This three-night Nile cruise on board the H/S Moondance begins with visits to the High Dam and Unfinished Obelisk at Aswan, and takes in the Temple of Horus at Edfu before moving on to the Valley of the Kings. The cruise is accompanied by an English-speaking Egyptologist and tours can also be conducted in French and Spanish. Additional languages may be available upon request. The cruise ends at Luxor.

H/S Moondance has an outdoor plunge pool with children's area, poolside bar, and sundeck, as well as a spa on board, complete with fitness facility, sauna, and massage and beauty treatments. Wireless Internet access is available in public areas for a surcharge, and there is a lounge bar and gift shop. The brasserie-style restaurant serves a range of international cuisine, and tea and cakes are served daily on the sundeck.

Sample itinerary

Day 1

• Noon Embarkation in Aswan before lunch
• PM Visit the High Dam, Unfinished Obelisk, and Philae Temple
• Overnight at Aswan

• AM Sail down the Nile around Felucca and surrounding islands
• Noon Sail to Kom Ombo
• PM Visit the Temple of Sobek and Haroeris at Kom Ombo
• Sail to Edfu
• Overnight at Edfu

• AM Visit the Temple of Horus at Edfu, sail to Esna through the lock, and continue to Luxor
• PM Visit Luxor Temple
• Overnight at Luxor

• AM Disembarkation after breakfast
• Visit the West Bank (Valley of the Kings, Valley of the Queens, the Temple of Hatshepsut, and the Colossi of Memnon) and Karnak Temple

• 24-hour front desk
• Air-conditioned public areas
• Total number of rooms - 68
• Number of floors - 3
• Bar/lounge
• Beauty services
• Business services
• Coffee shop or café
• Complimentary breakfast
• Concierge services
• Multiple large conference rooms
• Doorman/doorwoman
• Dry cleaning/laundry service
• Fitness facilities
• Full-service health spa
• Gift shops or newsstand
• Health club

• Full board rates available
• Wireless (high-speed) Internet access - surcharge
• Laundry facilities
• Library
• Massage - spa treatment room(s)
• Medical assistance available
• Multiple small meeting rooms
• Multilingual staff
• Poolside bar
• Restaurant(s) in hotel
• Room service (24 hours)
• Sauna
• Security guard
• Swimming pool - children's
• Swimming pool - outdoor
• Tour assistance
• Umbrella

The H/S Moondance cruise ship offers 68 cabins, all of which have contemporary decor. Amenities include plasma televisions with satellite channels, DVD players, minibars, and safes. Bathrooms have bathtubs, separate showers, and hair dryers. Suites include separate sitting areas and private saunas.

• DVD player
• Climate control
• Air conditioning
• Direct-dial phone
• Internet access (surcharge)
• Minibar
• Wake-up calls
• Daily housekeeping
• Extra towels/bedding

• Private bathroom
• Designer toiletries
• Hair dryer
• Separate bathtub and shower
• Electronic/magnetic keys
• Satellite television service
• In-room safe
• Plasma television

The complimentary breakfast buffet includes a variety of fresh baked breads, cold cuts, and juices.

The complimentary buffet lunch is served in the brasserie-style restaurant and includes a variety of French, Italian, and local specialties.

The complimentary dinner is served both a la carte and as a buffet and includes international and local specialities.

Tea, cakes, and pastries are served each day on the sundeck.

Full Spa offers massages and a menu of facial and body treatments using Matis products. Treatments include the vibro percussion "Cellutecoduo." The spa also offers manicures and pedicures and has a sauna.

• Facial treatments