Explore Egypt’s waterways on TUI Al Horeya next winter

Snap up a deal for a river cruise along the Nile with TUI River Cruises. Maybe the most famous river in the world – certainly in ancient times – the Nile certainly takes home the title of world’s longest river.

The Nile meanders through 11 countries, though most of this monumental river is located in Egypt, which is where TUI Al Horeya is based year-round for enthralling voyages to the heart of the ancient world.

Before the Romans, before the Ancient Greeks, the Ancient Egyptians ruled over a mighty empire that continues to make its mark on the world. And on your cruise, you’ll have the opportunity to come face-to-face with historical landmarks and locations that pre-date the Colosseum in Rome and the Acropolis in Athens.

In fact, Luxor – your homeport – is one of the oldest continuously inhabited cities on Earth and is so revered that it’s often referred to as the greatest open-air museum on the planet. It’s easy to see why – on your doorstep you’ll find the Valley of the Kings and awe-inspiring temples of Luxor and Karnak. Walk along Sphinx Avenue between the two temples, which is lined with over 1,000 statues.

You could be in a movie. You could be in the past.

If you’re intrigued by the temples, then your day in Edfu promises to be a highlight of the cruise as that’s where you’ll find the Temple of Horus, which is celebrated for being one of the best-preserved examples of an Ancient Egyptian temple anywhere.

And if you’ve previously visited Petra, in Jordan, and seen the rock-carved Treasury up-close, then get ready to check out Egypt’s mountainside Abu Simbel temples in Aswan, which are another impressive example of ancient ingenuity; using the natural landscape as its own building material.

If you’re looking to stay closer to the ship, Aswan’s trio of highlights includes the (not-so-ancient) Aswan High Dam, which was built in the 1960s and ‘70s. At the time it opened, this Dam across the Nile was the tallest of its kind in the world. For something slightly older, visit the Unfinished Obelisk and the Philae Temple.

A look onboard TUI Al Horeya
The journey is as important as the destination (sometimes more so), and TUI Al Horeya knows the Nile like the back of her anchor.

And with a scheduled renovation in the coming months, TUI Al Horeya promises to be the ship to experience the Nile on next winter. Sailing with up to 148 guests, the ship offers plenty of room to relax across five decks.

All sparkling new and refreshed, this all-inclusive floating retreat offers a range of cabins, many with charming French balconies to bring the outside in, and let the warm sunset breeze casually dance through your net curtains as you get ready for the evening.

Designed exclusively for adults, TUI River Cruises’ only Africa-based ship hosts a delicious onboard restaurant and two onboard bars for relaxing and socialising while the ship is sailing.

Out on the top deck, take advantage of the pool, hot tubs and a tempting al fresco dining area. Imagine lunch out on deck sailing the very river that used to carry papyrus love letters from Pharaohs… way back when.