Every Monday
3 nights, 4 days / 4 nights, 5 days
Luxor / Aswan
The MS Nile Plaza offers an exceptional Nile cruising experience with a touch of elegance and modern amenities. Recently refurbished, this member of the Presidential Nile Cruises fleet combines style and sophistication across three passenger decks, accommodating up to 110 guests. This intimate size ensures ample space for all to enjoy the wonders of Egypt’s ancient temples and the Nile’s picturesque views.
The MS Nile Plaza features 55 air-conditioned cabins and suites distributed across the Main, Upper, and Lower Decks. Each cabin is a spacious 17 square meters, furnished with quality hotel-style amenities. Options include twin or double beds, and every cabin comes with panoramic windows, wooden floors, a dressing table with a chair, a mirror, a seating area with two chairs, and a coffee table.
Bathrooms are equipped with a bath and overhead shower. Cabins are also outfitted with satellite television, a telephone, a mini-bar, and a safety deposit box. Saga guests are accommodated on the Main and Upper Decks.
Itinerary 4 nights, 5 days from Luxor to Aswan. ( Each Monday 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 Friday 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
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 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.
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In Egypt, you can have a very special experience to sail on the longest river in the world ” The Nile River“. To have such an exceptional tour, you need to be on board a Nile cruise keeping in mind that there are a lot of different Nile Cruises from different categories. The most recommended Nile cruise categories in Egypt are the 5 * and the 5 * High Deluxe categories. Prices differ from one cruise to another based on the installations on each cruise and based on the time you would like to visit Egypt, to check all the Nile River Cruise possibilities with the different prices Budget, please check our best Nile Cruises suggested.
Keeping in mind that Egypt is a conservative society, dress moderately as you wich, but of course, light cotton clothes are preferred during the summer, and a cover for your head like a hat or scarf to protect you from the sun, a jacket for the winter nights will come in handy, and something comfortable for your feet like sneakers or a flip flop.
The best and the most suitable time to have a perfect Nile cruise holiday
, you’ll find that the period from the end of October till the middle of April is the best season ever to plan your Nile cruise holiday in.
You can choose any time between the mentioned period to have your holiday
but kindly notice that Easter and Christmas seasons in Egypt are considered the peaked seasons with the highest prices In all the year, so kindly put this in mind while planning your marvelous Nile Cruise vacation in the land of Pharaohs, still, you’ll get the most inimitable affordable tour prices from our side to enjoy the beast dream holiday.
There are two types of Nile cruises in Egypt, the first one is the private Nile river cruises also known as” Dahabiya” which has about 10 cabins, and the standard, more common group, the Nile cruises which has about 150 cabins equipped with everything a traveler could desire.
The Nile cruise is basically a fully equipped sailing hotel that holds a sun deck, a full entertaining center, an inner swimming pool, lounge bar, discotheque, a marvelous restaurant, a spa, beauty center, a laundry, gift shops, and a safe deposit box, and everything you would expect from a hotel.
The Nile Cruise sails between the two enchanting cities of Luxor and Aswan or vice versa where everyone can explore the divine Karnak temples Complex, the legendary Valley of the Kings, the mesmerizing Hatshepsut temple, the unique Kom Ombo temple the majestic Philae temple, the glorious Edfu temple, the Great unfinished obelisk, and various more.
The best activity by far is being on board a Nile Cruise between Luxor and Aswan or Vise Versa. Witness the beauty of Egypt from a hot balloon or a plane and try all the delicious Egyptian cuisines and drinks plus shopping in old Cairo. Explore the pure nature of the red sea in the magical city resorts of Egypt like Hurghada and many more by diving and snorkeling in the marine life or Hurghada. Behold the mesmerizing western desert on a safari trip under the heavenly Egyptian skies.
There are a lot of public holidays in Egypt too many to count either religious or nation, the most important festivals are the holy month of Ramadan which ends with Eid Al Fitr, Christmas, new years eve, and Easter.
