Steigenberger Legacy Nile Cruise for 4 Nights

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Steigenberger Legacy Nile Cruise is a five-star deluxe floating hotel that features 76 cabins, 72 double cabins, 2 single cabins and 2 suites

Duration

1 Day Trip

Tour Type

Private

Transportation

Bus

Description

Steigenberger Legacy Nile Cruise is a five-star deluxe floating hotel that features 76 cabins, 72 double cabins, 2 single cabins and 2 suites. The upper deck (2) has 18 doubles; upper deck (1) has 26 double cabins, 2 singles and 2 suites. The main deck at Steigenberger Legacy Nile Cruise has 20 double cabins and the lower deck has 8 double cabins. The main and upper deck cabins have large panoramic sliding windows.

While journeying along the sacred waters of the Nile, we will make several pauses to explore the remarkable collections of both ancient and modern monuments. These stops will encompass renowned sites, including the grand High Dam, the venerable Temple of Philae, and the monumental Unfinished Obelisk in Aswan. In the ancient city of Luxor, our itinerary unfolds with planned visits to the storied Valley of the Kings, the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut at Deir El Bahari, the iconic Colossi of Memnon, the expansive Karnak Temples Complex, and the majestic Temple of Luxor.

Moreover, our esteemed guests visiting Egypt will be afforded the opportunity to marvel at the Temple of Kom Ombo, affectionately known as the Crocodile Temple in Egyptian lore, and the meticulously preserved Temple of Horus in Edfu.

For those seeking a bespoke experience, a range of optional tours awaits upon request. Guests, luxuriating in a Nile cruise spanning 3, 4, or 7 nights, will find ample time to partake in one or two optional tours, complementing the regular excursions to historical sites in Aswan, Luxor, and the intermediate locations.

These optional tours include enchanting experiences such as a Hot Air Balloon ride in Luxor, an immersive Sound & Light Show at Karnak or Philae Temple, serene voyages by Felucca or sailing boat around the picturesque islands of Luxor and Aswan, or explorations of concealed Pharaonic treasures, including the Valley of the Queens, the Ramsseum, Temple of Madinet Habu, and the tombs of Deir El Madina in Luxor. Notably, in Aswan, arrangements can be made for regular visits to the magnificent Temples of Abu Simbel, the Temple of Kalabsha, the enlightening Nubian Museum, and the natural splendor of the Nubian Village.

Facilities

24 hours’ reception
Internet service
Laundry service
Large sun deck with swimming pool and pool bar
Gift shop
Meeting space
Beauty Saloon
International telephone & fax
welcome drink upon arrival
Tea time in the afternoon featuring a vast assortment of delicious cakes & snacks on the 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

Day 01: Monday (Lunch & Dinner)

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.

Day 02: Tuesday (Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner)

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.

Day 03: Wednesday (Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner)

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.

Day 04: Thursday (Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner)

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.

Day 05: Friday (Breakfast)

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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