8-days Nile Cruise in the MS Alexander The Great from Luxor
Alexander The Great Nile cruise 8 Days itinerary involves tranquilly sailing through the Nile’s center while viewing spectacular pharaonic structures and exquisite tombs. Your own personal Egyptologist will accompany you as they transport you to ancient Egypt, complete with all of its wonders and secrets. An expert Egyptologist will divulge the pharaohs’ secrets on Alexander The Great Nile Cruise Itinerary. You will be able to visit most of the famous Egypt sites from Luxor to Aswan and take in all the intricate details in the heart of ancient Egypt because you will discover a spot that will lead you to another historical event in ancient Egypt. To make a Nile Style reservation, get in touch with us. 8th Nile Cruise.
You’ll travel from the pharaohs’ everyday lives to the enigma of their afterlife world and its secrets.
On your 8 day Alexander The Great Nile Cruise itinerary, have a pleasant tour of ancient Egypt in an air-conditioned private automobile.
Trip Summary
| Tour Starts: | Luxor |
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| Tour Ends: | Luxor |
| Trip Duration: | 8 Days / 7 Nights |
| Accommodation: | 5 Stars |
| Tour Category: | Nile Cruise Tours |
| Trip Theme: | Egypt Nile Tours |
| Cities to Visit: | Luxor - Aswan |
| Tour Difficulty: | Easy |
| Available for Handicap: | yes |
| Group Size: | 4 to 10 persons |
| Style: | Style - Comfort - Educational - Cultural |
| Nile Cruise: | Alexander The Great Nile Cruise , |
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Itinerary
- Day 1
Saturday - Nile Cruise Check in
Date of arrival
When you reach in Luxor, Alexander The Great Nile Cruise will begin. Allow plenty of time to arrive to the port from which Alexander The Great cruise will leave. After boarding and checking in, you'll have some free time. Around 1:00 p.m., a delicious supper is served aboard the ship.
After lunch, join the rest of your tour group on a trip to Luxor's East Bank to see the magnificent Luxor Temple and the colossal Karnak Temple complex, two of the world's most important ancient monuments. This city had a 2,000-year history and was once a temple-filled metropolis.
Return to the ship for afternoon tea and a fantastic Folkloric Show after your tour. Dinner is served in the evening.
- Day 2
Sunday - Luxor west bank
Sightseeing in Luxor
Begin by enjoying a delectable breakfast aboard Alexander The Great cruise ship while taking in the pure Nile air on a beautiful morning. Your Egyptologist brings you to Luxor's west bank in an air-conditioned private vehicle. According to Egyptian traditions, it is the pharaohs' afterlife world, where they transit the pharaonic subterranean tunnels that lead to the Valley of the Kings as would-be gods.
Then, in the midst of a mountain, a gorgeous temple appears. Hatshepsut Temple is devoted to Egypt's finest pharaoh, Hatshepsut. The Colossi of Memnon, two pharaonic giants, materialise miraculously on your way back to the boat.
Before boarding Alexander The Great cruise ship and going through Esna Lock, you'll be treated to a sumptuous supper.
Enjoy afternoon tea and drinks in the lounge while cruising to Edfu.
Finally, have a delicious dinner aboard your Edfu-bound cruise ship. - Day 3
Monday - Edfu Temple
Sailing on the Nile
This day trip begins with an action-packed experience. Enjoy Alexander The Great cruise ship breakfast first and foremost. Your Egyptologist will then take you on a horse-drawn carriage ride to Edfu Temple, Horus's residence. The temple appears to have been completed lately because it is in outstanding condition.
Then have a look at the brightly coloured memorials commemorating significant historical events. Your Egyptologist will next accompany you to Alexander The Great Nile Cruise, where your incredible journey to Kom Ombo will come to an end.
Enjoy floating in the Nile while admiring the Nile Valley's gorgeous meadows. Take advantage of Alexander The Great cruise's sumptuous lunch and afternoon tea while sailing to Aswan.
Then spend the night on Alexander The Great cruise ship in Aswan, Egypt, which includes a Galabia celebration and a lavish brunch.
It is possible to take a free walking tour of Aswan's streets and the spicy open-air market, which will enchant you with its unique ambiance.
Finally, throughout your trip, dinner will be served.
- Day 4
Tuesday - Aswan City
Sightseeing in Aswan
Begin your day tour in Aswan, a stunningly beautiful city surrounded by natural beauty. After a sumptuous breakfast on board Alexander The Great Nile Cruise, your Egyptologist will take you to the High Dam, a colossal construction project that is regarded as one of the twentieth century's greatest mysteries. The world's largest man-made lake, Nasser Lake, can be seen.
You and Osiris will next sail to the Philae Temple, Isis's home. Your Egyptologist will take you to Philae Temple by water taxi, where you will witness the Nubians for the first time.
Then take a seat on Alexander The Great Nile Cruise board and unwind while you eat.
Visitors arrive at the Aga Khan Mausoleum, a stately Fatimid monument on Kitchener Island, after a leisurely boat ride among tropical fruit trees, exotic flowers, and old trees with beautiful birds.
Finally, after a relaxing night and dinner on Alexander The Great cruise ship, spend the night in Aswan.
- Day 5
Wednesday - Nile Cruise sailing
Day trip to Aswan
To begin, breakfast is provided by Alexander The Great cruise ship in Aswan. Your Egyptologist then takes you to this pharaonic engineering site, where the lines of the pharaohs on the Unfinished Obelisk may still be visible, revealing a riddle regarding one of the pharaonic architectural challenges. It is the largest in terms of size.
Aswan's Spicy Market and streets are also free to explore. A great meal follows a peaceful visit to Kom Ombo.
Finally, a night on board Alexander The Great cruise ship with Nubian entertainment and dinner will be unforgettable.
- Day 6
Thursday - sailing to Kom Ombo
The Temple of Kom Ombo
A day in Sobek's palace, learning about the first pharaonic hospital and how ancient Egyptians treated their injured while witnessing medical instruments. The temple's name is Kom Ombo Temple. But first, enjoy a delicious breakfast on Alexander The Great cruise ship's deck.
Your Egyptologist will next drive you to Kom Ombo Temple. Take a boat to Edfu for a great meal after that. The peaceful excursion to Luxor includes afternoon tea.
Enjoy a sumptuous supper and a galabia celebration onboard Alexander The Great cruise ship. As the cruise ship docks in Luxor for the night, unwind in your large suites.
- Day 7
Friday - Luxor City
Sightseeing in Luxor
West Luxor's charm beckons you once more. Alexander The Great cruise ship breakfast is essential first and foremost. Then go to the Theban Necropolis in Luxor to learn how Ramses II built his vast memorial temple, complete with massive statues and stunning pharaonic architecture, to last for millions of years.
It's a full-fledged pharaonic metropolis with authentic ancient Egyptian monuments, ordinary objects, and Egyptian-style streets. You'll learn about royal tomb labourers, marvel builders, and pharaonic traditional archaeological objects with magnificent ornamentation during your Egypt tour. Deir el-Medina is the name of the town. Then there's the breathtaking Hapu Temple.
After a great meal, your Egyptologist joins you on Alexander The Great Nile Cruise.
Take a free walking tour of Luxor's streets and bazaars after that.
Finally, there will be a Nile night cruise with food and entertainment. Unwind and relax in your cabin this evening.
- Day 8
Saturday - Check out
Check in
Before disembarking, board Alexander The Great cruise ship at 8:00 a.m. for a sumptuous breakfast. Depending on your flight/train schedule, you can then explore the Nobel Valley with the help of your Egyptologist.
Finally, we will transport you to Luxor railway station or Luxor airport, where you will board a domestic or international flight (according to your choice). We're looking forward to completing all of your paperwork so you can depart in style, with happy memories of your seven-night Nile trip.
Inclusions
MS Alexander The Great Nile cruise 8 Days from Luxor itinerary Includes:
- Expert pick-up service and assistance at Luxor Airport/ train station.
- 2 comfortable transfers from/to Luxor train station/ Luxor airport via private A/C vehicle.
- A private modern air-conditioned vehicle driven by a friendly driver transfers you to all sites named in the itinerary above.
- 7 Nights accommodation onboard of 5-Star Luxury Nile Cruise (Luxor to Aswan) ( (Aswan to Luxor ) with full-board (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner).
- An Egyptologist fluent English speaking tour guide accompanies you to all tour the sites above itinerary.
- Service Charges & all taxes.
- 7 Dinner meals, 7 Lunch Meals, and 7 breakfast meals.
Exclusions
MS Alexander The Great Nile cruise 8 Days from Luxor itinerary Excludes:
- Entry visa to Egypt.
- Entrance fees for all landmarks named in the itinerary.
- Personal needs, including calls and internet usage.
- All optional tours are not unnamed in the above itinerary.
- Tipping and Gratuities.
Tour Attractions and Highlights
Package Price
Start from $2625$2738 / Person
The above rate is US Dollars per person in twin sharing.
The rate is based on the Summer season from 1st June to 31st August.
5$ reduction per person per night for triple sharing.
Single supplement is 50% over the above rate.
An extra supplement of 30% extra is applicable for travel between 1st Sep to 31st May except for peak periods.
During peak periods of Christmas and New Year from 20th Dec to 10th Jan the supplement increases to 50%.
Rates Policy for Children
- 0 - 1.99 Years are Free of Charge
- 2 - 5.99 Years get a 75% discount from adult tour rates.
- 6 - 11.99 Years get a 50% discount from adult tour rates.
- 12+ Considered an adult person
Notice
- Our Rates policy for children above is applicable to children sharing rooms with their parents with a Maximum of 2 children per room.
- In case your tour to Egypt includes domestic air flights, an additional charge may apply for children according to the flight ticket rate.
Important Notes
- On arrival Please look for our Airport Team will be holding a sign with your name on arrival.
- We use modern A/C touristic vehicles, however, we won't guarantee the same vehicle every day as we change it from one city to another.
- In Egypt, drivers are not tour guides and we select the most professional drivers for your trip.
- We only use licensed tour guides "Egyptologists" to grant a good experience for your trip.
- Our tour guides will join you in the vehicle and will escort you to all sites as mentioned above.
- We use a local tour guide in each city and we don't accommodate tour guides at the same hotel or cruise you stay.
- We follow up daily with all travelers 24/7 to ensure our client's health and safety.
Egypt United Tours Safety Precautions During Covid 19
- For your safety, our Team is following the covid precaution, and our staff is checked daily for negative covid PCR tests.
- Egyptian Authorities might check travelers’ body temperature upon arrival and departure.
- Regular daily sanitizing at all accommodations.
- Complementary face-mask daily for all travelers.
- For Accommodation, we deal only the licensed hotels, Nile Cruises, and tourism resorts that meet the International health regulation.
- We ensure to keep social distance during all our tours.
- We provide hand-free sanitizer for your use with all our staff.
- Taking The necessary action immediately for travelers and team in case of any symptoms appears.
Recommended Things To Pack For Your Egypt Trip
- Hand Sanitizer - Comfortable walking shoes – a hat – camera or good mobile – sunscreen cream – sunglasses.
- If you plan your trip to Egypt in winter from November till March, a Jacket and warm clothes are advisable, the rest of the year comfortable cotton summer clothes are OK.
- A six-month valid passport and make sure to keep a printable scan copy.
- A small bag to keep your personal belongings for daily use.
- Make sure to print your trip itinerary to follow with our tour guides.
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Egypt United Tours Payment Policy
We highly recommend early reservations to guarantee and book preferred selected accommodation. During normal season we require a 50% deposit of the full package rate minimum one month prior to your trip starting to secure and guarantee tour space.
On High Seasons, Christmas, New Year, and Easter holidays, In addition, the packages that include airfare we require a 75% deposit minimum 2 Months before the tour starts.
Tour Deposit could be made by Bank Transfer to our company bank account or Credit Card.
Balance payment should be received a minimum of 15 days before your arrival in Egypt.
Tour Tipping
It’s not obligatory to tip every person giving you a service here in Egypt it's now part of Egyptian culture for appreciating your satisfaction with a good service.
Giving and Charities
We make a donation to the Egyptian Thalassemia Association ETA for every reservation.
