Sail from Luxor to Aswan on a 5-day Nile River cruise onboard the Sanctuary Nile Adventurer. Explore ancient temples built by Pharaohs, attend an Egyptian cooking lesson, and sail on a felucca as you travel through Egypt. This relaxed itinerary is a great way to see and learn about ancient Egypt.
Highlights
Visit the Temple of Karnak, built over a thousand years ago
Attend an Egyptian cooking lesson onboard your ship
Sail in a felucca, a typical Egyptian sail boat, around Elephantine Island
Activity options vary depending on destination and operator. Activity level is determined by the range and intensity of activities you choose to participate in. Discuss with your Trip Planner which options are best for you.
Check in to your Nile cruise boat, where you will be welcomed by the reception staff. On arrival, you will have the opportunity to visit Luxor Temple.
Lunch will be served on board in the main restaurant. After lunch, visit the East Bank and explore Luxor Temple and the Temple of Karnak.
Afternoon tea will be served in the lounge.
Tonight, you will be greeted by your Boat Manager while you enjoy freshly prepared canapés with some complimentary Egyptian wine and local beer, followed by a gourmet dinner menu.
After a delicious breakfast buffet on board, the tour of the West Bank will begin with a visit to the Valley of the Kings. You will also have the opportunity to explore at least one tomb in the Valley of the Queens and the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut. On the way back to the Nile River, you'll pass by the famed Colossi of Memnon.
Enjoy lunch on board while the boat sails to Esna.
Afternoon tea will be served on board.
Tonight, savor a delicious dinner followed by a movie night on board.
Enjoy breakfast on board while the boat sails to Edfu. After breakfast, visit the Temple of Edfu. Return to the boat and sail to Kom Ombo.
Lunch will be served on board, followed by an Egyptian cooking lesson. After afternoon tea in the lounge, visit the Temple of Kom Ombo, dedicated to the crocodile god Sobek. The temple stands at a bend in the Nile, where, in ancient times, sacred crocodiles basked on the riverbank. Return to your Nile Cruise boat, ready for the journey to Aswan.
Tonight’s entertainment will feature an “Egyptian Night” costume party for all guests, with a chance to dress up in traditional Egyptian galabeyyas. Dinner will be a lavish buffet of Egyptian specialties.
Enjoy breakfast on board while the boat sails to Aswan. Embark on a short motorboat ride to the majestic Philae Temple on the Island of Agilika. Next, proceed to the Granite Quarries, which supplied the ancient Egyptians with most of the hard stone used in pyramids and temples, and still hold a huge unfinished obelisk.
Following lunch on board, you will have a chance to take a ride on a felucca (a traditional Egyptian sailboat) around Elephantine Island, Lord Kitchener’s Botanical Gardens, and the Agha Khan Mausoleum (weather permitting; life jackets will be provided).
Afternoon tea will be served in the lounge while you enjoy the sounds of an Oud trio. Tonight’s farewell gala dinner will feature white-gloved waiters serving gourmet cuisine, followed by a Dervish show and a belly dancer performance.
Day 5: Aswan | Disembark
1 Breakfast
Enjoy a final buffet breakfast on board before disembarking in Aswan at 8 a.m.
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$1,2402-3 travelers
Standard Cabin - Nile Deck
Approx. 14.2 - 16.5M². Suites feature exquisite amenities, mini bar, hair dryer, satellite television and LCD screens.
Standard Cabin - Main Deck
Approx. 14.2 - 16.5M². Suites feature exquisite amenities, mini bar, hair dryer, satellite television and LCD screens.
Standard Cabin - Bridge Deck
Approx. 14.2 - 16.5M². Suites feature exquisite amenities, mini bar, hair dryer, satellite television and LCD screens.
Standard Cabin - Promenade Deck
Approx. 14.2 - 16.5M². Suites feature exquisite amenities, mini bar, hair dryer, satellite television and LCD screens.
Deluxe Cabin - Junior Suite
Approx. 21.3M². Fully air-conditioned with individual control, mini bar, hairdryer, satellite television and LCD screens.
Presidential Suite
Approx. 42.4M². Air-conditioned room, private bathroom with bathtub, shower, hairdryer, mini bar and LCD screens with satellite television.
Notes
Please note that the single cabins are subject to a single supplement fee. Please inquire for details.
*Children aged 15 years and younger are required to share with an adult. An extra bed can be provided on a case by case basis in Nile deck cabins and Presidential Suites. Baby cot and baby chairs are provided for upon request.
*There is a casual dress code onboard. Guests should pack cool and comfortable clothing. Jerseys and heavier jackets are needed for spring and winter, light t-shirts and shorts can be worn during summer. Sturdy and comfortable shoes are essential.
Initial deposit is 30%, and most travelers will call our office and pay the deposit with a credit card.
Final payment is due 100 days prior to departure by bank transfer, check or Visa, Mastercard, Discover, or Amex. Credit Card payments subject to 3% convenience fee and maximum $20,000 charge
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