Sanctuary Sun Boat IV Nile Cruise 4 Days 2024/2025

Friday - Check-in Nile Cruise

Day visit to Aswan High Dam, Philae Temple, and Unfinished Obelisk

After an overnight on board the First Class Sleeper Train, enjoy breakfast on board before arriving at Aswan Train Station, where our friendly Egyptologist and expert driver will meet and greet you for an exciting day tour of Aswan.
Then, we begin this morning at the High Dam of Egypt. The high Dam protects the land from annual floods in 1961. Our Arab Leader Abdel Nasser started this National Project with the help of Russians, and we will visit the Dam and the Russian memorial monument; as well as enjoy the view of Nasser Lake on the south and the Nile River on the north of the High Dam.

After that, sail to Agilica Island on the Nubian Nile Taxi to visit the Temple of Philae; where our tour guide will show you Goddess Isis of Love's dwelling and stay during Ancient Times, visit her temple and sanctuary; and learn more about Isis and Osiris, God of the Afterlife.
Stop at the Unfinished Obelisk on your way to Sanctuary Sun Boat IV Nile Cruise to discover how the Ancient Egyptians cut a 1200-tonne single piece of stone from Granite Quarry.
Then, arrive at our 5-star Nile Cruise Ship and be escorted to your cabin for 3 nights of the full board; lunch, and a free afternoon to explore Aswan City and Markets.
Finally, return to Sanctuary Sun Boat IV Nile Cruise for dinner, entertainment, and sightseeing.

Saturday - Aswan

BASED ON THE CRUISE LATEST SAILING SCHEDULE TRIP TO ABU SIMBEL WILL BE WITH EXTRA FEES

Tour the Rescued Temple of Abu Simbel from Nile Cruise

Firstly, you will have an early start this morning to travel to Abu Simbel City to see the massive Temples of Ramses II and Nefertary, under the water of Lake Nasser after the construction of the High Dam and rescued by UNESCO in 1961. The temples were moved to their new location and perfectly reassembled.
After that, our Egyptologist tour guide will help you learn everything you need to know about the two temples; including how the Sunrays penetrate the temple gate, colonnades, rooms, and sanctuary to reach over the face of King Ramses twice a year; on his birthday (October 22nd) and when he assumed the throne of Egypt (February 22nd).

Then, begin your journey back to Aswan, then join Sanctuary Sun Boat IV cruise ship for lunch, and begin floating the Nile.
While relaxing on Sanctuary Sun Boat IV Nile Cruise and enjoying the sundeck pool, a wonderful time begins.
This afternoon, before sunset, you will visit KomOmbo Temple to see the Crocodile God House and mummies' room. Our Egyptologist will also show you the Nilo Meter, which was used by ancient Egyptians to estimate land irrigation by measuring the level of the Nile water monthly. The temple was also used as a hospital, and you will see the first medical instruments palette in history on the temple walls.
Finally, return to the cruise ship to continue cruising to Edfu Temple for dinner and an overnight stay.

Sunday - Sailing the Nile on board of Nile Cruise

Edfu Temple

Today, after breakfast on board Sanctuary Sun Boat IV Nile Cruise, our tour guide will join you on a 2-hour visit to Edfu Temple's Falcon God Horus House.
The only way to get to the Temple is to take a 15-minute horse carriage ride to the House of the Falcon God Horus for a fascinating tour of Egypt's best-preserved temple, which includes visits to the Falcon God's Basalt Colossi; the Hall of Triumph, and the sanctuary, which houses the Pure Gold Statue of Horus.
After that, return to Sanctuary Sun Boat IV Nile Cruise and sail towards Luxor; stopping at Edna Lock for a unique experience.
Lunch on board, and observe the fertile plains on both banks of the Nile, as well as the daily lives of Egyptian farmers.

Then, arrive in Luxor in the evening, and after dinner on board; proceed for a night tour to Luxor Temple, which has a stunning view of the pylons and columns lit up by lights.
Free time to wander the streets and markets of Luxor.
Finally, return to Luxor for an overnight stay on the Nile Cruise.

Monday - Check-out Nile Cruise

Luxor Tour to the Best sites and highlights

After breakfast on board, check out to begin a day tour of the Valley of Kings with our Egyptologist tour guide and our private driver. Our tour guide will choose the best three tombs for you to explore.
Later, visit the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut; where you may learn about how the First Woman in History ascended to the Throne of the Greatest Empire in Ancient Times.
Then, stop along the way to see the Memnon Colossi; which were built for King Amenhotep III 3500 years ago.
After lunch, enjoy your visit to Egypt's largest temple and the world's second-largest after Angkor Wat in Cambodia.

Before boarding The Sleeper Train return to Cairo; eat dinner on board and have an overnight ride, you will have free time to browse through Luxor Markets.