12 Days
Daily
Cairo Airport / Any Hotel in Cairo
Day 1: Aswan City Tour - Aswan ON Upon arrival in Aswan, a Travel Joy Egypt English-speaking representative will transfer guests by private vehicle to their Nile cruise ship. Check-in before 12 pm. Lunch will be served onboard. Then, a visit to the High Dam built in 1960 by Gamal Abdel Nasser to control Nile flooding. A motorboat ride on the Nile to the Temple of Philae built in the Graeco-Roman period dedicated to Isis. Tour the Unfinished Obelisk, a massive red granite form intended for Amun Ra. Return to the ship for the evening at leisure. Dinner is included. Early arrivals will start sightseeing directly to avoid delays awaiting check-in at 12 pm.
Onboard breakfast starts the day. Then an Egyptologist guide leads guests to the Temple of Kom Ombo where the gods Sobek and Haroeris were once worshipped. Return to the ship for lunch on the sun deck viewing the Nile landscape. Afternoon features chariot riding to the Temple of Horus in Edfu, one of Egypt's most well-preserved temples. Back on the ship, relax the afternoon away. Dinner serves in the evening before an Egyptian folkloric show party by the staff. Meals included: Breakfast Lunch Dinner
The morning starts with breakfast onboard the Nile cruise. A tour of Thebes' magical west bank is next, exploring the Valley of the Kings where Theban rulers were laid to rest. Next is a visit to Hatshepsut's Temple at Deir El Bahari, an architectural wonder carved within the mountain. The tour concludes at the Colossi of Memnon statues of Amenhotep III. Lunch is served back on the ship. The afternoon is free at leisure before dinner and overnight accommodations on the cruise. Meals included: Breakfast Lunch Dinner
Check out after breakfast onboard at 8am. A tour of Luxor's east bank is then enjoyed, starting at the extensive Karnak Temple complex, considered the largest ever constructed. The day finishes with a visit to the Temple of Luxor built initially in the 12th dynasty and later completed by Ramesses II. Guests are then transferred by private vehicle to their Luxor accommodation, where services provided by Travel Joy Egypt conclude. Meals included: Breakfast
Day 1: Luxor East Bank - Luxor ON Upon arrival in Luxor, a representative will transfer guests to their Nile cruise ship by private air-conditioned van. Embarkation is before 12 pm. A tour of Luxor's east bank is then featured, starting with the monumental Karnak Temple complex, the largest structures ever built, primarily dedicated to Amun Ra. Next is the Temple of Luxor constructed in the 12th dynasty and completed by Ramesses II, also honoring Amun Ra. Returning to the ship offers time to relax. An Egyptian folkloric show is presented by staff in the evening followed by dinner and overnight accommodations. Early arrivals will commence sightseeing directly to avoid delays pending the 12 pm check-in time. Meals included: Lunch Dinner
The morning starts with breakfast onboard the cruise ship. The tour then begins on the west bank of Luxor, exploring the Valley of the Kings royal cemetery. Next is a visit to Hatshepsut's Temple at Deir El Bahari, carved within the mountain exhibiting superb ancient Egyptian architecture. The tour concludes at the Colossi of Memnon statues. Lunch is served onboard before the afternoon is spent at leisure. Dinner and accommodation for the night are provided onboard the cruise ship. Meals included: Breakfast Lunch Dinner
Breakfast starts the day onboard the Nile cruise ship. The tour guide leads a journey to discover secrets of the past. The Temple of Horus in Edfu, renowned for its preservation, is the first site toured before returning to the ship. Lunch is served as sailing to Kom Ombo commences. The afternoon involves exploring the Temple of Kom Ombo dedicated once to Sobek and Haroeris. Back on the ship, guests relax on the sun deck admiring views of the landscape and histories of ancient Egypt along the Nile banks. Dinner is provided during the cruise to Aswan. A late evening arrival concludes the day in Aswan with overnight accommodations. Meals included: Breakfast Lunch Dinner
Breakfast will be served onboard the ship to start the day. An Egyptologist tour guide then leads exploration of Aswan including a visit to the High Dam built in 1960 by Gamal Abdel Nasser. Afterwards a motorboat ride along the Nile River to reach Agilika Island and tour the Temple of Philae constructed in the Graeco-Roman period dedicated to Isis. Next is a sightseeing stop at the Unfinished Obelisk, a massive red granite monument intended for Amun Ra. Lunch is provided after returning to the ship. Afternoon tea serves onboard and the evening is free in Aswan before the overnight accommodations. Dinner is included. Meals included: Breakfast Lunch Dinner
Check out after breakfast. A representative then escorts guests to Aswan airport or station to catch their flight to Cairo. Optional Tour: An excursion to Abu Simbel temples is available either by private coach or domestic flight. Guests will be met in Aswan by an English-speaking guide for transfer by private air-conditioned van to Abu Simbel, located 180 miles south of Aswan. Upon arrival, a tour of the Abu Simbel temples built by Ramesses II commences, including the larger Great Temple dedicated to Ra-Horakhte and the smaller temple honoring Ramesses II and his wife Queen Nefertari. Afterwards, guests are driven back to Aswan where they can check into a chosen hotel or proceed directly to the airport for their flight to Cairo. Meals Included: Breakfast
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Reception area
Lounge bar & Library located in the main lounge
Restaurant located on the lower deck
Swimming pool, bar on the Sun deck
Boutique and Jeweler shop
Spa center and Massage room
Internet corner located in the Mezzanine deck
Laundry and dry cleaning facilities
Sound proof on all decks
Ultra violet water treatment
Meeting space can be arranged if boat is chartered
Major credit cards are accepted on board
WiFi
Pool
Air condition
Private bath with Shower
TV
Mini Bar
Doctor available 24 hours
Gift Shop
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