MS Medea Nile Cruise

• Upon arrival in Aswan, you will be warmly welcomed by our English-speaking representative and transferred by private air-conditioned van to your luxurious Nile cruise ship. Check-in is available before 12:00 PM. You will start your journey with a delicious lunch on board.
• After lunch, you will be taken to visit the Aswan High Dam, built in 1960 under the leadership of President Gamal Abdel Nasser to protect Egypt from the Nile’s annual flooding. Next, enjoy a scenic motorboat ride on the Nile to the Temple of Philae, constructed during the Graeco-Roman period and dedicated to the goddess Isis.
• Finally, you will visit the Unfinished Obelisk, carved from red granite and dedicated to the god Amun Ra. After completing your tour, you will return to your cruise ship. In the evening, you are free to enjoy leisure time on your own in Aswan.

Meals Included: Lunch, Dinner

Note: If your arrival in Aswan is early, the tour may begin immediately upon arrival to ensure you make the most of your time, as cruise check-in is at 12:00 PM.

• Start your day with breakfast served on board your cruise ship. Afterwards, join your expert Egyptologist guide for a visit to the magnificent Temple of Kom Ombo, dedicated to the worship of the two gods, Sobek and Haroeris.
• Return to your ship for a leisurely lunch on the sun deck while enjoying the breathtaking views of the Nile and its unique landscape. In the afternoon, experience a scenic chariot ride to the Temple of Horus in Edfu, one of the best-preserved temples in Egypt. After the tour, you will be transferred back to your cruise ship, where you can relax and enjoy the afternoon at your leisure.
• Dinner will be served on board, followed by a lively Egyptian Folkloric Show hosted by the ship’s staff, offering a taste of local culture and entertainment.

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

• After breakfast at 08:00 AM, check out from your cruise. Begin your tour exploring the East Bank of Luxor, starting with the magnificent Karnak Temple Complex, one of the largest temple complexes in the world, covering an extensive area.
• Continue to the Temple of Luxor, originally built by a king of the 12th dynasty and later completed by the renowned Pharaoh Ramses II. After completing your tour, you will be transferred by private air-conditioned van to your desired location in Luxor, where our services conclude.

Meals Included: Breakfast

• Upon arrival at Luxor Airport or train station, our representative will transfer you by private air-conditioned van to your Nile cruise ship. Embarkation is available before 12:00 PM.
• In the afternoon, explore the East Bank of Luxor, starting with the magnificent Karnak Temple Complex—one of the largest structures ever built in human history. Its main temple is dedicated to the god Amun Ra, regarded as the earthly house of the god. While most of the structures date back to the Middle Kingdom, some sources suggest origins as early as the 3rd dynasty.
• Next, visit the Temple of Luxor, located in the heart of ancient Thebes. Originally built by a king of the 12th dynasty and later completed by the famous Pharaoh Ramses II, this temple was also dedicated to the chief god Amun Ra.
• After completing the tour, return to your cruise ship to rest and refresh. In the evening, enjoy a lively Egyptian Folkloric Show hosted by the ship’s staff. Dinner will be served on board, followed by an overnight stay in Luxor.

Note: If you arrive in Luxor early, the tour may begin immediately so you don’t have to wait for cruise check-in at 12:00 PM.

Meals Included: Lunch, Dinner

• Enjoy breakfast on board your Nile cruise before embarking on a magical journey through Thebes, the sacred land of ancient Egypt. Begin your tour on the west bank of Luxor, visiting the Valley of the Kings, the royal cemetery of Theban kings and rulers, where the pharaohs were laid to rest.
• Next, explore the stunning Temple of Queen Hatshepsut at Deir El Bahari, a remarkable architectural masterpiece carved entirely into the mountainside. Conclude your tour with a visit to the Colossi of Memnon, the majestic statues of King Amenhotep III.
• Return to your cruise ship for lunch, then enjoy a relaxing afternoon at leisure on board. Dinner will be served on the cruise, followed by an overnight stay on board.

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

• Start your day with breakfast on board your Nile cruise. Then, join your expert guide for a fascinating journey through the land of ancient secrets. Begin by visiting the Temple of Horus in Edfu, one of the best-preserved temples in Egypt, renowned for its stunning architecture and historical significance.
• Return to your ship and enjoy lunch on board while sailing toward the city of Kom Ombo. In the afternoon, explore the Temple of Kom Ombo, dedicated to the two gods Sobek and Haroeris. After the visit, return to your ship and relax on the sun deck, taking in the breathtaking landscapes along the Nile, where ancient Egyptian civilization once thrived.
• Dinner will be served on board during your sail to Aswan. Arrive in Aswan late in the evening and overnight on the cruise.

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

• Start your day with breakfast on board your Nile cruise. Then, join your Egyptologist guide to explore the great city of Aswan. Begin with a visit to the High Dam, built in 1960 under President Gamal Abdel Nasser to protect Egypt from the annual Nile floods.
• Next, enjoy a scenic motorboat ride along the Nile to Agilika Island, where you will visit the Temple of Philae. This beautiful temple, constructed during the Graeco-Roman period, was dedicated to the goddess Isis, mother of Horus.
• Finally, explore one of Aswan’s most remarkable sights, the Unfinished Obelisk, carved from red granite and dedicated to the god Amun Ra. After the tour, return to your cruise ship for lunch, followed by afternoon tea on board.
• Spend the evening at your leisure, then enjoy dinner on board and overnight in Aswan.

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch

• After breakfast on board, check out from your cruise. Our representative will accompany you to Aswan Airport or train station for your onward flight to Cairo.
• Optional Tour: Abu Simbel Excursion
  For those choosing the optional tour, you will be met by our English-speaking guide in Aswan and transferred by private air-conditioned van to Abu Simbel, located 180 miles south of the First Cataract on the western bank of the Nile in ancient Nubia. This site, known as Meha in ancient times, was first documented during the 18th Dynasty, when Ay and Horemheb had rock-cut chapels carved into the hills.
• Upon arrival, explore the magnificent Abu Simbel Temples, built by the legendary Pharaoh Ramses II. The larger temple, known as the Great Temple, was dedicated to the god Ra-Horakhty, while the smaller temple was dedicated to Ramses II himself and his beloved wife, Queen Nefertari.
• After completing the tour, return to Aswan by private van. From here, you will either be transferred to your chosen hotel in Aswan to check in, rest, and refresh, or proceed directly to Aswan Airport to catch your domestic flight to Cairo.

Meals Included: Breakfast