Cruise Facilities
- 24/7 Reception
- Private docking areas
- Restaurant with varied menus on a daily basis.
- Nightly entertainment program
- Sun Deck with Swimming pool and jacuzzi
- Personal Care Attendant throughout your holiday.
- On-board elevators and access for physically challenged guests.
- Laundry and daily housekeeping service
- Internet and games room
- Therapy rooms with a private shower and steam room
- Gymnasium On board
- Library and Cigar Lounge
- Egyptologist for all shore excursions
- Medical service on call (24/7)
- Fully purified water, filtered and softened before distribution
- Major credit cards accepted on board Nile Cruises
- WiFi
- Pool
- Air condition
- Private bath with Shower
- TV
- Mini Bar
- Doctor available 24 hours
- Gift Shop
Cruise Details
- Duration: 5 Days / 4 Nights
- Cruise Schedule: Aswan to Luxor or Luxor to Aswan
- Tour Location: Aswan / Kom Ombo / Edfu / Luxor
- Tour Type: Private or small group depending on the availability
Cruise Itinerary
05 Days / 04 Nights EX Aswan
Day 1: Aswan Arrival: On arrival at Aswan International Airport, you will be met and assisted by our Egypt Fun Tours Representative and transferred to your Oberoi Philae Nile Cruise for embarkation.
12:00 hours–Embarkation from Aswan Port.
12:30 p.m. – Lunch
4:00 p.m. – Visit the Nubian Museum by motorboat
7:30 p.m. – Dinner Overnight in Aswan
Meals Included:
- Lunch
- Dinner
Day 2: Aswan – Kom Ombo – Sail to Edfu:
06:00 a.m – Tea and coffee with cookies
06:30 a.m. – Private sunrise visit to Philae temple and High Dam
9:00 to 10.00 a.m. – Breakfast
9.00 a.m. – Sail to Komombo
10:00 a.m. to 12.00 noon. – Spa Time
1:00 p.m. – 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.
2.00 p.m. – Lunch Sail to Edfu
Afternoon Tea
7:30 p.m. – Cocktail reception with entertainment
8:00 p.m. – Dinner
Overnight in Edfu
Meals Included:
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
Day 3: Edfu Temple – Sail to Luxor:
7:00 a.m.- 9:00 a.m. – Breakfast
9:00 a.m. – Visit the Temple of Edfu, the best-preserved temple of the ancient world, dedicated to Horus the Falcon God. Sail to Essna
1:00 p.m. – Lunch Cross the Essna Lock – Sail to Luxor
7:30 p.m. – Dinner Overnight in Luxor
Meals Included:
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
Day 4: Luxor Excursions:
6:00 a.m. to 7:00 a.m.Breakfast
7:00 a.m.Visit the West Bank, to explore the West Bank of ancient Thebes. Visit the Valley of the Kings, with its royal tombs, King Tut’s tomb, and Ramesses the 6th. This is followed by a visit to The temple of Medinet Habu, Dier El Madina, and on the way back, stop at the Colossi of Memnon.
12:30 p.m.Lunch
5:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.Visit Luxor temple
7:30 p.m.Dinner
Overnight in Luxor
Meals Included:
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
Day 5: Nile Cruise Disembarkation
7:00 to 8:00 a.m. – Breakfast
0800 a.m. – Visit Karnak temple
Disembarkation
Meals Included:
- Breakfast
05 Days / 04 Nights EX Luxor
Day 1: Luxor: The City Has Many Gates
- Embark on the Nile Cruise in Luxor.
- After settling into your luxurious cabin, meet your knowledgeable guide and start the journey to ancient Egypt.
- Visit the Largest Holy Complex of Karnak Temple.
- Return to the cruise ship, and after lunch, visit the Luxor Temple.
Day 2: Luxor: The Afterlife
- Begin the day with a yummy breakfast.
- Visit the West Bank and explore the Valley of the Kings, where you can enter the tombs of pharaohs and witness intricate murals and artifacts.
- Discover the Temple of Hatshepsut, dedicated to the famous female pharaoh, and marvel at its remarkable architecture.
- Visit the Colossi of Memnon, the towering statues that have guarded the Valley for centuries.
- Return to the cruise and enjoy a delicious dinner while sailing towards Edfu.
- Overnight on board.
Day 3: Edfu and Kom Ombo
- Wake up to the stunning Nile views and enjoy a sumptuous breakfast on the ship.
- Arrive at Edfu and explore the Temple of Horus, one of the best-preserved ancient temples dedicated to the falcon-headed god.
- Return to the cruise and continue sailing to Kom Ombo.
- After lunch, visit the unique Temple of Kom Ombo, dedicated to the crocodile god Sobek and the falcon-headed god Horus.
- Sail towards Aswan while enjoying the scenic beauty of the Nile.
- Enjoy dinner on board and spend another night immersed in luxury.
Day 4: Aswan
- Enjoy a leisurely morning and savor a delightful breakfast as the ship remains docked in Aswan.
- Optional excursion: Take a trip to Abu Simbel, the iconic temple complex relocated to save it from the rising waters of Lake Nasser.
- Relax on the sun deck, take a dip in the pool, or simply enjoy the picturesque views along the Nile.
- Relish a delectable dinner on board and overnight on The Cruise.
Day 5: Aswan
- Wake up in Aswan and relish a hearty breakfast overlooking the Nile.
- After breakfast, bid farewell to The Nile Cruise and the friendly crew.
- Visit the High Dam, an impressive engineering marvel that controls the flow of the world’s longest river.
- Continue to the Philae Temple, dedicated to the goddess Isis. Explore the temple and marvel at its breathtaking beauty.
Inclusions
- 04 full-board nights of lodging on board the Nile cruises.
- Upon arrival and departure, greet and help customers
- Assistance from our staff throughout your visit and any excursions
- Every transport is made in a contemporary, luxurious car with air conditioning.
- Every Nile Cruise tour listed in the schedule is private
- Entrance fees to all attractions in and between Luxor and Aswan
- English-speaking tour guide for your cruise excursions (maximum group size is 8)
- Complementary One bottle of water for each person, per day
- All transfers are made using A/C cars with trained drivers.
- All taxes and service fees
Exclusions
- Additional meals and drinks.
- Every personal outlay, including laundry, etc.
- Tipping the driver, tour guide, etc.
- Any optional tours could be required.