Different Nile Cruises from Standard 5-Stars to Super Luxury
Nile Cruiser Boat M/S Mayfair Esplanade Aswan to Luxor Cruise
4-Days / 3-Nights Nile Cruise on the M/S Mayfair M/S Esplanade
Aswan
Day 1-Friday
PM: Check-in on your Nile Cruise after 12:00 Noon
PM: Lunch on board
PM: Visit the High Dam, the Unfinished Obelisk and the temple of Philae
PM: Captain’s welcome cocktail
PM: Dinner on board
Day 2-Saturday
AM: Sail to Kom Ombo
AM: Breakfast on board
AM: Visit Kom Ombo Temple
AM: Sail to Edfu
PM: Lunch on board
PM: Visit Edfu Temple
PM: Sail to Luxor via Esna
PM: Dinner on board
PM: Galabeya party
Overnight in Luxor
Day 3- Sunday
AM: Breakfast on board
AM: Visit the West Bank: Valley of the Kings & Queens, Hatshepsut (El-Deir El-Bahari)
PM: Lunch on board
PM: Visit Karnak Temple & Luxor Temple
PM: Dinner on board
PM: Belly Dance Show
Overnight in Luxor
Day 4-Monday
AM: Breakfast on board
AM: Check out from your Nile Cruise Ship after breakfast
5-Days / 4-Nights Nile Cruise on M/S ESPLANADE from Luxor to Aswan
DAY 1-MONDAY
PM: Check-in onto the Nile Cruise around 12:00 Noon
PM: Lunch on board
PM: Visit Karnak Temple & Luxor Temple
PM: Dinner on board
PM: Enjoy music in the lounge
DAY 2-TUESDAY
AM: Breakfast on board
AM: Visit the West Bank: Valley of the Kings & Queens, Hatshepsut (El-Deir El-Bahari)
At Noon: Sail to Edfu via Esna
PM: Lunch on board
PM: Captain’s Welcome Cocktail Party
PM: Dinner on board
Overnight in Edfu
DAY 3-WEDNESDAY
AM: Breakfast on board
AM: Visit Edfu Temple
AM: Sail to Kom-Ombo
PM: Lunch on board
PM: Visit Kom-Ombo Temple
PM: Sail to Aswan
PM: Dinner on board
PM: Galabeya Party
Overnight in Aswan
DAY 4-THURSDAY
AM: Breakfast on board
AM: Visit the High Dam, the Unfinished AM: Obelisk & the Temple of Philae
PM: Lunch on board
PM: Sail on the Nile by Felucca around Kitchener’s Island & Agha Khan
PM: Dinner on board
PM: Nubian Folkloric show
DAY 5-FRIDAY
AM: Breakfast on board
AM: Check out from your Nile Cruise ship after breakfast
8-Days / 7-Nights Nile Cruise program from Aswan to Luxor on Nile Cruiser the M/S ESPLANADE
DAY 1- FRIDAY
PM: Check-in Nile Cruise Boat after 12:00 Noon
PM: Lunch on board
PM: Visit the High Dam, the Unfinished Obelisk & the Temple of Philae
PM: Captain’s welcome cocktail Party
PM: Dinner on board
Overnight in Aswan
DAY 2- SATURDAY
AM: Sail to Kom-Ombo
AM: Breakfast on board
AM: Visit Kom-Ombo Temple
AM: Sail to Edfu
PM: Lunch on board
PM: Sail to Luxor via Esna
PM: Dinner on board
PM: Galabeya party
Overnight in Luxor
DAY 3- SUNDAY
AM: Breakfast on board
AM: Visit Luxor Temple
PM: Lunch on board
PM: Visit Karnak Temple
PM: Dinner on board
PM: Belly Dance Show
Overnight in Luxor
DAY 4- MONDAY
AM: Breakfast on board
AM: Visit the West Bank: (Valley of the Kings & Queens, Hatshepsut Temple at El-Deir El-Bahari)
PM: Lunch on board
PM: Dinner on board
Overnight in Luxor
DAY 5- TUESDAY
AM: Breakfast on board
PM: Lunch on board
PM: Sail to Edfu via Esna
PM: Dinner on board
Overnight in Edfu
DAY 6- WEDNESDAY
AM: Breakfast on board
AM: Visit Edfu Temple
AM: Sail to Kom-Ombo
PM: Lunch on board
PM: Dinner on board
PM: Galabeya Party
Overnight in Aswan
DAY 7- THURSDAY
AM: Breakfast on board
PM: Lunch on board
PM: Sail on the Nile by Felucca around Kitchener’s Island & Agha Khan
PM: Dinner on board
PM: Nubian Folkloric show
Overnight in Aswan
DAY 8- FRIDAY
AM: Breakfast on board
AM: Check out from your Nile Cruise Ship after breakfast
The Movenpick Royal Lily Nile Cruise Ship
This flagship Nile cruiser has 56 cabins, approximately 237 SF each, plus 4 magnificent Royal Suites that come equipped with a Jacuzzi and spacious facilities, ensuring you travel in style. Nile cruises depart from either Luxor or Aswan.
5-Days / 4-Nights Nile Cruise on the Movenpick Royal Lily
Day 1 - Monday
12:00 noon Check‐In on Nile Cruise ship. 12:30 Lunch on board. 14:00 Visit East Bank. 19:30 Dinner on board. Overnight in Luxor.
Day 2 - Tuesday
06:30 Breakfast on board. 07:30 Visit West Bank. 13:00 Sail to Edfu via Esna. 13:00 Lunch on board. 16:30 Afternoon tea. 19:00 Welcome Reception Cocktail. 19:30 Dinner on board. Overnight in Edfu.
Day 3 - Wednesday
07:00 Breakfast on board. 08:00 Visit Edfu Temple. 10:30 Sailing to Kom-Ombo. 13:00 Lunch on board. 16:00 Afternoon tea. 17:00 Visit Kom-Ombo Temple. 20:00 Dinner on board. 21:30 Oriental Show "Galabia Party" Overnight Aswan.
Day 4 - Thursday
07:00 Breakfast on board. 08:00 Visit the High Dam, the Temple of Philae & unfinished Obelisk. 13:00 Lunch on board. 16:00 Felucca on the Nile around Kitchener Island. 19:30 Dinner on board. 21:30 Nubian Show. Overnight in Aswan.
Day 5 - Friday
07:00 Breakfast on board. 08:00 Check‐out after breakfast from your Nile Cruise Ship
8 Days / 7 Nights ‐ Cruise Luxor/Aswan/Luxor on the Movenpick Royal Lily
8-Days / 7-Nights on the Royal Lily Nile Cruise, Embarkation from Luxor to Luxor
Day 1 - Monday
12:00 noon. Check‐In on Nile Cruise. 12:30 Lunch on board. 19:30 Dinner and overnight in Luxor.
Day 2 - Tuesday
05:30 Breakfast on board. 06:30 Visit West Bank. 12:30 Sail to Edfu via Esna. 12:30 Lunch on board. 16:30 Afternoon tea. 19:00 Welcome Reception Cocktail. 19:30 Dinner on board. Overnight in Edfu.
Day 3 - Wednesday
06:00 Breakfast on board. 07:30 Visit Edfu Temple. 17:00 Afternoon tea during cruising the Nile to Aswan. 19:30 Dinner on board. 21:30 Oriental Show "Galabia Party" Overnight in Aswan.
Day 4 - Thursday
07:00 Breakfast on board. 08:00 Visit the High Dam, the Temple of Philae & Unfinished Obelisk. 13:00 Lunch on board. 16:00 Felucca on the Nile around Kitchener Island. 19:30 Dinner on board. 21:30 Nubian Show. Overnight in Aswan.
Day 5 - Friday
07:00 Breakfast on board ‐ Abu-Simbel (optional Tour) 12:30 Lunch on board. 19:30 Dinner on board. Overnight in Aswan.
Day 6 - Saturday
05:00 Sail to Kom-Ombo. 07:00 Breakfast on board. 08:00 Visit Kom-Ombo temple. 12:30 Lunch on board. 19:30 Dinner on board. Overnight in Luxor.
Day 7 - Sunday
06:00 Breakfast on board. 07:30 Visit East Bank. 12:30 Lunch on board. 16:30 Afternoon Tea. 19:30 Dinner on board. 21:30 Belly dance show. Overnight in Luxor.
Day 8 - Monday
07:00 Breakfast on board. 08:00 Check out from the Nile Cruise Boat
Mayfair Nile Cruise Boat
4-Days / 3-Nights Nile Cruise
4-Days / 3-Nights Aswan to Luxor Nile Cruise on the Mayfair Cruise Boat
Day 1 - Friday
PM: Check-in after 12:00 Noon, onto the Nile Cruise
PM: Lunch on board
PM: Visit the High Dam, the Unfinished Obelisk and the temple of Philae
PM: Captain’s welcome cocktail
PM: Dinner on board
DAY 2 - Saturday
AM: Sail to Kom Ombo
AM: Breakfast on board
AM: Visit Kom Ombo Temple
AM: Sail to Edfu
PM: Lunch on board
PM: Visit Edfu Temple
PM: Sail to Luxor via Esna
PM: Dinner on board
PM: Galabeya party
Overnight in Luxor
DAY 3 - Sunday
AM: Breakfast on board
AM: Visit the West Bank: Valley of the Kings & Queens, Hatshepsut (El-Deir El-Bahari)
PM: Lunch on board
PM: Visit Karnak & Luxor temples
PM: Dinner on board
PM: Belly Dance Show
Overnight in Luxor
DAY 4 - Monday
AM: Breakfast on board
AM: Check out from your Nile Cruise Ship after breakfast
5-Days / 4-Nights Nile Cruise on board the Mayfair Ship
DAY 1 - MONDAY
PM: Check-in after 12:00 Noon on board your Nile Cruise
PM: Lunch on board
PM: Visit Karnak Temple & Luxor Temple
PM: Dinner on board
PM: Enjoy music in the lounge
DAY 2 - TUESDAY
AM: Breakfast on board
AM: Visit the West Bank: Valley of the Kings & Queens, Hatshepsut (El-Deir El-Bahari)
At Noon: Sail to Edfu via Esna
PM: Lunch on board
PM: Captain’s Welcome Cocktail Party
PM: Dinner on board
Overnight in Edfu
DAY 3 - WEDNESDAY
AM: Breakfast on board
AM: Visit Edfu Temple
AM: Sail to Kom Ombo
PM: Lunch on board
PM: Visit Kom Ombo Temple
PM: Sail to Aswan
PM: Dinner on board
PM: Galabeya Party
Overnight in Aswan
DAY 4 - THURSDAY
AM: Breakfast on board
AM: Visit the High Dam, the Unfinished AM: Obelisk & the Temple of Philae
PM: Lunch on board
PM: Sail on the Nile by Felucca around Kitchener’s Island & Agha Khan
PM: Dinner on board
PM: Nubian Folkloric show
DAY 5 - FRIDAY
AM: Breakfast on board
AM: Check out from your Nile Cruise after breakfast
8-Days / 7-Nights Nile Cruise onboard the Mayfair Nile Boat
Aswan
DAY 1 - FRIDAY
PM: Check-in on board your Nile Cruise after 12:00 Noon in Aswan
PM: Lunch on board
PM: Visit the High Dam, the Unfinished Obelisk & the Temple of Philae
PM: Captain’s welcome cocktail Party
PM: Dinner on board
Overnight in Aswan
DAY 2 - SATURDAY
AM: Sail to Kom-Ombo
AM: Breakfast on board
AM: Visit Kom-Ombo Temple
AM: Sail to Edfu
PM: Lunch on board
PM: Sail to Luxor via Esna
PM: Dinner on board
PM: Galabeya party
Overnight in Luxor
DAY 3 - SUNDAY
AM: Breakfast on board
AM: Visit Luxor Temple
PM: Lunch on board
PM: Visit Karnak Temple
PM: Dinner on board
PM: Belly Dance Show
Overnight in Luxor
DAY 4 - MONDAY
AM: Breakfast on board
AM: Visit the West Bank: (Valley of the Kings & Queens, Hatshepsut Temple at El-Deir El-Bahari)
PM: Lunch on board
PM: Dinner on board
Overnight in Luxor
DAY 5 - TUESDAY
AM: Breakfast on board
PM: Lunch on board
PM: Sail to Edfu via Esna
PM: Dinner on board
Overnight in Edfu
DAY 6 - WEDNESDAY
AM: Breakfast on board
AM: Visit Edfu Temple
AM: Sail to Kom-Ombo
PM: Lunch on board
PM: Dinner on board
PM: Galabeya Party
Overnight in Aswan
DAY 7 - THURSDAY
AM: Breakfast on board
PM: Lunch on board
PM: Sail on the Nile by Felucca around Kitchener’s Island & Agha Khan
PM: Dinner on board
PM: Nubian Folkloric show
Overnight in Aswan
DAY 8 -FRIDAY
AM: Breakfast on board
AM: Check out from Nile Cruise after breakfast
MayFlower Nile Cruise Boat
4-Days / 3-Nights Nile Cruise from Aswan to Luxor on the M/S May Flower Nile Cruise Boat
Aswan
Day 1 - Friday
PM: Check-in after 12:00 Noon onto your Nile Cruise Boat
PM: Lunch on board
PM: Visit the High Dam, the Unfinished Obelisk and the temple of Philae
PM: Captain’s welcome cocktail
PM: Dinner on board
DAY 2 - Saturday
AM: Sail to Kom-Ombo
AM: Breakfast on board
AM: Visit Kom-Ombo Temple
AM: Sail to Edfu
PM: Lunch on board
PM: Visit Edfu Temple
PM: Sail to Luxor via Esna
PM: Dinner on board
PM: Galabeya party
Overnight in Luxor
DAY 3 - Sunday
AM: Breakfast on board
AM: Visit the West Bank: Valley of the Kings & Queens, Hatshepsut (El-Deir El-Bahari)
PM: Lunch on board
PM: Visit Karnak & Luxor temples
PM: Dinner on board
PM: Belly Dance Show
Overnight in Luxor
DAY 4 - Monday
AM: Breakfast on board
AM: Check out from your Nile Cruise after breakfast
5-Days / 4-Nights Nile Cruise on the M/S May Flower Boat, Luxor Embarkation
Luxor
Day 1 - Monday
PM: Check-in after 12:00 Noon onto your Nile Cruiser
PM: Lunch on board
PM: Visit Karnak Temple & Luxor Temple
PM: Dinner on board
PM: Enjoy music in the lounge
Day 2 - Tuesday
AM: Breakfast on board
AM: Visit the West Bank: Valley of the Kings & Queens, Hatshepsut (El-Deir El-Bahari)
At Noon: Sail to Edfu via Esna
PM: Lunch on board
PM: Captain’s Welcome Cocktail Party
PM: Dinner on board
Overnight in Edfu
Day 3 - Wednesday
AM: Breakfast on board
Visit Edfu Temple
AM: Sail to Kom-Ombo
PM: Lunch on board
PM: Visit Kom-Ombo Temple
PM: Sail to Aswan
PM: Dinner on board
PM: Galabeya Party
Overnight in Aswan
Day 4 - Thursday
AM: Breakfast on board
AM: Visit the High Dam, the Unfinished AM: Obelisk & the Temple of Philae
PM: Lunch on board
PM: Sail on the Nile by Felucca around Kitchener’s Island & Agha Khan
PM: Dinner on board PM: Nubian Folkloric show
Day 5 - Friday
AM: Breakfast on board
AM: Check out from the Nile Cruise ship after breakfast
8-Days / 7-Nights Nile Cruise on board the M/S May Flower Cruise Ship from Luxor and back to Luxor
Luxor
Day 1 - Monday
PM: Check-in after 12:00 Noon onto your Nile Cruise
PM: Lunch on board
PM: Afternoon tea on board
PM: Dinner on board
Overnight in Luxor
Day 2 - Tuesday
AM: Breakfast on board
AM: Visit the West Bank: Valley of the Kings & Queens, Hatshepsut (El-Deir El-Bahari)
At Noon: Sail to Edfu via Esna
PM: Lunch on board
PM: Captain’s Welcome Cocktail Party
PM: Dinner on board
Overnight in Edfu
Day 3 - Wednesday
AM: Breakfast on board
AM: Visit Edfu Temple
At Noon: Sail to Kom-Ombo and Aswan
PM: Lunch on board
PM: Dinner on board
PM: Galabeya Party
Day 4 - Thursday
AM: Breakfast on board
AM: Visit the High Dam, the Unfinished Obelisk & the Temple of Philae
PM: Lunch on board
PM: Sail on the Nile by Felucca around Kitchener’s Island & Agha Khan
PM: Dinner on board
PM: Nubian Folkloric show
Day 5 - Friday
AM: Breakfast on Board
AM: Free Time
PM: Lunch on board
PM: Dinner on board
Overnight in Aswan.
Day 6 - Saturday
AM: Sail to Kom-Ombo
AM: Breakfast on board
AM: Visit Kom-Ombo Temple
PM: Lunch on board
PM: Sail to Luxor via Esna
PM: Dinner on board Galabeya party. Overnight in Luxor
Day 7 - Sunday
AM: Breakfast on board
AM: Visit Karnak & Luxor temples
PM: Lunch on board
PM: Dinner on board
PM: Belly Dance Show
Overnight in Luxor
Day 8 - Monday
AM: Breakfast on board
AM: Check out from your Nile Cruise Ship after breakfast
8-Days / 7-Nights Nile Cruise on the May Flower Nile Boat from Aswan, Luxor and back to Aswan
Aswan
Day 1 - Friday
PM: Check-in onto your Nile Cruise after 12:00 Noon
PM: Lunch on board
PM: Visit the High Dam, the Unfinished Obelisk & the Temple of Philae
PM: Captain’s welcome cocktail Party
PM: Dinner on board
Overnight in Aswan
DAY 2 - Saturday
AM: Sail to Kom-Ombo
AM: Breakfast on board
AM: Visit Kom-Ombo Temple
AM: Sail to Edfu
PM: Lunch on board
PM: Sail to Luxor via Esna
PM: Dinner on board
PM: Galabeya party
Overnight in Luxor
DAY 3 - Sunday
AM: Breakfast on board
AM: Visit Luxor Temple
PM: Lunch on board
PM: Visit Karnak Temple
PM: Dinner on board
PM: Belly Dance Show
Overnight in Luxor
DAY 4 - Monday
AM: Breakfast on board
AM: Visit the West Bank: (Valley of the Kings & Queens, Hatshepsut Temple at El-Deir El-Bahari)
PM: Lunch on board
PM: Dinner on board
Overnight in Luxor
Day 5 - Tuesday
AM: Breakfast on board
PM: Lunch on board
PM: Sail to Edfu via Esna
PM: Dinner on board
Overnight in Edfu
Day 6 - Wednesday
AM: Breakfast on board
AM: Visit Edfu Temple
AM: Sail to Kom-Ombo
PM: Lunch on board
PM: Dinner on board
PM: Galabeya Party
Overnight in Aswan
Day 7 - Thursday
AM: Breakfast on board
PM: Lunch on board
PM: Sail on the Nile by Felucca around Kitchener’s Island & Agha Khan
PM: Dinner on board
PM: Nubian Folkloric show
Overnight in Aswan
Day 8 -Friday
AM: Breakfast on board
AM: Check out from your Nile Cruise after breakfast
Steigenberger Omar El Khayam Lake Nasser Nile Cruise from Kalabsha to Abu-Simbel
4-Days / 3-Nights Steigenberger Lake Nasser Nile Cruise from Kalabsha to Abu-Simbel
Day 1: Check-in onto your Nile Cruise boat, Omar Khayam
Day 2: Sail To Kalabsha - Visit Kalabsha Temple; Sail to Wadi Elsebou, Overnight Wadi Elsebou
Day 3: Visit Wadi El Seboua Temple, Sail to Amada, Visit Amada temple, Overnight Amada
Day 4: Early sail to Kasr Ibrim, View Kasr Ibrim from Sundeck, Sail to Abu-Simbel, Visit Abu-Simbel. Disembark your Nile Cruise Boat
Steigenberger 4-Days Lake Nasser Nile Cruise, Abu-Simbel to Kalabsha on Omar Khaym Boat
Abu-Simbel (Friday to Monday)
Day 1:
Check-in on board your Nile Cruise - Visit Abu-Simbel
Day 2:
Sail to Kasr Ibrim, View Kasr Ibrim from Sundeck, Sail to Amada, Visit Amada temple, Sail to Wadi Elsebou, Overnight Wadi Elsebou
Day 3:
Visit Wadi El Seboua, Sail to Aswan, Overnight Aswan
Day 4:
Visit Klabsha temple - check-out from your Nile Boat
What is on board the Steigenberger Omar Khayam Nile Cruise Boat
68 double cabins, 8 Grand Suites, 4 Royal Suites
4 decks
Luxurious lounge bars
Souvenir shop
Conference area
Two sun decks with whirlpool, pool and pool bar
Health club, gym and beauty salon
Cleopatra Spa wellness and massage area
Individually controllable air conditioning
Minibar
Safe
Shower and hairdryer in the bathroom
Panoramic sliding windows plus balcony
Internet access and satellite TV
In-house video channels
Music system
Phone and fax
The Steigenberger Legacy Nile Cruise Ship
8-Days / 7-nights Luxor/Luxor on the M/S Steigenberger Legacy Nile Boat including sailing the Nile via Denderah
Day 1:
Check-in on board your Nile Cruise Boat. Overnight.
Day 2:
Visit the West Bank, Sail to Edfu via Esna (maximum by 7:00 pm)
Day 3:
Visit Horus Temple, Sail to Kom Ombo & visit Sobek Temple, Sail to Aswan, Overnight on board
Day 4:
In the morning visit High Dam, Unfinished Obelisk and Philae Temple, afternoons Felucca sailing around Elephantine Island, visit Botanical Garden & Nubian Village
Day 5:
Optional visit to Abu-Simbel, Sail to Luxor via Esna, Overnight in Esna
Day 6:
Sail to Luxor, visit Karnak & Luxor Temple. Overnight in Luxor
Day 7:
Sail to Quena, visit Denderah Temple, Sail to Luxor. Overnight
Day 8:
Check out of your Nile Cruise Ship.
What is on board the Nile Cruiser / The Legacy
76 cabins, 72 of which are double cabins
4 decks
Restaurant, lounge and bar
Souvenir shop
Conference area
Extensive sun deck
Pool with pool bar
Fitness gym
Beauty salon
Nile Cruise Boat the Steigenberger Legacy Nile Cruiser
Individually controllable air conditioning
Minibar
Safe
Shower and hairdryer in the bathroom
Balcony and sliding doors on the main and upper decks
24-hour reception
Internet access and satellite TV
In-house video channels
International phone and fax Service
The Steigenberger Legacy Nile Cruise Boat
An exclusive 5-star Nile Cruise ship. Discover fabulous temple complexes and experience the mystical magic of the Middle East at close quarters on a week-long cruise. Comfortable cabins with modern furnishings and friendly service. Team ensures that during your Nile cruise you can sense how the Egyptian Pharaohs must have felt and experienced while sailing the Nile River. Relax on the sun deck during the journey and thoroughly pamper yourself in the beauty salons. The pool and a gym that is well equipped, available for a little exercise. The on-board restaurants you will find fine culinary delights. You can enjoy the unique panorama of the Nile either from the sun deck or from your own balcony, which is available as standard on the main and upper decks.
The Steigenberger Minerva Nile cruise Boat
Luxury Nile cruise, the M/S Steigenberger Minerva
Luxury in its purest form awaits you on the Steigenberger Minerva, 5-star cruise ship.
Your Nile cruise from Luxor to Aswan and back. In comfortable suites and cabins, You can relax and enjoy the unique views of the Nile river panorama to your heart's delight for up to seven days cruising the Nile. Discover the former glory of the Egyptian Pharaohs on excursions to Karnak and Luxor Temples. A Nile Cruise Boat with expansive sundeck and a pool that is perfect for sun-bathing, while you can complete your usual workout in the ship's own gym. Take a culinary trip to the Middle East in the ship's restaurant and savor the chef's numerous Arabic and international specialties. The crew of the Steigenberger Minerva Nile Cruiser will make your luxury cruise on the Nile a memorable vacation experience.
7-Days / 6-Nights Nile Cruise Steigenberger Minerva Boat from Luxor, Aswan, and back to Luxor
Day 1:
Check-in at onto your Nile Cruise in Luxor and overnight accommodation on board.
Day 2:
Sightseeing in Karnak and the Luxor temple complex, followed by a journey to Edfu via Esna (overnight stay).
Day 3:
Sailing excursion to Edfu and visit to the Temple of Horus. Then traveling back to Kom-Ombo (overnight stay).
Day 4:
Journey to Aswan Visit to the dam, sightseeing tour of the unfinished obelisk and of the Temple of Philae.
Day 5:
Optional excursion to Abu-Simbel. Visit the Botanical Garden via felucca. Overnight stay in Luxor.
Day 6:
Journey to Luxor, excursion to the Nile's west bank and overnight stay in Luxor.
Day 7:
Check-out from your Nile Cruise Boat in Luxor
Inside the Minerva Steigenberger Nile Cruise Boat
77 cabins, including 73 double cabins and 2 suites
4 decks
Restaurant, lounge and bar
Souvenir shop
Conference area
Extensive sun deck
Pool with pool bar
Fitness gym
Beauty salon
Minverva Steigenberger Nile Cruise Ship Details
Individually controllable air conditioning
Minibar
Safe
Shower and hairdryer in the bathroom
Balcony and sliding doors on the main and upper decks
Internet access and satellite TV
In-house video channels
Music system
Phone and fax Service
The Luxurious Oberoi Philae Nile Cruise Ship / 5-Days / 4-Nights Sailing
Day 1
Check-in and Embark your Nile Cruise in Aswan around noon. 12:30 Lunch. 16:00 Visit Nubian Museum. In the early 1960’s, when Egypt built the High Dam at Aswan, Egyptologists and archaeologists the world over heeded UNESCO’s appeal to salvage the monuments of Egyptian Nubia before the rising waters of Lake Nasser submerged them forever. More than sixty expeditions ultimately joined the “Nubian Rescue Campaign”, which resulted in the excavation and recording of hundreds of sites, the recovery of thousands of objects, and the salvage and translocation of a number of important temples to higher ground. 17.00 Tea at club lounge. 19:00 cocktail reception. 19:30 Dinner and overnight in Aswan
Day 2
07:00 Breakfast 08:00 visit of Philae temple and High Dam High Dam Built between 1960 and 1971, the immense High Dam is (12,562 feet) across, 111 meters (364 feet) high and (3,214 feet) wide at its base. At the eastern end of the dam there is a visitors’ pavilion detailing the construction of the dam and at the western end there is a lotus shaped tower, built to commemorate the Soviet Union’s support in the building of the dam. The Philae Temple is dedicated to the Goddess Isis and was built in Ptolemaic times. The oldest parts of the temple were built by Nectanebo I (380 - 362 B.C.) and a large portion of the temple was constructed during the regime of Ptolemy II Philadelphus (285 – 246 B.C.). With the building of the High Dam this monument was relocated to the nearby island of Agilika. The UNESCO led project took eight years to complete during which Agilikawas landscaped to look like Philae. 12.00 noon Sail to Kom-Ombo 12:30 Lunch. Afternoon, visit the twin temple of Kom-Ombo. One side of the temple is dedicated to the Crocodile God Sobek, God of Fertility and Creator of the World. The other side is dedicated to the Falcon God Haroeis, also known as Horus, the Elder. The construction of the Temple of Kom-Ombo began in the 2nd century and completed in the 1st century BC. The temple is built in imposing Graeco – Roman style and is in a particularly beautiful setting overlooking the Nile. The Chapel of Hathor to the south of the temple now houses a few crocodile mummies from the nearby crocodile necropolis. 16:00 Sail to Edfu 17.00 Tea at club lounge. 19:30 Dinner. Overnight in Edfu
Day 3
7:30 Breakfast 09:00 Visit the Temple of Edfu, The Temple of Horus at Edfu was buried under sand and silt for nearly two thousand years. It is the largest and best-preserved Ptolemaic temple in Egypt. Construction of the temple began in 237 B.C. and the main temple complex took 25 years to complete. 11:00 Sail to Esna 13:00 Lunch Cross the Esna Lock. Sail to Luxor 17.00 Tea at club lounge. 19:30 Dinner. Overnight in Luxor
Day 4
5:00 Breakfast 6:00 Visit West bank valley of kings, king Tut's tomb, Ramses "the six", Dier Elmadina, Habu and colossus of Memnon. Visit the West Bank. Explore the West Bank of ancient Thebes. Visit Valley of the Kings, with its royal tombs, King Tut’s tomb, Ramesses the 6th. This is followed by a visit to Temple of Medinet Habu, Dier El Madina. On the way back stop at the Colossi of Memnon. The remote barren Valley of the Kings was the necropolis of the New Kingdom pharaohs. By digging their tombs deep into the Theban Hills pharaohs from 1500 BC had hoped to stop robbers stealing the priceless possessions buried with them. Sixty two tombs have been found in the Valley of the Kings including Tomb of Ramesses VI, Tomb of Tutankhamen and Tomb of Seti. The beautiful temple of Medinet Habuis second only to Karnak in size and detail. Soaring (60 feet) into the sky, the two enthroned statues are the first monuments most visitors see on arriving in the West Bank. All that remains today are the two faceless colossi called the Colossi of Memnon, which, despite the ravages of time, are an impressive sight. 12:30 Lunch 15:00 Visit Luxor and Karank temples spread out on the east bank of the Nile and built on the site of the New Kingdom capital city of Thebes, Luxor is the tourist Mecca of the Nile Valley. The exciting excavations in the 19th and early 20th centuries, especially the discovery of King Tutankhamen’s tomb, aroused international interest in the town. The bustling town is centered on the magnificent Luxor Temple, an enduring symbol of its glorious past. Located at the northern end of the town of Luxor. Karnak Temple is the country’s most important temple. It covers two hectares (five acres) of land. The temple lay buried under sand for more than 1,000 years before excavation work began in the mid-19th century. Today, the huge task of restoration continues. 17.00 Tea at club lounge. 19:30. Dinner and overnight in Luxor
Day 5
7:30 Breakfast at 8:00 A.M. Disembark your Nile Cruise Ship
Luxury Oberoi Philae 7-Days / 6-Nights Nile Cruise
Embarkation: Aswan To Luxor 7-Days / 6-Nights Luxury Nile Cruise
Day 1
Wednesday 12:00 noon. Embark your Nile Cruise Boat at 12:30. Lunch 16:00. Visit Nubian Museum. In the early 1960’s, when Egypt built the High Dam at Aswan, Egyptologists and archaeologists the world over heeded UNESCO’s appeal to salvage the monuments of Egyptian Nubia before the rising waters of Lake Nasser submerged them forever. More than sixty expeditions ultimately joined the “Nubian Rescue Campaign”, which resulted in the excavation and recording of hundreds of sites, the recovery of thousands of objects, and the salvage and translocation of a number of important temples to higher ground. 17.00 Tea at club lounge. 19:00 cocktail reception. 19:30 Dinner. and overnight in Aswan
Day 2
Thursday 07:00 Breakfast 08:00 visit of Philae temple and High Dam High Dam Built between 1960 and 1971, the immense High Dam is 3,830 meters(12,562 feet) across, 111 meters (364 feet) high and 980 meters (3,214 feet) wide at its base. At the eastern end of the dam there is a visitors’ pavilion detailing the construction of the dam and at the western end there is a lotus shaped tower, built to commemorate the Soviet Union’s support in the building of the dam. The Philae Temple is dedicated to the Goddess Isis and was built in Ptolemaic times. The oldest parts of the temple were built by Nectanebo I (380 - 362 B.C.) and a large portion of the temple was constructed during the regime of Ptolemy II Philadelphus (285 – 246 B.C.). With the building of the High Dam this monument was relocated to the nearby island of Agilika. The UNESCO led project took eight years to complete during which Agilikawas landscaped to look like Philae. 12.00 noon. Sail to Kom-Ombo 12:30 Lunch. Afternoon, visit the twin temple of Kom-Ombo. One side of the temple is dedicated to the Crocodile God Sobek, God of Fertility and Creator of the World. The other side is dedicated to the Falcon God Haroeis, also known as Horus, the Elder. The construction of the Temple of Kom-Ombo began in the 2nd century and completed in the 1st century BC. The temple is built in imposing Graeco – Roman style and is in a particularly beautiful setting overlooking the Nile. The Chapel of Hathor to the south of the temple now houses a few crocodile mummies from the nearby crocodile necropolis. 16:00 Sail to Edfu 17.00 Tea at club lounge. 19:30 Dinner and overnight in Edfu
Day 3
Friday 7:30 Breakfast 09:00, visit the Temple of Edfu, the Temple of Horus at Edfu was buried under sand and silt for nearly two thousand years. It is the largest and best-preserved Ptolemaic temple in Egypt. Construction of the temple began in 237 B.C. and the main temple complex took 25 years to complete. 11:00 Sail to Esna 13:00 Lunch Cross the Esna Lock Sail to Luxor 17.00 Tea at club lounge. 19:30 Dinner and overnight in Luxor
Day 4
Saturday 5:00 Breakfast 6:00 Visit West bank valley of kings, king Tut's tomb, Ramses "the six", Dier Elmadina, Habu and colossus of Memnon. Visit the West Bank. Explore the West Bank of ancient Thebes. Visit Valley of the Kings, with its royal tombs, King Tut’s tomb, Ramesses the 6th. This is followed by a visit to Temple of Medinet Habu, Dier El Madina. On the way back stop at the Colossi of Memnon. The remote barren Valley of the Kings was the necropolis of the New Kingdom pharaohs. By digging their tombs deep into the Theban Hills pharaohs from 1500 BC had hoped to stop robbers stealing the priceless possessions buried with them. Sixty two tombs have been found in the Valley of the Kings including Tomb of Ramesses VI, Tomb of Tutankhamen and Tomb of Seti. The beautiful temple of Medinet Habuis second only to Karnak in size and detail. Soaring 18 meter (60 feet) into the sky, the two enthroned statues are the first monuments most visitors see on arriving in the West Bank. All that remains today are the two faceless colossi called the Colossi of Memnon, which, despite the ravages of time, are an impressive sight. 12:30 Lunch 15:00. Visit Luxor and Karank temples spread out on the east bank of the Nile and built on the site of the New Kingdom capital city of Thebes, Luxor is the tourist Mecca of the Nile Valley. The exciting excavations in the 19th and early 20th centuries, especially the discovery of King Tutankhamen’s tomb, aroused international interest in the town. The bustling town is centered on the magnificent Luxor Temple, an enduring symbol of its glorious past. Located at the northern end of the town of Luxor, Karnak Temple is the country’s most important temple. It covers two hectares (five acres) of land. The temple lay buried under sand for more than 1,000 years before excavation work began in the mid-19th century. Today, the huge task of restoration continues. 17.00 Tea at club lounge. 19:30 Dinner and overnight in Luxor
Day 5
Sunday Free morning 07:30 onwards Breakfast 11:00 Sail to Quina 12:30 Lunch 15:00 Visit the Temple of Dendara, dedicated to Hathor, Goddess of Music, Love and Joy. Buried under sand until the 19th century, the vast Temple of Hathor remains remarkably intact. The current temple is of Graeco-Roman style but its design imitates typical Pharaonic temple architecture. 17:00 Tea at club lounge 19:30. Dinner and overnight in Quena
Day 6
Monday 06:00 Breakfast 07:00 Visit the Temple of Abydos. For the Ancient Egyptians, Abydos was one of the holiest sites in the world. As the cult center of the god Osiris and gateway to the underworld (believed to lie under the nearby hills), it was a popular place of pilgrimage and burial. The main monument at Abydos is the Temple of Seti I, built around 1300 BC by Seti and his son Ramesses II. 12.00 Sail to Luxor. 12:30 Lunch 17:00 Tea at club lounge 18:00 Visit Luxor Museum 19:30. Dinner and overnight in Luxor
Day 7
Tuesday 7:30 Breakfast 8:00 A.M. Disembark your Nile Cruise
Oberoi Philae 7-Days / 6-Nights Nile Luxury Cruise from Aswan to Luxor
Embarkation: Aswan to Luxor
Day 1 - WEDNESDAY
12:00 noon Embark your Nile Cruise at 12:30. Lunch 16:00. Visit Nubian Museum. In the early 1960’s, when Egypt built the High Dam at Aswan, Egyptologists and archaeologists the world over heeded UNESCO’s appeal to salvage the monuments of Egyptian Nubia before the rising waters of Lake Nasser submerged them forever. More than sixty expeditions ultimately joined the “Nubian Rescue Campaign”, which resulted in the excavation and recording of hundreds of sites, the recovery of thousands of objects, and the salvage and translocation of a number of important temples to higher ground. 17.00 Tea at club lounge. 19:00 cocktail reception. 19:30 Dinner and overnight in Aswan
Day 2 - THURSDAY
07:00 Breakfast 08:00 visit of Philae temple and High Dam High Dam Built between 1960 and 1971, the immense High Dam is (12,562 feet) across, (364 feet) high and (3,214 feet) wide at its base. At the eastern end of the dam there is a visitors’ pavilion detailing the construction of the dam and at the western end there is a lotus shaped tower, built to commemorate the Soviet Union’s support in the building of the dam. The Philae Temple is dedicated to the Goddess Isis and was built in Ptolemaic times. The oldest parts of the temple were built by Nectanebo I (380 - 362 B.C.) and a large portion of the temple was constructed during the regime of Ptolemy II Philadelphus (285 – 246 B.C.). With the building of the High Dam this monument was relocated to the nearby island of Agilika. The UNESCO led project took eight years to complete during which Agilikawas landscaped to look like Philae. 12.00 noon Sail to Kom-Ombo 12:30 Lunch. Afternoon, visit the twin temple of Kom-Ombo. One side of the temple is dedicated to the Crocodile God Sobek, God of Fertility and Creator of the World. The other side is dedicated to the Falcon God Haroeis, also known as Horus, the Elder. The construction of the Temple of Kom-Ombo began in the 2nd century and completed in the 1st century BC. The temple is built in imposing Graeco – Roman style and is in a particularly beautiful setting overlooking the Nile. The Chapel of Hathor to the south of the temple now houses a few crocodile mummies from the nearby crocodile necropolis. 16:00 Sail to Edfu 17.00 Tea at club lounge. 19:30. Dinner and overnight in Edfu
Day 3 - FRIDAY
7:30 Breakfast 09:00 Visit the Temple of Edfu, The Temple of Horus at Edfu was buried under sand and silt for nearly two thousand years. It is the largest and best-preserved Ptolemaic temple in Egypt. Construction of the temple began in 237 B.C. and the main temple complex took 25 years to complete. 11:00 Sail to Esna 13:00 Lunch Cross the Esna Lock Sail to Luxor 17.00 Tea at club lounge. 19:30. Dinner and overnight in Luxor
Day 4 - SATURDAY
5:00 Breakfast. 6:00 Visit West bank valley of kings, king Tut's tomb, Ramses "the six", Dier Elmadina, Habu and colossus of Memnon. Visit the West Bank. Explore the West Bank of ancient Thebes. Visit Valley of the Kings, with its royal tombs, King Tut’s tomb, Ramesses the 6th. This is followed by a visit to Temple of Medinet Habu, Dier El Madina. On the way back stop at the Colossi of Memnon. The remote barren Valley of the Kings was the necropolis of the New Kingdom pharaohs. By digging their tombs deep into the Theban Hills pharaohs from 1500 BC had hoped to stop robbers stealing the priceless possessions buried with them. Sixty two tombs have been found in the Valley of the Kings including Tomb of Ramesses VI, Tomb of Tutankhamen and Tomb of Seti. The beautiful temple of Medinet Habuis second only to Karnak in size and detail. Soaring 18 meter (60 feet) into the sky, the two enthroned statues are the first monuments most visitors see on arriving in the West Bank. All that remains today are the two faceless colossi called the Colossi of Memnon, which, despite the ravages of time, are an impressive sight. 12:00 Joy Sailing for 2 hours. 12:30 Lunch 15:00 Visit Luxor and Karnak temples spread out on the East Bank of the Nile and built on the site of the New Kingdom capital city of Thebes, Luxor is the tourist Mecca of the Nile Valley. The exciting excavations in the 19th and early 20th centuries, especially the discovery of King Tutankhamen’s tomb, aroused international interest in the town. The bustling town is centered on the magnificent Luxor Temple, an enduring symbol of its glorious past. Located at the northern end of the town of Luxor, Karnak Temple is the country’s most important temple. It covers two hectares (five acres) of land. The temple lay buried under sand for more than 1,000 years before excavation work began in the mid-19th century. Today, the huge task of restoration continues. 17.00 Tea at club lounge. 19:30 Dinner and overnight in Luxor
Day 5 - SUNDAY
08.00 Breakfast
Free morning for your enjoyment.
12:00 Felucca sailing for 2 hours
12:30 lunch
16:00 Tea at club lounge 17.00 visit Luxor museum.
19.30 Dinner and overnight in Luxor
Day 6 - MONDAY
05.00 Breakfast. 06.00 Visit the Temple of Abydos by BUS and on the way back visit Temple of Dendara. For the Ancient Egyptians, Abydos was one of the holiest sites in the world. As the cult center of the god Osiris and gateway to the underworld (believed to lie under the nearby hills), it was a popular place of pilgrimage and burial. The main monument at Abydos is the Temple of Seti I, built around 1300 BC by Seti and his son Ramesses II. Visit the Temple of Dendara, dedicated to Hathor, Goddess of Music, Love and Joy. Buried under sand until the 19th century, the vast Temple of Hathor remains remarkably intact. The current temple is of Greco Roman style but its design imitates typical Pharaonic temple architecture.17.00 Tea at club lounge. 19:30 Dinner and overnight in Luxor
Day 7 - TUESDAY
Breakfast
08:00 Disembark Nile Cruise after Breakfast
Overview of the Oberoi Philae Nile cruise ship.
“The exterior of The Oberoi Philae rings of nostalgia, with the handsome feel of a 20th-century steamship.”
The Oberoi Philae, is a luxurious 22-room cruiser that reopened in 2016 after an extensive refurbishment. A graceful chandelier hung overhead. Marble floors gleamed under sleek leather benches. Chrome glimmered alongside dark wood. With windows at every turn. There is a chic bar, cozy cigar lounge, sun-filled gym and serene spa with floor-to-ceiling windows. The ship is crowned with a fabulous roof deck, a sunny expanse of rich wooden floors with lounge chairs that curve around the perimeter.
The Oberoi Philae and Oberoi chain in general works with the finest guides, who lead tours in small groups. The temple of Philae, set on its own island. The temple is made of gold-colored stone with soaring colonnades, pylons and figures etched into the surface. Surrounded by sparkling water and leafy plants, the approach by boat is positively cinematic. Oberoi Philae Nile cruise ship, decorated in a natural palette, with natural lighting and River Nile views during the day, the Main Restaurant is transformed into a softly lit, ambient fine dining space in the evening. The menu spans fine Western, Indian, Asian and Middle Eastern cuisines, freshly prepared on board by Oberoi chefs. The Main Restaurant is open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
Dress Code on Nile cruise boat: Recommend elegant casuals (jacket not essential) for dinner, and convenient clothes during the day.
The top deck Poolside Restaurant offers panoramic vistas up and down the River Nile. For your comfort, it is shaded by a large canopy in the daytime. After dark, it exudes romance by the light of glowing lamps and underfoot spotlights. The Poolside Restaurant serves light meals, snacks and also offers a special barbecue lunch menu. The attached cocktail bar is open from morning until evening.
The Luxurious Sonesta St George Nile Cruise Ship
4-Days / 3-Night Nile Cruise Sailing from Aswan to Luxor
Friday
Embarkation Nile Cruise before lunch. Visit the High Dam and the Temple of Philae temple and sail on the Nile by motor boat. Captain's welcome cocktail. Nubian Show. Overnight in Aswan.
Saturday
Sail to Kom-Ombo
Visit the Temple shared by two gods Sobek and Haeroris in Kom-Ombo. Sail to Edfu. Visit Edfu Temple. Sail to Esna. Egyptian Galabia Party. Overnight in Esna.
Sunday
Early morning sail to Luxor. Visit the West Bank - the Valley of the Kings and Queens, the temple of Queen Hatshepsut at El-Deir El Bahari and the Colossi Memnon. Afternoon Tea. Belly Dancer show. Overnight Luxor.
Monday
8:00 A.M. Disembark your Nile Cruise. Visit the East Bank, Karnak and Luxor Temples.
5-Days / 4-Nights Nile cruise itinerary, St George Nile Cruise ship
Monday
Embark your deluxe Nile Cruise ship before lunch. Visit East Bank, Karnak and Luxor Temple. Afternoon tea. Belly dancing and Egyptian folkloric show. Overnight in Luxor.
Tuesday
Visit the West Bank, Valley of Kings & Queens, the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut at El-Deir El-Bahari and the colossi Memnon. Sail to Esna. Afternoon tea. Captain's welcome cocktail. Disco & music in the evening. Overnight in Esna.
Wednesday
Sail to Edfu. Visit Horus Temple in Edfu. Sail to Kom-Ombo. Afternoon tea. Visit the temple shared by two gods Sobek & Haeroris in Kom-Ombo. Egyptian Galabia party. Overnight in Kom-Ombo.
Thursday
Sail to Aswan. Visit the High Dam, Philae Temple. Sail on the Nile by motor boat and visit botanical garden. Afternoon tea. Nubian Show. Overnight in Aswan.
Friday
8:00 A.M. Disembark your Nile Cruise boat.
8-Days / 7-Nights Nile cruise itinerary, St George Nile Cruise ship
By: Egypt Tours and Travel, private custom-tailor made tours to Egypt
Aswan / Aswan
Friday
Embarkation before lunch. Afternoon tea. Captain's welcome cocktail. Nubian Show. Overnight in Aswan.
Saturday
Sail to Kom-Ombo. Visit the Temple shared by two gods Sobek and Haeroris in Kom-Ombo. Sail to Edfu. Afternoon tea. Sail to Esna. Egyptian Galabia Party. Overnight in Esna.
Sunday
Sail to Luxor. Visit the West Bank of the Nile - the Valley of the Kings and Queens, the temple of the queen Hatshepsut at El Deir El Bahari and the colossi Memnon. Afternoon Tea. Belly Dancer. Overnight in Luxor.
Monday
Visit East Bank, Karnak and Luxor Temples. Afternoon Tea. Dinner on board. Belly dance and Egyptian folkloric show. Overnight in Luxor.
Tuesday
Sail to Esna. Captain's Welcome Party. Disco & music in the evening. Overnight in Esna.
Wednesday
Sail to Edfu. Visit Horus Temple in Edfu. Sail to Kom-Ombo. Afternoon Tea. Egyptian Galabia Party. Overnight in Kom-Ombo.
Thursday
Sail to Aswan. Visit the High Dam, Philae Temple. Sail on the Nile by motorboat and visit the botanical garden. Afternoon Tea. Nubian Show. Overnight in Aswan.
Friday
8:00 Disembark your Luxury Nile Cruise Boat.
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