4 Nights Itinerary
Nile Shams Nile River Cruise 4 Nights itinerary:
Every Monday: MS Nile Shams Nile Cruise Itinerary – 4 nights from Luxor to Aswan
Day 1: Luxor – Embarkation
Meet and assist by our Tours REP upon your arrival at Luxor ( Airport /Train terminal). Direct private transfer to your Nile cruise boat. Check in Nile Shams cruise before lunch and lunch on board. In the afternoon you will start your splendid shore excursions in Egypt by a guided trip to the East Bank of Luxor where you will discover the complex of Karnak temples dedicated for God Amon , it is the biggest buildings ever erected for worship in all the world, then proceed the tour to visit Luxor temple dedicated to goddess Mut. Dinner on board and overnight in Luxor.
Day 2: Luxor / Esna
Enjoy your breakfast onboard, accompany your tour guide to explore the mysteries of Ancient Egyptian pharoahs at the West Bank of Luxor: the great valley of the kings and Queens where generations of pharaohs & nobles were buried in splendid crypts cut into the cliffs and guarded by Anubis, the guardian of the tombs. Proceed excursions to visit El Deir El Bahary temple Queen Hatshepsut temple. Back to the cruise ship for lunch. Enjoy your time free while the cruise ship sailing to Edfu via Esna. Overnight on board.
Day 3: Edfu / Kom Ombo / Aswan
Enjoy the beautiful scenery of the Nile while having breakfast on your way to Edfu.Upon arrival to Edfu, you will start your tour by taking horse carriage to go to visit Edfu temple, In Edfu you will discover the huge temple dedicated to the god Horus by horse carriage and tour it with your guide. Enjoy your lunch while sailing to Kom Ombo where you will visit the magnificent unusual double temple dedicated to the god Sobek and the god Haroeris. Dinner and overnight in Kom Ombo.
Day 4: Aswan Nile cruise Tours
Early sail to Aswan, after breakfast you will visit the high dam, the unfinished Obelisk and the beautiful Philae Temple. Back to the ship for lunch. In the afternoon you will visit the beautiful Botanical Garden by Felucca, Overnight in Aswan.
Day 5: Aswan – Disembarkation
Check out after breakfast. Transfer to ( Airport /Train terminal)
3 Nights Itinerary
Every Friday: MS Nile Shams Nile Cruise Itinerary – 3 nights from Aswan to Luxor
Day 1: Aswan – Embarkation
Meet and assist by our Tours REP upon your arrival to Aswan ( Airport /Train terminal). Transfer to your Nile cruise ship. Embarkation before lunch. In the afternoon, you will accompany discover the gigantic high Dam; the unfinished Obelisk and Philae temple dedicated to the goddess ISIS. Dinner and overnight on board in Aswan.
Day 2: Kom Ombo / Edfu
In the early morning, your cruise ship will start sailing to Kom Ombo where you will pay a tour to the unusual double temple dedicated to the crocodile god Sobek and the god Haroeris.Enjoy your Lunch meal on board. Admire the beautiful scenery of the Nile while sailing to Edfu where you will discover the huge temple dedicated to the God Horus by horse carriage and tour it with your guide. Visit the colorful local bazaars on your way where you can buy your souvenirs. Dinner and overnight.
Day 3: Luxor- Nile Cruise Tours
Enjoy your breakfast onboard, go with your guide to start the day tour, it is time to focus on Luxor West Bank : Time to discover the great valleys of the Kings and valley of Queens where generations of Pharaohs were buried in crypts cut into the cliffs, you will visit three of these splendid tombs. then go to visit the temple of Queen Hatshepsut, the only woman who ruled Egypt as a pharoah ( man ).
Back to your cruise ship for lunch meal. Enjoy the afternoon tea before going to visit Luxor East Bank: In Karnak temples you will walk among the pillars of the temple dedicated to the god Amun Ra and along the avenue of the Sphinxes, make a wish when you see the big scarab near the holy lake, an experience which you will treasure for the rest of your life. Dinner and overnight in Luxor.
Day 4: Luxor- Disembarkation
Enjoy your breakfast, check out, meet our tour representative, Transfer to (Airport/Train terminal)
Cruise Includes
Nile Shams Nile River Cruise Includes
Meet & assist services upon your arrival & departure ( IN & FROM lUXOR AND aSWAN ) by our TOUR REP
Accommodation aboard 5* cruise on full board basis
All shore trips along the Nile cruise holiday
Day Tour to visit Karnak complex and Luxor temple
Day tour to visit Valley of the Kings, Hatshipsut temple and Memnon colossi
Day Tour to visit Edfu temple as per Shams Nile cruise itinerary
Day tour to visit Kom Ombo temple as per Shams Nile cruise itinerary
Day trip to visit Philae temple, High Dam unfinished obelisk in Aswan
Day Trip to visit Elephantine island & Botanical Gardens in Aswan
Entrance fees to all sightseeings between Luxor and Aswan are included
Professional Egyptologist guide for all tours aboard cruise
Service charges and all applicable taxes
Free International calls upon your arrival ( 4 minutes )
Cruise Excludes
Nile Shams Nile River Cruise Excludes
- Private expenses
- Optional tours such as sound and light show or Abu Simbel temples tour
- Tipping Kitty
Tour Highlights
Cruise Shore Trips and Highlights:
- Luxor West bank ( valley of kings, Hatshepsut temple & Memnon colossi.
- Luxor East Bank ( Karnak & Luxor Temples ).
- Aswan Highlights ( The High Dam, the unfinished obelisk and Philae temple )
- Edfu Temple
- Kom Ombo temple
Cruise Facilities & Features
Nile Shams Nile Cruise Facilities & Features
MS Shams Nile Cruise is a 5 Star deluxe Nile cruise vessel. It has 74 Double, Twin and Single cabins Cabin features: Panoramic Window
View over the Nile Individually controlled air condition Private bathroom with bathtub and hairdryer; Private sitting area Safe depos
it box Direct dial telephone Colour TV with satellite and video channels Music channels Mini bar Room service Cruise features : Sitting
restaurant (international cuisine) Lounge Bar and Discotheque Large Sun Deck Swimming Pool Fitness Equipment Telephone Line Shopping
bazaars Laundry service Internet access Medical Service
Entertainment on board : Welcome drink Reception cocktail Party Fancy dress Galabia party Daily D.J.and show daily Nubian folklore Show
Belly dancer and Oriental Show Technical Data : 4 Decks Length 72m Width 14.80m Height 11.50m Draft 1.50m Water purification station
(ultra violet) Filtered and softened before distribution Sound proof and fire resistant panels and ceilings Fire alarm protection and
sprinkler system Smoke Detector System Panel 02 Llife Jackets in Each Cabin Escape map in each cabin
