June 2008, we have been informed the lock will remain as normal, so transfers will operate to Luxor as normal and not to Esna. During the month of June and 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.
You will either be allocated the Etoile du Nil II or III Cruise Ship
Luxor Nile Port is approx 20-30mins from Luxor Airport.
The air-conditioned buffet restaurant offers international cuisine. The lounge bar offers evening entertainment, with Egyptian and Nubian shows. There is a further bar on the pool deck, with swimming pool, sunbeds & umbrellas. The ships also have a library, gift shop, laundry & conference room. All public areas are air-conditioned.
All the cabins on the Etoile du Nil have recently been refurbished and have bathroom with bath, air conditioning, telephone, TV & music channels & mini bar. Cots are available on request.







| Currency: | The local currency of Egypt is the Egytian Pound |
| Time Zone: | Egypt is 2 hours ahead of the UK. The current time in Egypt is 18:22 |
| Electricity: | The voltage in Egypt is 220V-50 Hz |
| Sockets: | 1 (View Socket Types) |
| Vaccines: | Typhoid, Hepatitis A, Diphtheria and Yellow fever all recommended. Tuberculosis, Hepatitis B and Rabies recommended if staying for a long duration. |
| Safe Water: | (2/5) |
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