Nile Cruise

Duration: 8 days / 7 nights (Individually Guided Excursions)

7 nights Nile Cruise (Luxor / Aswan / Luxor)

Day 1

Begin your journey with a scheduled flight to Cairo, followed by a short domestic flight to Luxor (approximately one hour). Upon arrival in Luxor, you will be warmly welcomed by our representative, who will assist you with customs formalities and escort you to your luxurious 5-star Nile cruise ship. In the evening, take the opportunity to explore the enchanting city of Luxor at your own pace.

Day 2

After breakfast, you will visit the magnificent Karnak Temple Complex, home to the Great Temple of Amun and the sacred Holy of Holies. The journey then continues to the city center, where you will explore the Luxor Temple, beautifully situated on the Nile promenade and dedicated to King Amun. The temples of Luxor and Karnak are connected by a mile-long Avenue of Sphinxes. Particularly impressive are the massive pylons and the forest of columns in the Great Hypostyle Hall of Karnak. In the afternoon, your cruise sets sail, continuing its journey via Esna to Kom Ombo. Enjoy your meals and overnight stay on board.

Day 3

Early in the morning, the journey continues to Kom Ombo to visit the impressive Temple of Sobek and Horus, dedicated to the crocodile-headed god Sobek and the falcon-headed god Horus, the sun god. The images of both deities are beautifully depicted in the temple’s detailed reliefs. A fascinating highlight is the collection of 2,000-year-old mummified crocodiles preserved in the adjoining Crocodile Museum. After the visit, the cruise continues to Aswan, where you will spend the night on board.

Day 4

Today, you will take a motorboat ride to Agilika Island to visit the magnificent Philae Temple (Hut-chenti, “House of the Beginning”), located about eight kilometers south of Aswan. This impressive temple is dedicated to the goddess Isis, the revered patroness and “Pearl of the Nile.”

Day 5

Enjoy a full day at leisure in Aswan. You may choose to relax on board, explore the lively Aswan souk, or take an optional excursion to Abu Simbel, home to two of Egypt’s most magnificent temples — the Great Temple of Ramses II and the smaller temple dedicated to his beloved wife, Queen Nefertari. Later, the cruise continues to Edfu, where you will spend the night on board.

Day 6

Relax on the inviting sun deck of your Nile cruise ship and enjoy the breathtaking, timeless scenery as you sail along the river. In the morning, the journey continues toward Esna.

Day 7

After breakfast, you will cross to the west bank of the Nile to explore Thebes West and the vast Valley of the Kings. Here, you will visit the Temple of Hatshepsut, one of the most photographed monuments in Egypt. This remarkable complex, part of Deir el-Bahari, features a stunning terraced temple nestled in a picturesque valley. The Valley of the Kings is home to 62 royal tombs discovered so far, including the world-famous tomb of Tutankhamun.

Day 8

Our travel representative will accompany you to the airport and assist with your flight and customs formalities for your return journey.

Typical Egyptian drinks

Refreshing drinks include pomegranate, guava, honeydew melon, sugarcane, tamarind (Tamer Hindi), and carob (Kharoub) juices. Hot beverages include Chai bil Naana (black tea with mint), Sahlab (a warm milk-based drink), and Karkadeh (hibiscus tea).

Nile Ships

MS Royal Lotus 5 *

The Mövenpick Royal Lotus offers a unique opportunity to explore the picturesque landscape of the banks of the Nile. Discover the temples and tombs of antiquity as you cruise along in a relaxed atmosphere. Our flagship has 60 cabins
with approx. 22 m2 and 2 magnificent Royal Suites.

Mövenpick MS Sun Ray 5 *

Follow in the footsteps of the pharaohs as you cruise down the picturesque Nile from Aswan to Luxor in style on the Mövenpick MS Sunray. Thanks to its elegant style, traditional design, stylish details, large public areas offers a swimming pool, a sundeck with leisure area.

Mövenpick MS Hamees 5 *

The Mövenpick MS Hamees is contemporary and comfortably equipped and is one of the largest and best ships on the Nile. The Mövenpick MS Hamees has 72 large cabins with panoramic windows, bathroom with bathtub and hairdryer, LCD TV, minibar.

Price List

May
Flight from Zurich or from Geneva
Domestic flights Cairo / Luxor / Luxor
7 nights 5* Nile ships, full board
Excursions and visits, tickets
English speaking private tour guide

CHF 2`390.-

per person / in double room

June
Flight from Zurich or from Geneva
Domestic flights Cairo / Luxor / Luxor
7 nights 5* Nile ships, full board
Excursions and visits, tickets
English speaking private tour guide

CHF 2`320.-

per person / in double room

July
Flight from Zurich or from Geneva
Domestic flights Cairo / Luxor / Luxor
7 nights 5* Nile ships, full board
Excursions and visits, tickets
English speaking private tour guide

CHF 2`345.-

per person / in double room

August
Flight from Zurich or from Geneva
Domestic flights Cairo / Luxor / Luxor
7 nights 5* Nile ships, full board
Excursions and visits, tickets
English speaking private tour guide

CHF 2`340.-

per person / in double room

September
Flight from Zurich or from Geneva
Domestic flights Kairo / Luxor / Luxor
7 nights 5* Nile ships, full board
Excursions and visits, tickets
English speaking private tour guide

CHF 2`420.-

per person / in double room

October
Flight from Zurich or from Geneva
Domestic flights Cairo / Luxor / Luxor
7 nights 5* Nile ships, full board
Excursions and visits, tickets
English speaking private tour guide

From CHF 2`510.-

per person / in double room