A Nile Cruise trip is a very enjoyable experience that any visitor must do when he visit Egypt. Steigenberger Minerva Nile Cruise combines the History with the pleasant atmosphere which makes it an unforgettable Trip, with luxury ways to enjoy amenities onboard.
Steigenberger Minerva Nile Cruise has two itineraries whether 4 nights from Luxor or 3 nights from Aswan and you will get to choose what you prefer. You can have a drink whilst watching the sun set over the timeless Nile. Start sailing from Luxor to Aswan and vice versa and visit the most famous archaeological sites in Egypt. Get the chance and walk through the East Bank of Luxor which is dominated by two magnificent temples known as Karnak and Luxor Temple. Explore Karnak Temple which was the main cult center in the ancient capital Thebes and the center of administration. The great complex is the biggest temple in the entire world as it contains six temples dedicated for the worshipping of Amun, Mut, and Khonsu. Move to visit Luxor Temple which was built by Amenhotep III for the opening festival and dedicated to Amun-Ra. Enjoy your dinner, belly dance and Egyptian folkloric show on board and next day visit the West Bank which includes astonishing sightseeing such as the main burial site of the New Kingdom’s kings, Valley of the Kings, Colossi of Memnon and Queen Hatshepsut Temple.
Taste the flavor of your breakfast on board, and then visit Edfu Temple or the Temple of Horus which is considered the best preserved cult temple in Egypt. This partly because it was built later than most: in the Ptolemaic era from 237 to 57 BC.
Enjoy exploring the Ancient Egyptian civilization with Steigenberger Minerva Nile Cruise by watching the marvelous Pharaonic inscriptions on the walls of Edfu Temple, which give us a lot of information about the Pharaonic history, myth, religion and ancient languages, which were used at Greco-Roman era. Unleash your soul watching the glory of Kom Ombo Temple which was built during the Greco Roman period, was constructed on the ruins of a much older temple which was called "Ber Sobek" or the house of the god Sobek. This older temple was erected during the reigns of King Tuthmosis III and then during the ruling period of Queen Hatshepsut.
Enjoy the great Aswan City, visiting the amazing Philae Temple, The Unfinished Obelisk and the High Dam in the city Aswan, As well as watching the main attractions and historical sightseeing.
Enjoy on board Steigenberger Minerva Nile Cruise
Luxor / Aswan 05 Days / 04 Nights
Thursday: Steigenberger Minerva Nile Cruise / Karnak Temple / Luxor Temple
Flying Carpet Tours delegate will pick you up from Luxor Airport or train station, escort you to Steigenberger Minerva Nile Cruise, embrace the Culture of Luxor, visit the flourishing Karnak Temple, watch the glory of the huge Pillars hall, move to scout Luxor temple, at the end of your tour back to your Cruise, Lunch included on board, Afternoon tea, Dinner on board, overnight on board Steigenberger Minerva Nile Cruisein Luxor.
Friday: Valley of the Kings / Hatshepsut Temple, Colossi of Memnon
Taste the flavor of your breakfast on board, feast your eyes between Valley of the Kings ( visit 03 Tombs Only ), Proceed to visit Temple of Queen Hatshepsut, known now with the name of El-Deir El-Bahary, Lunch served on board, your last visit will be to Colossi of Memnon, Watch the glory of the two huge statues, finally your tour guide will escort you back to your Cruise, Sail to Esna, then Sail to Edfu, Dinner and overnight on board Steigenberger Minerva Nile Cruise in Edfu.
Saturday: Edfu Temple / Kom Ombo Temple
Taste the flavor of your breakfast on board, then Flying Carpet Tours Guide will escort you to visit Edfu Temple (Horus Temple), feast your eyes once your Cruise sailing from Edfu to Kom Ombo, Lunch served on board, arrive Kom Ombo, unleash your soul while exploring the glory of Kom Ombo Temple, Afternoon tea, enjoy Egyptian Galabya party, Sail to Aswan, Dinner and overnight on board Steigenberger Minerva Nile Cruise in Aswan.
Sunday: The High Dam / Unfinished Obelisk / Philae Temple
Taste the flavor of your breakfast on board, embrace Aswan Culture by visiting the High Dam, next tour to Unfinished Obelisk, feast your eyes and visit the ravishing Philae Temple, Lunch included on board, Afternoon tea, Dinner and overnight on board Steigenberger Minerva Nile Cruise in Aswan.
Monday: Steigenberger Minerva Nile Cruise / Final departure
Taste the flavor of your breakfast on board, disembarkation after breakfast, transfer to Aswan airport, or Aswan train station for final departure.
Aswan / Luxor 04 Days / 03 Nights
Monday: Steigenberger Minerva Nile Cruise / The High Dam / Philae Temple
Flying Carpet Tours delegate will pick you up from Aswan Airport, or Aswan train station, he will escort you to Steigenberger Minerva Nile Cruise, check into your Cruise, start to scout the fabulous High Dam, Feast your eyes by watching the glory of Philae Temple, finally transfer back to your Nile Cruise, Lunch is waiting for you on board Afternoon tea, watch the awesome Nubian Folkloric Show , Dinner and overnight on board Steigenberger Minerva Nile Cruise in Aswan.
Tuesday: Kom Ombo Temple / Edfu Temple
Taste the flavor of your breakfast on board, feast your eyes at the time your Cruise Sailing to Kom Ombo, scout the glorious of Kom Ombo Temple, then sail to Edfu, scout Edfu Temple " Hours Temple", Lunch served on board, next sail to Esna, afternoon Tea enjoy amazing Galabeya Party, Dinner and overnight on board Steigenberger Minerva Nile Cruise in Esna.
Wednesday: Valley of the kings and Queens / Hatshepsut Temple / Karnak Temple / Luxor Temple
Taste the flavor of your breakfast on board, Unleash your soul between Valley of the Kings (visit 03 Tombs Only), next tour to Valley of the Queens, Next visit to the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut, known now with the name of El-Deir El-Bahary, Lunch served on board, beguile your eyes by visiting the fabulous Karnak Temple with its huge Pillars hall, then move towards Luxor temple to Explore, Watch the amazing Belly Dance show, dinner and overnight on board Steigenberger Minerva Nile Cruise in Luxor.
Thursday: Steigenberger Minerva Nile Cruise / Final departure
Taste the flavor of your breakfast on board, disembarkation after breakfast, transfer to Luxor airport, or Luxor train station for final departure.
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