Movenpick MS Sun Ray Nile Cruise, one of the newest ships on the Nile, this deluxe Nile Cruise boat has been designed to the highest standards, it creates the ideal environment from which to discover the wonders of Egypt along the Nile.
Day 1: visiting Luxor East Bank
Upon arrival at Luxor airport or station, our representative will take you to your Movenpick Ms Sun Ray Nile Cruise via a private air-conditioned van. Boarding before 12:00 noon. In the afternoon, you will discover the eastern bank of Luxor including the Karnak Temple Complex, the largest structures ever built in human history.
The main building is the building of the god Amun Ra, as it was considered the house of the god on earth.
The oldest structure dates back to the Middle Kingdom, but there are some references that indicate previous buildings dating back to the Third Dynasty.
Later, you will move on to visit Luxor Temple, built by one of the kings of the Twelfth Dynasty, and completed by the famous King Ramesses II.
This temple is located in the heart of ancient Thebes and, like Karnak, was dedicated to the chief/primary god Amun-Ra.
After completing your daily tour, you will be transferred back to your ship to rest and refresh. At night, an Egyptian folklore show will be played by the staff.
Dinner and overnight stay aboard Movenpick Ms Sun Ray Nile Cruise in Luxor will be provided.
Note: If your arrival time to Luxor is very early, we will start the tour directly upon arrival as the check-in time for the cruise is at 12:00 PM and we don’t want our guests to waste their time waiting in the lobby for check-in.
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Day 2: Visiting Luxor West Bank
Breakfast on board the Movenpick Ms Sun Ray Nile Cruise ship. Then you will begin your magical tour of Thebes, the Holy Land, by exploring the West Bank of Luxor, including the Valley of the Kings, which is considered the royal cemetery of the Kings of Thebes and the rulers of ancient Egypt, and the place where our Pharaohs lived and Buried.
After that, move on to visit the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut in Deir el-Bahari.
This temple is considered one of the finest architectural examples in ancient Egypt because it is completely carved into the mountain.
At the end of the tour, you will visit the two statues of Memnon belonging to King Amenhotep III. You will then return to your ship for lunch.
Afternoon, free at leisure. Dinner and overnight on a board of Movenpick Ms Sun Ray Nile Cruise.
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Day 3: Visiting Edfu and Kom Ombo Temples
Have breakfast on board Movenpick Ms Sun Ray Nile Cruise.
Then your tour guide will take you on a mysterious journey into the land of secrets. This guided tour begins today with a visit to one of Egypt’s most magnificent temples, the Temple of Horus at Edfu, considered one of the most well-preserved temples in Egypt.
Then you will return to your ship. Lunch will be served on board during sailing to Kom Ombo.
In the afternoon, you’ll move on to explore Kom Ombo Temple, where the gods Sobek and Haroeris were worshiped for a time. Return to your ship and enjoy your lunch.
Enjoy the sun deck and view the unique landscape of the mighty Nile River. On its banks, ancient Egyptian civilization arose and flourished.
Dinner will be served on board Movenpick Ms Sun Ray Nile Cruise while sailing to Aswan. Arrival late in the evening to Aswan and overnight.
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Day 4: Visit Aswan City
Breakfast will be served on aboard of Movenpick Ms Sun Ray Nile Cruise your ship.
Later, you will join your Egyptologist tour guide to discover the greatest city of Aswan, including the High Dam built by Egyptian President Gamal Abdel Nasser in 1960 AD to protect Egypt from the flooding of the Nile.
After that, you will enjoy sailing on the Nile River by steamboat until arriving at Agilika Island, where you will visit the Temple of Philae, which was built in the Roman Gayco era and was dedicated to the goddess Isis (mother of God Horus).
Finally, you will be taken to visit one of Aswan’s wonderful tourist attractions, the unfinished obelisk, which was made of red granite and was dedicated to the god Amun-Ra. After completing your daily tour, you will return to your ship. Lunch will be served on board.
Afternoon tea will be served to you on board of Movenpick Ms Sun Ray Nile Cruise.
At night, free for leisure. Dinner and overnight on aboard in Aswan.
Meals Included
Day 5: Departure day
Check out after breakfast on aboard Movenpick MS Sun Ray Nile Cruise. Then our representative will drive you to Aswan airport – station to take your flight to Cairo.
Excursion to the temples of Abu Simbel either by private bus or domestic plane: You will meet our English-speaking tour guide in Aswan who will transfer you by private air-conditioned bus to Abu Simbel, which is located south of Aswan on the west bank of the Nile River, 180 miles south of the first waterfall in Nubia region.
The site was known as Maha in ancient times and was first documented in the 18th Dynasty, when Ay and Horemheb had small rock-cut chapels in the hills to the south. Upon arrival, you will proceed to visit the temples of Abu Simbel built by the famous King Ramesses II.
The largest temple was called the Great Temple. It was built by Ramesses II and dedicated to the popular god Rahorakhty. While the smaller temple was dedicated to King Ramses II himself and his beautiful wife, Queen Nefertari.
After completing your day tour, you will drive back to Aswan. You arrive in Aswan and will be transferred by private air-conditioned bus to your chosen hotel there to check-in, rest and refresh, or transfer to Aswan Airport to catch your domestic flight to Cairo.
Meals Included:
Breakfast
4 nights accommodation on Nile Cruises based on FB.
Meet and assist service upon arrival and departure.
Our staff assist you during your stay and excursions.
All transfers are in a modern, luxurious, air-conditioned private car.
All Nile cruises are as mentioned in your itinerary.
Entrance fees to all tourist attractions in and between Luxor and Aswan.
An English speaking tour guide during your cruise ship excursions (group size is 1 – 8 maximum).
One complimentary bottle of water per day per person.
All service charges and taxes.
Any additional meals and drinks.
Entry visa to Egypt.
Tipping For Guides, Drivers, etc..
Any Personal spending.
Any Optional activities.