Esplanade Nile Cruise 8 Days From Luxor 2024/2025

Saturday - Check-in from Luxor

Day of arrival

When you reach Luxor, your MS Esplanade Nile Cruise will begin. Allow plenty of time to arrive to the port from which your 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 sites. 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.

Sunday - Luxor city

Tour of Luxor

First and foremost, enjoy a great breakfast aboard MS Esplanade Nile 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 travel 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 honours Egypt's greatest monarch, Hatshepsut. The Colossi of Memnon, two pharaonic giants, materialise miraculously on your way back to the boat.

Before boarding the cruise ship and crossing through Esna Lock, you'll be treated to a sumptuous lunch.

Enjoy afternoon tea and beverages in the lounge while cruising to Edfu.
Finally, unwind with a delicious dinner aboard your Edfu-bound cruise ship.

Monday - Nile cruise sailing

Leaving towards Edfu

To begin, this day excursion begins with an exciting adventure. Enjoy your MS Esplanade Nile Cruise ship breakfast first and foremost. Following that, your Egyptologist will take you on a horse-drawn carriage ride to Edfu Temple, Horus's home. The temple appears to have been completed lately because it is in outstanding condition.

Examine the brightly coloured memorials to major historical events after that. Your Egyptologist will next accompany you to your Nile Cruise, where your incredible journey to Kom Ombo will come to an end.

Enjoy floating in the middle of the Nile while admiring the Nile Valley's gorgeous meadows. Take advantage of your cruise's gourmet lunch and afternoon tea while sailing to Aswan.

Then spend the night on a cruise ship in Aswan, Egypt, complete with a Galabia celebration and a delectable 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, on your voyage, dinner will be provided.

Tuesday - Aswan City

Sightseeing in Aswan

Begin your day vacation in Aswan, which is surrounded by natural splendour. After a sumptuous breakfast on board your MS Esplanade 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 via water taxi, where you will first witness the Nubians.

Then, while having your meal, sit back and relax on the Nile Cruise board.

Visitors arrive at the Aga Khan Mausoleum, a stunning Fatimid structure on Kitchener Island, after a leisurely boat ride among tropical fruit trees, exotic flowers, and old trees with gorgeous birds.

Finally, after a relaxing night and dinner on your cruise ship, spend the night in Aswan.

Wednesday - Sailing Nile cruise

City of Aswan

To begin, breakfast is provided by the MS Esplanade Nile Cruise ship in Aswan. Your Egyptologist then takes you to this pharaonic engineering site, where the pharaohs' lines on the Unfinished Obelisk may still be seen, revealing a puzzle concerning one of the pharaonic architectural hurdles. It is the largest in terms of size.

Then there's Aswan's Spicy Market and streets, which are free to see. Enjoy a leisurely trip to Kom Ombo followed by a great lunch.

Finally, a Nubian show and dinner aboard your cruise ship will provide an unforgettable evening.

Thursday - Nile Cruise Sailing

The Temple of Kom Ombo

A day at the palace of the deity Sobek, where you'll learn about the first pharaonic hospital and how ancient Egyptians treated their injured while seeing medical instruments. The temple's name is Kom Ombo Temple. But first, enjoy a delicious breakfast on the MS Esplanade Nile 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 dinner and a galabia celebration aboard your cruise ship. As the cruise ship docks in Luxor for the night, unwind in your large suites.

Friday - Back to Luxor

West bank of Luxor

West Luxor's charm beckons you once more. MS Esplanade Nile 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 spectacular pharaonic architecture, to last millions of years.

It's a full-fledged pharaonic metropolis with authentic ancient Egyptian monuments, everyday things, and streets designed in the Egyptian style. You'll learn about the lifestyles of royal tomb laborers, marvel builders, and pharaonic traditional archaeological artifacts 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 your 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.

Saturday - Check-out

Check out

Before disembarking, board MS Esplanade Nile Cruise ship at 8:00 a.m. and have a tasty breakfast meal. Depending on your flight/train schedule, you can then explore the Nobel Valley with the help of your Egyptologist.

Finally, our agent transports 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 wonderful memories of your seven-night Nile trip.