Lazuli
Lazuli Gordon Pacha
Six cabins, twelve guests, Esna to Aswan
- Fleet
- Lazuli
- Accommodation
- 6 cabins · 2 suites
- Guests
- Up to 12
- Route
- Esna, El Hegz, El Kab, Edfu (Temple of Horus), Fawaza/Bassaw island, Djebel Silsila, Kom Ombo, Daraw, Herdiab island, Aswan (Philae Temple, High Dam); Karnak and the Valley of the Kings on the Luxor land portion; Temple of Horemheb and Daraw village also listed
- Length
- 3 · 4 · 5 nights
- Departures
- Every Sunday and Monday from Esna; every Friday from Aswan (nilecruisebooking.com). Discovery Tours Egypt instead lists Mondays ex Esna and Fridays ex Aswan.
- Season
- Year-round
About Lazuli Gordon Pacha
The second vessel to join the Lazuli fleet, Gordon Pacha is one of the most characterful boats they run: a warm, intimate twin-masted dahabiya of darker wood and richly detailed decor, carrying twelve guests in six cabins. Two suites share a rear balcony, four standard cabins come in twin and large-bed layouts, and the Old English inspired interiors move from soft white and blue in the cabins to rich red and raspberry in the common areas.
Her sail follows the quiet Esna-to-Aswan reach, mooring at river islands such as Fawaza and Herdiab and calling at Edfu, Gebel el-Silsila, Kom Ombo and the village of Daraw, with the Aswan and Luxor sites at either end. A cosy library-salon with booths and a billiard table sits below, while the upper deck carries misting-fan dining, an open-air bar and shaded relaxation areas as the twin masts draw her upriver.
Meals are full board, Egyptian traditional cuisine cooked on board, with water, tea, coffee and hibiscus included. Solar panels heat the water and power the boat, and every cabin carries fire detectors and life jackets.
Highlights
- Six cabins for twelve guests, twin-masted
- Two suites sharing a rear balcony
- Sails Esna, Edfu, Gebel el-Silsila, Kom Ombo, Aswan
- Cosy library-salon with billiard table
- Shaded upper-deck dining, full board
The boat in detail
- Cabin categories
- Suite x2 - sharing a balcony, darker wood decor, Old English inspired | Standard Cabin x4 - 2 twin-bed and 2 large-bed configurations | All: individual air conditioning, safety box, private bathroom with shower and hairdryer, fire detectors and life jackets
- Dining
- Full board - Egyptian traditional cuisine prepared on board | Meals served at a shared dining table on the upper deck or in the salon | Included: mineral water, tea, coffee, hibiscus and soft drinks | Not included: alcoholic drinks, fresh juices, espresso/Nespresso outside breakfast
- Facilities
- Cosy library-salon lounge with low tables, booths and a billiard table | Upper deck with lunch tables, chairs and misting fans | Open-air bar and shaded outdoor dining deck | Sun deck relaxation areas | DVD reader and video projector | Laundry service | Solar energy for hot water and electricity | 24-hour doctor availability | Fire detection throughout; life jackets in every cabin; trained crew, first aid kit
- Itineraries
- 4 days / 3 nights Aswan to Esna | 5 days / 4 nights Esna to Aswan | 6 days / 5 nights Esna to Aswan
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