M/S Steinberger Minerva Nile cruise from Luxor

M/S Steinberger Minerva Nile cruise from Luxor

M S Minerva Nile cruise
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Overview

Embark on a five-day, four-night voyage from Luxor City to Aswan City aboard the luxurious Steigenberger Minerva Nile cruise, exploring ancient temples and royal tombs in absolute comfort while enjoying the ultimate Egyptian getaway. Fill your days with engaging activities, starting with exciting morning tours alongside your expert guide who will reveal the hidden secrets of the pharaohs. You also have the opportunity to upgrade your adventure with a private tour using air-conditioned deluxe cars and private drivers at the best prices. Just book your tour and let the journey begin!

Included

Get four Nights of luxurious accommodation at Steinberger Minerva on a full board basis
Get special meeting service upon your arrival at Luxor airport
customer care assistance if you need any help during your stay
private professional tour guide speaking English or other languages
Fees for the historical sites mentioned in your itinerary
Private car to be provided for you
soft drink and a bottle of water complimentary during your tour
including taxes and charges during your stay

Excluded

Tipping for the staff
visa to enter Egypt
Drinks during your meals
optional tours or any extra outside the itinerary

Itinerary:

5 Days - Luxor / Aswan Every Saturday
Day 1 : Embarking to your cruise / Luxor tour

On your first day, you will be transferred by our representative from your hotel, train station, or airport to meet your guide and begin your tour at the Karnak Temple, one of the most famous monuments in this monument-rich city. Marvel at what makes this temple so impressive, featuring a massive court with over a hundred columns and walls inscribed with the carved symbols of ancient Egyptian victories. Next, continue along The Avenue of Sphinxes to the connected Luxor Temple, where major religious and royal events were held, and discover its marvelous architectural design alongside the great stories of Egyptian kings revealed in every inch. Finally, head back to your Nile cruise to relax and enjoy the activities on board.

Day 2 : west Bank of Luxor discovering

Get ready for another exciting experience as you discover the West Bank of Luxor, where your tour guide will lead you on a new adventure among timeless treasures. Your first stop is The Valley of the Kings, the chosen resting place for ancient Egyptian pharaohs, where kings, mummies, and riches were buried to aid them in the afterlife. Your second destination is the Mortuary Temple of Hatshepsut, a magnificent structure built into the heart of the mountain, featuring grand terraces and walls that narrate her remarkable history. Next, visit the Colossi of Memnon, the towering statues of King Amenhotep III standing beneath the Luxor sky, which once guarded his massive funerary temple before its destruction. Finally, return to your cruise to relax and enjoy your overnight sailing toward Kom Ombo. 

Day 3 : Kom-Ombo and Edfu tour

On your third day, embark on a unique tour to discover the Kom Ombo Temple, one of the rare ancient sanctuaries dedicated to two distinct deities, Horus and Sobek. Afterward, enjoy a delightful lunch on board your Nile cruise as you sail toward Edfu to explore the remarkable Edfu Temple. As the second-largest temple in Egypt, it features massive, highly detailed inscriptions across its walls and stunning column capitals shaped like plants, offering an architectural style unlike any other.
 

 

Day 4 : Aswan tour

As your Nile cruise glides past the beautiful islands along both banks of the river, you will finally arrive in Aswan. Begin your tour by visiting the Unfinished Obelisk, carved from the same brilliant red granite that originates from Aswan's ancient quarries. Your second destination is The High Dam of Egypt, known as the savior of Egypt, a monumental project that protected the country from excessive floodwaters and secured essential electricity for Egyptian industries. Afterward, experience a truly magical moment as you board a traditional boat to visit the island home of the Temple of Philae, where you can explore and hear the captivating story of the great Egyptian goddess Isis. Finally, return to your cruise to relax and enjoy your last overnight stay on board. 

Day 5: Disembarkation day / Optional tour to Abu simple temples

Enjoy a final breakfast on your Nile cruise and get ready to check out. You also have a fantastic opportunity to add an optional excursion to the magnificent Abu Simbel Temples, built to glorify both Pharaoh Ramses II and his beloved Queen Nefertari. Finally, you will be transferred to the Aswan railway station or the Aswan airport to conclude your unforgettable journey. 

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