Duration
1 Day Trip
Tour Type
Private
Transportation
Bus
Experience Luxury on the Steigenberger Minerva Cruise offers a 5-star deluxe experience, providing the perfect retreat for relaxation along the Nile. With exceptional services, including 24-hour reception, internet access, international telephone, fax, a gift shop, and laundry facilities, this cruise ensures a comfortable and memorable journey. Guests can also enjoy meeting spaces when the ship is fully chartered.
Cabins & Dining
The Steigenberger Minerva Cruise features 77 spacious cabins, including 73 double cabins, 2 single cabins, and 2 luxurious suites—all equipped with individually controlled air conditioning for maximum comfort. The onboard restaurant serves a delightful mix of international and Oriental cuisine, including authentic Egyptian dishes. Guests enjoy full-board accommodation with daily tea service on the sun deck while sailing.
Explore Ancient Treasures
As you sail the Nile, the Steigenberger Minerva Cruise takes you to Egypt’s most iconic landmarks. In Aswan, visit the High Dam, Philae Temple, and the Unfinished Obelisk. In Luxor, explore the Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut Temple, the Colossi of Memnon, Karnak Temple, and Luxor Temple. Additional stops include Kom Ombo’s Crocodile Temple and the remarkably preserved Temple of Horus in Edfu.
Optional Excursions for a Personalized Experience
For those seeking extra adventure, the Steigenberger Minerva Cruise offers optional tours such as:
- Hot Air Balloon rides over Luxor
- Sound & Light Shows at Karnak or Philae Temple
- Felucca rides around Luxor and Aswan’s islands
- Visits to hidden gems like the Valley of the Queens, the Ramesseum, and Abu Simbel Temples
Why You’ll Love This Cruise
This journey combines luxury, history, and relaxation. The spacious sun deck with a swimming pool, fitness center, and beauty salon ensures a rejuvenating experience. With exceptional service and carefully curated excursions, the Steigenberger Minerva is the ultimate way to explore Egypt’s wonders.
What’s Included Nile Cruise
Your includes Nile Cruise:
- 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.
What’s Not Included Steigenberger Minerva
- 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.
Facilities & Pricing Steigenberger Minerva Cruise
- Individually controlled A/C cabins
- Marine satellite TV, internet, and laundry services
- Sun deck, pool, fitness equipment, and gift shop
- Beauty salon, meeting space, and safety boxes
Steigenberger Minerva Cruise Prices are in USD per person (children 0-4 free, 5-11 at 80% discount).
Book now for an unforgettable Nile adventure aboard the Steigenberger Minerva Cruise!
Tour Plan
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.
5 reviews for Steigenberger Minerva Cruise
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Oliver Brown –
Cruising along the Nile on the Steigenberger Minerva was a remarkable experience. The ship is beautiful, and the cabins are spacious and comfortable. The excursions were fascinating, especially the visit to the Unfinished Obelisk in Aswan. It was also great to have optional tours available, like the Sound & Light Show at Karnak. The staff on board was welcoming, and the food was fantastic – we enjoyed Egyptian dishes with every meal! A perfect mix of adventure and relaxation.
Sophia Williams –
We had an incredible time on the Steigenberger Minerva Nile Cruise! The atmosphere on board was so relaxing, and the daily excursions were well-planned and informative. I particularly enjoyed the visit to Edfu and the Temple of Horus. The crew made sure we had everything we needed, and the comfort of the ship made our journey along the Nile even more enjoyable. Every detail was well taken care of, from the air-conditioned cabins to the delicious meals
Liam Johnson –
If you’re looking for a luxurious experience, the Steigenberger Minerva Nile Cruise delivers. The service was impeccable, and the food was superb. My favorite part was visiting Luxor’s Karnak Temples and the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut. The ship itself was very modern, with excellent amenities like a full-board meal plan, internet facilities, and a lovely tea time on the sun deck. The whole experience felt very luxurious and peaceful, with stunning views every day.
Emma Taylor –
What a wonderful trip! The Steigenberger Minerva Nile Cruise offers a perfect balance of relaxation and exploration. The cabins were very spacious and clean, making it easy to unwind after each excursion. The staff was friendly, and the service was excellent. The food on board was diverse and delicious, from international to Egyptian cuisine. The excursion to the Temples of Abu Simbel was a real highlight, and we couldn’t have asked for a better experience on the Nile.
John Smith –
The Steigenberger Minerva Nile Cruise was an unforgettable journey along the Nile. The spacious cabins offered fantastic comfort, and the views from the deck were just breathtaking! We enjoyed the rich history of Egypt, from the Valley of the Kings to the Temple of Philae, and the excursions were well-organized. Dining on board was a highlight, especially the Egyptian dishes! I also appreciated the optional tours like the Hot Air Balloon experience, which was absolutely magical.