MS/Nile Sapphire Nile Cruise From Luxor 8 Days

Check in

A Tour of The East Bank and Check-in

Your Nile Cruise will begin as soon as you arrive in Luxor. Make sure you leave enough time to get to your location. You will have some free time after check-in and boarding. The ship provides a delectable dinner about 1:00 p.m.

After lunch, go to Luxor's East Bank with the rest of your tour group to view the spectacular Luxor Temple and the massive Karnak Temple complex, two of the world's most important ancient ruins. This city was once a temple-filled metropolis, with a 2,000-year history.

After your tour, head back to the ship for tea and a spectacular Folkloric Show. Later in the evening, dinner is served.

Luxor City Tour

Luxor, The West Bank

Enjoy a great breakfast aboard the cruise ship while taking in the refreshing Nile breeze. Your Egyptologist transports you to Luxor's west bank in an air-conditioned private vehicle. According to Egyptian mythology, it is the pharaohs' afterlife world, where they travel as would-be gods through the pharaonic subterranean tunnels leading to the Valley of the Kings.

A magnificent temple emerges from the core of a mountain. Hatshepsut Temple is a temple dedicated to Hatshepsut, Egypt's most powerful ruler. When you return to the boat, the Colossi of Memnon, two pharaonic titans, appear.

Before boarding the cruise ship and crossing through Esna Lock, you will be treated to a delicious dinner.

Stop for afternoon tea and supper as you cruise close to Edfu on your route to Edfu.

Sailing Cruise

Cruise on The Nile

Our journey begins with a chance encounter. Enjoy the cruise ship breakfast first and foremost. Your Egyptologist will then take you to Horus's abode, Edfu Temple. The temple appears to have been finished lately, based on its exceptional condition.

Then check out the colourful tributes to historic events. Your Egyptologist will next accompany you to your Nile Cruise, where your incredible journey to Kom Ombo will come to a conclusion.

After that, float down the Nile while seeing the Nile Valley's gorgeous meadows. Take advantage of your cruise's sumptuous lunch and afternoon tea while sailing to Aswan.

Then spend the night on a cruise ship near Aswan, Egypt, where you'll celebrate Galabia's party with a spectacular meal.

With its unique ambience, a free walking tour of Aswan's streets will transport you to another world.

At the conclusion of your outing, dinner will be served.

Aswan City

Sightseeing in Aswan

Start your day at Aswan, a beautiful city surrounded by natural beauty. After a magnificent breakfast on board your MS/Nile Sapphire Nile Cruise, your Egyptologist will take you to the High Dam. The High Dam is a major construction project that is considered one of the greatest mysteries of the twentieth century. From this vantage point, you can view Nasser Lake, the world's largest artificial lake.

After that, you and Osiris will travel to Isis' house, the Philae Temple. Your Egyptologist will transport you by water taxi to Philae Temple for your first visit to the Nubians.

Following that, relax and enjoy your lunch on the Nile Cruise.

Then spend the night near Aswan, Egypt, aboard a cruise liner, lavishly dining in honour of Galabia's party.

A free walking tour of Aswan's streets is also available, which will enchant you with its unique ambiance.

Dinner will be served at the end of your outing.

Aswan City and sailing to Kom Ombo

A Day Trip to Aswan

Breakfast is served on board the Aswan

cruise ship. Then you'll be sent to this section of pharaonic engineering, where the lines of the pharaohs on the Unfinished Obelisk may still be visible, posing a pharaonic architectural challenge. In terms of size, it is the largest.

Visitors are welcome to tour Aswan's Spicy Market and its vicinity. After a leisurely tour to Kom Ombo, have a delicious lunch.

Finally, spend a romantic evening on board while listening to Nubian music and eating Nubian cuisine.

Kom Ombo Temple

Trip to Kom Ombo

Investigate the medical artefacts in Sobek's palace to learn more about the first pharaonic hospital and how the ancient Egyptians dealt with injuries. The temple's name is Kom Ombo. Begin with a delicious breakfast on the 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 Luxor tour includes afternoon tea.

Finally, a delicious supper and galabia celebration await you onboard your Nile Sapphire Nile cruise ship. As the cruise ship approaches Luxor for the night, unwind in your spacious suites.

Luxor Day

Luxor West Bank

West Luxor's allure has drawn you back there. Breakfast is a must-have on a cruise ship. Learn how Ramses II constructed Luxor's Theban Necropolis' a huge monolith temple to withstand millions of years.

With Egyptian-style streets, daily necessities, and ancient Egyptian monuments, the city develops into a pharaonic metropolis. During your trip to Egypt, you'll learn about royal tomb labourers, marvel builders, and classic pharaonic archaeological artefacts of exceptional craftsmanship. Deir el-Medina is the town's name.

The majestic Hapu Temple is located nearby. Following a delicious meal, your Egyptologist will whisk you away for a Nile Cruise.

Take a free walking tour of Luxor's streets and bazaars afterwards.

Following that, a Nile night cruise with food and entertainment will be held. This evening, unwind in the comfort of your cabin.

Disembarkation from Nile Cruise

Check out of Nile cruise

Before disembarking, board the cruise ship for a delicious lunch. You can then tour the Nobel Valley with an Egyptologist, depending on your flight/train schedule.

Finally, we'll drive you to Luxor railway station or Luxor airport, where you'll catch a domestic or international aircraft (according to your choice). We're excited to finish your paperwork so you can depart in style, with wonderful memories of your seven-night Nile adventure.