MS Prestige Emilio River Nile Cruise
MS Prestige Emilio River Nile Cruise is a 5 star deluxe Nile Cruise. Prestige Emilio is built according to the latest international specifications, offering perfect accommodation and excursions on the River Nile. On deck, all guest amenities are available, including spacious cabins with panoramic view of the River. It is one of the best cruises on sailing Egypt’s main water, consisting of 72 luxurious cabins with balcony furnished in modern style at main and upper decks. The MS Prestige Emilio River Nile Cruise will surely leave you breathless and mesmerized with Egypt.
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4 Days and 3 Nights from Aswan to Luxor (Every Friday)
Day 1: Arrive Aswan Start of Cruise
As you arrive at the city of Aswan, a 123egypttours.com representative will greet you at Aswan airport or the local train station. There, they will transport you via air-conditioned vehicle to your Nile Cruise ship for embarkation before lunch. Then you will be accompanied by a experienced Egyptologist for a tour of the High Dam, the Granite Quarries and the Temple of Philae with dinner and overnight stay onboard.
Day 2: Kom Ombo and Edfu Sights - Best of the Nile River Temples
Enjoy your exquisite breakfast as you sail to the town of Kom Ombo. You can visit there its famous temple that was shared by two gods, namely, Sobek and Haeroris. After that, have lunch on board as you sail to Edfu to visit the Horus Temple. Enjoy an afternoon tea while cruising to the city of Esna. Your dinner and overnight stay will be onboard your Nile Cruise ship in Esna.
Day 3: See the Sights in Luxor - Eastern Side
Get an early morning meal as you sail on board your Nile Cruise ship on your way to the city of Luxor. Also, your lunch will be served on board. Then you will be accompanied for an amazing tour to visit the eastern part of the Nile River where you will visit both the Karnak and Luxor temples. Then you will return to the Nile Cruise ship for afternoon tea and dinner. You will be staying for the night aboard the Nile Cruise ship in Luxor.
Day 4: Enjoy Luxor - Western Side of the Nile River
After breakfast will be disembarkation. Then you can visit the western part of the Nile River in Luxor. This is the location of the Valley of Kings & Queens, the temple of Queen Hatshepsut, and the Colossi Memnon. This is a great opportunity for shopping since you will be given a personal time. And then your tour of the MS Prestige Emilio River Nile Cruise ends, as you will be transported to Luxor airport or the local train station for your departure.
5 Days and 4 Nights from Luxor to Aswan (Every Monday)
Day 1: Arrive Luxor Start of Cruise
Luxor is built on and around the ancient site of Thebes. It is also commonly known as the world's largest open air museum. On arrival meet with a representative from 123EgyptTours.com, then transfer via a private airconditioned vehicle to the cruise for embarkation before lunch. During the afternoon you will be joined for a tour to visit East Bank of the Nile in Luxor to the Karnak and Luxor temples. Return to the Nile cruise ship for afternoon tea and dinner.
Day 2: Enjoying Luxor's Famous Necropolis
Get an early morning meal then you will be transferred to the West Bank of the River Nile in Luxor to the Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut Temple at El Deir EL Bahari – a three-tiered temple, a reflection of the mortuary temple of Mentuhotep II and the Colossi Memnon. Return to the cruise for lunch and afternoon tea while sailing to Edfu via Esna Lock. Dinner and overnight stay on board the MS Prestige Emilio River Nile Cruise at Edfu.
Day 3: Edfu and Kom Ombo Sights - Two Famous Towns Along the Nile River
Breakfast on board the Nile cruise vessel then you will be accompanied by your knowledgeable guide to visit Horus Temple at Edfu. From there return to the cruise to sail to Kom Ombo with lunch on board the cruise – Kom Ombo is a double temple, dedicated to Sobek the crocodile god and Horus the falcon-headed god .The building's layout combines two temples in one with each side having its own gateways and chapels. Once you complete the tour, continue sailing to Aswan with dinner and overnight on board.
Day 4: Day Tour Aswan - The Best of Egypt Historic and Modern Past
One of the major attractions in Aswan are the two Aswan Dams. The first was finished in 1902, and was the largest in the world in its days. The new one was completed in 1971, and came as a result of the larger power need of the increasing Egyptian population. Visit the High Dam in Aswan, the Unfinished Obelisk and the majestic Philae temple with a visit to the Botanical garden by felucca. Stay overnight in Aswan on board the Nile cruise ship.
Day 5: End of Tour in Aswan
The tour aboard the MS Prestige Emilio Nile Cruise Ship will be disembarking after breakfast with some free time in Aswan on your own and then transfer to the Aswan airport the local train station for final departure.
8 Days and 7 Nights Round Trip Luxor Tour (Every Monday)
Day 1: Arrive Luxor start of Cruise
Luxor used to be ancient site of Thebes. Today with the number of sites that it has it is known to the world as world's largest open air museum. Upon arrival at the airport or train station meet with a representative from 123EgyptTours.com, then transfer via a private air-conditioned vehicle to the cruise for embarkation before lunch. During the afternoon you will be joined for a tour to visit East Bank of the Nile in Luxor to the Karnak and Luxor temples. Return to the MS Prestige Emilio River Nile Cruise for afternoon tea and dinner.
Day 2: Day Tour of Luxor - Visiting the East Bank of the Nile River
After breakfast, you will be accompanied for a wonderful tour to visit East Bank of the Nile in Luxor to the Karnak and Luxor temples. Luxor Temple is situated in the center of town, was built by the New Kingdom Pharaoh Amenophis III. It is spectacular and so compact it can be visited in an hour. Sail to Esna for an overnight stay.
Day 3: See Edfu and its Temples
The Temple of Edfu is the largest temple dedicated to Horus and Hathor of Dendera. It was the center of several festivals sacred to Horus. It is believed that each year, "Hathor traveled south from her temple at Dendera to visit Horus at Edfu, and this event marking their sacred marriage was the occasion of a great festival and pilgrimage. Sail to Edfu to see this well preserved temple. Upon arrival at Edfu, you will be accompanied by your knowledgeable guide to visit Horus Temple. After which you will sail to Kom Ombo where you will have dinner and overnight on board.
Day 4: Visit Aswan - The Best of Egypt's Modern and Ancient Engineering History
Aswan is the ancient city of Swenet, which in antiquity was the frontier town of Ancient Egypt to the south. Enjoy sites at the High Dam, the Unfinished Obelisk found among the quarries and Philae temple. Take time to the Botanical garden by felucca overnight in Aswan on board the MS Prestige Emilio River Nile Cruise.
Day 5: Optional Tour to Abu Simbel
Abu Simbel in Upper Egypt was saved from the rising waters of Lake Nasser, growing behind the Aswan Dam, in a massive archaeological rescue plan sponsored by UNESCO in the 1960s. In the afternoon take a felucca ride to see botanical Garden by Felucca.
Day 6: Kom Ombo Sightseeing - The Most Unique Temple in Egypt
The temples in Kom Ombo are dual temples shared by Haroeris the falcon god and sobek the crocodile headed god of fertility.The temple of Sobek was discovered in AD 1912 at Theadelphia in Faiyum. In AD 1913, the temple was moved to Alexandria and rebuilt in the museum's garden. The temple is preceded by two lions and it consists of three gateways leading to the shrine of the god Pnepheros. All this you can see when in Kom Ombo. Overnight stay aboard the ship after it has cruised to Luxor.
Day 7: Luxor Tour - Amazing West Bank
Enjoy an early morning meal then you will be transferred to the West Bank of the River Nile in Luxor to the Valley of the Kings and Queens, the Valley of the Queens lies at the southern end of the necropolis. This is where the queens and their children were interred. From there see as well the Hatshepsut Temple at El Deir EL Bahari and the Colossi Memnon. Get back on board MS Prestige Emilio River Nile Cruise for lunch and free time before dinner and rest for the night.
Day 8: End of Tour
Enjoy breakfast aboard the ship then disembark from your cruise. Then you will be transferred to Luxor airport or station for departure.
Nile Cruise Inclusions/Exclusions
Inclusions
Meet and assist personalized service upon arrival & departure.
Assistance of 123EgyptTours.com personnel during your stay and excursions.
All transfers by a modern air-conditioned deluxe vehicle.
Accommodation on board 5 star cruise on full board basis.
All Nile Cruise excursions as mentioned in the itinerary.
Entrance fees to all sights between Luxor and Aswan.
Egyptologist guide during your excursions.
All taxes and service fees.
Exclusions
Tipping for the staff (not obligatory).
The MS Prestige Emilio River Nile Cruise Ship Adventure Tour will not cover any extras and personal expenses.
