Salima Nile Cruise

Salima Nile Cruise

Duration

Airport

Tour Location

Egypt

Tour Schedule

Everyday

Tour Type

Private

Description

Step aboard the MS Salima Nile Cruise for an unforgettable journey along Egypt’s legendary Nile, combining serene scenery with guided visits to Luxor and Aswan’s most celebrated ancient landmarks. Discover the Valley of the Kings, stand in awe at Karnak Temple, and explore timeless monuments that reveal the story of a civilization that began thousands of years ago. Between shore excursions, enjoy the comfort of the ship’s elegant setting, excellent onboard facilities, and attentive service designed to make your sailing experience smooth, relaxing, and memorable.

Facilities

What's Included

Included

  • Meet and assist by representatives at the airport or railway station
  • Accommodation on board Salima Nile 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: Friday – Welcome to Aswan

Arrive to board the MS Salima Nile Cruise and get comfortable in your well-appointed cabin before heading out to discover Aswan. Start with the High Dam, an impressive modern project that regulates the Nile’s flow. Continue by motorboat to Philae Temple, beautifully set on an island and devoted to Isis. Then visit the Unfinished Obelisk, an extraordinary look into ancient stone-cutting methods. Return to the cruise ship for dinner and a restful night in Aswan.
Meals: Lunch, Dinner
Overnight: Aswan

Day 2: Saturday – Kom Ombo & Edfu Temples

After sailing to Kom Ombo, visit the remarkable double temple dedicated to Sobek and Horus the Elder, designed with balanced, mirrored sections and complemented by its crocodile museum. Sail onward to Edfu, where a horse-drawn carriage ride takes you to the Temple of Horus, renowned for its exceptional preservation and striking architecture. Head back to the ship as your Nile voyage continues.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Overnight: On board

Day 3: Sunday – Luxor’s West Bank Wonders

Continue sailing toward Luxor, then set out to explore the West Bank’s legendary sites. Visit the Valley of the Kings, where powerful pharaohs were laid to rest in royal tombs hidden among the hills. Next, see the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut, a magnificent monument rising in terraces against the cliffs, and stop to view the Colossi of Memnon, the enormous statues standing guard over the landscape. Return to the ship for your final overnight of cruising.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Overnight: On board

Day 4: Monday – Luxor’s East Bank & Disembarkation

Following breakfast, visit Karnak Temple, a vast sacred complex filled with towering columns, shrines, and impressive statues. Continue to Luxor Temple, admired for its elegant colonnades and historic carvings. After the visit, disembark and depart with lasting memories of your Nile journey aboard the MS Salima Nile Cruise.
Meals: Breakfast
Overnight: N/A

Day 1: Monday – Welcome to Luxor & East Bank Wonders

Board the MS Salima Nile Cruise and settle into your cabin as your Nile adventure begins. In the afternoon, explore Luxor’s East Bank with a visit to Karnak Temple, famous for its monumental pillars and sacred lake. Then continue to Luxor Temple, a masterpiece shaped by generations of pharaohs across centuries. Return to the ship for dinner as you unwind with peaceful Nile views.
Meals: Lunch, Dinner
Overnight: On board

Day 2: Tuesday – West Bank Treasures

After breakfast, cross to Luxor’s West Bank to discover some of Egypt’s most iconic ancient sites. Enter the Valley of the Kings, home to hidden royal tombs beneath the desert hills. Continue to the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut, an architectural wonder carved into the cliffs, and pause to admire the Colossi of Memnon. Back on board, begin sailing toward Edfu while enjoying the scenery along the river.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Overnight: On board

Day 3: Wednesday – Edfu & Kom Ombo Temples

This morning, take a horse-drawn carriage to the Temple of Horus in Edfu, one of the best-preserved temples in Egypt and dedicated to the falcon-headed god. Continue sailing to Kom Ombo to tour the distinctive Kom Ombo Temple, devoted to both Sobek and Horus the Elder. Walk through its halls and learn about its unusual dual layout before returning to the ship.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Overnight: On board

Day 4: Thursday – Aswan Highlights

Arrive in tranquil Aswan and begin your touring with the High Dam, a landmark feat of engineering. Then head by motorboat to Philae Temple, beautifully positioned on an island and dedicated to Isis. Complete the day with a visit to the Unfinished Obelisk, offering a fascinating window into how massive monuments were carved in ancient times.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Overnight: On board

Day 5: Friday – Farewell from Aswan

Enjoy your final breakfast on board before it’s time to disembark in Aswan, bringing your MS Salima Nile Cruise experience to a close with wonderful memories of the Nile and its timeless monuments.
Meals: Breakfast
Overnight: N/A

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