Duration
1 Day Trip
Tour Type
Private
Transportation
Bus
Description
Esmeralda Nile Cruise is where you will receive a warm welcome from the crew to start your journey on board the ship. You will discover its modern and luxurious ambiance as well as the true magic of cruising on the Nile. With its generosity, success and greatness, the Ancient Egyptian Civilization has left us remarkable monuments and sight scenes along the Nile. You will have the chance to witness and learn about all the intriguing history that happened right under your feet many centuries ago.
Esmeralda Nile Cruise showcases such monuments along its breathtaking route between the historical cities of Luxor and Aswan. The ship makes sightseeing stops at marvelous locations to provide you with the chance to further explore the wonders of the ancient Egyptian culture mixed with the beauties of everyday simple activities. Different itinerary programs are designed to suit your demands to make your holiday memorable and unforgettable. Whether you’re on board to relax or to explore the culture around you, you will find something to fit your needs aboard Esmeralda Nile Cruise.
During your voyage along the Nile, you will have the opportunity to make several stops to explore both ancient and modern monuments. Your itinerary will include visits to remarkable sites such as the High Dam, the Temple of Philae, the Unfinished Obelisk in Aswan, the Valley of the Kings, the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut at Deir El Bahari, the Colossi of Memnon, the Karnak Temples Complex, and the Temple of Luxor in Luxor.
In addition, our blessed guests traveling to Egypt will have the chance to explore the Temple of Kom Ombo, known locally as the Crocodile Temple, and the strikingly well-saved Temple of Horus in Edfu.
Additionally, optional tours are available for your consideration. These include experiences like the Hot Air Balloon ride in Luxor, the Sound & Light Show at Karnak or Philae Temple, and leisurely sailing by Felucca around the picturesque islands of Luxor and Aswan,
Beside this, our optional tours include visiting the hidden collection of our Pharaonic sites such as the Valley of the Queens, the Ramsseum, Temple of Madinet Habu and the tombs of Deir El Madina in Luxor. However, in Aswan, we can regularly arrange for visits to the magnificent Temples of Abu Simbel, the Temple of Kalabsha, the Nubian Museum and the natural site of Nubian Village.
Facilities
- Bazaar
- Salon
- Library
- Swimming Pool
- LED T.V
- A direct dial telephone line
- A mini bar
- An air conditioning system with individual control
- A safety box.
- Presidential suites private Jacuzzi.
- Spa
- Massage
- Sun Deck
Included/Excluded
- Meet and assist by our representatives in Luxor & Aswan.
- Accommodation on board the Nile Cruise based on FULL Board.
- Private transfer to the Nile Cruise ship and vice versa.
- Private Egyptologist, English-speaking tour guide.
- Entrance fees to all the indicated sites.
- All service charges and taxes.
- Private Sightseeing Tours.
- Entry Visa to Egypt.
- International or/and domestic flight tickets.
- Extras on board like “SPA, laundry, telephone, extra meals, etc”.
- Tipping to “Company Representatives, Guide, Driver, etc.”
- Any optional tours may require.
Tour Itinerary
Morning time, you will be met by our local representative in Aswan, who will transfer you by private Air-conditioned vehicle to your Nile Cruise boat. We will check-in our boat within few minutes. After that, you will join our professional tour guide to visit the Aswan High Dam, constructed by the former president, Gamal Abdel Nasser in 1960 to store the water of the Nile, and then generate electricity. We will then drive to shores of the River Nile and take a motor boat to reach the Agilika Island to visit Temple of Philae, constructed in the 3rd century BC in the Greco Roman period. Our last visit of this marvelous day tour in Aswan will be to the Unfinished Obelisk, which was found in the granite quarry in the Southern part of Aswan. After the tour, we will get back to our Nile Cruise boat for overnight.
Energizing breakfast on the cruise. Our Nile Cruise boat will be landed at the location of the city of Kom Ombo, where we will visit Temple of Sobek & Haroeris, established in the Ptolemaic period, completed in the Roman era, and was dedicated to two gods, the local crocodile, Sobek and the famous eagle god, Haroeris. After that, we will get back to our boat for rest and refresh. Later on, we will visit Temple of Horus in Edfu, the finest preserved ancient Egyptian temple in the land of the Nile. We will then get back to our boat for overnight.
Free morning on your own or (optional) we can offer a Hot-air Balloon over the West Bank of Luxor. Enjoy your delicious breakfast before exploring the city of the dead where we can visit Valley of the Kings, the richest and most fascinating ancient tombs in Egypt. This was the burial site of the kings from the New Kingdom. The next visit of the day will be to the Temple of Deir El Bahari, constructed during the reign of the 18th dynasty by Queen Hatshepsut, one of the greatest rulers of Egypt. Our last visit will be to the Colossi of Memnon; these two huge statues are the only remaining items of the great funerary temple of Amenhotep III constructed in 1350 BC and became a landmark of Luxor afterwards. After that, we will get back to our boat for overnight.
Check out after breakfast. Later on, we will move to explore the east bank of Luxor including two marvelous temple complexes. Our first visit of the day will be to the Karnak Temples Complex, constructed over a period of more than one thousand years, almost all the impressive items of the Karnak we see today date back to the new kingdom specially the huge amazing columns of the hypostyle hall which are constructed by Ramses II, the greatest builder of ancient Egypt. We will then visit Luxor Temple, another startling temple that was established around the 14th century BC and the construction continued for many years afterwards by Ramses II, Queen Hatshepsut, and many other Pharaohs. After the tour, we will transfer you to your location in Luxor.
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