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ITExperience the Magic of the Nile
8 Days / 7 Nights of Unforgettable Discoveries Between Luxor and Aswan
Included Services
- Flight from Zurich or Geneva
- Domestic flights Cairo/Luxor/Cairo
- 7 nights on a 5* Nile cruise ship, full board
- Excursions, sightseeing, and entrance tickets
- Private German-speaking tour guide
Trip Details
- Duration: 8 Days / 7 Nights
- Route: Luxor / Aswan / Luxor
- Provider: Cleopatra Travel, Basel
- Standard: 5-Star Premium Ships
- Visa & Formalities: Assisted on-site
Detailed Itinerary
Your Daily Program Filled with Culture and Relaxation
Arrival & Embarkation
Scheduled flight from Zurich or Geneva to Cairo, followed by a short domestic flight to Luxor. Welcome by the tour guide, transfer to the Nile cruise ship, and a comfortable dinner on board.
Karnak & Luxor Temple
Tour of the massive Karnak temple complex and the Luxor Temple (connected via the Avenue of Sphinxes). Afternoon departure towards Esna.
Esna, Edfu & Kom Ombo
Navigation through the Esna lock. Visit to the magnificent Temple of Horus in Edfu. Continue sailing to Kom Ombo for the overnight stay.
Aswan & Felucca Ride
Visit to the double temple of Kom Ombo, then continue to Aswan to see the High Dam and the Unfinished Obelisk. Romantic felucca sailboat ride in the evening.
Philae Island & Free Time
Boat excursion to the Temple of Isis on Philae Island. Free time or optional excursion to Abu Simbel.
Return Journey Northward
Relaxed cruising upstream towards Kom Ombo and Edfu with time for independent exploration of the local markets.
Valley of the Kings & Thebes
Visit to the West Bank in Luxor: Valley of the Kings, the terraced temple of Queen Hatshepsut in Deir el-Bahari, and a photo stop at the Colossi of Memnon.
Disembarkation & Return Travel
After breakfast, disembarkation, transfer to Luxor Airport, domestic flight to Cairo, and subsequent return flight to Switzerland.
Traditional, Refreshing & Warm
Refreshing beverages: Pomegranate, guava, and honeydew melon juice, sugarcane juice, tamarind drink (Tamer Hindi) made using tamarind paste, Kharoub (Carob) Hot beverages: Chai bil Naana (black tea with mint), Sahlab (milk-based drink), Karkadeh (hibiscus tea).
Our 5-Star Nile Ships
Choose Your Floating Luxury Palace
MS Royal Lotus 5*
60 exclusive cabins (approx. 22 m²) and magnificent Royal Suites offer maximum comfort on your Nile journey.
Mövenpick MS Sun Ray 5*
Traditional Egyptian design paired with modern luxury, a swimming pool, and a spacious sun deck.
Mövenpick MS Hamees 5*
One of the largest and most comfortable ships on the Nile featuring panoramic windows and outstanding service.
Prices & Availabilities
Per person in a double room including all services
- Flight from Zurich or Geneva
- Domestic flights Cairo/Luxor/Cairo
- 7 nights on a 5* Nile cruise ship, full board
- Excursions, sightseeing, and entrance tickets
- Private German-speaking tour guide
- Flight from Zurich or Geneva
- Domestic flights Cairo/Luxor/Cairo
- 7 nights on a 5* Nile cruise ship, full board
- Excursions, sightseeing, and entrance tickets
- Private German-speaking tour guide
- Flight from Zurich or Geneva
- Domestic flights Cairo/Luxor/Cairo
- 7 nights on a 5* Nile cruise ship, full board
- Excursions, sightseeing, and entrance tickets
- Private German-speaking tour guide
- Flight from Zurich or Geneva
- Domestic flights Cairo/Luxor/Cairo
- 7 nights on a 5* Nile cruise ship, full board
- Excursions, sightseeing, and entrance tickets
- Private German-speaking tour guide
- Flight from Zurich or Geneva
- Domestic flights Cairo/Luxor/Cairo
- 7 nights on a 5* Nile cruise ship, full board
- Excursions, sightseeing, and entrance tickets
- Private German-speaking tour guide
- Flight from Zurich or Geneva
- Domestic flights Cairo/Luxor/Cairo
- 7 nights on a 5* Nile cruise ship, full board
- Excursions, sightseeing, and entrance tickets
- Private German-speaking tour guide
- Flight from Zurich or Geneva
- Domestic flights Cairo/Luxor/Cairo
- 7 nights on a 5* Nile cruise ship, full board
- Excursions, sightseeing, and entrance tickets
- Private German-speaking tour guide
- Flight from Zurich or Geneva
- Domestic flights Cairo/Luxor/Cairo
- 7 nights on a 5* Nile cruise ship, full board
- Excursions, sightseeing, and entrance tickets
- Private German-speaking tour guide