5-Day MS Kira Nile Cruise
Overview
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.
Inclusion
- Meet and assist services upon arrival and departure provided by Cairo Top Tours representatives.
- Guest relations assistance throughout your stay aboard the cruise.
- All Egypt Tours Packages transportation is in a modern, air-conditioned vehicle.
- Full-board accommodation on the MS Kira Nile Cruise from Luxor to Aswan.
- All Egypt Nile River Cruises, as outlined in the itinerary, are private.
- Entrance fees to all sites between Luxor and Aswan during the tours in Egypt.
- English-speaking tour guide for all excursions aboard the MS Kira Nile Cruise.
- Shopping tours available during excursions in Luxor and Aswan (upon request).
- All service charges and taxes included.
Exclusion
- International airfare is not included.
- Beverages during meals are not covered.
- Any extras not specified in the programme are excluded.
- Tipping or gratuities are not included.
Itinerary
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.
End of service.
Meals: Breakfast.
Price
| # | May-Sep | Oct-April |
|---|---|---|
| Solo | $960 | $1170 |
| Double | $680 | $800 |
| Triple | $660 | $780 |
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