MS Zeina Nile Cruise- Best Nile cruise in 2022

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Schedule

Every Thursday from Luxor/ Monday from Aswan

Duration

4/5 days 3/4 days or 7/8 days

Pickup/ Drop off

Luxor / Aswan

Ship Information

MS Zeina Nile Cruise

Comfort Nile cruise Egypt

Onboard of Zeina Nile Cruise, you can experience some of Egypt’s wondrous ancient sites, while enjoying every comfort you could wish for. Pamper yourself on our cruise and enjoy new heights of culinary excellence, with inspired dishes reflecting the flavors of the region, while you laze on our spacious sun deck, gliding past lush greenery and feluccas sailing calmly along the river Nile.

MS Zeina Nile Cruise Facilities

  • Reception area
  • Lounge bar & Library located in the main lounge
  • Restaurant located on the lower deck
  • Swimming pool, bar on the Sun deck
  • Boutique and Jeweler shop
  • Spa center and Massage room
  • Internet corner located in the Mezzanine deck
  • Laundry and dry cleaning facilities
  • Sound proof on all decks
  • Ultra violet water treatment
  • Meeting space can be arranged if boat is chartered
  • Major credit cards are accepted on board
  • MS Zeina Nile Cruise has also

  • Pool
  • WIFI
  • Minibar
  • Giftshop
  • Tv
Cruise Itinerary

MS Zeina Nile Cruise

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

 

MS Zeina Nile Cruise

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.


MS Zeina Nile Cruise

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.

MS Zeina Nile Cruise

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.

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.
Excluded
  • Any extras and personal spending.
  • Beverages.
  • Tipping for Cruise crew
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Prices
Price per Person per Trip

Summer Rates Per Person (May- Sep)

Per Person in Double Cabin
Per Single Cabin
4 Days/3 Nights
420
615
5 Days/4 Nights
500
725

Winter Rates Per Person (Oct-April)

Per Person in Double Cabin
Per Single Cabin
4 Days/3 Nights
470
675
5 Days/4 Nights
570
825

Prices policy

Prices are quoted in US Dollars per person per trip except during Christmas, New Year & Easter holidays.

Children policy

Prices are quoted in US Dollars per person per trip except during Christmas, New Year & Easter holidays.

Children policy

Prices are quoted in US Dollars per person per trip except during Christmas, New Year & Easter holidays.
Reviews

star rating  Quality vs trust 100% - Daniel is a person that we can trust for the organisation and quality. He was proposing good deal. The most important, is was taking in consideration comment to make correction... read more

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May 10, 2024

star rating  2 day private Luxor trip from Hurghada  - Our 2 day private tour to Luxor was very well organized with a great balance between sightseeing and rest from the heat. Our driver Hany was very mindful and polite... read more

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May 4, 2024

star rating  Trustworthy  - EZ Tour is trustworthy. Our guides Andrew, Mina and the funny guy in Edfu and Abanoub were pleasant and we can laugh with them. ThankUVeryMuch

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February 20, 2024

star rating  A sensational and unforgettable trip to Egypt.  - Daniel from EZ Tours is probably the nicest and best tour guide in the world. My daughter and I sailed down part of the Nile in a beautiful dahabyia craft.... read more

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January 28, 2024

star rating  Great tour  - Our tour with Ahmed was an absolute delight! Navigating through the wonders of Edfu Temple, Kom Ombo, and Abu Simbel with him was an enriching experience. Ahmed's deep knowledge of... read more

avatar thumb Souha M
December 27, 2023

star rating  Experiencing Luxor and Aswan with Omar the last tour guide.  - Omar was our tour guide in Luxor and Aswan, he was very knowledgeable and explained everything very well. He was funny which made the experience more enjoyable. He put the... read more

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December 27, 2023

Nile River Cruises (FAQs)

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 categoriesPrices 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.

The temperature in Egypt ranges from 37c to 14c. Summer is ever hot and the winter is cool and mild but occasionally it becomes cold at night. The average low temperatures vary from9.5 °C in the wintertime to 23 °C in the summertime and average high temperatures vary from 17 °C in the wintertime to 32 °C in the summertime. The temperature is moderate each along the coasts.

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.