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4 Days / 3 Nights
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Get ready for an unforgettable voyage aboard the luxurious Steigenberger Legacy 3 nights Nile adventure sailing from the ancient city of Aswan to the legendary landmark-rich region of Luxor.
Seamlessly blending premium comfort with the timeless magic of Egypt, this tour invites you to immerse yourself in the grandeur of pharaohs and the calm elegance of the Nile.
Adventurers who want to see a lot while still enjoying downtime aboard a luxurious ship.
Couples or friends seeking a mix of cultural exploration and relaxation on the Nile.
Anyone eager to experience Egypt’s ancient treasures in style, without rushing from one hotel to another.
Welcome to Aswan! Upon arrival at Aswan Airport or railway station, you’ll be met by our representative, who will assist with your luggage and transfer you to your 5-star Nile cruise ship — your floating hotel for the next four days.
After a delicious onboard lunch, begin your sightseeing with:
The High Dam, Egypt’s most significant modern engineering achievement, completed in 1971 to control the Nile’s flooding and generate hydroelectric power.
Philae Temple, devoted to the goddess Isis, rescued and relocated by UNESCO to Agilika Island during the High Dam’s construction.
The Unfinished Obelisk, an immense monument left incomplete in Aswan’s granite quarries — offering insight into the ancient art of stone carving.
Optional Excursions:
A felucca sail to visit a local Nubian village.
The Philae Sound & Light Show, an enchanting evening performance.
Return to your cruise for dinner as you relax under the stars and watch the Nile drift by.
Meals: Lunch, Dinner
Overnight: Aswan
After breakfast, enjoy a relaxing morning on deck as the cruise sails north toward Kom Ombo.
Disembark to visit the Temple of Kom Ombo, uniquely dedicated to two gods — Sobek, the crocodile god of fertility, and Haroeris (Horus the Elder). Admire the twin design and fascinating medical reliefs depicting ancient surgical instruments.
Return to the ship and continue sailing to Edfu. Enjoy afternoon tea while watching the beautiful Nile landscapes glide past.
This evening, enjoy a cocktail party followed by dinner and a festive Galabeya Party, where guests can dress in traditional Egyptian attire.
Optional Excursion:
Early morning visit to Abu Simbel Temples, the monumental rock-cut masterpiece of Ramses II, accessible by flight or coach.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Overnight: Edfu
After breakfast, visit Edfu Temple, one of Egypt’s best-preserved ancient sanctuaries dedicated to the falcon god Horus. The temple’s towering walls and beautifully carved reliefs reveal stories of divine battles and royal rituals.
Return to the ship as you sail toward Luxor, passing through the Esna Lock. Enjoy afternoon tea on the sun deck and relax as rural life unfolds along the riverbanks.
In the evening, enjoy a Belly Dance & Whirling Dervish Show onboard.
Optional Excursion:
Attend the spectacular Karnak Sound & Light Show upon arrival in Luxor.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Overnight: Luxor
After your final breakfast on board, check out and begin your exploration of Luxor’s magnificent monuments, starting with the West Bank:
Valley of the Kings, the royal necropolis of Egypt’s New Kingdom, housing the tombs of great pharaohs like Tutankhamun and Ramses II.
Temple of Queen Hatshepsut, an architectural marvel carved into the cliffs of Deir el-Bahari.
Colossi of Memnon, the towering statues that once guarded the mortuary temple of Amenhotep III.
Cross to the East Bank to visit:
Karnak Temple, a vast complex representing over 2,000 years of continuous construction and devotion to the god Amun.
Luxor Temple, built by Amenhotep III and Ramses II, once linked to Karnak by the grand Avenue of Sphinxes.
Optional Excursion:
Hot Air Balloon Ride over Luxor at sunrise — an unforgettable aerial view of the temples and Nile Valley.
After the tour, you’ll be transferred to Luxor Airport or railway station for your onward journey.
Meals: Breakfast
a. Children from 06 to 11.99 years and sharing in parent's cabin (with an extra bed) are granted a 50% discount on the adult rate (per person in double rates). Jaz Cruises must be informed in advance for children traveling with their parents to grant this discount.
b. Children under 12 years staying in the separate cabin than parents are charged full rates.
c. Children below 5.99 years in parent's cabin are free of charge.
d. Noting that a maximum number of children in the cabin is one.
The Cruise reserves the right to amend the day-to-day itinerary as required by the Nile Authority, and or due to lock opening/closing times, rail and road bridge opening/closing times and the level of water in the Nile.
Such changes will be notified in advance whenever possible or on a day-to-day basis if necessary, during a cruise with Tour Leader/ Guide lecture or ship manage might cruising will be avoided.
Great Steigenberger Legacy 3 nights -Aswan / Luxor