Steigenberger Legacy Nile Cruise 5 Days Luxor Aswan

Steigenberger Legacy Nile Cruise 5 Days. Book an elite 4-night luxury cruise from Luxor to Aswan with German-standard service and expert guides.

Duration 5 Days / 4 Nights
Availability Available
Tour Type Small Group Tours
Pickup Every Monday from Luxor

Experience 4 nights of world-class German hospitality with the Steigenberger Legacy Nile Cruise 5 Days. This elite voyage transforms the river journey into a sanctuary of refined comfort, featuring soundproof cabins, gourmet international dining, and expansive sun decks. Delivered with the professional expertise of Bastet Travel, this journey from Luxor to Aswan ensures a personalized service and a profound connection to Egypt’s living history through the eyes of an expert Egyptologist.

  • German-Standard Precision: Operated under strict international hotel standards and HACCP health protocols for total peace of mind.
  • Panoramic Sanctuary: Every cabin is a quiet haven featuring wall-to-wall windows, ensuring the Nile’s timeless landscape is always in view.
  • Gourmet Excellence: Indulge in high-standard international buffets and the famous Steigenberger Egypt breakfast, designed to cater to diverse global palates.
  • Daylight Sailing: A meticulously planned itinerary that maximizes scenic cruising time, allowing you to relax by the pool as the riverbanks glide by.

Steigenberger Legacy Nile Cruise 5 Days & The Glory of Thebes

Your prestigious holiday begins in Luxor, where the Karnak Temple Complex serves as a monumental introduction to the Steigenberger Legacy Nile Cruise 5 Days. As one of the largest religious structures ever built, it offers an authoritative look at Pharaonic power. During your first day, you will also explore the beautifully preserved Luxor Temple. After checking into your luxurious cabin on the MS Steigenberger Legacy, the ship's quiet elegance sets a sophisticated tone for your 4-night retreat.

Choosing the Steigenberger Legacy Nile Cruise 5 Days offers a unique value proposition for travelers seeking "The Steigenberger Way." This ensures your historical discovery is conducted with the academic authority and elite comfort provided by Bastet Travel.

Spectacular Highlights of the Journey

  • Valley of the Kings: Descend into the royal necropolis to explore the vibrant, hidden tombs of the New Kingdom Pharaohs.
  • Karnak Temple: Stand in awe within the world’s largest open-air museum and its towering hypostyle hall.
  • Philae Temple: Experience the island-bound magic of the sanctuary of Isis, reachable only by boat.
  • Edfu Temple: Explore the Temple of Horus, remarkably preserved and offering a window into ancient cult practices.
  • Kom Ombo Temple: Analyze the unique double design dedicated symmetrically to both Sobek and Haroeris.
  • High Dam: Witness the engineering authority of Aswan's modern marvel that tamed the Nile.
  • Temple of Hatshepsut: Discover the stunning limestone terraces of Egypt’s most powerful female ruler.

What You Will Love About This Tour

You will be captivated by the narrative flow of this Nile Cruise From Luxor Aswan, where the ample "Daylight Sailing" provides a peaceful reflection of rural Egyptian life. The emotional trigger of an optional Hot Air Balloon flight over Luxor at sunrise creates a profound connection to the ancient landscape. This Steigenberger Legacy Nile Cruise 4 Nights experience offers the ultimate benefit for discerning travelers, ensuring your historical exploration is defined by quiet grace and unrivaled comfort.

Everything Included in Your Experience

This all-inclusive Steigenberger Legacy Nile Cruise 5 Days is meticulously designed by Bastet Travel to provide a seamless elite voyage. Your package includes 4 nights of 5-star superior full-board accommodation, private air-conditioned transfers, and the academic authority of a professional Egyptologist for all excursions. Your Steigenberger Legacy Nile Cruise 5 Days also covers all monument entry fees, service charges, and taxes, ensuring a worry-free luxury experience from your arrival in Luxor to your final departure in Aswan.

The Journey: A Detailed Story

Your story begins in Luxor with the Karnak and Luxor Temples (L, D). Day two reveals the West Bank's Valley of the Kings and Hatshepsut Temple before sailing through the Esna Lock (B, L, D). Day three visits the falcon-headed god’s shrine at Edfu and the symmetrical Temple of Kom Ombo (B, L, D). Day four brings you to Aswan for the Philae Temple and High Dam (B, L, D). Your elite voyage concludes on day five with an optional excursion to the legendary Abu Simbel (B).

Conclusion

Choose Bastet Travel for a professional high-authority voyage aboard the prestigious Steigenberger Legacy. Our Steigenberger Legacy Nile Cruise 5 Days is the definitive choice for the discerning traveler seeking the highest standards of safety and luxury on the river.

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Included & Excluded

Included

  • A professional Egyptologist guide for excursions.
  • Transfer from Luxor Hotel or airport to Nile cruise.
  • Full board accommodation 4 nights/ 5 days at a 5* NILE CRUISE.
  • Visiting Karnak temple

Excluded

  • Gratuities
  • Any personal expenses.
  • Any optional tours chosen later.

Attractions Highlight

Valley of the Kings: Tombs, History & Visitor Guide

Valley of the Kings: Tombs, History & Visitor Guide

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Luxor Temple: Discover Egypt's Monuments & Sacred History

Luxor Temple: Discover Egypt's Monuments & Sacred History

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Aswan High Dam: Discover Egypt's Engineering Marvel

Aswan High Dam: Discover Egypt's Engineering Marvel

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Karnak Temple: Discovering Ancient Egypt in Luxor

Karnak Temple: Discovering Ancient Egypt in Luxor

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Kom Ombo Temple: Egypt's Unique Dual Sanctuary Guide

Kom Ombo Temple: Egypt's Unique Dual Sanctuary Guide

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Colossi of Memnon: Guardians of Ancient Thebes Guide

Colossi of Memnon: Guardians of Ancient Thebes Guide

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Edfu Temple: Explore Egypt's Best-Preserved Marvel

Edfu Temple: Explore Egypt's Best-Preserved Marvel

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Philae Temple: Unveiling the Enchanting Philae Temple

Philae Temple: Unveiling the Enchanting Philae Temple

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Hatshepsut Temple | The Magnificent Mortuary Temple of Deir el-Bahari

Hatshepsut Temple | The Magnificent Mortuary Temple of Deir el-Bahari

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Tour Itinerary

The Steigenberger Legacy Nile Cruise 5 Days commences with a warm welcome and private transfer to your floating sanctuary. Your guided exploration begins with the Karnak Temple Complex, a site of architectural authority, followed by the 3,400-year-old Luxor Temple. Spend your first afternoon relaxing on the MS Steigenberger Legacy, enjoying the high-end amenities that define Steigenberger Egypt.

Start your morning with an optional sunrise hot air balloon flight before exploring the legendary Valley of the Kings. This is an essential visit to witness the royal tombs and their vibrant afterlife scenes. We also visit the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut and the Colossi of Memnon. In the afternoon, the Steigenberger Legacy sets sail for Edfu, offering a peaceful reflection as you cross the Esna Lock.

Experience a traditional horse-carriage ride to the Edfu Temple, the most perfectly preserved temple in Egypt. Return to the ship for a gourmet buffet lunch while sailing toward Kom Ombo. This portion of the Steigenberger Legacy Nile Cruise 5 Days is dedicated to "Daylight Sailing," providing the perfect time to enjoy the pool deck. Later, explore the unique double Temple of Kom Ombo.

Awake in Aswan to visit the High Dam, providing a monumental perspective on modern engineering, and the romantic Philae Temple on Agilika Island. After lunch, enjoy a picturesque felucca sail around the islands, a zen reflection of the Nile’s beauty. As the sun sets, relax on the Steigenberger Legacy Cruise or join an optional trip to a colorful Nubian Village.

Your prestigious journey concludes with a final breakfast on board. To complete your Steigenberger Legacy Nile Cruise 5 Days experience, you may choose an optional early-morning excursion to the world-famous Abu Simbel Temples. Your elite Steigenberger Egypt adventure ends with a private transfer to Aswan Airport or the station, leaving you with a lifetime of memories.

Group Pricing

From May to August:

Per adult in a single room
$1530
Per adult in a Double or Triple Room
$1071

From September to April:

Per adult in a single room
$1800
Per adult in a Double or triple room
$1260

Pricing Information

Prices are quoted in US Dollars per person per trip except during Christmas, New Year & Easter holidays.
Children's Policy
0 - 1.99 Years: Free of charge
3 - 5.99 Years: Pay 25% of tour price
6 - 11.99 Years: Pay 50% of tour price
12+ years: Pay full tour price as per adult person
Note: Child pricing applies to children who share rooms with their parents (Max 2 Child in one room)

FAQ

From August to April when the weather is suitable, especially between Luxor and Aswan.

The Nile Cruise is considered one of the safest ways to explore Egypt with no major reported risks.

Most Nile cruises include full-board accommodation (breakfast, lunch, and dinner), guided tours to temples and monuments, airport transfers, and an English-speaking Egyptologist guide.

Most travelers require a visa to enter Egypt. You can obtain a visa on arrival ($25 USD) or apply online through the official e-Visa portal.

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