Nile cruising under sail with Movenpick

Here at World of Cruising we've got two great Nile river cruises for you today.

Offering modern suites with a unique luxury design, Movenpick SB Feddya features a dedicated private butler for each suite 24 hours a day, a free hot tub and a sundeck. With only 4 suites on-board, this boutique sailboat is the closest experience to having your own private yacht.

All suites are uniquely decorated with modern furnishings and different color schemes. Each suite contains a private balcony overlooking the Nile and a seating area with a satellite flat-screen TV. The bathroom is fitted with a shower and a bath.

Guests can enjoy dining at the main restaurant where exclusive personalized service is highlighted by chefs who will create any dish guests desire. The sun deck offers a variety of refreshments and snacks while enjoying the stunning views of the Nile.

Departing on Mondays for 7 nights throughout the season this cruise is well worth a look at!

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Avalon's New Adventures For 2014

Avalon Waterways has launched its 2014 European brochure with three new suite ships as well as a new dedicated Asia, Africa & the Americas brochure featuring the Amazon for the first time. An early booking offer of £600 per couple is offered on any 2014 cruise booked before September 30, with additional offers available on European cruises.

The new dedicated Asia, Africa, & the Americas brochure features cruises on the Mississippi, Mekong, Yangtze, Nile, coastal cruising around the Galapagos and the introduction of a new Amazon cruise aboard the ship Aria. A new vessel, Isabela II, will operate its existing ‘Ecuador & the Galapagos’ cruise and ‘Discover the Galapagos and Peru’ cruise.

The 12-day ‘From the Inca Empire to the Peruvian Amazon’ (from £5,499) is available with departures from February to December 2014. Highlights include 2 nights in Lima (San Francisco Monastery and Larvo Herrara Museum), 1 night at the Sacred Valley (Temple of Sacsayhuaman and ceremonial site of Kenko), 1 night at Machu Picchu, 2 nights at Cusco (Santo Domingo Monastery and the Cathedral) before the 3-night Amazon cruise aboard the Aria. 

Avalon’s Nile cruises include three different itineraries with departures available from January to December aboard either the 5-star MS Mayfair, one of the newest vessels on the Nile, or the MS Kasr Ibrim. The itineraries include the 9-day ‘Highlights of Egypt’ (from £3,319pp); the 12-day ‘Pyramids, Lake Nasser & Nile Highlights’ featuring a four-night Lake Nasser cruise on MS Kasr Ibrim (from £4,115 pp) and 16-day ‘Egypt, the Nile & Lake Nasser’ (from £4,585pp). All itineraries are combined with overnight stays in Cairo with guided city sightseeing.

The 16-day ‘Fascinating Vietnam, Cambodia & the Mekong’ itinerary (from £4,029pp) provides an amazing insight into the fascinating culture, scenery and history of this area, while the Yangtze cruises include the 12-day ‘Magical China & Yangtze River’ (£3,469pp) and 16-day ‘Enchanting China & the Yangtze’ options (£4,500pp) aboard the newly launched Century Paragon or Century Legend, state-of-art ships offering deluxe staterooms measuring 300sq ft and with private balconies.

For bookings, follow this link to The Cruise Line, the UK's luxury river cruising specialists.

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Get a Free Cairo Extension With Bales Nile Tours

For a limited time only, the specialist worldwide tours of Bales Worldwide is offering a FREE three-night Cairo extension on their superb Nostalgic Nile tour if booked by April 30. The details are as follows:

The Nostalgic Nile, from £2,095pp, with free Cairo Extension

This eight-day itinerary with Bales Worldwide includes scheduled flights with EgyptAir to Luxor, accommodation on a traditional ‘dahabiyya’ luxury sailing vessel and sightseeing encompassing Luxor, Esna, Kom Ombo, Aswan and Cairo. The trip also features English-speaking guides on board who will take care of tipping, a private air-conditioned vehicle for transfers, a sightseeing itinerary (including entrance fees) and the exclusive ‘dahabiyya’ cruise. Prices are per person based on two adults travelling on a mixed board basis. Price includes all applicable UK and overseas airport taxes and fuel surcharges which are subject to change. Prices are based on departures on Apr 27.

Three night Cairo extension

Extend your time in Egypt with 3 nights in the vibrant capital, staying at the luxurious Oberoi Mena House in a Pyramid view room. This extension includes: Transfers, 3 nights at Mena House in a Pyramid View Room, Daily Breakfast, Half-Day Guided Tour of Pyramids and Sphinx at Giza, Entrance to Solar Boat Museum at Pyramids, and a Half-Day Guided Tour of Egyptian Museum

For more info, follow this link to the Cruise Line, the UK's luxury river cruising specialists.

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