sir Livingstone lounge bar (African style) with elegant & professional hand painted ceiling of Sir Livingstone journey on the Nile, engraved entrance door and ultra blue panoramic windows allowing vision of the Nile (at an extra charge). The bar has piano for live music entertainment, LCD screen for data show and dance floor. Spacious Reception area to be used as meeting space. Sundeck Bar (at a charge) has a flooring of Teak wood and all facilities to service for Sundeck and pool including two types of sun beds and also daybeds and convenient floor mats. Italian Terrace is situated on the 3rd deck offering Italian drinks and snacks (at a charge). Moroccan Cafe is on 2nd deck with Moroccan designs and serving Moroccan drinks and snacks (at a charge). Special diet is available on upon request. The drinks at the Fiori restaurant are not included in the price.

Sports & Leisure

MY LTI Alyssa Deluxe uniquely placed at the front of the ship on the fourth deck, a fully panoramic Green Wellness Centre. The Panoramic Wellness Centre is equipped with only the latest and highest standard: mud bath, sauna bath, Jacuzzi, multi purpose gym including bicycle, rowing machine, treadmill and multi-purpose machine. To recuperate, the facility has a Vitamin bar. There is also a licensed masseur available upon request. Access to Spa & facilities is against charge. Fitness machines (treadmill & bicycle) on sundeck are offered free of charge. There is also an outdoor pool, a children’s pool, sun terrace, poolside parasols and sun beds by the pool, pool towels, Animation & entertainment programme includes light activities during the day & night, DVD (twice/day in the cabin), and piano music offered at the Sir Livingston bar. Hairdresser (in Luxor & Aswan), room service upon request and laundry service are also available at a charge. Medical service is available upon request.

Day 3 (Friday)

Before sailing to Esna, we take you to the West Bank which includes a drive through fields of sugar cane, that line the West Bank, we will pass the twin colossi of Memnon, the enormous seated statues who guard the entrance to the Valley. Next, visit the valleys of the Kings, and enter the temples of some of the great pharaohs and after we go to the temple of Hatshepsut, finally we do a visit to Madinet Habu. During lunch Alyssa will set sail and head south down the Nile to Esna, here we port overnight or Continue to Edfu for Overnight.

Day 6 (Monday)

An early morning sunrise tour will take you to the glorious and mysterious Abu Simbel Temple of Ramses II, this is an optional tour, and perhaps the most impressive and unforgettable. This day there is no tour included in the cruise package, the day is spent at leisure onboard if any of the optional tours are not taken. We remain overnight in Aswan.

CRUISE ITINERARY

PLEASE NOTE: There are various tours available, some of which are included in the cruise package as a maxi package option or a mini package option. Optional tours are also available throughout the cruise, and these are paid locally. All of the tours are escorted with a professional Egyptologist fully licensed English speaking guide.

An alternative option is to book the cruise without the tours included in the package, and book a cabin only. If this option is chosen, any tours of interest during the cruise, can be booked locally with the Egyptologist guide.

Tours that are included as a maxi package are: - East Bank: Karnak and Luxor Temples. West Bank: Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut Temple and Madinet Habu. During sailing: Edfu Temple, Kom Ombo Temple. Aswan: Philae Temple, and Felucca sailing around the Botanical Garden.

Tours that are included as a mini package are: - East Bank: Luxor Temple. West Bank: Hatshepsut Temple and Madinet Habu. Aswan: Philae temple and felucca sailing around the Botanical garden.

NB: The itinerary below is based on the maxi package, any tours not included for the mini package can be booked locally if guests decide to do so whilst on board, and this can be arranged with the Egyptologist guide.

Meals on board Alyssa

During the seven day cruise, the board is Full board which means full breakfast, lunch and dinner served in the main restaurant. Twice during the cruise lunch maybe served on the Sundeck according to the weather.

Day 1 (Wednesday)

On arrival at Luxor airport, take a transfer to the cruise embarkation point (We recommend that you book this in advance). Embarkation on Alyssa is the first step to begin this unforgettable cruise and we remain overnight at Luxor.

Day 2 (Thursday)

East Bank Sightseeing, discover the history and wonders of the Karnak Temples and the grandeur Luxor Temple. As an optional tour in the evening you can experience the amazing sound and light of the Karnak Temples, alternatively enjoy your evening at leisure in Luxor, where we remain overnight.

Day 4 (Saturday)

The morning starts with a very memorable visit to the Temple of Horus in Edfu by horse and carriage. Alyssa then sails on to Kom Ombo and after Lunch a visit to the double Temple of Kom Ombo completes a full day of amazing sightseeing and peaceful sailing. We now continue overnight sailing to Aswan.