Sanctuary Sun Boat IV Nile Cruise 5 Days 2023/2024

Monday - Check in

Sightseeing’s in Luxor and Nile Cruise

Firstly, arrive at Luxor Train Station to meet our Egyptologist Tour Guide, who will join you and our driver on a day tour to Luxor on the West Bank of the Nile, before boarding Sanctuary Sun Boat IV 5-star Nile Cruise for check-in.
Then, today's sightseeing begins in The Valley of Kings, where you'll view some of the most ornately painted royal tombs from the 15th century BC. A ticket to the Kings Valley allows you to visit three royal tombs, with an additional ticket for King Tut considered "optional."

On the other side of the Kings Valley, see the funerary Temple of Queen Hatshepsut for a fascinating look at Egypt's first lady.
Then, drive past Ramessuem Temple and Noble Tombs to reach King Amenhotep's tomb. The massive Memnon Colossi can be found in the 3rd Temple.
After that; check-in for a four-night full-board stay on a five-star ship begins with lunch on board with the assistance of our tour guide.
This afternoon; you will have free time in Luxor city to freshen yourself before joining our guide on a tour of the Great City of Luxor.
Return to Sanctuary Sun Boat IV Nile Cruise for your meal, evening entertainment, and overnight accommodations before supper.

Tuesday - Nile Cruise Sailing

East Bank of Luxor Tour from Nile Cruise

Firstly, before boarding the Nile Cruise and meeting our guide for a visit of Karnak Temple, enjoy breakfast on board. Stop at Luxor Temple, Egypt's largest and home of God Raa, Egypt's principal God, on your way back to Sanctuary Sun Boat IV cruise ship. The home of his wife, Goddess Mut.
Then; begin Sanctuary Sun Boat IV Nile river cruise on board your floating hotel and relax on the Cruise Topdeck beside the pool for a wonderful serene voyage.
Finally, Sanctuary Sun Boat IV Nile Cruise will arrive at Esna Lock in time for you to cross, eat dinner, and spend the night on board.

Wednesday - Edfu and Kom Ombo visits

Full Day Nile Cruise Sailing

Firstly, breakfast will be served on the Nile Cruise. Take a horse carriage ride to the Falcon Temple of God Horus when you arrive in Edfu.
Then, Sanctuary Sun Boat IV cruise continues to sail the lush Nile River; take advantage of your free time on board and the lovely view of Egyptian people on the Nile Banks.
After that, you'll pay a quick visit to KomOmbo Temple; which is located on the Nile's shore and was the home of SobekThe Crocodile God.
Later, dinner on board and a costume party for the traditional Egyptian long garment "Galabiya," arrive in Aswan and spend the night there.

Thursday - Day Trip to Abu Simbel from Nile Cruise - Optional

Abu Simbel Temples

After the Great Pyramids, Egypt's second most famous sight is Abou Simbel Temple. Our Egyptologist tour guide and car will be waiting for you at Sanctuary Sun Boat IV Nile Cruise with a breakfast box to take you on a 2/3 hour journey to Abou Simbel city.

Then, arrive at Abou Simbel for a two-hour tour, which will begin with King Ramses II's Great Temple; which features four enormous Colossi of Ramses seated on his throne. Proceed to the sanctuary; where the King sits among the Egyptian Gods, to observe the painted walls and passageways. Imagine how the Sun Rays illumine the King's face twice a year, on his birthday and coronation day.

After that, visit Queen Nefertary's Beauty and Love Temple; which is surrounded by six standing statues of the monarch and his wife.
Then, return to Aswan for a lunch cruise on the Nile.
Afternoon at leisure to relax and refresh before an evening walking tour of Aswan's open-air marketplaces.
Finally, return aboard the boat for dinner and Nubian entertainment at night.

Friday - Check out

Aswan city Tour and Check out

Firstly, breakfast and check-out, meet our Egyptologist for a sightseeing tour of Aswan city; beginning at Philae Temple for Goddess Isis of Love, our Later, Egyptologist will escort you to The Temple on Agilika Island; where you will board a motor boat and learn about the story of love and fidelity between the two famous lovers of Ancient Egypt, Isis and Osiris.
Then, return to Aswan via Nubian Nile tax; then meet us with our guide for a trip to the High Dam and Lake Nasser. Learn about the construction of Egypt's grandest project of the twentieth century by visiting the Dam.

Then, see how ancient Egyptians carved and carried this massive piece of stone to later place it within one of their temples at the Aswan Granite Quarry and the Unfinished Obelisk; the Obelisk weighs over 1200 tonnes and was cut from a single piece of red granite.
Before taking the Night Sleeper Train back to Cairo; which includes dinner and an overnight stay on board, spend some time in Aswan.