MS Tosca | Spring Tours

Overview

Luxury Defined Inaugurated in 2009, M/S Tosca offers old world elegance and sophistication blend in perfect harmony with modern amenities and comforts. This vessel is decorated by the renowned interior design team responsible for furnishing the prestigious, award-winning Red Carnation Hotel Collection. Lavishly adorned with original artwork and rich, warm, wood paneling throughout the ship, spacious suites, M/S Tosca sets a new standard of luxury on the Nile.

Guests will find a host of onboard activities and amenities including a 24-hour reception service, a sun deck featuring a cabana-lined swimming pool, a fully-equipped gym, a cozy library, an elegant restaurant, beautifully adorned lounge with full service bar, and a boutique for gifts. And when night falls, guests can enjoy panoramic views of the star-tilled sky and entertainment on the ship’s elegant rooftop bar.

Technical Information

Length 72 m
Width 15 m
Draft 1.60 m
4 decks + 1 sun deck
Water purification system
Fire and sound proof walls and ceiling
Approved by Polski Register Statkow
Smoking is allowed on the sundeck only

Day by Day

Cruise Itinerary

Friday

Cruise embarkation – Aswan sightseeing

Embarkation before lunch. Visit the High Dam, Philae Temple & the Unfinished Obelisk. Overnight in Aswan.
Saturday

Kom Ombo – Sail to Edfu

Chance for optional Abu Simbel excursion. Sail to Kom Ombo. In the afternoon, visit the unusual Temple of Kom Ombo. One side of the temple is dedicated to the crocodile god Sobek, god of fertility and creator of the world. The other side is dedicated to the falcon god Haroeris, also known as Horus the Elder. Sail to Edfu. Overnight aboard.
Sunday

Esna Temple – Sail to Luxor

Sail for Esna & visit its temple, sail to Luxor. Visit Luxor Temple. This temple is testimony to the history of the continuous history of Egypt, beginning from the 18th dynasty of Ancient Egyptian rule to the 14th century AD when a mosque was built in the complex. Many pharaohs played a part in building this temple over the years including Tutankhamen, Hatshepsut, Ramses II, and Amenhotep III. Dinner and overnight aboard.
Monday

Cruise Disembarkation – Luxor Sightseeing Tour

Breakfast followed by cruise disembarkation. Your tour today will start with the Valley of the Kings. For a period of nearly 500 years, tombs were constructed for the kings and powerful nobles of Ancient Egypt. In modern times, the valley has become famous for the discovery of the tomb of Tut Ankh Amun and is one of the most famous archaeological sites in the world. On the West Bank, you will also visit the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut and see the Colossi of Memnon. Afterwards, you will cross the Nile and visit Karnak Temple. This Ancient complex covers an area of ca. 2 sq. km. The temple of Amun, the complex’s main structure, is the largest place of worship ever built!

Notes

* This itinerary may be changed without prior notice due to navigational restrictions.
* The itinerary may change in sequence but all visits will be offered.

Monday

Cruise embarkation

Embarkation before lunch. In the afternoon, visit Karnak Temple on the East Bank. Overnight aboard.
Tuesday

Dendara Temple

In the morning, visit Dendara Temple, the colorful temple dedicated to the Goddess Hathor. Back to the boat at lunch time. In the afternoon, visit Luxor Temple. This temple is a testimony to the history of the continuous history of Egypt, beginning from the 18th dynasty of Ancient Egyptian rule to the 14th century AD when a mosque was built in the complex. Many pharaohs played a part in building this temple over the years including Tutankhamen, Hatshepsut, Ramses II, and Amenhotep III. Overnight aboard in Luxor .
Wednesday

Kom Ombo

Your tour in Luxor (frequently characterized as “the world’s greatest open air museum”) will start with the Valley of the Kings. For a period of nearly 500 years, tombs were constructed for the kings and powerful nobles of Ancient Egypt. In modern times, the valley has become famous for the discovery of the tomb of Tut Ankh Amun and is one of the most famous archaeological sites in the world. On the West Bank, you will also visit the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut and see the Colossi of Memnon. Back to the boat. Sail to Kom Ombo. Overnight aboard.
Thursday

Sail to Aswan

In the morning, visit the unusual Temple of Kom Ombo. One side of the temple is dedicated to the crocodile god Sobek, god of fertility and creator of the world. The other side is dedicated to the falcon god Haroeris, also known as Horus the Elder. Sail to Aswan, felucca ride around the islands. Overnight aboard in Aswan.
Friday

Disembarkation

Disembarkation in the morning after breakfast. Visit Philae Temple and the High Dam.

Notes

* This itinerary may be changed without prior notice due to navigational restrictions.
* The itinerary may change in sequence but all visits will be offered.
* In case of low water levels, the visit of Dendara Temple will be arranged by road from Luxor.

Monday

Embarkation

Embarkation before lunch. In the afternoon, visit Karnak Temple. Overnight aboard.
Tuesday

Dendara Temple

In the morning, visit Dendara Temple dedicated to the Goddess Hathor. Return to boat around lunch time. In the afternoon, visit Luxor Temple. This temple is a testimony to the history of the continuous history of Egypt, beginning from the 18th dynasty of Ancient Egyptian rule to the 14th century AD when a mosque was built in the complex. Many pharaohs played a part in building this temple over the years including Tutankhamen, Hatshepsut, Ramses II, and Amenhotep III. Overnight aboard in Luxor.
Wednesday

Sail to Kom Ombo

Your tour in Luxor (frequently characterized as “the world’s greatest open air museum”) will start with the Valley of the Kings. For a period of nearly 500 years, tombs were constructed for the kings and powerful nobles of Ancient Egypt. In modern times, the valley has become famous for the discovery of the tomb of Tut Ankh Amun and is one of the most famous archaeological sites in the world. On the West Bank, you will also visit the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut and see the Colossi of Memnon. Back to the boat. Sail to Kom Ombo. Overnight aboard.
Thursday

Temple of Kom Ombo

In the morning, visit the unusual Temple of Kom Ombo. One side of the temple is dedicated to the crocodile god Sobek, god of fertility and creator of the world. The other side is dedicated to the falcon god Haroeris, also known as Horus the Elder. Sail to Aswan, visit the High Dam, the Unfinished Obelisk and Philae Temple. Overnight aboard in Aswan.
Friday

excursion to Abu Simbel

In the morning, optional excursion to Abu Simbel. In the afternoon, felucca sailing around the islands. Overnight aboard in Aswan.
Saturday

Edfu

In the morning, sailing to Kom Ombo then to Edfu. Overnight aboard in Edfu.
Sunday

Sailing to Esna

Sailing to Esna & visit its temple. Sailing to Luxor. Overnight aboard in Luxor.
Monday

Cruise disembarkation

Cruise disembarkation

Notes

* This itinerary may be changed without prior notice due to navigational restrictions.
* The itinerary may change in sequence but all visits will be offered.
* In case of low water levels, the visit of Dendara Temple will be arranged by road from Luxor.

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