MS Miriam Nile Cruise – Nile cruise Luxor to Aswan
Elegantly furnished with fabrics, wood paneling, and classic style furniture, this boat offers a sophisticated setting for your Nile Cruise. The restaurant offers 120 covers with a combination of waiter service and buffet meals which allows you to sample both – Egyptian and international cuisine.
The spacious lounge bar is tastefully furnished and offers international bar service. The main lounge has a music system and dance floor for evening entertainment which includes an Egyptian folklore show and a belly dancer. The separate bar area with comfortable Chesterfield sofas offers panoramic views of the Nile River and a restful place to relax with a book.
On the top deck, the extensive sun deck runs the length and width of the ship, a swimming pool, and a bar surrounded by elegant cane tables, chairs, and sun loungers.
The 24-hour reception desk provides full services as well as international telephone. The gift shop onboard offers both – practical items as well as gifts from Egypt.
Cruise Itinerary
Itinerary 4 nights, 5 days from Luxor to Aswan. ( Each Thursday from Luxor to Aswan )
Day 1: Arrival in Luxor
We will wait for you at Luxor Railway station or at Luxor Airport.
You will be welcomed by our tour guide, moving to your Nile cruise to check-in and after lunch, you will start your tour by visiting the east bank exploring Karnak temple (the biggest temple in Egypt) Which was built by many Pharaohs and dedicated to God Amon-Ra, enjoy visiting the great columns hall with 134 columns with its beautiful colors, which are recently restored the obelisk of Queen Hatshepsut and the sacred lake. then to Luxor temple with its fascinating statues and obelisks.
Overnight in Luxor
Day 2: Luxor West Bank Tour – Navigation to Edfu
Today, you have a great day to visit the valley of the kings, the Pharaoh’s cemetery with 63 tombs of the famous Pharos of the new kingdom. then you are going to visit the mortuary temple of Queen Hatshepsut, Continuing to The Colossi of Memnon which are two massive stone statues of the Pharaoh Amenhotep III. After lunch, the cruise will navigate to Edfu via the water lock in Esna enjoying a tasty dinner on board.
Overnight on-board Nile Cruise
Optional tour: Hot air balloon in Luxor
Day 3: Edfu & Kom Ombo Temples
After breakfast on your Nile cruise, you will visit Edfu Temple or Hours Temple, the best-preserved Temple, which is dedicated to the god Horus.
Then navigate to Kom Ombo lunch & Tea Time on board, Upon arrival in Kom Ombo, you will visit Kom Ombo Temple, dedicated to Sobek the crocodile god, and Horus the falcon-headed god Then Continue sailing to Aswan enjoying dinner on Board.
Overnight in Aswan
Day 4: Aswan Tour
After breakfast you will visit the High Dam Arabic Al-Sadd al-ʿĀlī, rockfill dam across the Nile River, proceeding to the Temple of Philae, which was an ancient center for the cult of Isis. Continuing your tour to the Granite quarry which is known by the unfinished obelisk to see how the Pharaohs made the obelisks, Then back to your Nile cruise ship.
Optional trip to the Nubian village with a motorboat
Overnight in Aswan
Day 5: Abu Simbel and Disembarkation
You have the chance to visit the magnificent rock-cut temple of Abu Simbel, which was built by the great Pharaoh Ramses II. You will have a safe drive with our guide and our driver to reach the two temples, enough enjoyable time to visit the site and drive back to Aswan. Optional Tour
Disembarkation from your cruise and Departure.
Itinerary 3 nights, 4 days from Aswan to Luxor. ( Each Monday from Aswan)
Day 1: Arrival in Aswan
We will wait for you at Aswan Railway station or at Aswan Airport.
You will be welcomed by our tour guide, moving to your Nile cruise to check-in and after Lunch, you will start your tour visiting the High Dam Arabic Al-Sadd al-ʿĀlī, rockfill dam across the Nile River, proceeding to the Temple of Philae, which was an ancient center for the cult of Isis. Continuing your tour to the Granite quarry which is known by the unfinished obelisk to see how the Pharaohs made the obelisks, Then back to your Nile cruise ship.
Optional trip to the Nubian village with a motorboat
Day 2: Abu Simbel and navigation to Kom ombo
You have the chance to visit the magnificent rock cut temple of Abu Simbel, which was built by the great Pharaoh Ramses II. You will have a safe drive with our guide and our driver to reach the two temples, enough enjoyable time to visit the site and drive back to Aswan. Optional Tour
During Lunch time the cruise will navigate to Kom Ombo enjoying Tea time on the Sun deck, where Tea, Coffee and cakes will be served. Upon arrival in Kom ombo you will visit Kom Ombo Temple, dedicated to Sobek the crocodile god, and Horus the falcon-headed god Then Continue sailing to Edfu enjoying oriental dinner, and Galabia party on Board.
Overnight in Edfu
Day 3: Edfu Temple and navigation to Luxor
Then navigate to Luxor via the water lock in Esna
Upon arrival in Luxor tour to Karnak and Luxor temple
visiting the east bank exploring Karnak temple (the biggest temple in Egypt) Which was built by many Pharaohs and dedicated to God Amon-Ra, enjoy visiting the great columns hall with 134 columns with its beautiful colors, which are recently restored the obelisk of Queen Hatshepsut and the sacred lake. then by Sunset enjoy the visit to Luxor temple with its fascinating statues and obelisks.
Overnight in Luxor.
Day 4: Tour to the west bank of Luxor and disembarkation
Today, you have a great day to visit the valley of the kings, the Pharaoh’s cemetery with 63 tombs of the famous Pharos of the new kingdom. then you are going to visit the mortuary temple of Queen Hatshepsut, Continuing to The Colossi of Memnon which are two massive stone statues of the Pharaoh Amenhotep III. Back to your cruise and checkout.
What's Included
- Meet and assist service upon arrival & departure.
- Airport or Train station transfers.
- 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.
- The assistance of our personnel during your stay and excursions.
- All transfers by a modern air-conditioned deluxe vehicle.
What's Not Included
- Any extras and personal spending.
- Beverages.
- Tipping for Cruise crew, drivers and Guides
Prices Policy
Prices are quoted in US Dollars per person per trip except during Christmas, New Year & Easter holidays.
Rates
Summer Rates Per Person (May – Sep)
| 4 days / 3 nights – per person, triple cabin | $350 |
| 4 days / 3 nights – per person, double cabin | $421 |
| 4 days / 3 nights – single cabin | $600 |
| 5 days / 4 nights – per person, triple cabin | $450 |
| 5 days / 4 nights – per person, double cabin | $525 |
| 5 days / 4 nights – single cabin | $770 |
Winter Rates Per Person (Oct – April)
| 4 days / 3 nights – per person, triple cabin | $400 |
| 4 days / 3 nights – per person, double cabin | $475 |
| 4 days / 3 nights – single cabin | $700 |
| 5 days / 4 nights – per person, triple cabin | $500 |
| 5 days / 4 nights – per person, double cabin | $575 |
| 5 days / 4 nights – single cabin | $875 |