Sanctuary Sun Boat IV Nile Cruise, Luxor to Aswan, 8 Days
We’ve put together an incredible 8-day cruise onboard the MS Sanctuary Sun Boat IV Nile Voyage, a 5-star floating hotel. From Aswan to Luxor, you may see the finest pharaonic classic archaeological treasures with the guidance of your personal Egyptologist. Contact us to book Sanctuary Sun Boat IV Nile Cruise today.
The most well-known landmarks of ancient Egypt have been masterfully blended. As a result, the MS Sanctuary Sun Boat IV Nile Cruise 8 Days is a fantastic choice for a relaxing cruise that transports you to the pharaohs’ rule. These breathtaking scenes will transport you to ancient Egypt. This MS Sanctuary Sun Boat IV Nile Cruise, which departs from Luxor, allows you to experience rather than just observe history.
An 8-day Nile Cruise is available on the MS Sanctuary Sun Boat IV. You can visit renowned tourist attractions such as Karnak Temple, Luxor Temple, and Theban Necropolis from Luxor. Then visit Aswan to view Philae Temple, the Aswan High Dam, Kitchener Island, and the Aga Khan Mausoleum. This 8-day MS Sanctuary Sun Boat IV Nile Cruise leaves from the traditional sailing route and travels to Dendara Temple and Abu Simple Temples, following in the footsteps of history.
Check out this MS Sanctuary Sun Boat IV Nile Cruise 8 Days to learn more about the wonders you’ll see over the course of these 7 nights.
Trip Summary
| Tour Starts: | Luxor |
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| Tour Ends: | Luxor |
| Trip Duration: | 8 Days / 7 Nights |
| Accommodation: | 5 Stars |
| Tour Category: | Nile Cruise Tours |
| Trip Theme: | Egypt Nile Tours |
| Cities to Visit: | Luxor - Aswan |
| Tour Difficulty: | Easy |
| Available for Handicap: | yes |
| Group Size: | 4 to 10 persons |
| Style: | Style - Comfort - Educational - Cultural |
| Nile Cruise: | Sanctuary Sun Boat IV Nile Cruise , |
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Itinerary
- Day 1
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.
- Day 2
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.
- Day 3
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.
- Day 4
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.
- Day 5
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.
- Day 6
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.
- Day 7
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.
- Day 8
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.
Inclusions
MS Sanctuary Sun Boat IV Days from Luxor itinerary Includes:
- Expert pick-up service and assistance at Luxor Airport/ train station.
- 2 comfortable transfers from/to Luxor train station/ Luxor airport via private A/C vehicle.
- A private modern air-conditioned vehicle driven by a friendly driver transfers you to all sites named in the itinerary above.
- 7 Nights accommodation onboard of MS Sanctuary Sun Boat IV Luxury Nile Cruise (Luxor to Aswan) ( (Aswan to Luxor ) with full-board (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner).
- An Egyptologist fluent English speaking tour guide accompanies you to all tour the sites above itinerary.
- Service Charges & all taxes.
- 7 Dinner meals, 7 Lunch Meals, and 7 breakfast meals.
Exclusions
MS Sanctuary Sun Boat IV Days from Luxor itinerary Excludes:
- Entry visa to Egypt.
- Entrance fees for all landmarks named in the itinerary.
- Personal needs, including calls and internet usage.
- All optional tours are not unnamed in the above itinerary.
- Tipping and Gratuities.
Tour Attractions and Highlights
Package Price
Start from $11640$12803 / Person
The above rate is US Dollars per person in twin sharing.
The rate is based on the Summer season from 1st June to 31st August.
5$ reduction per person per night for triple sharing.
Single supplement is 50% over the above rate.
An extra supplement of 30% extra is applicable for travel between 1st Sep to 31st May except for peak periods.
During peak periods of Christmas and New Year from 20th Dec to 10th Jan the supplement increases to 50%.
Rates Policy for Children
- 0 - 1.99 Years are Free of Charge
- 2 - 5.99 Years get a 75% discount from adult tour rates.
- 6 - 11.99 Years get a 50% discount from adult tour rates.
- 12+ Considered an adult person
Notice
- Our Rates policy for children above is applicable to children sharing rooms with their parents with a Maximum of 2 children per room.
- In case your tour to Egypt includes domestic air flights, an additional charge may apply for children according to the flight ticket rate.
Important Notes
- On arrival Please look for our Airport Team will be holding a sign with your name on arrival.
- We use modern A/C touristic vehicles, however, we won't guarantee the same vehicle every day as we change it from one city to another.
- In Egypt, drivers are not tour guides and we select the most professional drivers for your trip.
- We only use licensed tour guides "Egyptologists" to grant a good experience for your trip.
- Our tour guides will join you in the vehicle and will escort you to all sites as mentioned above.
- We use a local tour guide in each city and we don't accommodate tour guides at the same hotel or cruise you stay.
- We follow up daily with all travelers 24/7 to ensure our client's health and safety.
Egypt United Tours Safety Precautions During Covid 19
- For your safety, our Team is following the covid precaution, and our staff is checked daily for negative covid PCR tests.
- Egyptian Authorities might check travelers’ body temperature upon arrival and departure.
- Regular daily sanitizing at all accommodations.
- Complementary face-mask daily for all travelers.
- For Accommodation, we deal only the licensed hotels, Nile Cruises, and tourism resorts that meet the International health regulation.
- We ensure to keep social distance during all our tours.
- We provide hand-free sanitizer for your use with all our staff.
- Taking The necessary action immediately for travelers and team in case of any symptoms appears.
Recommended Things To Pack For Your Egypt Trip
- Hand Sanitizer - Comfortable walking shoes – a hat – camera or good mobile – sunscreen cream – sunglasses.
- If you plan your trip to Egypt in winter from November till March, a Jacket and warm clothes are advisable, the rest of the year comfortable cotton summer clothes are OK.
- A six-month valid passport and make sure to keep a printable scan copy.
- A small bag to keep your personal belongings for daily use.
- Make sure to print your trip itinerary to follow with our tour guides.
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Egypt United Tours Payment Policy
We highly recommend early reservations to guarantee and book preferred selected accommodation. During normal season we require a 50% deposit of the full package rate minimum one month prior to your trip starting to secure and guarantee tour space.
On High Seasons, Christmas, New Year, and Easter holidays, In addition, the packages that include airfare we require a 75% deposit minimum 2 Months before the tour starts.
Tour Deposit could be made by Bank Transfer to our company bank account or Credit Card.
Balance payment should be received a minimum of 15 days before your arrival in Egypt.
Tour Tipping
It’s not obligatory to tip every person giving you a service here in Egypt it's now part of Egyptian culture for appreciating your satisfaction with a good service.
Giving and Charities
We make a donation to the Egyptian Thalassemia Association ETA for every reservation.
