Ultra Deluxe MS Salacia Nile Cruise

Start your journey with a morning pick-up from your hotel or any preferred location in Luxor, where your professional tour guide will accompany you in a modern air-conditioned vehicle to explore the East Bank. Begin with a visit to the magnificent Karnak Temple complex, a vast open-air museum and the religious capital of Upper Egypt from 2055 BC to 100 AD, showcasing the world’s largest collection of ancient temples, statues, and towering columns. Afterward, check in to the 5-star MS Salacia Nile Cruise, where you’ll enjoy a delicious lunch and relax in your elegant cabin. As evening falls, head to the enchanting Luxor Temple, built in 1400 BC by Amenhotep III and completed by Ramses II, beautifully illuminated at night and steeped in the mystique of ancient festivals like Opet. Return to the cruise for a sumptuous dinner and enjoy a peaceful overnight stay onboard.

Begin your day with a delicious breakfast onboard before heading to the West Bank of Luxor. Visit the Valley of the Kings, the burial site of New Kingdom pharaohs, where intricately decorated tombs reveal fascinating details about ancient Egyptian beliefs in the afterlife. Next, admire the elegant Temple of Queen Hatshepsut, carved into the cliffs of Deir El Bahari, and end with a stop at the Colossi of Memnon, two towering statues that have stood for millennia. After lunch, the cruise sets sail toward Edfu, passing through the Esna lock. Enjoy dinner onboard as you relax and take in the views of the Nile. 

After breakfast, head ashore to visit Edfu Temple, dedicated to Horus, the falcon god. Admire the temple’s grand pylons, detailed inscriptions, and well-preserved chambers. Return to the cruise to relax with lunch as you sail toward Kom Ombo. On arrival, visit the unique Kom Ombo Temple, dedicated to Sobek and Haroeris, where you’ll find fascinating dual sanctuaries and exhibits, including crocodile mummies. Back onboard, enjoy a sumptuous dinner and take part in the Galabeya Party, a fun celebration of Egyptian culture. Sail onward to Aswan and spend the night onboard.

Start your day with breakfast onboard before exploring the highlights of Aswan. Visit the Unfinished Obelisk, an enormous granite monument that reveals the techniques used by ancient stonecutters. Next, head to the High Dam, an engineering marvel that provides Egypt with water management and electricity. Return to the cruise for lunch and enjoy the serene surroundings of Aswan. Take the afternoon at your leisure to relax or explore the city on your own. End your day with a delicious dinner onboard.

Enjoy your final breakfast onboard before checking out of the cruise. A representative will transfer you to Aswan Airport or train station for your onward journey, marking the end of your unforgettable Nile adventure.

• Warm welcome from your professional tour guide to begin your 7-night Nile cruise adventure from Luxor.
• Explore the iconic Karnak Temple complex, known as "The Most Select of Places" during the Middle Kingdom and "House of Amun".
• Seamless check-in to the 5-star MS Salacia Nile Cruise.
• Enjoy a freshly prepared lunch onboard and relax in your elegant cabin.
• Evening visit to Luxor Temple, famously known as “The Southern Sanctuary”, illuminated beautifully under the night sky.
• Return to the cruise for a delicious dinner.
• Spend a peaceful night onboard in Luxor, preparing for the next day’s adventures.

• Start the day with a delightful breakfast onboard.
• Spend the morning at leisure, soaking in the tranquil views of the Nile.
• Begin sailing toward Edfu, passing lush riverbanks and picturesque villages.
• Enjoy a delicious lunch onboard, followed by an afternoon tea break.
• Savor a fine dining experience during dinner and relax as the cruise docks in Edfu.
• Overnight onboard in Edfu.

• After breakfast, visit the Temple of Horus in Edfu, accessed by a scenic horse carriage ride. The temple is one of the most well-preserved in Egypt, with impressive reliefs and grand architecture.
• Return to the cruise and sail toward Kom Ombo, enjoying lunch onboard.
• Pass through Kom Ombo and continue to Aswan, soaking in the peaceful scenery of the Nile.
• Delight in dinner onboard, followed by an entertaining Galabeya party.
• Overnight onboard in Aswan.

• Enjoy breakfast boxes as you embark on a guided excursion to the stunning Abu Simbel Temples, an iconic UNESCO World Heritage Site built by Ramses II.
• Explore the colossal statues and intricate carvings that depict the grandeur of ancient Egyptian architecture.
• Return to the cruise for lunch and a relaxing afternoon tea break.
• Savor a delightful dinner onboard, followed by local entertainment.
• Overnight onboard in Aswan.

• Begin the day with breakfast onboard.
• Visit the Aswan High Dam, a modern engineering marvel that transformed Egypt’s economy.
• Explore the picturesque Philae Temple, dedicated to the goddess Isis, beautifully located on an island.
• Enjoy a visit to the vibrant Nubian Village, experiencing its unique culture and traditions.
• Return to the cruise for lunch and an afternoon of relaxation.
• Dinner will be served onboard, and the evening is at your leisure.
• Overnight onboard in Aswan.

• Enjoy breakfast onboard as the cruise sails toward Kom Ombo.
• Visit the fascinating Kom Ombo Temple, dedicated to Sobek and Haroeris, and admire its dual design and ancient carvings.
• Return to the cruise for lunch, followed by an afternoon tea break as the ship sails back toward Luxor via Edfu.
• Dinner will be served onboard as you relax and enjoy the journey.
• Overnight onboard in Luxor.

• Start your day with breakfast before heading to the West Bank.
• Visit the Valley of the Kings, where pharaohs were buried in intricately decorated tombs.
• Explore Medinet Habu Temple, showcasing impressive architecture and vibrant reliefs.
• Stop by the Colossi of Memnon, two massive statues that stand as timeless sentinels of the ancient city.
• Return to the cruise for lunch and spend the afternoon at leisure.
• Enjoy a final dinner onboard.
• Overnight onboard in Luxor.

• Enjoy your last breakfast onboard.
• Check out of the cruise and transfer to your desired location in Luxor, concluding your unforgettable Nile cruise adventure.