M/S Tosca
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
- True 5-star class river cruise boat
- 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
Boat’s Amenities & Public Areas
- Spacious lounge and full-service bar
- Library
- Restaurant with 82 covers (dress code is smart casual)
- Sun deck with a cabana-lined swimming pool and a rooftop bar
- Fully equipped gym and massage room
- Boutique for gifts
- Wifi in the boat’s public areas
- Staterooms:
- 39 Suites ca. 30 sqm
- 2 Royal suites ca. 60 sqm
All suites overview the Nile and they feature:
- French balcony & fixed panorama window 1.50 m x 2.15 m
- En suite bathroom ca. 6.40 sqm with shower and bathtub, elegant robes and slippers.
- Hair dryer
- Individually controllable air conditioning
- Flat screen TV (marine satellite)
- Mini fridge
- Direct-dial phone
- Safe deposit box
- Wifi (against charge)
- iPod docking station
- Tea/coffee making facilities
Royal Suites have all the above-mentioned features with addition to a living room an Espresso machine and an iPod. Furthermore, each Royal suite is having 2 balconies (one of them is French)
Cruise Itineraries
3-Night Cruise Itinerary
Day 1 Friday: Cruise embarkation – Aswan sightseeing
Embarkation before lunch. Visit the High Dam, Philae Temple & the Unfinished Obelisk. Overnight in Aswan.
Day 2 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.
Day 3 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.
Day 4 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.
4-Night Cruise Itinerary
Day 1 Monday
Embarkation before lunch. In the afternoon, visit Karnak Temple on the East Bank. Overnight aboard in Luxor.
Day 2 Tuesday
In the morning, visit Dendara Temple, the colorful temple dedicated to the Goddess Hathor by bus. 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 .
Day 3 Wednesday
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.
Day 4 Thursday
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.
Day 5 Friday
Disembarkation in the morning. Optional excursion to Abu Simbel.
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.
7-Night Cruise Itinerary
Day 1 Monday
Embarkation before lunch. In the afternoon, visit Karnak Temple. Overnight aboard.
Day 2 Tuesday
In the morning, visit Dendara Temple dedicated to the Goddess Hathor by bus. 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.
Day 3 Wednesday
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.
Day 4 Thursday
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.
Day 5 Friday
In the morning, optional excursion to Abu Simbel. In the afternoon, felucca sailing around the islands. Overnight aboard in Aswan.
Day 6 Saturday
In the morning, sailing to Kom Ombo then to Edfu. Overnight aboard in Edfu.
Day 7 Sunday
Sailing to Esna & visit its temple. Sailing to Luxor. Overnight aboard in Luxor.
Day 8 Monday
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.