MS/ Esmeralda Nile Cruise from Aswan 4 Days
An MS/ Esmeralda Nile Cruise from Aswan for 4 Days. With a full board, the luxurious cruise ship, MS Esmeralda is the ideal way to see the Nile River. Aswan, Kom Ombo, Edfu, and Luxor are some of the best ancient structures to see. A Nile River cruise is the only way to properly appreciate Egypt’s historic splendors. And you can now do so for a fraction of the price!
Join us as we visit the Temple of Phoebe, Kom Ombo, Horus Temple, Queen Hatshepsut Temple, and other attractions, followed by a trip to the Valley of the Kings to see the ancient royal tombs. Nile cruises tailored to your preferences will last a lifetime.
Trip Summary
| Tour Starts: | Aswan |
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| Tour Ends: | Luxor |
| Trip Duration: | 4 Days / 3 Nights |
| Accommodation: | 5 Stars |
| Tour Category: | Nile Cruise Tours |
| Trip Theme: | Egypt Cultural Tours - Egypt Nile Tours - Family Friendly Tours |
| Cities to Visit: | Aswan - Luxor |
| Tour Difficulty: | Easy |
| Available for Handicap: | Yes |
| Group Size: | 4 to 10 Persons |
| Style: | Comfort - Educational - Cultural |
| Nile Cruise: | MS/ Esmeralda Nile Cruise , |
Itinerary
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Day 1
Arrival to Aswan
Tour in Aswan and Nile Cruise
Night Meet our Aswan local representative and our "Egyptologist". After breakfast and begin touring Aswan City and its highlights with our Private Driver and private car.
Visit the Egyptian High Dam, which was erected in 1961 by Gamal Abd El Nasser; Egypt's president after the 1952 revolution against the Turkish Empire, and is located south of Aswan.
Later, you'll take a ferry to the famous Goddess Isis Island to visit Philae Temple. While you're there, spend some time with our Egyptologist. Who will reveal all of the Temple's secrets and tell you about Isis and her husband Osiris' love story?Return to the dock for a tour of Aswan's Red Granite Quarry; where you'll learn how Ancient Egyptians chiseled "the Unfinished Obelisk," a single rock weighing over a thousand tonnes.
Our tour guide will assist you with your check-in as you board our five-star Nile Cruise in Aswan.
Enjoy a magnificent cabin with a view of the Nile River; a great lunch on board, and a free afternoon exploration of Aswan and its open-air market. Enjoy dinner on board while enjoying the cruise entertainment in the Cruise Bar.
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Day 2
Abu Simbel Day Trip
BASED ON THE CRUISE LATEST SAILING SCHEDULE TRIP TO ABU SIMBEL WILL BE WITH EXTRA FEES
Abu Simbel Temples
Your Egyptologist Tour Guide and Private Driver will take you on a thrilling non-stop 3-hour ride through Nasser Lake south of The High Dam to arrive at Abu Simbel Temple.
Visit the Great Temple of Abu Simbel, as well as the Temples of King Ramses II and his wife, Queen Nefertari. For the holy human pharaohs Ramses II and his adoring Queen "Nefertari," two temples were built on Nubia's land.
Enjoy myths and legends about the Temples told by our Egyptologist; as well as photo opportunities.
We'll get back in our car and proceed to Aswan for lunch on a Nile Cruise.We'll return to our vehicle and travel to Aswan for lunch on a Nile Cruise as we cruise towards Kom Ombo.
This evening, you will visit the Crocodile God's Kom Ombo Temple; which is located right on the Nile River. Because this temple was previously a hospital, your tour guide will show you the Crocodile Mummies and the healing area.
Dinner and onboard entertainment await you when you return to the Nile Cruise. -
Day 3
Nile Cruise Sailing
Edfu Temple visit
Arrive at God Horus Temple, the best preserved ancient Egyptian edifice to date, after a 15-minute horse carriage journey. Visit the Temple and snap wonderful photos near the gigantic Falcon Statue of Horus; walk the Alley where the legendary story of good and evil is narrated, and then enjoy your meal.
Meet your horse carriage driver for a return trip to the Nile Cruise; lunch on board and time to relax on the cruise's upper deck while watching Egyptian farmers on both sides go about their daily activities.Meet your horse carriage driver for a return trip to the Nile Cruise; lunch on board and time to relax on the cruise's upper deck while watching Egyptian farmers on both sides go about their daily activities.
After dusk, your Nile Cruise will pass through Esna lock; and we encourage you to stay and watch as your floating hotel falls a few meters "depending on the flood season."
Dinner and an overnight stay on board. -
Day 4
Disembarkation from Nile Cruise
Luxor Tour
Your waterfront hotel Before meeting our tour guide and driver for a full-day tour of Luxor, enjoy a great breakfast on board.
The King Valley, on the outskirts of Luxor; was home to royal tombs during the New Kingdom (15th century BC). Our Egyptologist tour guide will choose the best tombs to visit from the three royal tombs included in your Valley of Kings ticket.
Leave the colorful tombs of the ancient pharaohs for a fascinating open-air tour to Queen Hatshepsut's Funeral Temple; where you can learn more about the First Lady's reign over a kingdom in history.On the way back to Luxor East Bank, stop for a photo break at the Giant Colossi of Memnon, then transfer to Karnak Temple for the supper God Amun Ra, walk around the Great Hypostyle Courtyard of the Temple, explore its giant walls; wide halls, and huge obelisks, visit the Sacred Lake, The Sound and Light Theater, and return to your vehicle to go to your final stop of the day, Luxor Temple.
Luxor Temple was Amun Ra's wife's residence; it was much smaller, and the two temples were connected by Sphinx Avenue; go along the Sphinxes Road and into Amun's Harem House to see the distinctive papyrus flower colonnades and the Holy of Holies.Enjoy some free time in Luxor before returning to Cairo on the Sleeper Train, which includes dinner on board.
Inclusions
Esmeralda Nile Cruise 4 Days From Aswan Itinerary Includes:
- Meeting and assisting at Aswan Airport or Train Station.
- All transfers by a private vehicle driven by a professional and friendly driver.
- Accommodation for 3 nights onboard Esmeralda Nile Cruise (Aswan to Luxor) with full board.
- Egyptologist tour guide for 4 days onboard "Fluent English Speaking".
- 3 breakfasts, 3 Lunches, and 3 Dinners.
- All Service Charges and Taxes.
Exclusions
Esmeralda Nile Cruise 4 Days From Aswan Itinerary Excludes:
- Entry visa to Egypt on arrival.
- All Tickets and admission fees to all sites mentioned above.
- Optional Tour To Abu Simbel
- Transfer from Cairo to Aswan or back.
- Personal calls and internet usage.
- All optional tours are not mentioned in the above itinerary.
- Tipping and Gratuities
Tour Attractions and Highlights
Package Price
Start from $708$786 / Person
Package Prices
Esmeralda Nile Cruise Tour From Aswan 4 Days Rates All Year Round:
Our above rate is from 1st June to 31st August.
From 1st Sep to 30th April a supplement of 25% is applicable except for Christmas and New Year.
Peak season from 20th Dec to 10th Jan (Xmas & New Year) Supplement is 40%.
Rates and Prices above are quoted in US Dollars per person in Double occupancy, Due to Covid 19 Triple Rates are not available.
Single Supplement is 40% extra on double rate.
Rates Policy for Children
- 0 - 2 Years are Free of Charge
- 2 - 6 Years get 75% discount of adult tour rates.
- 6 - 12 Years get 50% discount of adult tour rates.
- 12+ Considered adult person
Notice
- Our Rates policy for children above are applicable to children sharing rooms with their parents with Maximum 2 children per room.
- In case your tour to Egypt includes domestic air flights, an additional charge may apply for child according to flight ticket rate.
Important Notes
Egypt United Tours Safety Precautions During Covid 19
- All Our Staff are wearing face masks during tour and they are all checked daily for negative PCR Test
- Checking Travelers’ Body Temperature upon arrival and departure.
- Regular Daily Sanitizing for all our Transportations and vehicles.
- Complementary Face-mask daily for all travelers.
- For Accommodation we deal only the licensed hotels, Nile Cruises and tourism resorts which meet with the International health regulation for maximum occupancy of fifty percent.
- We ensure keeping 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.
- Follow up with all travelers 24/7 to ensure our clients health and safety.
Recommended things to pack for Egypt Trip
- Hand Sanitizer - Comfortable Walking Shoes – Hat – Camera or good mobile – Sunscreen Cream – Sunglasses
- If you plan your tip to Egypt in winter from November till March, a Jacket and worm clothes are a must, rest of the year comfortable cotton summer clothes are OK.
- Six Month Valid Passport.
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We highly recommend early reservations to guarantee and book preferred selected accommodation. Normal Season We require 25% deposit of full price One Month Prior tour start to secure and guarantee tour space. On High Seasons Christmas, New Year, Easter Vacation and for packages includes airfare we require 50% deposit 2 Months before tour starts.
Tour Deposit could be made by Bank Transfer to our company bank account, Western Union or Credit Card. Balance payment should be received on your arrival to hotel in Egypt.
Tour Tipping
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Giving and Charities
We make a donation to Egyptian Thalassemia Association ETA for each booking reserved.
