Mövenpick MS Sun Ray Nile Cruise
A memorable Nile cruise Follow in the footsteps of the pharaohs as you cruise the iconic river Nile from Luxor to Aswan Or Aswan to Luxor in style on the Mövenpick MS Sunray. With an elegant and traditional design, stylish features and spacious public areas, this cruiser offers everything you wish for: swimming pool, sundeck with a recreational area, a selection of outlets and a reading and playroom.
No of Days| 4, 5 or 7
Schedule| Every Thursday from Luxor & Monday from Aswan
Key Features
- Spacious cabins
- Variety of shops
- Swiss quality service
- Cruise through ancient Egyptian History
- 5 star facilities and service.
Rooms
The Mövenpick MS Sunray has 66 spacious and elegantly designed cabins and suites. All cabins are air-conditioned and offer either two twin-sized beds or a king-size bed. They come equipped with a private bathroom with bathtub, hairdryer, minibar, safe deposit box, internal telephone, 2 life jackets and satellite LCD television.
Restaurants
Spoil yourself with our culinary delights and sumptuous buffets for breakfast, lunch and dinner at the Main Restaurant. After a long and exciting day of sightseeing, the Lounge Bar is a great place to enjoy some refreshments. Or retire to the Sun Deck and enjoy the amazing view of the Nile while helping yourself to light varieties of beverages and snacks.
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.
Points forts
Included
- Meet and assist service upon arrival & departure.
- Airport or Train station transfers.
- Qualified tour guide.
- Accommodation on board 5 star cruise on full board basis.
- Visit Karnak temples, Luxor temple , the Valley of the Kings, Queen Hatshepsut's Temple and the Colossi of Memnon in Luxor, the Temples at Edfu and Kom-Ombo, the temple of Isis on the island of Philae in Aswan.
- All Nile Cruise excursions as mentioned in the itinerary.
- Entrance fees to all sights as mentioned in the itinerary.
- Assistance of our personnel during your stay and excursions.
- All transfers by a modern air-conditioned deluxe vehicl
Excluded
- Any extra and personal spending.
- Beverages.
- Tipping for cruise crew, drivers and tour guide.
Itinéraire
- Luxor
- Edfu
- Kom Umbu
- Aswan