Esmeralda Nile Cruise
Embark on a luxurious journey with the Esmeralda Nile Cruise. Experience 7,000 years of civilization as you sail from Luxor to Aswan, taking in the enchanting Pharaonic scenery. Enjoy the taste and feel of ancient Egypt with unparalleled comfort and elegance on board the Esmeralda Nile Cruise.
Esmeralda Nile Cruise Facilities
Accommodation:
- LED TV
- Direct dial telephone line
- Mini bar
- Individually controlled air conditioning
- In-room safe
- Garnet Restaurant
- Ruby Bar
- Sun deck
- Swimming pool
- Spa
- Gym
- Salon
- Bazaar
- Library
Other Facilities:
- Complimentary WiFi
- Swimming pool
- Air conditioning
- Private bathroom with shower
- TV
- Mini bar
- 24-hour doctor on call
- Gift shop
Itinéraire de la croisière
4 Days / 3 Nights Program (Every Friday)
Day 1: Arrival and Aswan Tour Upon your arrival in Aswan, our English-speaking representative will meet and greet you, then transfer you in a private air-conditioned van to your luxurious Nile cruise ship. Check-in is available before 12:00 PM. Begin your journey with a delightful lunch on board. After lunch, visit the High Dam, constructed by President Gamal Abdel Nasser in 1960 to control Nile flooding. Next, sail on a motorboat to the Temple of Philae, dedicated to the goddess Isis and built during the Graeco-Roman period. Conclude your tour with a visit to the Unfinished Obelisk, made from red granite and dedicated to the god Amun Ra. Return to the ship for a leisurely evening in Aswan. [L-D]
Meals Included: Lunch, Dinner
Note: If you arrive in Aswan early, we will start the tour immediately to avoid waiting for check-in.
Day 2: Kom Ombo and Edfu Enjoy breakfast on board, then join your Egyptologist guide to visit the Temple of Kom Ombo, dedicated to the gods Sobek and Haroeris. Return to the ship for lunch on the sun deck, where you can admire the scenic Nile landscape. In the afternoon, experience a chariot ride to the Temple of Horus in Edfu, one of Egypt’s best-preserved temples. After the tour, relax on board. Dinner and an Egyptian Folkloric Show will be held in the evening. [B-L-D]
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 3: Luxor West Bank Start your day with breakfast on the cruise, followed by a tour of Luxor’s West Bank. Explore the Valley of the Kings, the royal cemetery for Theban kings and rulers. Visit the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut at Deir El Bahari, an architectural marvel carved into the mountainside. Conclude the tour with a visit to the Colossi of Memnon, statues of King Amenhotep III. Return to the ship for lunch and spend the afternoon at leisure. Dinner and overnight stay on the cruise. [B-L-D]
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 4: Luxor East Bank and Departure After breakfast, check out at 8:00 AM and begin your tour of Luxor’s East Bank. Visit the Karnak Temples Complex, the largest temple complex in the world. End your tour with a visit to the Luxor Temple, built by the 12th Dynasty king and completed by Ramses II. After the tour, you will be transferred by private A/C van to your chosen location in Luxor, concluding our services. [B]
Meals Included: Breakfast
5 Days / 4 Nights Program (Every Monday)
Day 1: Arrival and Luxor East Bank Tour Upon arrival at Luxor airport or station, our representative will transfer you to your Nile cruise in a private A/C van. Embarkation is available before 12:00 PM. In the afternoon, visit the Karnak Temples Complex, the largest structures ever built by mankind, and the Luxor Temple, dedicated to the god Amun Re. Return to the ship for rest and refreshment. An Egyptian folkloric show will be presented in the evening. [L-D]
Meals Included: Lunch, Dinner
Note: If you arrive in Luxor early, we will start the tour immediately to avoid waiting for check-in.
Day 2: Luxor West Bank Tour Enjoy breakfast on the Nile cruise, then explore Luxor’s West Bank. Visit the Valley of the Kings, the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut at Deir El Bahari, and the Colossi of Memnon. Return to the ship for lunch. The afternoon is free for leisure. Dinner and overnight on the cruise. [B-L-D]
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 3: Edfu and Kom Ombo After breakfast, join your guide for a tour of the Temple of Horus in Edfu, one of the best-preserved temples in Egypt. Return to the ship for lunch while sailing to Kom Ombo. In the afternoon, visit the Temple of Kom Ombo, dedicated to the gods Sobek and Haroeris. Enjoy the scenic views of the Nile from the sun deck. Dinner is served on board while sailing to Aswan, arriving late in the evening for an overnight stay. [B-L-D]
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 4: Aswan Tour Begin your day with breakfast on board, followed by a tour of Aswan with your Egyptologist guide. Visit the High Dam, the Temple of Philae on Agilika Island, and the Unfinished Obelisk. Return to the ship for lunch and enjoy afternoon tea on board. Spend the evening at leisure in Aswan. [B-L-D]
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 5: Departure Check out after breakfast. Our representative will transfer you to Aswan airport or station for your departure to Cairo. [B]
Meals Included: Breakfast
Optional Tour: Excursion to Abu Simbel Temples, either by private coach or domestic flight. Visit the Abu Simbel Temples, built by Ramses II and dedicated to the god Rahorakhty and Queen Nefertari. Return to Aswan for your onward journey.
Meals Included: Breakfast
Ce qui est inclus
- Meet and assist service upon arrival & departure.
- Qualified tour guide.
- Accommodation on board 5-star cruise on full board basis.
- Visit Karnak temples, Luxor temple, the Valley of the Kings, Queen Hatshepsut’s Temple and the Colossi of Memnon in Luxor, the Temples at Edfu, and Kom-Ombo, the temple of Isis on the island of Philae in Aswan.
- All Nile Cruise excursions as mentioned in the itinerary.
- Entrance fees to all sights as mentioned in the itinerary.
- All transfers by a modern air-conditioned deluxe vehicle.
Ce qui n’est pas inclus
- Any extras and personal spending.
- Beverages.
- Tipping for Cruise crew, drivers, and tour guide.
Conditions tarifaires
Prices are quoted in US Dollars per person per trip except during Christmas, New Year & Easter holidays.
Tarifs
Tarifs d’été par personne (mai – sept.)
| 4 jours / 3 nuits – par personne, cabine double | $699 |
| 4 jours / 3 nuits – cabine individuelle | $999 |
| 5 jours / 4 nuits – par personne, cabine double | $799 |
| 5 jours / 4 nuits – cabine individuelle | $1,199 |
Tarifs d’hiver par personne (oct. – avr.)
| 4 jours / 3 nuits – par personne, cabine double | $949 |
| 4 jours / 3 nuits – cabine individuelle | $1,399 |
| 5 jours / 4 nuits – par personne, cabine double | $1,199 |
| 5 jours / 4 nuits – cabine individuelle | $1,699 |
Ce qui n’est pas inclus
Everything listed above is covered by the price. These are the usual extras:
- Drinks. Meals are included as described above, but soft drinks, bottled water and alcohol are charged separately and settled before you leave.
- Tips for your guide, driver and crew.
- Personal expenses — laundry, phone calls, spa treatments and similar.
- Optional extras — excursions not listed in the itinerary above, and sound-and-light shows.
- International flights and your Egypt entry visa.
- Travel insurance.
We would rather tell you now than surprise you later. If anything here is unclear for your trip, ask us before you book and we will confirm it in writing.