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Luxor to Aswan

Luxor to Aswan - Example 5 Day Cruise aboard Nile Adventurer
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On this 5-day Nile Adventurer cruise from Luxor to Aswan, you explore Egypt’s ancient landmarks with an Egyptologist guide. Visit the Temple of Luxor and Karnak, discover the Valley of the Kings, Valley of the Queens and Temple of Queen Hatshepsut, then explore the well-preserved Temple of Edfu and Temple of Kom Ombo. In Aswan, visit Philae Temple on Agilika Island, the Granite Quarries and Elephantine Island by traditional felucca, weather permitting. You also experience an Egyptian cooking class, afternoon tea, an Egyptian Night and a gala dinner.
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Highlights
  • Visit the Temple of Karnak, built over a thousand years ago
  • See the Valley of the Kings and ancient tombs
  • Sail around Elephantine Island by traditional felucca
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Day 1: Luxor | Embark

Board Nile Adventurer at the private dock in Luxor and enjoy a traditional musical procession. After lunch, explore the East Bank of the Nile with an Egyptologist guide, visiting the Temple of Luxor and the Temple of Karnak. Return to the riverboat for afternoon tea in the lounge with an oud trio, followed by a gourmet dinner.

Day 2: Luxor | West Bank

Explore the West Bank of Luxor, visiting the Valley of the Kings, Valley of the Queens, and Temple of Queen Hatshepsut. Pass the Colossi of Memnon before returning to the riverboat for lunch and afternoon tea as you cruise to Esna. End the day with dinner and a movie night.

Day 3: Edfu | Kom Ombo Temples

Post breakfast, the day begins with a visit to the dramatic Temple of Edfu on the Nile’s west bank – one of the best-preserved shrines in Egypt, built between 237 and 57BC. Marvel at the inscriptions on its walls, which reveal much about language, myth and religion during the Hellenistic period in the country.

Back on board, guests can join an Egyptian cooking class, followed by afternoon tea, as the boat sails to Kom Ombo. That evening, explore the magnificent Temple of Kom Ombo, dedicated to the crocodile god Sobek.

Later, guests enter into the spirit of local life as they dress in traditional galabeyya robes for an Egyptian Night on board, featuring a lavish dinner followed by dancing.

Day 4: Philae Temple | Aswan

After breakfast and the riverboat’s arrival in Aswan, guests take a motor launch to Agilika Island for the next archaeological discovery. The nearby Philae temple complex was relocated and painstakingly reassembled here to save it from floods created when the Old Aswan Dam was built. The hieroglyphic reliefs and a visit to the Granite Quarries that supplied most of the stone used to build pyramids are a highlight.

Lunch back on board is followed by an excursion on a traditional felucca (weather permitting) for a sail around Elephantine Island, declared a World Heritage Site on account of its many archaeological digs.

Today’s afternoon tea is served in the lounge to the accompaniment of an oud trio. The voyage concludes with a gala dinner with white-gloved waiters serving gourmet cuisine, plus a dervish show.

Day 5: Aswan | Disembark

  • 1 Breakfast
After an early breakfast, check out at 8 am and prepare for your flight home.

Ship/Hotel

Nile Adventurer

Nile Adventurer

Nile Adventurer

Designed for Nile River cruises, the Nile Adventurer features a sun deck with heated swimming pool, a lower shaded deck with bar, air-conditioning throughout, a gymnasium, internet access, gourmet meals, and an exclusive entertainment program.
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Stunning views from the pool deck
Cabanas on Sun Deck

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$1,552 2-3 travelers
Standard Cabin
Standard Cabin - Nile Deck
Sleeps 2 | 14-17 sq m (150-182 sq ft). Available on all four decks, these comfortable suites with half-height windows echo the passing landscape with their subtle colors, offset by rich fabrics. All have ensuite bathrooms with a bathtub and shower, plus complimentary Wi-Fi and room service.
Standard Cabin
Standard Cabin - Main Deck
Sleeps 2 | 14-17 sq m (150-182 sq ft). Available on all four decks, these comfortable suites with half-height windows echo the passing landscape with their subtle colors, offset by rich fabrics. All have ensuite bathrooms with a bathtub and shower, plus complimentary Wi-Fi and room service.
Standard Cabin
Standard Cabin - Bridge Deck
Sleeps 2 | 14-17 sq m (150-182 sq ft). Available on all four decks, these comfortable suites with half-height windows echo the passing landscape with their subtle colors, offset by rich fabrics. All have ensuite bathrooms with a bathtub and shower, plus complimentary Wi-Fi and room service.
Standard Cabin
Standard Cabin - Promenade Deck
Sleeps 2 | 14-17 sq m (150-182 sq ft). Available on all four decks, these comfortable suites with half-height windows echo the passing landscape with their subtle colors, offset by rich fabrics. All have ensuite bathrooms with a bathtub and shower, plus complimentary Wi-Fi and room service.
Junior Suite
Deluxe Cabin - Junior Suite
Sleeps 2 | 28 sq m (301 sq ft) Larger than standard cabins and occupying a bow location on the main deck, these premium spaces bring the outdoors in with wraparound windows framing Nile views. Contemporary in style, they convey a sense of place with Egyptian motifs throughout.
Presidential Suite
Presidential Suite
Sleeps 2 | 46 sq m (495 sq ft) Occupying a bow position on the promenade deck, these spaces fit for a pharaoh are twice the size of junior suites and have step-out, wraparound balconies. Rich materials in gold, silver and copper tones combine with cutting-edge technology to make this a royal stay.

Notes

Beverage Packages
The following beverage packages can be purchased on board:
  1. 24-Hour Unlimited Beverage Package (90 USD per person per night): Includes local wine, local beer, soft drinks, juices, tea, coffee, and mineral water.
  2. Unlimited Beverage Packages During Meals Only (60 USD per person per night): Includes local wine, local beer, soft drinks, juices, mineral water.
  3. Children’s Beverage Package (35 USD per child per night): Includes mineral water, soft drinks, juices.


Accommodation Information
- Sun Boat IV has 34 Cabins, 2 Presidential Suites and 2 Royal Suites. Triple cabin accommodation is only available in Nile Deck Cabins, and in the Presidential and Royal Suites.
- Nile Adventure has 26 Cabins, 2 Junior suites and 2 Presidential. Triple cabin accommodation is only available in Nile Deck Cabins, and in the Presidential.
 
Single Occupancy
All single occupancy bookings are subject to the single rates listed.
 
Children Policy
Children aged 10 and over are welcome on board all Sanctuary boats. Children aged 15 and younger are required to share a cabin with at least one adult.
 
Child Rates
One child aged up to and including 15 years sharing a Nile Deck Cabin, Presidential Suite or Royal Suite with two adults pays the child rate listed for Sanctuary Sun Boat IV. On all other occasions children pay the adult rate.
Included
  • 4 Breakfasts, 4 Lunches, 4 Dinners
  • 4 Nights Accommodations
  • Accommodations as listed
  • Ground transportation as listed
  • Activities as listed
  • Meals as listed
  • Access to a 24-7 Emergency line while traveling
  • Taxes and Service Charges
  • Tea, mineral water, and coffee during meals, juices during breakfast, and afternoon tea.
  • Wifi free of charge in the lounge bar area (No internet service at the shaded deck, the sundeck or the pool deck)
  • Guided excursions as detailed in the itinerary including transport and entrance fees, port charges and fees.
Excluded
  • Gratuities
  • Travel Insurance
  • Personal Expenses
  • Flight costs (please request a quote)
  • Additional excursions during free time
  • Fuel and transportation surcharges (when applicable)
  • Drink Packages: US$ 90 per person per night
  • All transfers to/from the boat from airports.
  • Any items of a personal nature such as laundry, telephone calls and purchases from the gift shop
  • Medical services
  • Wifi inside the cabin: 4 nights cruise package 40.00 USD per device per cruise at one time

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