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Steigenberger Minerva Nile Cruise – 4 Nights (Luxor / Aswan Every Thursday)

Luxor - Edfu - Kom Ombo - Aswan

Duration5 days / 4 nights
Travel styleClassical
DeparturesEvery Monday from Aswan & Thursday from Luxor
FromOn request

Overview

4 nights on the Steigenberger Minerva Nile Cruise, sailing from Luxor to Aswan, with full board and guided visits at Karnak Temple, Luxor Temple, Valley of the Kings and Hatshepsut Temple.

Days 1–2 in Luxor: Karnak Temple, Luxor Temple, Valley of the Kings and Hatshepsut Temple. Day 3 on the Nile: Edfu Temple and Kom Ombo Temple. Days 4–5 in Aswan: Unfinished Obelisk and Philae Temple.

Full board on the ship, guided visits at each stop and all transfers are included.

Itinerary

Day 1 Luxor: Karnak & Luxor Temples

Arrive in Luxor. Our representative meets you at the airport and drives you to your hotel. With your guide, visit Karnak Temple and Luxor Temple. Overnight on board. Meals: Lunch, Dinner.

Day 2 Luxor West Bank & Sail to Edfu

Sail on to Edfu. With your guide, visit Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut Temple and Colossi of Memnon. Overnight on board. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.

Day 3 Edfu & Kom Ombo

With your guide, visit Edfu Temple and Kom Ombo Temple. Overnight on board. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.

Day 4 Aswan: Philae Temple & the Unfinished Obelisk

With your guide, visit Unfinished Obelisk and Philae Temple. Overnight on board. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.

Day 5 Disembarkation in Aswan

Check out of the boat after breakfast. Transfer to the airport for your flight home. Meals: Breakfast.

What's included

Included

  • Our representative to meet and assist you on arrival, at embarkation, and on departure
  • All cruise-related transfers in a modern air-conditioned vehicle, including airport or railway station transfers
  • Full-board accommodation on board the Steigenberger Minerva Nile Cruise, with breakfast, lunch and dinner as per the itinerary, plus afternoon tea on sailing days
  • Sightseeing includes Karnak Temple, Luxor Temple, the Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut Temple, the Colossi of Memnon, Edfu Temple, Kom Ombo Temple, Philae Temple, and the Unfinished Obelisk, according to your selected 4-day or 5-day itinerary
  • Entrance fees to standard sites, including the regular Valley of the Kings ticket (three tombs)
  • Licensed English-speaking Egyptologist guiding a shared group of about 15 to 20 guests
  • Horse-drawn carriage between the Edfu dock and the Temple of Horus (fare included), and motorboat ride to Philae Temple
  • Bottled water during sightseeing off the ship
  • All service charges and applicable taxes

Not included

  • Egypt Entry Visa
  • International and domestic flights, sleeper trains and any transport not listed as included
  • Hotel stays before or after the cruise
  • Optional excursions such as Abu Simbel, the Luxor hot-air balloon (US$ 129) and the Karnak and Philae sound and light shows
  • Private Egyptologist upgrade with your own guide and vehicle (available at extra cost)
  • Separately ticketed tombs and monuments, including Tutankhamun's tomb
  • All drinks on board at any time, including soft drinks, bottled water on board and alcohol
  • Personal onboard expenses such as minibar, laundry, phone calls, internet charges and spa treatments
  • Travel insurance (strongly recommended for medical cover and trip cancellation)
  • Personal spending, shopping and souvenirs
  • Tips for the cruise staff, guides and drivers (suggested: US$ 8 to 12 per person per day for the crew and US$ 10 to 15 per day for the guide; customary but never obligatory)
  • Anything not specifically listed as included above

Price on request

Prices for this cruise depend on your dates and cabin. Send your dates and we will email you a quote.

Where you stay

Steigenberger Minerva or similar.

Prices are confirmed with your final quote. International flights are not included.

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