The MS Tulip Nile Cruise ship is a great choice if you want to take a fun cruise along the Nile River. The MS Tulip Nile Cruise ship has recently undergone a complete refit and is now truly comfortable with a contemporary feel.
It has 40 cabins with opening panoramic windows and Juliet balcony, and 8 terrace suites with balcony seating. On the main deck there are two single cabins, with standard windows, both available without one. All cabins have air conditioning, satellite TV, safe, hairdryer, tea and coffee making facilities and a large bottle of mineral water every day.
The MS Tulip Nile cruise has a small gym, sauna, restaurant and large sun terrace.
Day 1: Luxor East Bank
Upon arrival at Luxor airport or station, our representative will transfer you to your MS Tulip 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 in Luxor will be provided. (LD)
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 guest to waste their time waiting in the lobby for check-in.
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Day 2: Luxor West Bank
Breakfast on board the MS Tulip Nile cruise. 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 tomb of the Theban kings and rulers of ancient Egypt, and the place where our pharaohs lived. Buried.
After that, you will move 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 aboard MS Tulip Nile cruise.
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Day 3: visiting Edfu and Kom Ombo Temples
Have breakfast on board MS Tulip Nile cruise ship. 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 MS Tulip Nile cruise during sailing to Kom Ombo.
In the afternoon, you will proceed to explore the Temple of Kom Ombo, 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 MS Tulip Nile cruise while sailing to Aswan, Arrival late in the evening to Aswan and overnight.
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Day 4: Sailing to Aswan
Breakfast will be served on your MS Tulip Nile cruise ship. Later, you will join your Egyptologist tour guide to discover the fantastic 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 era and was dedicated to the goddess Isis (mother of God Horus).
Finally, you will be taken to visit one of Aswan’s amazing 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 to you on board .
Afternoon tea will be served on board MS Tulip Nile cruise. At night, free for leisure. Dinner and overnight in Aswan.
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Day 5: Departure day
Check out after breakfast. Then our representative will accompany you to Aswan Airport station to transfer your flight to Cairo (breakfast)
Optional tour: Excursion to the Temples of Abu Simbel either by private bus or domestic flight: You will meet our English-speaking tour guide in Aswan who will transfer you in a private air-conditioned van to Abu Simbel, which is located south of Aswan on the West Bank.
The Nile River, 180 miles south of the First Cataract in the Nubia region. The site was known as Meha 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.
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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.