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- Set sail on a fantastic discovery of Ancient Egypt, with a 7-night cruise along the Nile on board the five-star M/S Esplanade.
- Embark on an immersive cruise down the Nile and explore all the wonders Egypt has to offer from your luxury cruise ship, which offers understated sophistication, attentive staff and incredible facilities including a spa and swimming pool.
- Our members will stay in a Deluxe Cabin with Full Board dining throughout and will enjoy a host of spectacular visits!
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Carefully selected by our experts especially for you
Your Destination —
Our Offer —
On this tour, you will enjoy carefree days in the sun with 7 nights on board the MS Esplanade Nile Cruise. Board the elegantly appointed and truly luxurious MS Esplanade in Luxor, and then enjoy the true magic of the Nile River Valley the way it should be enjoyed, in comfort and style from beginning to end. Enjoy mesmerising daily excursions to some of Egypt’s most cherished ancient monuments, including Valley of the Kings; Hatshepsut Temple; Karnak Temple complex; Kom Ombo Temple; Edfu Temple; Philae Temple and more. What are you waiting for?
Your Cruise Itinerary —
Welcome to Luxor! Your tour begins when you are greeted by our representative who will assist you on board your floating hotel for your next 8 days. Check in after 12 pm then enjoy lunch, afternoon tea and dinner on board, while making the most of the facilities of your ship. Overnight in Luxor.
Day 2: Luxor / Esna/ Edfu (Tuesday)
After breakfast, it is time to visit the West Bank of Luxor: the tombs of the New Kingdom Pharaohs in the Valley of the Kings; the magnificent temple of Queen Hatshepsut at Deir El-Bahri. Following this, you will sail to Edfu via Esna. Enjoy lunch on board. Later in the day, you will be welcomed to the ship with the Captain's Welcome Cocktail Party, with dinner on board following. Overnight in Edfu.
After breakfast on board, you will start with a visit Edfu, the home of the best-preserved temple in Egypt: the Temple of Horus. After your visit to this superb temple, you will be taken back to the boat before it departs to Kom Ombo. Lunch and dinner will be served as the boat sails majestically towards Aswan where the cruise will be docked for the next days' visits. This evening, enjoy a Galabeya Party!
Day 4: Aswan (Thursday)
After breakfast, you will start with a visit to Aswan. You will be driven to see the High Dam, the world ’s largest rock-filled dam, and then a short sail to the Temple of Philae which was moved to the island of Agilika after the waters of Lake Nasser flooded its original location. It is then back to the boat for your lunch. This afternoon, it is time to sail by felucca to see the Mausoleum of Aga Khan and Kitchener Island. The rest of the day is free until dinner this evening, and a Nubian Folkloric show.
After breakfast, you have the whole day free at leisure for you to explore your surroundings or make the most of the boats fantastic facilities. Lunch and dinner will be on board your ship in Aswan.
Day 6: Aswan / Kom Ombo / Esna / Luxor (Saturday)
While you are having breakfast the boat sets sail, this time downstream, for Kom Ombo once again. Today you can visit the temple early in the morning before the boat heads off to Esna. After lunch, you will cross the locks at Esna, once again, as the boat heads back to Luxor. Dinner will be served on board follwed by a Galabeya Party. Overnight in Luxor.
After an early breakfast, it is time to visit the magnificent Karnak and Luxor Temples. Once your visit to these ancient temples is complete, you will return to the boat for your lunch. Spend the rest of the day at leisure and then you can enjoy your dinner as the Nile laps gently underneath you followed by a show with belly dancers. Overnight in Luxor.
Day 8: Departure (Monday)
You will have your final breakfast on the boat before you have to check out. You will then be transferred from Luxor to the airport for your return flight home.
Your Cruise Ship —
This offer is based on a 7-night cruise on board the MS Esplanade 5* in a Deluxe Cabin with Full Board Dining (breakfast, lunch and evening meal served in the main restaurant - excludes drinks).
Your culinary cravings will be met with the utmost service at the fantastic restaurant located on the Nile Deck. Combining ultramodern furnishings with innovative cuisine, dine in an environment that exemplifies subtle refinement. Enjoy a colourful cocktail in the lounge bar on the Main Deck while admiring the Nile reflections at night.
To keep you entertained during your down time, relax and unwind in by the swimming pool and out on the sun deck which offers stylish sun loungers and a Jacuzzi. There is also a spa with steam & sauna, in addition to various massage treatments available.
Your Stateroom
You will stay in a Deluxe Cabin.
Deluxe Cabin
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Your Journey —
Flights: You may choose from Economy, Premium or Business class flights on sectors that they operate, at the next stage of the booking process.
The flights included are with either a scheduled or no-frills airline and are subject to live availability and prices can change. You can choose your preferred departure times during the booking process. Please select your flight options carefully as departure and arrival airports may differ.
Transfers: Shared return transfers between the airport and the boat are included as well as transfers throughout the cruise.