Duration
Airport
Tour Location
Egypt
Tour Schedule
Everyday
Tour Type
Private
Description
MS Salacia Cruise delivers a high-end Nile journey that blends elegant design, all-suite comfort, and attentive service in an intimate setting. With space for only 59 guests, the experience feels calm and private while you cruise between Luxor and Aswan and step ashore to visit celebrated monuments on both sides of the Nile. On board, you can look forward to refined dining, stylish lounges, and wellness facilities, all paired with thoughtfully arranged itineraries of 3, 4, or 5 nights that keep the focus on comfort, culture, and scenic sailing.
Facilities
What's Included
Included
- Meet and be assist by our representatives at the airport or railway station
- Accommodation on board MS Salacia 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: Embarkation in Aswan – Philae Temple & Unfinished Obelisk
Arrive in Aswan and meet a representative, then transfer to MS Salacia Nile Cruise to complete embarkation before lunch. After settling into your suite, enjoy your first meal on board.
Later in the afternoon, head out to discover two of Aswan’s signature sights. Start at the Unfinished Obelisk, an extraordinary reminder of ancient stone-working methods, then continue to Philae Temple, beautifully set on Agilkia Island after its relocation. Return to the ship for dinner and a restful night in Aswan.
Meals: Lunch, Dinner
Overnight: Aswan
Day 2: Kom Ombo – Sailing to Esna
Have breakfast on board as the cruise begins sailing north toward Kom Ombo. Once docked, disembark for a guided visit to Kom Ombo Temple, the distinctive double sanctuary dedicated to Sobek and Horus.
Go back to the ship for lunch, then enjoy afternoon tea while sailing onward in the direction of Esna. Dinner is served on board as you unwind and watch the Nile landscapes drift by.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Overnight: Esna
Day 3: Esna Temple – Luxor East Bank
After breakfast, visit Esna Temple, admired for its well-preserved hypostyle hall and remarkable columns. Following the tour, return to the cruise and continue the journey toward Luxor, including passage through the Esna Lock.
In the afternoon, explore Luxor’s East Bank. Tour the expansive Karnak Temple Complex, then continue to Luxor Temple, a monumental site layered with centuries of history. Head back to the ship for dinner and your overnight stay in Luxor.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Overnight: Luxor
Day 4: Luxor West Bank – Disembarkation
Enjoy breakfast, then disembark to begin your West Bank discoveries. Visit the Valley of the Kings, renowned as the burial place of Egypt’s great pharaohs, before continuing to the striking Temple of Queen Hatshepsut, dramatically positioned against the cliffs.
Meals: Breakfast
Overnight: N/A
Day 1: Embarkation in Luxor – East Bank Temples
On arrival at Luxor Airport or the railway station, meet a representative who will assist you, then transfer to MS Salacia Nile Cruise. Embark, get comfortable in your suite, and enjoy lunch on board as your Nile voyage begins.
In the afternoon, set out for Luxor’s East Bank highlights. Visit the immense Karnak Temple Complex, famous for its vast sacred precincts and towering columns, then continue to Luxor Temple, beautifully positioned near the river and rich with historical layers. Return to the cruise for dinner and a peaceful night in Luxor.
Meals: Lunch, Dinner
Overnight: Luxor
Day 2: Luxor West Bank – Sailing to Edfu
After breakfast on board, disembark for a guided tour of Luxor’s West Bank. Begin at the Valley of the Kings, where elaborately decorated tombs reveal ancient beliefs about the afterlife.
Continue to the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut at Deir El-Bahari, celebrated for its terraces and harmonious design against the limestone cliffs. On the way back, stop for photos at the Colossi of Memnon, standing as iconic sentinels of the Theban necropolis.
Return to the ship for lunch, then sail south toward Edfu via the Esna Lock. Spend the afternoon at leisure and enjoy afternoon tea as the scenery passes by. Dinner is served on board, with an overnight stay docked in Edfu.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Overnight: Edfu
Day 3: Edfu – Kom Ombo – Sailing to Aswan
Start your day with a visit to the Temple of Horus in Edfu, widely regarded as one of Egypt’s best-preserved temple complexes. After the tour, return to the cruise and continue sailing to Kom Ombo.
On arrival, disembark to explore Kom Ombo Temple, the unique double temple honoring Sobek and Horus. Then rejoin the ship and sail onward to Aswan for dinner and your overnight stay on board.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Overnight: Aswan
Day 4: Aswan Sightseeing
After a relaxed breakfast, set out to experience Aswan’s most memorable landmarks. Begin with Philae Temple on Agilkia Island, dedicated to Isis and surrounded by tranquil Nile waters.
Continue to the Unfinished Obelisk, an immense granite monument that offers a clear look into ancient quarrying and carving techniques. Return to the ship for lunch, then enjoy afternoon tea and free time to make the most of the cruise’s comforts. In the evening, enjoy dinner on board during your final full night in Aswan.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Overnight: Aswan
Day 5: Disembarkation in Aswan – Farewell to the Nile
Enjoy breakfast on board while taking in your last views of the Nile at Aswan. After breakfast, complete check-out and disembark.
Then transfer to Aswan Airport or the railway station, bringing your luxury Nile journey to a smooth conclusion.
Meals: Breakfast
Overnight: N/A
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