The sister ships STEIGENBERGER LEGACY and STEIGENBERGER MINERVA will make your Nile cruise an unforgettable experience. You will not find a more comfortable and elegant way to follow in the footsteps of the Pharaohs. Discover the luxury of gliding along the river between the historic cities of Luxor and Aswan. Savour oriental culinary delights and international specialities in the stylish ship restaurant. Enjoy the Egyptian sun and the Nile riverscapes as you sit on the spacious sun deck sipping a cocktail. Or take a refreshing dip in the pool. This cruise ship leaves nothing to be desired.
Between Luxor and Aswan
8 days | Luxor - Aswan - Kom Ombo - LuxorWhy this trip?
- Extensive sightseeing program with experienced tour guides already included
- Relaxed itinerary with ample time for recreation aboard your luxurious ship
- German-speaking local tour guide
- Many excursions to the region's most beautiful sights are already included in the price
Itinerary
Luxor
In-embarkation in the afternoon and check-in on STEIGENBERGER LEGACY.
Crossing to the west bank of Luxor and visiting some tombs in the Valley of the Kings, the Temple of Hatshepsut and the two monumental Memnon colossi. At noon, the ship departs for Edfu. Enjoy the unique view of the historical east and west shore of Luxor.
In Edfu the Horus Temple awaits you, one of the best preserved temples in all of Egypt.
Continue by boat via Kom Ombo to Aswan.
Assuan
Excursion to the imposing Assuan Dam on Lake Nasser, which dams the Nile to form the huge Lake Nasser. Then visit the granite quarries with the famous unfinished obelisk. Afterwards, a motorboat ride awaits you to Agilkia Island with its beautiful Philae Temple.
In the afternoon Felucca ride to the Kitchener Island with a visit to the Botanical Garden.
Assuan
Optional:Visit the famous rock temples of Abu Simbel, which were saved from the floods of the Nasser reservoir in a unique action.
In the afternoon, you have the opportunity to explore Aswan on your own.
Early in the morning the ship departs from Aswan to Kom Ombo.
Here you will visit the so-called Double Temple, dedicated to the two deities Haroeris and Sobek.
Continue to Edfu. After lunch, you will have the opportunity to explore Edfu on your own. Enjoy the beautiful Nile landscapes from the sundeck as the ship continues to Luxor in the late afternoon.
Luxor
In the morning visit the Luxury and Karnak Temple.
Optional: In the evening, you will have the opportunity to attend a "Sound and Light Show" at the UNESCO World Heritage Site-listed Karnak Temple.
Luxor
Disembarkation after breakfast.
Services
- Excursion package with 6 excursions
- Cruise in an outside cabin in the booked category
- Full board during the cruise
- Excursions and visits marked in bold including all entrance fees as per itinerary
- German speaking local tour guide
- Entertainment program on board
- Travel documents
The services provided during your trip
- Arrival and departure
- Insurance
- Complete insurance
- Travel cancellation insurance
- Travel health insurance
Additional services
Your ship: STEIGENBERGER LEGACY
The sister ships STEIGENBERGER LEGACY and STEIGENBERGER MINERVA will make your Nile cruise an unforgettable experience. You will not find a more comfortable and elegant way to follow in the footsteps of the Pharaohs. Discover the luxury of gliding along the river between the historic cities of Luxor and Aswan. Savour oriental culinary delights and international specialities in the stylish ship restaurant. Enjoy the Egyptian sun and the Nile riverscapes as you sit on the spacious sun deck sipping a cocktail. Or take a refreshing dip in the pool. This cruise ship leaves nothing to be desired.