Marking 50 years since the death of Britain’s beloved Agatha Christie, fans of crime fiction can experience a traditional afternoon tea at Aswan’s legendary Old Cataract Hotel just as the author once did while crafting her timeless classic ‘Death on the Nile’.
Customers are welcomed onto the hotel’s terrace overlooking the Nile and Elephantine Island for a traditional afternoon tea* which includes a selection of premium teas, pastries, finger sandwiches, and local delicacies, all served with panoramic views of the river for £61 per person.
The Old Cataract Hotel was the inspiration behind Christie’s novel ‘Death on the Nile’, which is one of her most renowned pieces of work where famous detective Hercule Poirot investigates a murder during a journey along the Nile in Egypt.
Written in the 1930s in Aswan and published in 1937, the book has remained popular for decades and highlights the distinctive Egyptian setting that inspired the story.
Known for hosting notable figures like Christie, Winston Churchill and Francois Mitterrand, this experience transports customers back to the 1930s with Moorish influence and Egyptian artistry mixed with Victorian palace style ornate woodwork and marbles.
The elegant afternoon at the historic Old Cataract Hotel allows customers to explore Aswan in style once hopping offboard from two of TUI River Cruises’ Egyptian River cruise ships.
For sun seekers looking for an Egyptian escape this Winter TUI River Cruises’ has offers of up to £300 off per booking when customers spend over £3,500 or £200 off per booking when customers spend over £2,500 on sailings departing between 1 March 2026 – 31 October 2027.
River cruise fans can explore some of the world’s most famous waterways including the River Rhine, Douro and Danube in Europe and the River Nile in Egypt. The offer is valid on river cruises of five nights or longer.*****
TUI River Cruises offers a seven night Ancient Gods and famous Pharaohs round trip from Luxor, Egypt on TUI Bahareya from £1499 per person.
Price based on two adults sharing a Deck 1 Superior Cabin on an all-inclusive basis and two excursions***. Calling at: Luxor, Egypt; Kom Ombo, Egypt; Aswan, Egypt; Edfu, Egypt and Luxor, Egypt.
Includes TUI Airways Flights from London Gatwick/Manchester Airport to Luxor on the 3 March 2026, 25kg of luggage per person, transfers, tips and service charges.
To find out more about this holiday or book to go to tui.co.uk/river-cruises, visit a local TUI holiday store or download our app.****
*Sunset tea at the Old Cataract Hotel – This experience offers an elegant afternoon at the historic Old Cataract Hotel in Aswan. Known for hosting notable figures including Agatha Christie and Winston Churchill. Customers are welcomed onto the hotel’s terrace overlooking the Nile and Elephantine Island for a traditional afternoon tea which includes a selection of premium teas, pastries, finger sandwiches, and local delicacies, all served with panoramic views of the river.
**Terms and Conditions as follows: TUI River Cruises: https://www.tui.co.uk/cruise/deals
***The two excursions included within the sailing package price are the Temple of Horus in Edfu and the Temple of Kom Ombo.
****All prices quoted are correct to the particular product package at the time of TUI issuing the price package/packages to the publication. Price was quoted on 12/01/2026. Prices provided are subject to change and have limited availability. Terms and conditions apply.
***** TUI River Cruises: https://www.tui.co.uk/cruise/deals
Source: TUI Group PR & Comms
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