About Esmeralda 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.
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
- Lounge bar & Library located in the main lounge
- Reception area
- Restaurant located on the lower deck
- Swimming pool, bar on the Sun deck
- Boutique and Jeweler shop
- Spa center and Massage room
- Laundry and dry cleaning facilities
- Sound proof on all decks
- Mini Bar & Room service
- Telephone system with international calls
- Swimming Pool and sundeck
- Safe box in each cabin
- Gymnasium
- Laundry service & housekeeping
- All major credit cards accepted
- WiFi
- Pool
- Air condition
- Private bath with Shower
- Mini Bar
- Doctor available 24 hours
- Gift Shop
- TV with International Channels
- Ultra violet water treatment
- Meeting space can be arranged if boat is chartered
- Major credit cards are accepted on board
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%