MS Semramis II Nile Cruise

• Upon arrival in Aswan, you will be met and assisted by our English-speaking representative, then transferred by private air-conditioned vehicle to your Nile cruise. Check-in is before 12:00 PM, followed by lunch on board.
• After lunch, begin your Aswan sightseeing tour with a visit to the High Dam, constructed in 1960 under President Gamal Abdel Nasser to protect Egypt from the Nile floods.
• Next, enjoy a scenic motorboat ride on the Nile to visit the beautiful Temple of Philae, built during the Greco-Roman period and dedicated to the goddess Isis.
• Continue to the Unfinished Obelisk, carved from red granite and dedicated to the god Amun Ra.
• Return to the cruise ship for dinner. Evening at leisure in Aswan.

Meals Included: Lunch, Dinner

Note: If you arrive early in Aswan, the tour will begin directly upon arrival to avoid waiting for cruise check-in at 12:00 PM.

• Breakfast on board.
• Visit the Temple of Kom Ombo, uniquely dedicated to two gods: Sobek, the crocodile god, and Horus the Elder (Haroeris).
• Return to the cruise and enjoy lunch while sailing along the Nile, admiring the stunning river scenery.
• In the afternoon, travel by horse-drawn carriage to visit the Temple of Horus in Edfu, one of the best-preserved temples in Egypt.
• Return to the ship for relaxation on the sun deck. Dinner will be served on board, followed by an Egyptian folkloric show performed by the cruise staff.

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

• Breakfast on board.
• Begin your exploration of Luxor’s West Bank, including the Valley of the Kings, the royal burial site of the Theban kings and ancient Egyptian pharaohs.
• Continue to the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut at Deir El Bahari, an architectural masterpiece carved directly into the cliffs.
• Stop at the Colossi of Memnon, the massive statues of King Amenhotep III.
• Return to the cruise for lunch. Afternoon at leisure. Dinner and overnight on board in Luxor.

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

• Check-out after breakfast (08:00 AM).
• Visit the magnificent Karnak Temple Complex, the largest religious complex ever built.
• Continue to Luxor Temple, constructed by Amenhotep III and completed by Ramses II.
• After the tour, transfer by private air-conditioned vehicle to your selected location in Luxor.

Meals Included: Breakfast

• Upon arrival at Luxor Airport or railway station, you will be transferred to your Nile cruise by private air-conditioned vehicle. Check-in before 12:00 PM.
• After embarkation, visit the East Bank of Luxor, including the Karnak Temple Complex, dedicated primarily to Amun Ra, and Luxor Temple, located in the heart of ancient Thebes and completed by Ramses II.
• Return to the cruise for dinner. Evening folkloric show on board.

Meals Included: Lunch, Dinner

Note: Early arrivals will begin touring immediately to avoid waiting for check-in.

• Breakfast on board.
• Visit the Valley of the Kings, Temple of Queen Hatshepsut, and the Colossi of Memnon.
• Return to the cruise for lunch, then begin sailing toward Edfu. Dinner and overnight on board.

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

• Breakfast on board.
• Visit the Temple of Horus in Edfu, one of Egypt’s most well-preserved temples.
• Sail to Kom Ombo while enjoying lunch. Visit the Temple of Kom Ombo, dedicated to Sobek and Haroeris.
• Continue sailing to Aswan. Dinner and overnight on board.

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

• Check-out after breakfast.
• Transfer to Aswan Airport or railway station for your departure to Cairo.

Meals Included: Breakfast

Optional Tour: Abu Simbel Excursion

• Travel by private vehicle or domestic flight to Abu Simbel, located south of Aswan in ancient Nubia.
• Visit the Abu Simbel Temples, built by Ramses II. The Great Temple was dedicated to Ra-Horakhty, while the smaller temple honored Queen Nefertari and the goddess Hathor.
• After the tour, return to Aswan for transfer to your hotel or airport for your flight to Cairo.