Live a luxurious experience and sail the great Nile River on board one of the best cruises in Egypt, Steigenberger Minerva Nile Cruise which is a 5 stars Luxury floating hotel that sails the majestic Nile River between Luxor and Aswan. Steigenberger Minerva Nile Cruise is classified to a New Norm (N/N) which is a new level of classification defined by the Egyptian Tourism Ministry to match the international luxury levels. The cruise sails for either 3 or 4 nights and allows you to discover the greatness of Egypt while visiting the magnificent landmarks between Luxor and Aswan.
Start sailing from Luxor to Aswan and vice versa as the cruise offers you the chance to experience 4 nights from Luxor or 3 nights from Aswan. Get delighted with Steigenberger Minerva Nile Cruise Egypt and feast your eyes watching the beautiful sceneries of the Nile River and get exceptional excursions in the historical city of Luxor where you will get amazed by the grandeur and scale of monuments in the city. Discover the greatness of the Ancient Egyptians visiting Karnak and Luxor Temple which located in the East Bank of Luxor and known as the city of the living. Walk through Karnak Temple which was constructed 4000 years ago and considered the main cult center during the New Kingdom era. Get to know more about the ancient Egyptians history while visiting Luxor Temple which was constructed for the opening festival and located near the temple of Karnak. Visiting the Valley of the Kings and Valley of the Queens is one of the best things you will do on board Steigenberger Minerva Nile Cruise as the Valley of the Kings includes the impressive tombs of the kings and elite of the New Kingdom while the Valley of the Queens was the burial site of the wives of the ancient Egyptian kings. Moreover feast your eyes with the astonishing inscriptions on the walls of Queen Hatshepsut Temple and scout around the mysterious Colossi of Memnon.
Enjoy the Captain's welcome cocktail, Disco & music in the evening and sail to Edfu where you will visit its temple which was built during the Ptolemiac era on top of an earlier temple to Horus. This Ptolemaic temple, built between 237 and 57 BC, is one of the best-preserved ancient monuments in Egypt. The temple was dedicated to Horus the falcon headed god whose eyes were the sun and the moon. Get excited with MS Steigenberger Minerva Nile Cruise and sail to Kom Ombo to visit the temple that 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. The beauty of Aswan is unparalleled anywhere else in the world, you will get a memorable visit to Aswan where you will get to know more about the Nubian People and their traditions. Enjoy the fabulous weather of the city and visit the High Dam which was built in 1952 and considered the greatest achievement in the modern history of Egypt. Visit Philae Island on board Steigenberger Minerva Nile Cruise and explore Philae Temple which was built around 690 BC, and it was one of the last outposts where the goddess Isis was worshipped. You will also enjoy riding felucca on the Nile to visit Aswan Botanical Garden which contains countless of exotic plants and trees, besides very rare palm trees such as the Royal palm tree, the Sabal Palm tree and the phonic Pam tree. The Island is a haven for rare exotic birds too.
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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