The Culinary Journey
A gourmet experience that
travels with the Nile
At VEDA, the culinary experience is not an accompaniment to the journey — it is one of the ways the journey is experienced. Our chefs bring together the flavours of Egypt, the Mediterranean, the Red Sea and the wider world, in a programme built around freshness, variety and daily discovery.
A Programme Built Around Variety
A culinary journey, not simply meals.
Menus are never repeated mechanically. They draw from an extensive repertoire that evolves throughout the voyage — so every day at the table feels different.
108+
Rotating hot preparations
Egyptian, regional & international
32–40
Cold selections
Salads, mezze, cheeses & more
~12
Dessert varieties
Changing throughout the voyage
24h
Fresh fruit available
Seasonal & Macedonian-style
To Begin the Day
Breakfast Buffet
An elegant breakfast featuring an extensive selection of freshly prepared hot and cold specialties.
Hot Selections
- Made-to-order eggs (scrambled, boiled & omelets)
- Butter pancakes & crisp waffles
- Traditional Egyptian fava beans
- Daily sautéed potatoes & seasonal vegetables
- Chicken & beef sausages
Cold Selections
- Imported & local cheeses (4–6 varieties)
- Cereals (4 varieties) with hot or cold milk
- Macedonian fruit salad & seasonal fruits
- Freshly sliced vegetables (6–8 varieties) with assorted dressings
- Egyptian & Lebanese mezze (8 selections)
- Smoked salmon with capers
- Green & black olives, pickles & artisan bread basket (baladi, toast & international breads)
- Honey & preserves (marmalade, strawberry, apricot, fig & pure honey)
- Plain & fruit yoghurts
- Fresh juices, hibiscus (karkade), lemonade, smoothies, specialty coffee & premium teas
Midday
Lunch Buffet
A refined fusion of authentic Egyptian cuisine and international classics.
Cold Selections
- Fresh seasonal salads (6–8 varieties) with premium dressings
- Egyptian & Lebanese mezze (8 selections)
- Coleslaw & homemade pickles (3 varieties)
- Imported & local cheeses (4 varieties)
- Fresh Egyptian bread & toast
- Fresh orange juice & hibiscus
Hot Selections
Rotating daily- Rice, pasta, sautéed vegetables & potatoes (1 of 7 varieties each)
- Traditional Egyptian specialty (1 of 7)
- Beef & chicken entrées (1 of 7 varieties each)
- Fresh fish (1 of 7 preparations)
- Outdoor barbecue featuring homemade burgers or marinated grilled chicken
Desserts
- Cheesecake, chocolate fudge
- Carrot cake, cream caramel or rice pudding
- Macedonian fruit salad & seasonal fruits
Sunset on Deck
Afternoon Tea
A relaxed afternoon selection of beverages with sweet and savory accompaniments.
Selection Includes
- Freshly brewed coffee & premium teas
- Fresh orange juice & hibiscus
- English tea cake & toast
- Imported cheeses (3 varieties)
- Fresh tomatoes & cucumbers
- Green & black olives
Under the Stars
Dinner Buffet
Cold Selections
- Fresh salads (6–8 varieties) with dressings
- Egyptian & Lebanese mezze (8 selections)
- Caprese salad
- Imported & local cheeses (4 varieties)
- Homemade pickles (3 varieties)
- Fresh Egyptian bread
- Fresh orange juice & hibiscus
Hot Selections
Rotating daily- Cream soup (1 of 7 varieties)
- Rice, pasta, sautéed vegetables & potatoes (1 of 7 varieties each)
- Traditional Egyptian specialty (1 of 7)
- Beef & chicken entrées (1 of 7 varieties each)
- Fresh fish (1 of 7 preparations)
Desserts
- Cheesecake, chocolate fudge & carrot cake
- Homemade cream caramel or rice pudding
- Fresh fruit salad & seasonal fruits
A Succession of Experiences
More than meals — moments at the table
The Charcoal Grill
An evening of fire, flavour & freedom
On selected evenings the dining moves outdoors. The aroma of live charcoal, the open air and an informal atmosphere make a meal that feels entirely different from the evening before.
- The VEDA Gourmet Burger — 100% lean beef, grilled over charcoal and built to your own taste
- Charcoal-grilled marinated chicken, served fresh from the fire
Live Carving
Dinner, served with a sense of occasion
On selected evenings the table becomes part of the culinary theatre — food prepared and carved in front of you, served at its finest moment.
- Shawarma, prepared and carved to order
- Roasted turkey, a generous centrepiece for the table
- Whole salmon, carved as part of the evening
Fish & Seafood
The flavours of the waters around Egypt
Fish and seafood are an important part of the programme — prepared in a variety of styles as the journey progresses, for genuine variety across the evening menus.
- Fine Mediterranean fish & fresh Red Sea fish
- Norwegian salmon & shrimp
- A different cream soup to open every dinner
Signature Desserts
All Day
Beverages
A 24-hour service of refreshments — from fresh juices and smoothies to specialty coffees, premium teas, and a selection of Egyptian wines and beers.
- Bottled water
- Fresh lemonade, orange juice & hibiscus (karkade)
- Assorted soft drinks
- American coffee, espresso, macchiato, Nescafé & Egyptian coffee
- Premium teas & daily fresh fruit and vegetable smoothies
- Selection of Egyptian wines & beers
All meals and beverages are included in your charter rate. Special diets — vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, and others — are happily accommodated; just let us know in advance.
Full-Board Luxury
Dine the length
of the Nile
Meet the fleet these kitchens sail aboard, or reach out to plan your private voyage.