Tui River Cruises have just announced a new expansion into Egypt and the River Nile. Their ‘Legends of the Nile’ itinerary includes a package holiday with direct flights to Luxor from Gatwick or Manchester. Tours will begin on the 7th November 2024 and travel every Thursday.

The refurbished ship, to be named Tui Al Horeya, will operate seven-night, all-inclusive round-trip sailings from Luxor and can accommodate 145 passengers in 74 cabins including singles, standard cabins and suites. As with all Tui River Cruises, the Tui Al Horeya will be for adults-only.

Tui Al Horeya will offer an all-inclusive, adult-only Nile cruise experience as well as including an excursions package and all gratuities.

The two exclusive charter flights per week will operate from Gatwick and Manchester to the Luxor city, making Tui the only tour operator to offer direct, non-stop flights from the UK to Luxor which will operate weekly on a Thursday from 7 November 2024 until 24 April 2025.

Chris Hackney, managing director of Tui River Cruises, said: “Tui River Cruises is going from strength to strength, and we are so excited to introduce this latest offering on the Nile which we are confident our customers will love.

“The name Tui Al Horeya was chosen to ensure we kept local connection to Egypt, as it is our only Tui River Cruise ship which will stay in the one country.”

Licenced Egyptologists will be on hand throughout the trip to answer any questions, with the modern and contemporary ship boasting a top deck swimming pool, two whirlpools, an entertainment area, restaurant, Al Fresco dining, lounge bar, wellness studio and a boutique shop.

Like the rest of the fleet, Tui Al Horeya will include a day and night entertainment programme, as well 2 excursions included as standard.

The first Legends of the Nile itinerary will set sail on the 7 November 2024, round-trip from Luxor and calling at Edfu, Kom Ombo and Aswan among other stops on the Nile. Prices are available from £1399 based on two adults sharing. Book with a low deposit and easy monthly instalments.

Tui Al Horeya Nile Cruise Highlights
Five-star refurbished ship joins fleet
Two exclusive charter flights per week from London Gatwick and Manchester to Luxor
Dedicated licenced Egyptologists on hand for cruises

20th July Statement: TUI River Cruises has announced a brand-new River Nile cruise set to commence in Winter 2024 with exclusive TUI charter flights to Luxor from London Gatwick and Manchester Airports.

The exciting expansion means that the river cruise line will add a fully refurbished five-star ship, to be named TUI Al Horeya, which means ‘freedom’, to operate seven-night, all-inclusive round-trip sailings from Luxor. TUI Al Horeya can accommodate 145 passengers and offers 74 cabins including singles, standard cabins and suites.

Two flights per week will operate from London Gatwick and Manchester to Luxor; a city which encompasses a mesmerizing blend of history, architecture, and culture. The new routes is exclusive to TUI, which will be the only tour operator to offer direct, non-stop flights from the UK to Luxor which will operate weekly on a Thursday from 7th November 2024 until 24th April 2025.

Chris Hackney, managing director of TUI River Cruises said: “TUI River Cruises is going from strength to strength, and we are so excited to introduce this latest offering on the Nile which we are confident our customers will love.

“A cruise along the Nile offers a serene and unforgettable experience with lush landscapes, traditional villages, and other iconic landmarks such as the Luxor and Edfu Temples. With year-round sunshine, Egypt is the perfect destination for exploring ancient history and allowing guests to immerse themselves in a once in a lifetime opportunity.”

He continued, “The name TUI Al Horeya was chosen to ensure we kept local connection to Egypt, as it is our only TUI River Cruise ship which will stay in the one country. TUI Al Horeya in Arabic means ‘freedom’, signifying the freedom the water brings to explore which is a great representation of what river cruising is all about.”

Dedicated licenced Egyptologists will be on hand throughout the trip to enhance the customer experience to be on hand to answer any questions. The modern and contemporary ship will boasts a top deck swimming pool, two whirlpools, an entertainment area, restaurant, Al Fresco dining, lounge bar, wellness studio and a boutique shop.

Like the rest of the fleet, TUI Al Horeya will include a day and night entertainment programme, as well as offering customers a wide range of excursions which have been curated by industry experts, guaranteed to transport visitors back in time to the era of pharaohs and dynasties.

There will be two set excursions included within the sailing package price, this includes the Temple of Horus in Edfu and the temple of Kom Ombo. To ensure that customers have as much flexibility within their cruise, a range of excursions will be on offer in Luxor and Awan for them to choose from. Options include:

Discovering the Temples of Karnak and Luxor with the Sphinx Avenue, a strikingly graceful piece or architecture on the banks of the Nile;
Experiencing a sound and light show at Karnak Temple, which recounts the history of Thebes and the lives of pharaohs;
Visiting the Nubian Village, located on an Island, and sail on a traditional felucca, a canvas-sailed boat;
Touring the High Dam, Obelisk and Philae Temple, which was built in 1960.

TUI Al Horeya is the latest addition to the TUI River Cruise fleet, which currently has three other adult-only ships.

The first Legends of the Nile itinerary will set sail on the 7th November 2024:
Day 1: Luxor
Day 2: Luxor
Day 3: Edfu
Day 4: Kom Ombo
Day 5: Aswan
Day 6: Aswan
Day 7: Luxor
Day 8: Luxor

Available from £1399 based on two adults sharing a Deck 2 Superior French Balcony cabin on an All-Inclusive basis. Price includes flights from London Gatwick airport on the 5th December 2024, and transfers.

*Article information and interview is sourced from our friends at The TTG (20th July 2023).

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