For classic lovers, you will definitely fall in love with our 5-star Steigenberger Regency cruise ship. Explore the secrets of the Pharaonic civilization from a very new perspective, and let the magic begins. From the featured cruise’s cabins and suites with their large panoramic sliding windows overlooking the Nile River, we promise you a seven-day unforgettable morning view. All cabins are equipped with state-of-the-art amenities that will make you feel right at home. During the day, grab a book from the cruise’s library and enjoy reading in front of the Nile’s view, or enjoy a good chess game at the entertainment corner with your travel partners. Spend joyful moments on the open-air swimming pool or Jacuzzi, and sip the finest drinks from the pool bar. You will also resume your daily work out at the cruise’s fitness gym. Enjoy sunset from the panoramic bar overviewing the Nile, or have a hot drink at the classic, English style chimney bar. The cruise also features a local restaurant ready to satisfy your taste buds.
No of Days| 4, 5 or 7
Schedule| Every Thursday from Luxor & Monday from Aswan
FACILITIES:
• 50 double cabins, 2 suites • Restaurant, lounge and bar • Gift shop • Two level sun deck, Swimming pool and bar, Jacuzzi on deck • Library, Fitness gym, Spa, Beauty salon.
5 Day Luxor to Aswan
Day 1: Embark in Luxor - Luxor East Bank
Check in to your 5-star deluxe Nile cruise boat, where you will be welcomed by the reception staff. On arrival, you will have the opportunity to visit the Temple of Karnak and Luxor Temple. Lunch will be served on board in the restaurant. Tonight, a delicious dinner is served on board.
Day 2: Luxor west bank
After a delicious breakfast on board, our tour of the West Bank will begin with a visit to Valley of the Kings and the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut. On the way back to the river Nile, we will pass by the famed Colossi of Memnon. Following the morning sail to Edfu, enjoy lunch on board the boat. Afternoon tea will be served on board during the cruise to Edfu. In the evening, a gourmet dinner will be served on board
Day 3: Edfu & Kom Ombo temples
Enjoy breakfast on board, followed by a visit to the Temple of Edfu. Lunch will be served on board while cruising to Kom Ombo. After lunch, visit the temple of Kom Ombo - dedicated to the crocodile-god Sobek. The temple stands at a bend in the Nile where, in ancient times, sacred crocodiles basked in the sun on the riverbank. Return to your Nile Cruise boat where afternoon tea will be served in the lounge. Tonight’s entertainment will be an “Egyptian Night” costume party for all guests, with a chance to dress up in traditional Egyptian “galabeyyas”. Dinner will be buffet of Egyptian specialties.
Day 4: Philae temple & Felucca sailing
A breakfast buffet will be served on board, after which you will have the morning at your leisure. Enjoy lunch on board, followed by a short motorboat ride to visit the majestic Philae Temple on the Island of Agilika. Next, we proceed to the Granite Quarries, which supplied the ancient Egyptians with most of the hard stone used in pyramids and temples, and still hold a huge unfinished obelisk. You will also have a chance take a ride on a felucca (a typical Egyptian sail boat) around Elephantine Island, Lord Kitchener’s Botanical Gardens, and the Agha Khan Mausoleum (weather permitting, life jackets will be provided). Tonight’s farewell dinner will be a gala dinner. Enjoy a Folkloric show and a Dervish show after dinner.
Day 5: Disembark in Aswan
Buffet breakfast on board and check out at 8:00 AM.
4 Day Aswan to Luxor
Day 1: Embark in Aswan - Philae temple
Board your 5-star deluxe Nile cruise boat, where you will be welcomed by the reception staff . On arrival, you will have the opportunity to visit the romantic and majestic Philae Temple on the Island of Agilika. This will be followed by a visit to the Granite Quarries, which supplied the ancient Egyptians with most of the hard stone used in pyramids and temples, and still hold a huge unfinished obelisk. Lunch will be served on board. This afternoon you will have the chance to take a ride on a felucca (a typical Egyptian sail boat) around Elephantine Island, Lord Kitchener’s Botanical Gardens, and the Agha Khan Mausoleum (weather permitting, life jackets will be provided). Tonight, A gourmet dinner will be served on board. Enjoy a Folkloric Show and Dervish Show after dinner.
Day 2: Cruising the Nile
Breakfast will be served on board. Enjoy lunch, while you cruise to Kom Ombo and visit the magnificent Temple of Kom Ombo - dedicated to the crocodile-god Sobek. Afternoon tea will be served while you cruise to Edfu. Tonight will be an “Egyptian Night” costume party for all guests, with a chance to dress up in traditional Egyptian “galabeyya”. Dinner will be a lavish buffet of Egyptian specialties, followed by oriental music and dancing for everyone.
Day 3: Temple of Horus & Luxor temples
A breakfast buffet will be served on board. This morning, explore the extraordinary Temple of Horus. Once you return to the boat, continue to enjoy your cruise onward to Luxor, while enjoying your lunch. This afternoon, your Egyptologist will guide you round the strikingly graceful Temple of Karnak, dedicated to the god Amun - and then onwards to the Temple of Luxor. Tonight, a delicious dinner is served on board.
Day 4: Disembark in Luxor - Luxor west bank
Breakfast will be served on board, check out at 8:00. Our tour of the West Bank will begin with a visit to Valley of the Kings and the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut, we will pass by the famed Colossi of Memnon.