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Taste of Egypt

Avalon Waterways MS Farah
Date 29th Apr 27
Nights 9 Nights
1
Cairo, Egypt
Welcome to Cairo, “Mother of the World”
2
Cairo
Tutankhamun's Treasures and Secrets of the Sphinx
3
Cairo
Colossus of Ramses II and Desert Resting Places
4
Cairo
Hall of Mummies, Holy Mother and Child, and Market Mazes
5
Cairo-Luxor (Embarkation)
The World’s Greatest Open-Air Museum Fly 300 miles up the Nile Valley to Luxor to embark on your Nile River cruise.
6
Luxor-Edfu
Royal Resting Places of Kings and Queens
7
Edfu-Kom Ombo-Aswan
Egyptian Gods of the River and Sky
8
Aswan
Twin Temples and Island on the Nile This morning, consider joining a Guided Optional Excursion to the massive sandstone temples of Abu Simbel (by coach).
9
Aswan (Disembarkation)- Cairo
Work in Progress and the Goddess Isis
10
Cairo
Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning.
Why Book
Why Book
  • Deluxe Stateroom, From £4,173pp 
  • Vegetarian options for lunch and dinner.
  • Tea and coffee will be served during lunch and dinner.
  • Barbecue lunches and dinners on sun deck (weather permitting).
  • Breakfast, lunch, and dinner
  • Complimentary glass of wine or one beer at dinner 
  • On board Egyptian cooking class by the chef.
  • Pillow menu included: choose from a range of soft, water, orthopedic, and sponge pillows.
  • Free use of gym, sauna, and steam room (massages à la carte excluded).
  • All staterooms feature French balconies.
  • Wide LED TV screen with free cable
  • Free Wi-Fi internet connection throughout the ship.
  • Telescope at disposal on the sundeck.
  • Special library dedicated to Paulo Coelho.
  • Welcome drink and refreshing towels upon arrival.
  • Fruit basket, cookies, canapés & nuts.
  • Kettle with tea packets available and Nescafe will be served in cabins.
  • The boat offers all the services and facilities needed to organize special events on board.
  • Large restaurant on board.
  • Lounge bar on board.
  • Pool bar on board.



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MS Farah
Overview

In Arabic, Farah means happiness and joy. In this spirit, you'll sail on the MS Farah-one of Egypt's most elite ships on the Nile. Cruise in style and comfort, while enjoying the mysterious and magnificent sights and experiences only found in the Egyptian landscapes. The MS Farah ship offers 51 deluxe cabins and 4 Royal Suites that feature style and comfort with oversized French balconies that are virtually wall-sized. Avalon insists on the best view and the best crew to treat you like royalty while exploring the treasures of the pharaohs on this Nile River cruise! Exploring the Nile River aboard the MS Farah is an elegant, first-class experience with a touch of mystery combined with an old world spirit of adventure, and state-of-the-art comfort, of course! Avalon's Nile River cruise aboard the MS Farah carries you into the exotic world of pharaohs, explorers, and legends, while introducing you to locals who share the traditions of generations. Relax with onboard features, including Deluxe and Royal Suite, spa services, Wi-Fi, gourmet dining, and a caring crew who create an exceptional experience in comfort, customer service, and classic adventure on board one of the Nile's most elite river ships. 

Please note: For the few rivers not sailed by Avalon Suite Ships®, we carefully select only the best river ships that meet our high standard of excellence in quality, comfort, and amenities. Avalon personally charters the MS Farah to deliver the exceptional experience cruisers have come to expect from Avalon Waterways.

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Food & Drink

Farm-to-fork fare.

Fresh and local. While you take in the bountiful views, our innovative chefs bring the local bounties to your plate.

TIME TO INDULGE!

Pull Up A Chair Or Pull Up The Covers With Your Choice Of Dining Experiences—From Dinner In The Dining Room, To Delicacies On The Sky Deck, To Breakfast In Bed!

  • Breakfast - Fresh brews and panoramic views are served with countless sunrise selections including towers of super foods and made-to-order specialties.
  • Lunch - Refuel for your adventures with regional treats and homemade sweets—from out-of-this-world specialty dishes to down-to-earth favourites you crave.
  • Dinner - Whether you opt for a sumptuous four-course dinner or a lighter tasting menu, hand-crafted excellence is always on the menu.

Turning the tables on cruise dining.

Avalon Fresh: The heart-healthy menu everyone loves.

With our exclusive Avalon Fresh menu, you can take an indulgent cruise without drifting from your healthy habits. From eye-opening juices at breakfast to artfully crafted salads at lunch to high-protein plates at dinner, Avalon Fresh options—including vegetarian and vegan specialties—are available at every meal so you can guiltlessly partake in creative cuisine without sacrificing great taste.

Dinner's Ready (Or Breakfast & Lunch) When You Are.

Avalon's Flex Dining® puts a whole new meaning to "Where should we eat?" with your choice of when and where you dine on board. Mix it up with a variety of menus and venues without the strict schedules that cut into your fun. Dine in style in your ship's spacious and elegant glass-walled Panorama Dining Room or mix it up with bite-sized delights in the cozy Panorama Bistro. Al fresco dining more your style? Grab a complimentary picnic lunch for a tasty takeaway on shore, pull up a chair for an al fresco lunch on the observation deck, or savor sizzling selections atop the Sky Deck with specialties served hot off the Sky Grill! Need an afternoon nosh? Be our guest for elegant tea service each afternoon in the Panorama Bistro to satisfy your sweet tooth!

The Foods You Love…Minus Ingredients that Don’t Love You Back

Our Avalon kitchens are designed to cater to your dietary sensitivities with ease. In fact, you’re invited to share any restrictions or preferences with us on day one so that we may make your dining experience worry free and wonderful! Dig in to a variety of delicious options at every meal to accommodate your unique dietary requirements, including gluten-free, dairy-free, vegan, vegetarian, or other special dishes prepared upon request to accommodate any sensitivities or allergies to keep you feeling great!

Our menus are complete with allergen labels, indicating which dishes include the following ingredients: gluten, milk products, eggs, peanuts, fish, crustaceans, lupines, nuts, sulfur dioxide and sulfites, celery, mustard, sesame seed, soy, and mollusks.

Entertainment

A SHIP BUILT AROUND YOU

A perfectly designed cruise starts with a perfectly designed ship. At Avalon, every space – from light-filled lounges to al fresco decks – was created with one goal: to bring the world closer, more comfortably. With an average of just 150 guests per ship, you’ll enjoy more room to breathe, more places to unwind, and more personal attention everywhere you go.

And with a fleetwide refresh for 2026, every Suite Ship® shines brighter than ever – modern interiors, updated amenities, and elevated style that matches the views outside.

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Health & Fitness

Free use of gym, sauna, and steam room (massages à la carte excluded).

Terms & Conditions
Advertised offers are based on 2 adults sharing the lowest category stateroom/cabin/suite unless otherwise stated. Single supplements may apply. Offers are subject to availability and can change without any prior notice and may go up or down in price. Cruise Line campaign(s) and saving messages are strictly controlled by the Cruise Line(s) and are subject to change or be withdrawn without notice. Flight inclusive packages, where promoted, are based on the cheapest UK departure airport so please ask for further details. Advertised hotels, if any, are suggested however are changeable at a possible additional cost.  All prices and port itineraries are correct at the time of print but are subject to change by the Cruise Line(s) without prior notice. Hays Travel reserves the right to correct any errors or omissions in this brochure. Some ports of call may be tendered whereas vessels drop anchor a short distance away and use small boats to reach the shore. Full board to all-inclusive inclusions vary by the Cruise Line(s) and restrictions may apply. Some onboard facilities and items may incur a charge. Select destinations may require travel authorisation for visa-exempt travellers to be completed prior to travelling. Hays Travel LTD excepts no responsibility or compensation for any incomplete forms or declined entries from the respective country or countries that the individual(s) are visiting.
Taste of Egypt
MS Farah
29th Apr 27
9 Nights
From
£4,173PP
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