Our small-group journeys are perfect if you're travelling on your own. Our smaller group size is ideal for meeting like-minded people on your cruise tour, while your Travel Concierge tends to all the details of your tour.

Our small-group journeys have an average of 18 guests, allowing you to enjoy a personal experience on your cruise tour.

For your comfort, our tours are each assigned an activity level. This information is available in the introduction at the top of the page and further explanation is available on Activity Levels.

Activity levels are also dependant on whether it is a full cruise tour or land and cruise tour you book.

We recommend packing lightweight clothing, T-shirts, shorts, sun dresses, bathing suits, a few long-arm shirts plus a shawl or light jacket for milder evenings. Beach shoes/water shoes are a top tip for rocky beaches on some Croatian islands, Pack long pants or a wind jacket for possible breezy nights, sturdy walking shoes for all the sightseeing and something special for the onboard entertainment. Do not forget your hat, sunglasses and suncream. Towels, linens and a hairdryer are all provided.

May to September is the best time for a land and cruise tour in Croatia. You'll experience calm sailing conditions, beautiful temperatures between 26°C to 30°C and plenty of sunshine.

For Egypt, the best time is during the winter, from October to May, when temperatures are cooler but still pleasantly warm, ranging from 15°C to 25°C.

Luxury Gold operates two luxurious land and cruise tours: Elegance of the Nile and Croatia & The Dalmatian Coast. Our cruise tours feature onboard activities and land excursions with exclusive access and expert guides.

In Egypt, you can experience cocktail making and a Galebaya party whilst onboard the River Tosca. You`ll also get to see the Valley of the Kings and an after-hours visit to the Temple of Luxor with your Egyptologist guide.

In Croatia, aboard the MV Markan you`ll enjoy onboard language lessons and a Captain’s dinner along with sensational swim stops. Highlight stops include oyster tasting in Ston and a VIP visit to the Museum of Apoxymenos in Mali.

Both the River Tosca in Egypt and MV Markan in Croatia dock overnight, with times between ports ranging from a couple of hours. During sailing times guests can enjoy the onboard amenities and entertainment. In Croatia, swim stops in the crystal clear waters of the Adriatic are built into the cruise times.

When cruising in Croatia, you’ll arrive at your destination in plenty of time for dinner (which may be onboard or on land, allowing you free time to sample local restaurants), and then dock overnight. This means that you will not need to rush back, and can enjoy your included experience or free time at your pace. Morning sailing often takes place during breakfast, with generous swim stops along the way. so you can enjoy the views, with generous time allocated for daytime stops.

In Egypt the pace is a little faster, with many archaeological wonders along the route, sometimes up to three a day. You will still have plenty of allocated time to enjoy these experiences. As you will also dock overnight, evening destinations are enjoyed at a relaxed pace.

It is important to read all your pre-tour information, so you know what to expect and can pack accordingly. Porterage is included on all Luxury Gold journeys, but you must adhere to luggage restrictions. Your Captain will brief you on all essential ship rules and safety. It is important to discuss any dietary requirements at the time of booking, to enable the cruise to prepare.

Guests on Elegance of the Nile will sail on the River Tosca, a 236 ft long all-suite luxury ship with five passenger decks and a capacity for 82 guests. The sun deck features a cabana-lined swimming pool complete with a rooftop bar, jacuzzies, a sauna, an onboard spa and a fitness area. Indoors benefit from a stylish lounge, library and restaurant. Wireless internet access is available in all public areas.

On Croatia & The Dalmatian Coast, you will cruise on the stylish MV Markan, a 161 ft long luxury yacht-style vessel; with three passenger decks and a maximum capacity of 38 passengers. Featuring a sun deck with loungers and a jacuzzi, a swim platform and water entertainment, plus a fully air-conditioned main salon with a dining area, bar and lounge area. Complimentary wi-fi is available for all guests.

Once you've selected your preferred departure date, proceed to the next step to add the number of guests, review the available room options, and book the option that best suits your group.

You'll be able to choose from two deck categories, upper or lower deck, for the cruise portion of your tour onboard one of our luxury cruise Magnificent Stays.

For both the River Tosca in Egypt and MV Markan in Croatia, all cabins, restaurants and decks are only accessible by stairs and there are no elevators onboard. Guests will be required to walk on and walk off the vessels, and sometimes to walk from ship to ship when in dock.  

While there is no formal dress code, both vessels are luxury so smart casual is suggested as a guideline. Shorts not allowed for dinner on the River Tosca in Egypt and on the MV Markan in Croatia there is a Captain’s dinner for which guests dress up. Boat shoes/deck shoes or sandals and espadrilles are great options for footwear.

You’ll enjoy the talents of exceptional chefs onboard your cruise, however, they do work within the limitations of small kitchens when preparing special food for vegetarians and people with special diet demands. So it is essential to advise of all requirements at the time of booking so every effort can be made to accommodate.