Join us on a fabulous trip down the Nile River with only 40 of your fellow vintage enthusiasts in their best 1920s/30s attire. Specially arranged by Ahoy Vintage Cruises in association with the esteemed Jules Verne Tours.
Jules Verne offers expertly curated small group tours. With over 45 years of experience, they create immersive travel experiences that blend discovery, comfort, and convenience. Each itinerary is carefully curated, providing unique insights and unforgettable adventures guided by experts who will enrich your journey every step of the way.
Our group has chartered the paddle steamer SS Misr for our exclusive use. The tour is hosted by two Egyptologists and, as a bonus, the Matt Tolentino Trio to provide the correct musical background for your listening and dancing pleasure. Visit Matt Tolentino’s page to hear the music and learn more about this specialized artist who is equal parts troubadour and instrumental virtuoso.
Cruise Details
Trip #1: January 16 – 24, 2027, Trip #2: January – February 1, 2027 (Both trips have exactly the same info.)
Includes:
- 7 Nights Nile River cruise onboard the SS Misr
- 2 Nights accommodation at the Crowne Plaza in Cairo
- 2 Breakfasts and 2 lunches in Cairo
- Musical interludes provided by the Matt Tolentino Trio throughout the journey
- Internal flights: Cairo-Luxor-Cairo
- Expert local guides/Egyptologists/sightseeing tour as described. 2 Bottles of water included
- General day-to-day tipping covering waiters, hotel staff, drivers, doorman, and porters
- All meals onboard
Not Included:
- Flights to and from Cairo
- Special pre- and post- hotel arrangements have been made by Ahoy Cruises and are not included. Please contact Ahoy Cruises if you would like to take advantage of our special lower group pricing.
- Event fee $699 pp
Stateroom Pricing
- Panorama Suite £7,390 pp
- Upper Deck Suite £6,690 pp
- Suite £6,490 pp
- Main Deck Cabin £5,495 pp
- Upper Deck Cabin £5,990 pp
- Solo Cabin £5,495
Prices are per person and include ALL taxes and port fees. Note: Cruise price is in pounds sterling: Event fee is in USD. See the SS Misr deck plans by clicking here.
Proposed Daily Schedule (check regularly for updates)
| Day 1 | Arrival in Cairo. Independent arrival at the Crowne Plaza. Overnight in Cairo. | |
| Day 2 | After breakfast in the hotel, visit the Grand Egyptian Museum. Lunch at the Mena House with iconic views of the Pyramids. Overnight in Cairo. | |
| Day 3 | Exclusive sunrise visit to the Pyramids and the Sphinx. (Optional: Camel ride $10) Lunch at a local restaurant. Then, fly to Luxor. Embark the SS Misr. Welcome reception onboard. Overnight onboard in Luxor. | |
| Day 4 | Luxor-Qena. (Optional: Hot air balloon ride $175) Morning visit to Luxor’s West Bank, the Valley of the Kings and Queens, Temple of Hatshepsut, and the Colossi of Memnon (Optional: Tombs of Tutankhamun or Seti $extra) Afternoon sailing to Qena. Overnight onboard at Qena. | |
| Day 5 | Denderah and Abydos Temples. Morning visit to Denderah Temple dedicated to Hathor. Continue by road to Abydos. Visit the Temple of Seti I and see the Gallery of Kings and its mysterious carvings. Cruise back to Luxor. Overnight onboard in Luxor. | |
| Day 6 | Sail south via the Esna Lock to Edfu. Visit the Temple of Edfu then continue to Aswan. Overnight onboard at Aswan. | |
| Day 7 | Early morning excursion to the Temples of Abu Simbel. Travel by road to the majestic rock-cut Temples of Ramses II and Nerfertari. Return to Aswan around mid-day. Boat trip to the island Temple of Philae dedicated to Isis. Enjoy a felucca sailing around Kitchener’s Island. In the late afternoon, enjoy after tea at the Old Cataract. Overnight onboard in Aswan. | |
| Day 8 | Early cruise to Kom Ombo Temple and continue sailing to Luxor. Overnight in Luxor. | |
| Day 9 | Begin your day at Karnak Temple. Lunch onboard with time to relax. Later, explore the restored Avenue of the Sphinxes and Luxor Temple beautifully illuminated at sunset. Enjoy an elegant cocktail reception at the Winter Palace Hotel. Toast to the end of out Nile River journey before returning for our farewell dinner. | |
| Day 10 | Breakfast onboard. Check-out and disembark. Transfer to Luxor Airport for your return flight to Cairo. Additional nights pre and post tour available by request in Cairo and Luxor. |
Don’t Like to Fly?
For those that don’t wish to fly to Cairo, there is a special 9 nights crossing on Queen Mary 2…New York to Southampton. Yes, longer than the usual 7 nights.
Arrives Jan 10 with an overnight on board….You can disembark as early as 9 am on the 10th or as late as 9 am on the 11th….whenever works best for you.
It’s certainly less expensive and more comfortable than flying.
There are no return dates until April, so flying home is the only option.
You can spend time in London or fly onward to Cairo….between the 10th and 14th you can do as you please.
Inside Cabins from………………….$1192
Sheltered Balcony from………….$1857
Glass front Balcony from……….$2142
Princess Grill from…………………..$4565
Queens Grill 5 from………………..$5610
Prices are per person and include all taxes
There is no return voyage that works with the tour end date