Sanctuary Sun Boat IV Nile Cruise 8 Days 2023/2024

Monday - Check in

Karnak and Luxor Temples

Theba, the greeter of the ancient Egyptian monarchy, will greet you on Saturday. In this ancient Egyptian metropolis, magnificent pharaonic architecture and brilliant treasures abound. At Luxor Airport or Luxor Train Station, an Egypt United Tours representative will greet you (depending on your preference). He's holding a sign with your name on it. This individual handles all of the paperwork and chauffeurs you and your belongings in comfort in a private air-conditioned vehicle.

Your friendly driver will take you to the Sanctuary Sun Boat IV Cruise. When you arrive, sit back and relax; your agent will take care of the rest. On your Nile Cruise, lunch will be provided at 1:00 p.m. Luxor's breathtaking scenery and cool Nile wind.

Your Egyptologist will pick you up at 02.30 p.m. and drive you to a magnificent pharaonic religious complex, which features Egypt's most important ancient temple. You cross this wall built by ancient Egyptians to be in a complete religious record for the pharaohs at this well-preserved pharaonic metropolis. You will be greeted by the beautiful Karnak Temple.

Meanwhile, the Luxor Temple is steeped in pharaonic history and served as a safe haven for emperors like Amenhotep III.

Later, in your own vehicle, your Egyptologist will transport you back to your Sanctuary Sun Boat IV Cruise. At 05:30 p.m., take a leisurely stroll along the Nile while sipping tea.

At 7:30 p.m., join your Nile Cruise board for an Egyptian celebration. Have a delicious meal at 8:00 p.m.

Finally, music and a relaxed stay in your stateroom will enrich your Nile Cruise evening.

Tuesday - Sailing To Edfu

Valley of The Kings & Sailing to Edfu

You'll be treated to a beautiful view of the Nile on Sunday at 8:00 a.m. On Sanctuary Sun Boat IV Nile Cruise, enjoy a delicious breakfast. Your Egyptologist will then lead you to the legendary afterlife of the pharaohs. In the world where you've arrived, pharaohs are worshipped as gods (according to their beliefs).

The underground pharaoh tunnels of the Necropolis of Thebes will then take you to the Valley of the Kings' most spectacular royal tombs.

We board the Nile Trip for a peaceful Nile cruise along the center of the Nile, arriving at Edfu around 12 p.m.

At 1:00 p.m., sit on the Nile's banks and have a superb supper while watching the farmers arrive. Enjoy tea and a cocktail party on Sanctuary Sun Boat IV Nile cruise. After that, take a leisurely supper on the Nile's coast around 8:00 p.m. before landing in Edfu.

Wednesday - Sailing To Kom Ombo

Kom Ombo Temple Visit

On Monday at 8:00 a.m., a delectable breakfast awaits you on Sanctuary Sun Boat IV Cruise board. At 10:00 a.m., the calm journey to Kom Ombo begins. You will tour the ancient Egyptian god Sobek's home in the same way that the ancient Egyptians did. Have lunch at 1:00 p.m. while watching the sailing.

Around 4:00 p.m., go to the magnificent Kom Ombo Temple, which is close to this famous pharaonic site.

At 05.30 p.m., the journey to this lovely city of Aswan begins. In a mesmerising setting, each sailing step pulls you forward. While travelling to Aswan, enjoy a cup of tea. A wonderful feast is served at a Galabeya Party.

You'll spend the night in Aswan as part of Sanctuary Sun Boat IV Nile Cruise.

Thursday - Abu Simbel Temples - Optional

Abu Simbel Temple- Kitchener's Island- Agha Khan

On Tuesday, at 04.30 a.m., Sanctuary Sun Boat IV Nile Cruise will serve a delicious appetizer meal in preparation for a visit to this hallowed location for the pharaohs, which offers a stunning sunrise view. Two gigantic pharaonic sculptures greet you as you approach the mountain's stunning pharaonic temple. It's the Abu Simbel Temple.

Within Abu Simbel Temple, tourists can observe massive Ramses II statues among exquisite pharaonic décor. It's one of the enigmas of Pharaonic architecture.

After that, you and your private Egyptologist will return to Sanctuary Sun Boat IV Nile Cruise for lunch at 1:00 p.m. in your private air-conditioned automobile.

You'll have the chance to see Aswan's spectacular natural splendor around 3:30 p.m. You may float among beautiful flowers, tropical trees, fruits, and chattering birds on Kitchener's Island. Another example is Agha Khan, a Fatimid architect recognized for his great achievements.

Return for tea and relaxation at 5.30 p.m. Then board the ship at 07.30 p.m. for a wonderful Nubian Shows experience.

Before returning to your Aswan cruise ship, enjoy a great supper.

Friday - Aswan Tour

Aswan High Dam- Nasser Lake- Unfinished Obelisk- Philae Temple

On Wednesday, the day begins with a fantastic breakfast. Nasser Lake, the world's largest man-made lake, is the result of the Aswan High Dam's twentieth-century riddle.

Your Egyptologist will next take you to a pharaonic Granite Quarry, where you can see the world's largest Obelisk, the Unfinished Obelisk, which still has the lines of the pharaohs visible, showing one of the secrets of pharaonic construction.

Your Egyptologist will next take you on an extraordinary tour of the Nile's heart, passing past the Philae Temple, which is home to the ancient Egyptian gods Osiris and Isis. From Philae port, where you first meet Nubians, you take a water taxi to this magnificent pharaonic temple in the middle of the Nile, which resembles a piece of jewelry.

Your Egyptologist transfers you to Sanctuary Sun Boat IV Nile Cruise at 12 p.m. for a relaxing trip to Kom Ombo. Your delectable meal will be ready for you to enjoy while sailing at 12.30 p.m.

The incredible sailing adventure to Edfu continues. While listening to relaxing music, enjoy your supper and the gorgeous night.

Saturday - Sailing Back To Luxor

Edfu Temple Tour

To begin, be ready for your Egyptologist's gorgeous horse-drawn carriage tour to Edfu Temple on Thursday morning.

You may see the spot where Horus killed Set, the evil god, when you arrive at this temple. The pharaohs carved great events into the walls of Edfu Temple. Edfu Temple is the best-preserved temple in ancient Egypt. It allows you to see the temples as they were when the Egyptians first started building them.

You board the Nile Sail for a cruise to Luxor at 11 a.m. While sailing, enjoy a great dinner and a 1:00 a.m. transit through Esna Lock.

Then take a free tour of Luxor's streets and bazaars with your Egyptologist by your side. Dinner will be served at 8:00 p.m. on your Sanctuary Sun Boat IV Nile Cruise. The Luxor Cruise Board provided beautiful music and a lovely vacation.

Sunday - West Luxor Tour

Temple of Hatshepsut- Deir El Medina-  Valley of The Nobles- Colossi of Memnon

Breakfast is served onboard the cruise ship every Friday at 6:00 a.m. You begin your day in west Luxor's Theban Necropolis. Your car will transport you and your Egyptologist to the Nile's west bank, where the legendary afterlife awaits.

A spectacular temple has been constructed on the mountain's pinnacle. It depicts Hatshepsut, an ancient Egyptian queen who was both powerful and clever.

Then it's on to the Valley of the Nobles, where you can see how ancient Egyptians lived, complete with gorgeous, one-of-a-kind décor.

Then you'll be taken on a tour of humanity's metropolis, which is full of gorgeous temples, breath-taking tombs, gleaming wealth, and magnificent objects created by their own hands. Pharaonic houses' everyday tools In ancient Egypt, there exist streets that haven't changed in thousands of years. So you've arrived in the pharaonic capital of the ancient Egyptian craftsmen. Deir El Medina is the name of the city.

We return to the Sanctuary Sun Boat IV Nile Cruise at 1:00 p.m. for lunch and a relaxing hour. At 4 p.m., two pharaonic giants known as the Colossi of Memnon will be revealed. The pharaohs' voyage to immortality and resurrection with their pharaonic guards begins with the splendour of the sunset on Luxor's west bank. Return to Sanctuary Sun Boat IV Nile Cruise at 5.30 p.m. for a peaceful evening with a cup of tea.

At 8:00 p.m., unwind and enjoy your meal before retiring to your Nile Cruise board for the night.

Monday - Check out

The Sanctuary Sun Boat IV Nile Cruise Itinerary's Final Day

At 7:00 a.m., breakfast will be served on board Sanctuary Sun Boat IV cruise ship in the fresh Nile atmosphere. Your representative completes your check-out processes at 8:00 a.m. The journey continues with a visit to the Hapu Temple, which was built during Ramses III's reign.

Then you will be driven to Luxor airport/train station in your own air-conditioned vehicle (as per your choice). Finally, your representative welcomes you and completes the required papers, allowing you to depart Luxor in style.