Duration
1 Day Trip
Tour Type
Private
Transportation
Bus
Description
The 5 stars Deluxe Steigenberger Minerva Nile Cruise offers an ideal refuge for relaxation. Providing a variety of services, the Steigenberger Minerva features round-the-clock reception service as well as internet facilities, international telephone and fax (against charge) gift shop, laundry service in addition to meeting space if the ship is fully chartered.
The Steigenberger Minerva Nile Cruise features 77 spacious cabins; 73 double cabins, 2 single cabins and 2 suites offering the highest standard of comfort. All cabins are fully air-conditioned (individually controlled), The spacious restaurant offers International and Oriental cuisine including mouth-watering Egyptian dishes. Accommodation is on a full board basis with daily tea time service served on sun deck during sailing.
While cruising along the Nile, we will make several stops to explore the distinct treasures of both ancient and modern monuments. Our itinerary includes visits to noteworthy sites such as the High Dam, the Temple of Philae, and the Unfinished Obelisk in Aswan. In Luxor, our planned excursions encompass 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.
Additionally, our esteemed guests traveling to Egypt will have the opportunity to explore the Temple of Kom Ombo, known as the Crocodile Temple, and the exceptionally well-preserved Temple of Horus in Edfu.
For those seeking more tailored experiences, a variety of optional tours are available upon request. Guests cruising the Nile for 03, 04, or 07 nights will find ample time to participate in one or two optional tours alongside the standard visits to historical sites in Aswan, Luxor, and the surrounding areas.
Among the optional tours on offer are the Hot Air Balloon experience in Luxor, the captivating Sound & Light Show at Karnak or Philae Temple, a leisurely sail by Felucca or sailing boat around the enchanting islands of Luxor and Aswan, and visits to lesser-known Pharaonic sites such as the Valley of the Queens, the Ramsseum, Temple of Madinet Habu, and the tombs of Deir El Madina in Luxor. Additionally, in Aswan, we can readily arrange visits to the magnificent Temples of Abu Simbel, the Temple of Kalabsha, the Nubian Museum, and the natural beauty of Nubian Village.
Facilities
- All cabins are fully air-conditioned (individually controlled)
- 24 hours reception
- marine satellite TV
- Internet service
- Laundry service
- Large sun deck with swimming pool and pool bar
- Fitness equipment
- Gift shop
- Beauty saloon
- Meeting space
- International telephone & fax
- in-house video channels
- Mini bar
- Music system
- safety box
- in cabin and private bathroom with shower and hairdryer
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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