Steigenberger Minerva Nile Cruise

As you arrive in Aswan, you'll be welcomed and taken to the cruise where boarding will occur before lunch. Following that, a tour of the Aswan High Dam, which was built to prevent floods, will take place. Afterwards, a visit to the Unfinished Obelisk is on the agenda; had it been finished, it would have been the largest in Egypt. To finish the day, you'll be taken to Agilkia Island to see the gorgeous Philae Temple, a place dedicated to the goddess Isis. And, to end the night in style, you'll be entertained with a presentation about Nubian culture.

Meals: Lunch and dinner.

Our voyage will take us to Kom Ombo for a visit to the temple devoted to Sobek and Horus. After lunch at Edfu, we will observe the Temple of Horus, the most well-preserved in the entire country of Egypt. Later, we will continue sailing to Luxor.

Meals: breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

At Luxor, the journey starts with a visit to the Valley of the Kings, which was used as the burial ground for pharaohs from the New Kingdom period. Our next stop is the Temple of Hatshepsut, which stands out for its distinct style and uniqueness. We will then make a short stop at the Colossi of Memnon; two statues that commemorate King Amenhotep III, before heading back to the ship for lunch. The afternoon is reserved for exploring the Temples of Luxor and Karnak, which are respectively dedicated to the god Amun and are the largest of ancient temples which still remain. To end the day, you can enjoy a Belly Dance performance before dinner.

Meals: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

Post-breakfast, we will transport you to either the train station or airport.

Meals: Breakfast.

When you get to Luxor, our representative will be there to help you at the airport or train station and transport you to the cruise. Lunch will be followed by a visit to the Karnak Temple, which is the biggest religious complex from ancient times, and then the Luxor Temple, devoted to the god Amon.

Meals: Lunch and dinner.

Right after we eat breakfast, we will head to the Valley of the Kings, which is the burial site of some pharaohs from the New Kingdom, including Ramses II and Tutankhamen. Then, we will go to the exceptional and important Temple of Hatshepsut. To cap off the day, we'll take a look at the twin statues of Pharaoh Amenhotep III, which is commonly known as the Colossi of Memnon. Afterwards, we will return to the boat and sail to Edfu, and afterward enjoy a Belly Dance performance before dinner.

Meals: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

After we have our breakfast on the ship, we will disembark at Edfu, a place known for its Temple of Horus, the deity represented with the head of a falcon. It is one of the most intact temples in the whole of Egypt. We will then make our way to Kom Ombo, the only temple in the country that is dedicated to two gods: Horus and Sobek, the latter being symbolized by the head of a crocodile. Our final destination is Aswan.

Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner.

Once we've had our morning meal on the ship, we'll arrive in Aswan. The first place we'll visit is the Aswan High Dam, which solved the flooding issues of the River Nile. Following that, we'll head to the Unfinished Obelisk, still left in the quarries of Aswan, and if it had been completed, it would have been the largest in all of Egypt. Last but not least, we'll go to Agilkia Island where the gorgeous Philae Temple is situated, devoted to the goddess of love Isis.

Meals: breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

Once you finish your morning meal, the cruise will be over. We will take you to the airport or train station in Aswan, marking the end of your journey and your return home.

Meals: Breakfast.