About Steigenberger Minerva Nile Cruise
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The Journey
Arrival at Aswan - Aswan City Tour
Welcome to Aswan! When you arrive at the airport or train station in Aswan, our representative will meet you and help you get to your Nile cruise to start visiting the sights in Aswan: Start your trip by visiting the Aswan High Dam, built between 1960 and 1970 to prevent flooding. Then go to the Philae Temple (Temple of Isis), built to honor the goddess Isis (the goddess of love and beauty in ancient Egypt). Finally, go to the Unfinished Obelisk, the largest obelisk of ancient times sculpted by Queen Hatshepsut. At the end of the trip, we will embark on the cruise to enjoy lunch and overnight on board.
Nile Cruise - Kom Ombo, Edfu & Luxor.
Enjoy breakfast on board while sailing to Kom Ombo, where you will visit the famous Temple of Kom Ombo (Temple of God Sobek the Crocodile), followed by sailing to Edfu, where you will have lunch on board the Nile cruise, and then visit the Temple of Edfu (Horus the Falcon), which is considered one It is one of the most well-preserved temples in all of Egypt. Finally, set sail for Luxor; a galabiya party will be followed by dinner. Spend the night in Luxor on a Nile cruise ship.
West Bank and East Bank of Luxor
Have your breakfast early in the morning on board the cruise, then go to the west bank of Luxor to see the Valley of the Kings (which contains the tombs of the New Kingdom), then the temple of Queen Hatshepsut Deir el-Bahari (she was the famous pharaoh who ruled the New Kingdom) and the giant statues of Memnon. Lunch was served on the boat, and then we went to the east bank of Luxor to see Karnak Temple and Luxor Temple. The main temple was built to honor the god Amun. It was linked to the Karnak Temple by a street with sphinxes on either side. It was built mainly by Amenhotep III (who was in charge of the interior) and Ramses II (who finished the temple). Dinner, disco, and music. Spend the night on a Nile cruise ship in Luxor.
Disembarkation / Final Departure
After enjoying your breakfast and check-out from the cruise at 08:00 AM, our representative will transfer you to Luxor Airport or Railway Station for your departure.
Arrival at Luxor - Karnak Temple and Luxor Temple
Welcome to Luxor! When you arrive at the airport or train station in Luxor, our representative will meet you and help you get to your Nile cruise to start visiting the sights in Luxor. Check in at noon, have lunch and then move to the East Bank of Luxor to visit The Temple of Karnak and The Temple of Luxor. The main temple was for worshipping the God Amon, and it was linked to the Karnak Temple by a street with sphinxes on either side. It was mostly built by Amenhotep III (who was in charge of the inside) and Ramses II (who finished the temple). Your Nile cruise in Luxor includes dinner and a place to sleep.
Luxor West Bank Tour
Have your breakfast early in the morning on board the cruise, then head to the West Bank of Luxor to see the Valley of the Kings, where the new kingdom's tombs are. However, you won't see Tutankhamun's tomb because it costs extra. After lunch, we set sail for Esna/Edfu. On the way, we watched Esna lock and set sail for Edfu. In Edfu, you will have dinner and stay the night on your Nile cruise.
Edfu Temple & Kom Ombo Temple
Have your breakfast on board, then enjoy a visit to Edfu Temple (Horus the Falcon), one of the best-preserved temples in all of Egypt. Sailing to Kom Ombo, lunch, and a visit to the famous Temple of Kom Ombo (Temple of God Sobek the Crocodile). Sailing to Aswan, dinner, and Galabeya Party. In Aswan, you will spend the night on your Nile cruise.
Aswan City Tour
After your delicious breakfast, you'll see Aswan's highlights, including the Unfinished Obelisk in the city's granite quarry and the High Dam, built between 1960 and 1970 to prevent Egypt from being flooded by the Nile generate energy. Get back on the boat and continue your cruise. Eat dinner and stay the night at Aswan.
Disembarkation / Final Departure
After enjoying your breakfast and check-out from the cruise at 08:00 AM, our representative will transfer you to Aswan Airport or Railway Station for your departure.
Embarkation at Nile Cruise
Our representative will meet and assist you at the airport or train station in Luxor, then transfer to Nile Cruise for check-in before lunch. Lunch on board with a welcome cocktail. Dinner and overnight on the Nile cruise.
Tour of the West Bank
Breakfast on board, then enjoy a guided tour to the west bank of the Nile in Luxor to visit the Valley of the Kings, the Temple of Hatshepsut, the mighty Egyptian Queen, and the Colossi of Memnon. Lunch before sailing to Esna, free time at leisure with afternoon tea. Then have dinner and overnight on the Nile cruise in Esna.
Temple of Horus in Edfu
Have breakfast on board while sailing to Edfu in the morning, then visit the Temple of Horus in Edfu, the best cult temple in Egypt. Return to the Nile cruise boat to continue sailing to Kom Ombo. Lunch on board with afternoon tea and free time at leisure. Dinner on board with the Egyptian Gallabia party. Overnight in Kom Ombo.
Aswan visits
Sail early to Aswan while enjoying breakfast on board. Then our guide will take you to enjoy a day tour of the High Dam, Granite Quarries and Philae Temple. Lunch will be served on the Nile cruise, then enjoy sailing on the Nile by felucca around the botanical garden. Return to the cruise for dinner on board with a belly dance show and an Egyptian folklore show. Overnight in Aswan.
Optional Tour of Abu Simbel Temple
Breakfast on your Nile cruise with free time at your leisure in Aswan, or enjoy an optional tour of Abu Simbel Temple. The journey from Aswan to Abu Simbel takes approximately 3 hours by air-conditioned private car. Upon arriving at Abu Simbel, see the magnificent temples of Ramses II at Abu Simbel, dedicated to the four world deities Ptah, Ra Harach, Amun-Ra, and Ramses II. Then return to the Nile Cruise in Aswan. Free time at leisure, then have dinner on board and enjoy the Nubian show. Overnight in Aswan.
Kom Ombo Temple
Sail to Kom Ombo while having breakfast on board, then enjoy a guided temple visit shared by the gods Sobek and Heureus in Kom Ombo. Return to the Nile cruise sailing to Edfu with lunch on board. Continue sailing to Esna with afternoon tea on board. Dinner and overnight on board in Esna.
East Bank Tour
Sail to Luxor with breakfast on your Nile cruise, enjoy a guided tour to Luxor's east bank, and visit the magnificent Karnak Temples and Luxor Temple. After that, return to the cruise with lunch. Dinner and overnight on board the cruise in Luxor.
Disembarkation in Luxor
Breakfast on board, then get off your Nile cruise in Luxor and then be transferred to the airport or train station,
Pricing
Triple Cabin
Double Cabin
Single Cabin
What’s Included
Included
- Meet & assist on arrival with flowers
- Complimentary mineral water on tours
- Egyptologist English-speaking guide
- Accommodation on full-board basis
- Private air-conditioned transfers
- All taxes & service charges
- Entrance fees for sites in the programme
Not Included
- Any optional tours
- Extra meals & beverages
- Personal expenses
- Tipping
Onboard Facilities
- 24 hours reception
- Internet service
- Laundry service
- Large sun deck with swimming pool and pool bar
- Fitness equipments
- Gift shop
- Beauty saloon
- Meeting space
- International telephone & fax
- Private W/C, shower and hairdryer
- WiFi
- Pool
- Air condition
- Private bath with Shower
- Mini Bar
- Doctor available 24 hours
- Gift Shop
- TV with International Channels
- Major credit cards accepted on board Nile Cruises
- Laundry service & housekeeping
- Accompanying motorboat to pull it in case wind is calm
- Sun Deck
- Satellite-TV, DVD player
- Oriental seating area
- Internet access
- Water filter
- Voltage 220. 24 hrs electric power supply
- Accompanying motorboat to pull it in case wind is calm.
Price Policy
Children Policy +
- Age 0 – under 2 years: FREE
- Age 2 – under 6 years: 25% of adult price
- Age 6 – under 11.99 years: 50% of adult price
- Age 12+ : adult price
Applies to children sharing parents’ room (max 1 child). Airfare may add charges for children.
Booking & Payment +
Reservations
Secure your space with a 30% deposit (50% over Christmas, New Year & airfare packages). The deposit counts toward your final payment.
Payment methods
Bank wire transfer, or Visa/Mastercard via our secured system, or Western Union.
Cancellation Policy +
Flexible policy — if a government/airline travel warning is issued to/from your country, no cancellation fees and a full refund.
- Until 45 days before arrival: 20%
- 44–35 days: 30% · 34–25 days: 50%
- 24–15 days: 75% · 14–9 days: 90%
- 8–1 day: 100%