Mena House Hotel

After a closure of 15 years the River Nile have now opened up to allow cruises to operate the whole distance, 600 miles, from Cairo to Aswan. In partnership with Sanctuary cruise collection Bales Worldwide are offering this exception cruise opportunity on some of the finest and luxurious boats on the River Nile.

Cairo treasures include the Egyptian Museum, which holds the most priceless collection of Egyptian antiquities in the world, the Citadels and Mosques of Islamic Cairo, and the world famous Pyramids at Giza. From Cairo fly to Upper Egypt where you will visit the Valley of the Kings on Luxor’s West Bank before spending a couple days relaxing at the premier Red Sea resort of Sharm el-Sheikh from where you will visit the Monastery at Saint Catherine’s. Cross the Red Sea into Jordan where highlights include a walk through the winding Siq at Petra to explore this most wondrous of ancient sites and bathing in the buoyant waters of the Dead Sea, with its sub-tropical climate.

Recapturing the elegance and style of old world grandeur, this captivating cruise navigates the Nile’s historic course between Luxor and Aswan. Akin to an intimate river yacht, the Sanctuary Sun Boat III represents the ultimate in luxury and relaxation on the Nile. With a seven night itinerary, all of Egypt’s wonders and splendours can be seen while cruising in effortless elegance. This journey also allows time at the start to enjoy the delights of Cairo.