Duration
1 Day Trip
Tour Type
Private
Transportation
Bus
Description
Esplanade Nile Cruise Glistening in bold sophistication from bow to stern, the luxurious M.S. Esplanade Nile Cruise offers you a dream-like journey to uncover the land of ancient history and its captivating natural mysteries along the Nile. Arrive to breathtaking sunsets on board contemporary lavishness as you retreat to artistic interiors.
Intriguing to the senses yet calming to the mind. Treat yourself to a variety of relaxing treatments at our Spa.
Egyptians have traveled along the Nile River for centuries. From ancient Egypt until today, this great river has played an essential role in the lives of Egyptians. Now you can cruise the Nile Egyptian style on one of our recommended Nile Cruise ships, equipped with all kinds of amenities and services.
A lot of Egypt tours these days include a Nile cruise because they are extremely relaxing, luxurious, have terraces and pools, all meals are delicious and offer a wide variety of dishes, and includes fun evening entertainment.
The Nile cruise will allow Egyptian vacationers to explore the most impressive sights in Luxor, Aswan and also between the two cities. This includes the Valley of the Kings, the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut, the Colossi of Memnon, the Temple of Luxor, and the Karnak Temples Complex in Luxor. the High Dam, the Temple of Philae, the Unfinished Obelisk of Aswan. This is not to mention the Temple of Horus in Edfu and the impressive Temple of Kom Ombo between these two great cities.
You can request any number of optional tours. In addition to the scheduled tours to the historical sites in Aswan, Luxor, and the surrounding areas, our esteemed guests who are cruising the Nile for three, four, or seven nights will have ample time to partake in one or two optional tours.
Among the optional tours we have are the Hot Air Balloon in Luxor, the Sound & Light Show at Karnak or Philae Temple, sailing by Felucca / sailing boat around the beautiful islands of Luxor and Aswan, or 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.
We work with only the best multilingual tour guides in Egypt, characterized by a high level of education, knowledge, friendliness, the best communication skills and experience long and diverse experience in meeting all the requirements and wishes of our beloved guests.
Facilities
- Swimming pool and Jacuzzi
- Spa – steam and sauna with aromatherapy and massage
- Swimming pool bar
- Nile Avenue Restaurant
- Bel Air Lounge bar
- Library, table games and business corner
- Boutique, gift shop and hairdresser
- First-aid clinic with medical service on call
- Laundry and dry cleaning
- LCD televisions sets & satellite channels
- Tea & coffee making facilities
- In-room safe & mini bar
- In-house movie program & music system
- Individually controlled air-conditioned system
- Internet connection
- Telephones with international direct dial
- All bathrooms feature bath tubs and hair dryers
- All cabins have French balconies
- 220V Electricity
- Connected cabins are available
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 Luxor, who will transfer you by private Air-conditioned vehicle to your Nile Cruise. After lunch, you will join our tour guide to visit Temple of Karnak, constructed over a period of more than one thousand years. We will then visit Luxor Temple, which was established around the 14th century BC and the construction continued for many years afterwards by Ramses II, Queen Hatshepsut, and others kings. After the tour, you will be transferred to your Nile Cruise for rest and refresh. Evening time is free at leisure on your own to relax on board or we can offer an (optional) tour to attend the Sound & Light Show at Karnak Temple, one of the remarkable shows in Egypt. Finally, we will get back to our Nile Cruise for overnight.
Energizing breakfast will be served on board. After that, we will 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. Our next visit of the day will be to Temple of Deir El Bahari, constructed during the reign of the 18th dynasty by Queen Hatshepsut. On our return way to the cruise, we will visit the Colossi of Memnon, the only remaining items of the great funerary temple of king Amenhotep III. Finally, we will transfer you to your Nile Cruise.
Energizing breakfast will be served on board before our full day tour. Our Nile Cruise ship will land at the location of the city of Edfu, where we will visit the Temple of Horus, constructed by the Ptolemies in the 3rd century BC for the worship of the god Horus, the avenger of his father. After this marvelous visit, we will get back to our Nile Cruiser for lunch, rest and refresh. We will then proceed to visit the Temple of Kom Ombo, established in the Ptolemaic period and completed in the Roman Era. Finally, you will be transferred back to your Nile cruise ship for rest and refresh. Evening time, Egyptian folklore show will be operated by the staff.
Breakfast meal will be served on board. After that, you will prepare yourself to join your expert tour guide to explore the wonderful city of Aswan. Our first visit of the day will be to the High Dam, which was constructed by the former president, Gamal Abdel Nasser to store the water, and then generate a large volume of the electricity. We will then ride in a motorboat to visit Temple of Philae, constructed in the 3rd century BC in the Greco Roman era as the cult center of the goddess Isis. Our last visit will be to the Unfinished Obelisk, which was found in the granite quarry in the Southern part of Aswan. After the day tour, we will drive back to our Nile cruiser, so we can enjoy the tasty lunch. Evening time is free at leisure on your own to relax on board or we can offer an (optional) tour to attend the Sound & Light Show at Philae Temple, where you can learn more about the temple and about the kings who left their objects there. Finally, we will get back to our Nile Cruise for overnight.
Check out after breakfast. “Depends on the schedule of your flight”, you’ll be met by our local representative in Aswan, who will transfer you by private Air-conditioned vehicle to Aswan Airport in order to catch your flight to your next destination, where our services will be ended.
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