Esmeralda Nile Cruise – DNC016

Duration

5 days

Tour Location

Luxor / Edfu / Kom Ombo / Aswan

Tour Schedule

Every Monday from Luxor & Friday from Aswan

Tour Type

Small Group Tour

Description

Forget the crowded beaches and the same-old tourist traps. Are you an adventurer, a seeker of hidden wonders, a dreamer with a thirst for the mystical? Then cast off the ordinary and set your sights on a journey unlike any other – aboard the Esmeralda Nile Cruise.

Here, the mighty Nile isn't just a river; it's a time machine, whisking you away to where pharaohs once walked and ancient secrets whisper on the wind. Imagine waking up each morning to a tapestry of emerald palms and sun-drenched temples, the air alive with the echo of forgotten civilizations. This isn't just a cruise; it's an immersion into the cradle of humanity, a chance to touch the very pulse of history.

But hold on, intrepid traveler! Before you book your flight and pack your pith helmet, there's a burning question. In a sea of Nile cruises, why choose the Esmeralda? Is it the luxurious cabins fit for a modern-day Cleopatra? The gourmet meals that tantalize your taste buds with the magic of Egypt's spices? Or the knowledgeable guides who unlock the mysteries of hieroglyphs and hidden tombs?

The answer, dear adventurer, lies within the very essence of the Esmeralda. It's not just a vessel; it's a key that unlocks a world beyond imagination. It's the promise of intimate encounters with ancient wonders, the thrill of uncovering secrets whispered by the desert sands, and the chance to create memories that will echo through your soul long after you disembark.

So, are you ready to trade the predictable for the extraordinary? To swap sunburns for sunrises that ignite your spirit? If the answer is a resounding "yes," then step aboard, because the Esmeralda Nile Cruise is more than just a journey; it's an invitation to rewrite your travel story. Let the adventure begin...

Ready to dive deeper? Read on to unlock the secrets of the Esmeralda Nile Cruise and discover why it should be your next unforgettable adventure!

Facilities

  • LED T.V.
  • Direct Dial Telephone Line
  • Mini Bar
  • Air Conditioning System with individual Control
  • Safety Box
  • Garnet Restaurant
  • Ruby Bar
  • Sun Deck
  • Entertainment
  • Swimming Pool
  • SPA
  • GYM
  • Salon
  • Bazaar
  • Library.

What's Included

Included

  • Meet and assist service upon arrival & departure
  • Assistance of our personnel during your stay and excursions
  • Free Wifi is included onboard the cruise
  • Minbar with minral water and soft drink re-fill daily (1 bottle of mineral water / 1 soft drink / 1 can of juice)
  • All transfers by a modern air-conditioned deluxe vehicle
  • Accommodation on board 5 star cruise on full board basis
  • All Nile Cruise excursions as mentioned in the itinerary sharing group
  • Entrance fees to all sights between Luxor and Aswan
  • English-speaking tour guide during your excursions
  • All service charges and taxes

Excluded

  • Any extras and personal spending
  • Any extras and personal spending

Itinerary

04 Days / 03 Nights Program


Day 1: Aswan City Tour - Aswan ON
Upon arrival to Aswan, you will be met and greet by our English-speaking representative who will transfer you by private A-C van to your fabulous Nile cruise ship. Check in before 12:00 PM. At the beginning you will have your Lunch meal on board. After Lunch, you will be transferred to visit The High Dam, which has been erected by the Egyptian president Gamal Abdel Nasser in 1960 AD to protect Egypt from the Nile flood. After that you will enjoy sailing on the Nile by a motor boat to reach Temple of Philae, which was erected during the Graeco-Roman period and was dedicated to goddess Isis. At last you will be escorted to visit The Unfinished Obelisk, which was made out of red granite and was dedicated to god Amun Ra. After finishing your tour, you will return to your ship. At night, free at leisure on your own in Aswan. [L-D]Meals Included: Lunch Dinner N.B: If your arrival time to Aswan is so early, so we will start the tour direct upon arrival as the cruise check in time at 12:00 and we don't want our guest waste their time waiting at the lobby for check in.
Day 2: Kom Ombo - Edfu & ON
Breakfast will be served on board your ship. After that you will join your Egyptologist tour guide to visit one of the most wonderful temples in Egypt, Temple of Kom Ombo, where the two gods Sobek & Haroeris were worshipped for a while. Get back to your ship and enjoy your lunch on the sun deck, watching the unique landscape of the great river Nile. Afternoon, enjoy chariot riding to Temple of Horus in Edfu, which is considered to be one of the most well preserved temples in Egypt. After finishing your tour, you will be transferred back to your ship. Afternoon, you willmenjoy relaxing on board your ship. Dinner will be served on board. At night Egyptian Folkloric Show party will be operated by staff on board.Meals Included: Breakfast Lunch Dinner
Day 3: Luxor West Bank - Luxor ON
Breakfast on the Nile cruise. After that you will start your magical tour in Thebes, the sacred land by exploring the west bank of Luxor including Valley of the Kings, which considers as the royal cemetery of the Theban kings and rulers of ancient Egypt, and the place where our Pharaohs were buried. After that, you will proceed to visit Temple of Queen Hatshepsut at Deir El Bahari. This temple is considered as one of the most wonderful examples of the Architecture in ancient Egypt, because it was totally carved inside the mountain. At the end of the tour you will visit Colossi of Memnon, which is belonging to king Amenhotep III. After that you will return to your ship to have your lunch. Afternoon, free at leisure. Dinner and overnight on the cruise.Meals Included: Breakfast Lunch Dinner
Day 4: Check Out - Luxor East Bank
Check out after breakfast (at 08:00 AM). After that you will enjoy your tour discovering the East Bank of Luxor, including the most wonderful Karnak Temples Complex, which is considered to be the biggest complex construction in the world covering an area of a hundred. Finish your lovely tour in Temple of Luxor, built by one of the kings of the 12th dynasty & completed by the well know king Ramses II. After finishing your day tour, you will be transferred by private A-C van to your location in Luxor (where our services will be ended).Meals Included: Breakfast

05 Days / 04 Nights Program


Day 1: Luxor East Bank - Luxor ON
Upon arrival at Luxor airport or station, our representative will transfer you to your Nile Cruise by a private A/C van. Embarkation before 12:00 PM. Afternoon, you will discover the East bank of Luxor including Karnak Temples Complex, which are the largest structures ever build in the history of the mankind. The principal building is that of god Amun Ra, since it was considered the house of god on the earth, the earlier structure date back to the middle kingdom, but there are some references which refer to the earlier buildings as old as the 3rd dynasty. Later on, you will proceed to visit Temple of Luxor, which was built by one of the kings of the 12th dynasty and completed by the well know king Ramses II. This temple was located in the heart of ancient Thebes and, like Karnak, was dedicated to the main/chief god Amun Re. After finishing your day tour, you will be transferred back to your ship for rest and refresh. At night, Egyptian folkloric show will be operated by the staff. Dinner will be served and overnight in Luxor. (L-D) N.B: If your arrival time to Luxor is so early, so we will start the tour direct upon arrival as the cruise check in time at 12:00 and we don't want our guest waste their time waiting at the lobby for check in.Meals Included: Lunch Dinner
Day 2: Luxor West Bank - Sail to Edfu & ON
Breakfast on the Nile cruise. After that you will start your magical tour in Thebes, the sacred land by exploring the west bank of Luxor including Valley of the Kings, which considers as the royal cemetery of the Theban kings and rulers of ancient Egypt, and the place where our Pharaohs were buried. After that, you will proceed to visit Temple of Queen Hatshepsut at Deir El Bahari. This temple is considered as one of the most wonderful examples of the Architecture in ancient Egypt, because it was totally carved inside the mountain. At the end of the tour you will visit Colossi of Memnon, which is belonging to king Amenhotep III. After that you will return to your ship to have your lunch. Afternoon, free at leisure. Dinner and overnight on the cruise.Meals Included: Breakfast Lunch Dinner
Day 3: Edfu - Kom Ombo - Sail to Aswan & ON
Breakfast on board your Nile cruise. Then your tour guide will take you in a mysterious journey to land of secrets. This guided tour of today begins by visiting one of the most wonderful temples in Egypt, Temple of Horus in Edfu, which is considered to be one of the most well preserved temples in Egypt. After that, you will revert back to your ship. Lunch will be served on board during sailing to the city of Kom Ombo.Afternoon, you will proceed to explore Temple of Kom Ombo, where the two gods Sobek & Haroeris were worshipped for a while. Get back to your ship and enjoy your lunch.Enjoy the sun deck, watching the unique landscape of the great river Nile. On its banks the ancient Egyptian civilization has been created and flourished. Dinner meal will be served on board during sailing to the city of Aswan. Late evening arrive to Aswan and overnight. Meals Included: Breakfast Lunch Dinner
Day 4: Aswan City Tour - Aswan ON
Breakfast will be served on board your ship. Later on, you will join your Egyptologist tour guide to discover the great city of Aswan, including The High Dam, which has been erected by the Egyptian president Gamal Abdel Nasser in 1960 AD to protect Egypt from the Nile flood. After that you will enjoy sailing on the Nile River by a motor boat till reach Agilika Island, where you will visit Temple of Philae, which was erected during the Gaeco-Roman period and was dedicated to goddess Isis (mother of god Horus). Finally you will be escorted to visit one of the marvelous sightseeing in Aswan, The Unfinished Obelisk, which was made out of red granite and was dedicated to god Amun Ra. After finishing your day tour, you will get back to your ship. Lunch will be served on board. Afternoon tea will be served on board. At night free at leisure. Dinner and overnight in Aswan.Meals Included: Breakfast Lunch Dinner
Day 5: Disembarkation from cruise - Departure to Cairo
Check out after breakfast. Then our representative will accompany you to Aswan airport - station to take your flight to Cairo (Breakfast) **Optional Tour: Excursion to Abu Simble temples either by private coach or by domestic flight: you will be met with our English-speaking tour guide in Aswan who will transfer you by private A-C van to Abu Simbel, lies south of Aswan on the western bank of the Nile, 180 miles south of the First Cataract in what was Nubia. The site was known as Meha in ancient times and was first documented in the 18th Dynasty, when Ay and Horemheb had rock-cut chapels hewn in the hills to the south. Upon arrival, you will proceed to visit Abu Simbel Temples, which were built by the well-known king Ramses II. The biggest temple was called as the Great temple. It was built by Ramesses II and being dedicated to the famous god Rahorakhty. While the smaller temple and it was dedicated to king Ramesses II himself and his beautiful wife queen Nefertari. After finishing your day tour, you will drive back toward Aswan. Arrive Aswan and be transferred by private A-C van to your chosen hotel there for check in, rest and refresh or transfer to Aswan airport to catch your domestic flight to Cairo.Meals Included: Breakfast

Prices

3 Nights 4 Days May To August From : $ 585:

Triple $ 585
Double $ 602
Single $ 1069

3 Nights 4 Days September To April From : $ 893

Triple $ 893
Double $ 913
Single $ 1419

4 Nights 5 Days May To August From : $ 769

Triple $ 769
Double $ 797
Single $ 1169

4 Nights 5 Days September To April From : $ 1185

Triple $ 1185
Double $ 1213
Single $ 1898
Prices Prices are quoted in US Dollars per person per trip except during Christmas, New Year & Easter holidays. Children Policy 0 – 01.99 Free of Charge 2 – 05.99 pay 25% of tour price 6 – 11.99 pay 50% of tour price 12+ pay full tour price as per adult person. Notes : Child pricing applies to children who share rooms with their parents (Max 2 Children in one Room)

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