MS/ Semiramis II Nile Cruise From Luxor 5 Days
Egypt is without a doubt one of the world’s most intriguing countries. Set sail on the gorgeous MS/ Semiramis II Nile Cruise From Luxor for 5 Days Nile Trip. For a memorable Nile cruise across Egypt. Every visit onboard Nile Cruise is an amazing experience. Thanks to the gorgeous cabins, wonderful cuisine, and, above all, world-class facilities.
It is worthwhile to travel to Esna, Edfu, Kom Ombo, and Aswan. View some of Egypt’s most well-known historical sites along the trip. Among them are Horus’ temple and two temples dedicated to Sobek and Haeroris.
In Aswan, see the High Dam and the magnificent Philae Temple. You’re all ready for a five-day holiday in awe-inspiring surroundings!
Trip Summary
| Tour Starts: | Luxor |
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| Tour Ends: | Aswan |
| Trip Duration: | 5 Days / 4 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: | Comfort - Style - Educational - Cultural - Deluxe |
| Nile Cruise: | MS/ Semiramis II Nile Cruise , |
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Itinerary
- Day 1
Check-in Nile Cruise
Luxor Tour to Kings Valley and Hatshepsut Temple
Firstly, Arrive in Luxor to meet our tour guide to start your day on the East Bank of Luxor to assist you, then start with our private A/C vehicle and drive your tour to The West Bank of Luxor City.
Then, Meet our professional Egyptologist and begin your sightseeing tour to Luxor West Bank with our private car and driver.
After that, visiting the Royal Graveyard from 1500 BC at the Valley of the Kings, the Female Pharaoh Temple "Hatshepsut," and the Memnon Giant Statues "Colossi of Memnon."
Then, Transfer to check-in for four nights at a five-star hotel Nile Cruise with full board, lunch on board, and an afternoon free to relax and refresh.
Time to explore Luxor's gorgeous neighborhood streets and the market as the sun sets.
Finally, Return aboard the Nile Cruise for dinner and entertainment before spending the night in Luxor.
- Day 2
Nile Cruise Navigation.
Luxor Tour to Karnak and Luxor Temples
The first morning on board your Nile Cruise to enjoy a tasty breakfast, meet our Egyptologist tour guide at the cruise lobby to start a half-day visit by our Modern A/C minibus to the largest ancient Egyptian structures at Karnak Temple of God Amun Raa, proceed later to visit the Temple of God Amun’s wife Mut at Luxor Temple.
Transfer you back to Nile Cruise to start your cruising journey along the Nile River Valley.
Lunch and Dinner will be served on board while sailing, this evening your Nile Cruise will pass Esna Lock which is a lifetime experience recommended to watch from the cruise's top deck.
Overnight on board your Nile Cruise.
- Day 3
Nile Cruise Sailing Day
Edfu and Kom Ombo Temples visit
This morning, sail to Edfu City, have breakfast with our Egyptologist on board your Nile Cruise, then ride a horse carriage to Edfu Temple 237 BC to see The House of Horus the Falcon God.
Enter through the Great Pylons to the large open court of the most intact house of worshipping from Ancient Egyptian Days, stand by the massive state of the Falcon God carved out of a single piece of basalt, and see how the Falcon God of Sky defeated the Hippopotamus symbol of the devil in the battle corridor.
Your horse carriage driver is waiting to take you back to the ship so you can spend the rest of the day cruising the Nile.
This evening, your cruise will dock in Kom Ombo, where you can have a spectacular night visit to the Temple of the Crocodile God, which was constructed in 180 BC. Our Egyptologist will demonstrate the Nilo Meter, the Ancient Calendar, and the crocodile mummy room, as well as explain how this site was formerly used as a hospital, with medicinal implements carved into the Temple walls to treat all maladies.
After dinner on board your cruise, continue cruising the Nile River at night.
- Day 4
Nile Cruise Aswan
Felucca Sailing and Visit to Nubian Village
When the Nile Cruise arrives in Aswan, meet our tour guide for a fascinating excursion sailing tour by Felucca through the Agha Khan Muslim, Botanical Island, and Gharb Suhil Nubian Village, where you will learn about Nubian life, see a Nubian house, and see how they keep crocodiles as pets in their homes.
Return to Aswan for a Nile Cruise Lunch and to freshen up before meeting our tour guide in the afternoon for a stroll through the Aswan Local Open-air Market.
Your Nile Cruise will put on a Nubian show after supper if you stay on board.
- Day 5
Departure
Check out
Enjoy your Nile Cruise breakfast and then meet our tour guide again who will assist you with checking out. Then meet our local driver in Aswan who will provide you with a private A/C vehicle to begin your day tour of Aswan.
Today's tour begins at the 280 BC Isis Temple of Philae. Take a Nubian Nile Taxi to Isis Island's Temple of Love, Isis House of Birth, and her holy shrine, where our tour guide will show you the Christian Cross Symbol on the temple walls as well as travelers' inscriptions from the 18th and 19th centuries AD.
Later, transfer to the High Dam, which was erected in 1961 by President Gamal Abdulnasser and offers a breathtaking view of the Nile Cataract and Lake Nasser, as well as the Egyptian and Soviet Symbol of Friendship in the shape of a Lotus Flower.
Your final stop today will be at the Unfinished Obelisk at Aswan's Northern Quarry, one of the world's best red granite quarries, where our Egyptologist will explain how Ancient Egyptians cut huge blocks of granite like the Unfinished Obelisk, then transported them to the Nile and used them to build temples.
Enjoy some free time in Aswan before heading to the Aswan Train Station / Airport.
Inclusions
MS Semramis II Nile Cruise 5 Days From Luxor Itinerary Includes:
- Meeting and assisting at Luxor Airport or Train Station.
- 4 Nights accommodation onboard a Nile Cruise from Luxor to Aswan
- Egyptologist tour Guide for 5 days on board "Fluent English Speaking".
- All Transfers during tours
- 4 Breakfasts - 4 Lunches and 4 Dinners
- All Taxes and Services Charges
Exclusions
MS Semramis II Nile Cruise 5 Days From Luxor Itinerary Excludes:
- Entry visa to Egypt on arrival.
- Transfer from Cairo to Luxor or back.
- All Entrance fees and tickets to the sites mentioned above
- Personal calls and internet usage.
- All optional tours are not mentioned in the above itinerary.
- Tipping and Gratuities
Tour Attractions and Highlights
Package Price
Start from $1395$1538 / Person
The above rate is US Dollars per person in twin sharing.
The rate is based on the Summer season from 1st June to 31st August.
5$ 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.
Egypt Trip Essential Info Before You Go
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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.
