05 Days Luxor and Aswan nile river cruise - Esmeralda Nile Cruise (Every Monday)

duration

Duration

5 Days

tour-type

Tour Type

Group Tour

tour-type

Run

Every Monday

start-type

Start From

0$ USD

Overview

Sail along the Nile with Deluxe Tours Egypt aboard the luxurious Esmeralda Nile Cruise . Explore the timeless beauty of Luxor and Aswan, from the majestic temples on the East and West Banks of Luxor to the serene Philae Temple, Karnak Temple,Luxor Temple,Valley of the Kings,Kom Ombo Temple,  and the impressive High Dam. Enjoy luxurious comfort on board while discovering Egypt’s historic monuments, picturesque riverbanks, and cultural treasures.

Include / Exclude

  • Enjoy 5 days, 4 nights accommodation on board the Nile cruises on a full board basis
  • Meet and assist service upon arrival and departure
  • Assistance of our personnel during your stay and excursions
  • All transfers by modern air-conditioned deluxe vehicles
  • All Nile Cruise excursions mentioned in the itinerary are private
  • Entrance fees to all sights in and between Luxor and Aswan are covered
  • English-speaking tour guide during your excursions on the cruise with small groups of 1 to 8 people
  • One complimentary bottle of water per day per person
  • All transfers by A-C vehicles with qualified drivers
  • All service charges and taxes are included
  • Complimentary pickup and drop-off in Luxor or Aswan from the airport, train station, or any hotel located on the East Bank of the city
  • Please note that pickups and drop-offs do not cover the West Bank of Luxor or Aswan, including Gharb Sohail and Elephantine Island
  • For guests staying on the West Bank, the pickup and drop-off point will be arranged on the East Bank of the city
  • Any extra meals and beverages
  • All personal expenses such as laundry or shopping
  • Tipping for guides, drivers, or cruise staff
  • Any optional tours that may require additional cost

Itineraries

First, embark on board the MS Mayfair Nile Cruise before lunch and enjoy traditional hospitality while settling into your cabin.

Next, visit the Karnak Temple, a vast religious site covering over 100 hectares. Walk along the grand Avenue of Ram-Headed Sphinxes, explore the imposing First Pylon, and admire the Hypostyle Hall with 134 towering columns richly inscribed with hieroglyphs. Discover sacred lakes, obelisks, and the Precinct of Amun-Re.

After that, continue to Luxor Temple, gracefully lit by the afternoon sun. Admire the colossal statues of Ramses II, see the remnants of the Abu Haggag Mosque, and follow the continuation of the Sphinx Avenue that once connected it to Karnak.

Finally, return to the cruise for tea on the sun deck, relax, enjoy dinner, and overnight on board in Luxor.

Meals: Lunch, Dinner

 

First, explore the  Valley of the Kings, visiting three royal tombs carved deep into the cliffs. Optional entrance to Tutankhamun’s or Seti I’s tomb is available at extra cost.

Next, visit the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut an architectural wonder built into the limestone cliffs of Deir el-Bahari. Admire its elegant colonnades, detailed reliefs, and panoramic views of the Theban necropolis.

After that, see the Colossi of Memnon, two imposing statues of Pharaoh Amenhotep III, once guarding a grand temple.

Then, return to the cruise for lunch on board and begin sailing south toward Esna, passing charming villages and green riverbanks, and experience passing through the Esna Lock.

Optional, start your day with a hot air balloon ride over Luxor to enjoy panoramic views of the Nile, temples, and the Valley of the Kings at sunrise.

Finally, enjoy dinner and overnight on board while sailing toward Edfu.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

 

First, arrive at Edfu and take a horse-drawn carriage to the Temple of Horus at Edfu, one of Egypt’s most complete and best-preserved temples. Explore the grand pylon, vast courtyards, intricate reliefs showing the battle between Horus and Seth, and step into the Holy of Holies.

Next, return to the cruise and enjoy lunch on board as you sail toward Kom Ombo.

After that, visit Kom Ombo Temple, a rare dual-deity temple dedicated to Sobek, the crocodile god, and Horus the Elder. Explore the carved medical instruments, ancient calendar, and fascinating stories of healing.

Then, visit the Crocodile Mummification Museum.

Finally, return to the cruise for dinner and overnight while sailing toward Aswan.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

 

First, visit the High Dam, a modern engineering masterpiece controlling the Nile and providing electricity and irrigation, with panoramic views of Lake Nasser.

Next, take a boat to Philae Temple, dedicated to Isis, located on Agilkia Island. The temple was relocated stone by stone during the UNESCO rescue project, featuring elegant columns and lakeside sanctuaries.

After that, explore the Unfinished Obelisk in the granite quarries, witnessing the largest obelisk ever attempted, still lying in situ.

Then, return to the cruise for lunch on board. Spend the afternoon at leisure or enjoy an optional felucca ride on the Nile.

Optional, visit a Nubian Village to experience colorful mud-brick homes, local music, culture, and traditions.

Finally, enjoy dinner and overnight on board in Aswan.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

 

First, enjoy breakfast on board and disembark in Aswan.

Optional, take an early morning excursion to Abu Simbel Temples by car or flight (extra cost). Explore the grand temples of Ramses II and Queen Nefertari, carved into a sandstone cliff overlooking Lake Nasser, relocated to save them from flooding after the High Dam.

Finally, transfer to Aswan Airport to catch your flight as your Nile journey comes to an end.

Meals: Breakfast

 

Prices

Price quotes are in US dollars per person per trip all the Year Except over Christmas, New Year’s, and Easter holidays.

0 to 1,99 years: FREE 2 Years Old and below 6 years: 25% of adult price 6 Years up to 11.99 years: 50% of adult price 12 and Up: Calculate as an adult price.

Notes:

Children policy is applied to children who share rooms with their parents (Maximum 2 Child sharing parent's room some hotels Maximum 1 child sharing parents’ room) If your tour includes airfare, additional charges for your children may apply. According to Booking Policy.

We are offering the minimum down payment of just 10% to secure your spaces on the tour including hotel room, cruise cabin, domestic flight ticket, and other travel services. The remaining balance can be paid up to four days prior to your arrival date or in cash upon arrival at the destination to your Representative.

In case you cancel your trip, the following of charges will be applied: From the date of booking until 61 days before your arrival date, 7% of the tour package price will be charged. Between 60 and 21 days before your arrival date, 20% of the entire tour Package price will be charged. Between 20 and 7 days before your arrival date, 40% of the package tour price will be charged. Between 6 and 1 days before your arrival date, 75% of the tour package price will be applied.

Book This Package

tour-details-banner

Related Tours

blog-img
4 Days

Sail along the Nile with Deluxe Tours Egypt aboard the luxurious Esmeralda Nile Cruise Explore the timeless beauty of Luxor and Aswan

blog-img
5 Days

Sail along the Nile with Deluxe Tours Egypt aboard the luxurious Esmeralda Nile Cruise Explore the timeless beauty of Luxor and Aswan

blog-img
4 Days

Sail along the Nile with Deluxe Tours Egypt aboard the luxurious Esmeralda Nile Cruise Explore the timeless beauty of Luxor and Aswan

blog-img
5 Days

Sail along the Nile with Deluxe Tours Egypt aboard the luxurious Esmeralda Nile Cruise Explore the timeless beauty of Luxor and Aswan

blog-img
4 Days

Sail along the Nile with Deluxe Tours Egypt aboard the luxurious Esmeralda Nile Cruise Explore the timeless beauty of Luxor and Aswan

blog-img
5 Days

Sail along the Nile with Deluxe Tours Egypt aboard the luxurious Esmeralda Nile Cruise Explore the timeless beauty of Luxor and Aswan