Embark on an unforgettable journey with our Egypt tour packages aboard the MS Kira Nile Cruise. Discover the timeless splendours of Luxor, including the majestic Luxor and Karnak temples on the East Bank. Delve into the mysteries of the Valley of the Kings, the towering Colossi of Memnon, and the stunning Temple of Hatshepsut on the West Bank. The MS Kira Nile Cruise offers captivating excursions, also exploring Aswan's High Dam, ancient artisanship, and the iconic Philae Temple, bringing Egypt's rich history and beauty to life.
Luxor, often hailed as the "world's greatest open-air museum," is a treasure trove of magnificent temples and ancient ruins.
Our tour leader will meet you at your hotel or Cairo Airport to greet you, after which you'll be transferred to board the MS Kira Nile Cruise from Luxor to Aswan. Your first stop will be the Luxor Temple, built by two New Kingdom pharaohs, Amenhotep III and Ramses II, and once connected to Karnak Temple. It was dedicated to the Theban triad of Amun, Mut, and Khonso.
Next, you'll visit Karnak Temple, the largest and most significant religious complex in ancient Egypt, considered the heart of the New Kingdom.
Optional: Sound and light show at Karnak Temple.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.
After breakfast, you'll be transferred to visit the Valley of the Kings, known for housing the mummies of many kings and queens.
Next, you'll visit the famous site on Luxor's west bank, the Temple of Hatshepsut at El-Deir El-Bahari, built by Queen Hatshepsut.
Then, you'll see the two massive stone statues, the Colossi of Memnon.
Optional: Hot Air Balloon ride.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.
In the morning, you'll be taken to visit the Kom Ombo Temple, notable for its unique dedication to Sobek, the crocodile-headed god.
Next, you'll explore the Edfu Temple, the largest temple dedicated to Horus and one of the largest in Egypt.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.
After enjoying breakfast aboard the MS Kira Nile Cruise, you will begin your Aswan tour with a visit to the High Dam, which provides irrigation and electricity across Egypt and was built to protect the country from the Nile’s annual floods.
Next, you will visit the Philae Temple, located on an island in the reservoir of the Aswan Low Dam, downstream from the Aswan Dam and Lake Nasser.
Afterwards, you'll explore the Unfinished Obelisk, the largest known ancient obelisk, dating back to the reign of Queen Hatshepsut.
Optional: Morning visit to Abu Simbel Temple.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.
After breakfast, you will disembark from the MS Kira Nile Cruise and be transferred to Aswan airport to catch your flight back to Cairo.
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Meals: Breakfast.
# | May-Sep | Oct-April |
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Solo | $960 | $1170 |
Double | $680 | $800 |
Triple | $660 | $780 |
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MS Kira Nile Cruise offers a range of amenities and facilities to enhance the onboard experience. Some of the highlights include spacious cabins with private balconies, a swimming pool, a sun deck with loungers, a restaurant serving delicious meals, a bar, a fitness center, a spa, and a 24-hour reception. Additionally, the cruise provides Wi-Fi access in public areas, laundry services, and nightly entertainment programs to ensure a comfortable and enjoyable journey along the Nile River.
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