Duration
Airport
Tour Location
Egypt
Tour Schedule
Everyday
Tour Type
Private
Description
The Nile Premium Cruise offers a refined way to experience the Nile between Luxor and Aswan, combining classic Colonial-inspired design with contemporary comfort. Introduced in late 2008, the ship features soft neutral décor, rich dark wood details, and an inviting atmosphere designed for relaxed cruising. With generous cabins, elegant public spaces, and modern standards for safety and convenience, it’s a well-balanced choice for travelers seeking calm surroundings and thoughtful onboard service while visiting Upper Egypt’s timeless landmarks.
Facilities
What's Included
Included
- Meet and assist by our representatives at the airport or railway station
- Accommodation on board Nile Premium Cruise on full board
- English/Portuguese/German/Spanish speaking tour guide
- All sightseeing tours are private guided tours
- Entrance fees to all the mentioned sites in the itinerary
- Bottled water during the trips
- All transfers by a private air-conditioned, deluxe vehicle
- All service charges and taxes
Excluded
- Any optional tours
- Personal Spending
- Tipping
Itinerary
Day 1: Arrival in Aswan – Temples & Majesty
Upon arrival in Aswan, you will be met by an English-speaking representative and accompanied to the Nile Premium Cruise for embarkation before lunch. After checking in and settling into your quiet cabin, enjoy lunch served on board. Later in the afternoon, travel by private air-conditioned van to see Aswan’s most important sights: the High Dam, the Temple of Philae on Agilkia Island, and the Unfinished Obelisk in the granite quarries. Return to the cruise for dinner, then spend the evening at leisure onboard while the ship remains in Aswan.
Meals: Lunch, Dinner
Overnight: Aswan
Day 2: Temples of Kom Ombo & Edfu – Sailing Through History
After breakfast on board, the cruise begins sailing north toward Kom Ombo. On arrival, meet your Egyptologist guide and visit the distinctive double Temple of Kom Ombo, devoted to Sobek and Horus the Elder, beautifully positioned beside the Nile. Lunch is served as you continue sailing to Edfu. Once there, ride a horse-drawn carriage to reach the Temple of Horus, celebrated for being among the best-preserved temples in Egypt. In the afternoon, the ship proceeds toward Luxor via Esna. Enjoy afternoon tea on the sundeck, followed by a cocktail reception, and after dinner join the cheerful Galabeya party.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Overnight: On board
Day 3: Luxor’s West & East Bank Marvels
Start the day with breakfast onboard, then head to Luxor’s West Bank to explore the Valley of the Kings and its richly decorated royal tombs. Continue to the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut at Deir el-Bahari, and stop to see the imposing Colossi of Memnon standing near the riverplain. Return to the cruise for lunch, then set out again for Luxor’s East Bank. Visit the vast Karnak Temple Complex with its grand pylons and expansive courts, followed by the elegant Luxor Temple. In the evening, dinner is served onboard, along with a lively program of dance and traditional entertainment.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Overnight: Luxor
Day 4: Farewell from Luxor
Enjoy your final breakfast on board, then disembark from the Nile Premium Cruise. After checkout, you will be transferred onward to continue your travels, concluding your Nile journey.
Meals: Breakfast
Overnight: Not included
Day 1: Embark in Luxor – East Bank Highlights
Embark on the Nile Premium Nile Cruise in Luxor before lunch and take time to relax in your cabin. After lunch onboard, begin your first visit on the East Bank, starting with the Karnak Temple Complex, famous for its immense columns and monumental layout. Continue to Luxor Temple, known for its refined architecture and historic setting. Return to the ship for dinner, followed by evening entertainment onboard.
Meals: Lunch, Dinner
Overnight: Luxor
Day 2: West Bank Treasures – Sailing to Edfu
After breakfast, cross to Luxor’s West Bank to explore the Valley of the Kings, then proceed to the dramatic Temple of Hatshepsut, and finish with the Colossi of Memnon. Return to the cruise for lunch as sailing begins toward Edfu via the Esna Lock. Later, unwind with afternoon tea, then join the manager’s cocktail party. Dinner is served onboard as the evening settles over the river.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Overnight: On board
Day 3: Edfu & Kom Ombo – Ancient Temples & River Views
Begin with morning coffee and breakfast, then go ashore in Edfu to visit the impressive Temple of Horus. Back on board, enjoy lunch while the ship sails onward to Kom Ombo. In the afternoon, tour the Temple of Kom Ombo and continue to the nearby crocodile museum. Afterward, the cruise proceeds to Aswan, and the evening onboard includes entertainment and a festive Galabeya gathering.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Overnight: On board
Day 4: Aswan – Highlight Tour & Cultural Evening
After breakfast onboard, set out to visit Aswan’s key attractions: the High Dam, the Temple of Philae, and the Unfinished Obelisk. Return for lunch on the cruise, then enjoy a felucca ride gliding toward the Botanical Gardens to take in sunset views. Head back to the ship for dinner, and end the night with an entertaining Nubian cultural show onboard.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Overnight: Aswan
Day 5: Disembarkation & Farewell
Have breakfast onboard, then disembark from the Nile Premium Cruise. After checkout, you will be transferred onward to your next destination, bringing the cruise program to a close.
Meals: Breakfast
Overnight: Not included
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