Monica Nile Cruise Luxor & Aswan – Deluxe Comfort • Tourism Trips

Monica Nile Cruise Luxor & Aswan – Deluxe Comfort offers a premium 5-star deluxe sailing experience with the flexibility of departing from either Luxor or Aswan. The MS Monica is designed for modern comfort, featuring 72 spacious cabins equipped with large panoramic windows that allow guests to enjoy the changing landscape of the Nile River. Each cabin includes individual climate control, a private bathroom with a bathtub, a mini-bar, and satellite TV. Onboard facilities include a large sundeck with a swimming pool, a fully equipped fitness room, and a refined restaurant serving a variety of international and local cuisine.

Whether starting the journey in Luxor or Aswan, the deluxe Nile cruise Luxor to Aswan or vice versa ensures a comprehensive exploration of Egypt's most famous historical sites. In Luxor, guests visit the Karnak Temple, Luxor Temple, and the Valley of the Kings. During the sail, the ship stops at the Temple of Edfu and the Temple of Kom Ombo. In Aswan, the itinerary includes the Philae Temple and the High Dam. The Monica Nile Cruise provides a professional and genuine atmosphere, making it a reliable choice for a high-quality river voyage between Luxor and Aswan.

Highlights

Flexible Nile cruise programs from Aswan to Luxor or Luxor to Aswan
Guided visits to Egypt’s most iconic temples and ancient sites
Comfortable onboard accommodation with full-board meals
Scenic sailing experience through Esna Lock and Upper Egypt
Optional excursions including Abu Simbel and Hot Air Balloon rides
Evening entertainment, Galabeya parties, and cultural shows onboard

Included & Excluded

Tour Itinerary

– Embark in Aswan at 12:00 PM
– Visit Philae Temple
– Dinner on board

Sailing at 17:00 PM and overnight Herdiab Island

Meals: Lunch and Dinner.

Visits: Aswan, Philae Temple.

– Breakfast on board and sailing to Kom Ombo

– Visit Kom Ombo Temple

– Sailing to Edfu and overnight

Overnight at Edfu.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner.

VIsits: Kom Ombo Temple.

– Enjoy early breakfast on board while sailing to Edfu
– Visit Edfu Temple
– Sailing to Esna and crossing Esna Lock while having Lunch

Overnight at Luxor.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner.

Visits: Edfu Temple.

– Breakfast on board
– Disembark, then get transferred to visit Valley of the Kings and Karnak Temple.

– Transfer to Luxor Airport for your final departure.

Meals: Breakfast.

Visits: Valley of the Kings, Karnak Temple.

N.B.: Itineraries may be changed without prior notice due to navigational circumstances, maybe in sequences but not in visits

– Meet and get assisted at Luxor Airport early morning.
– Visit Karnak Temple and the Valley of the Kings.

– Check-in at Luxor west bank before noon (12:00 noon).

– Sail to Esna and have lunch on board. We set sail and start a fantastic and unforgettable time on the Nile River crossing Esna Lock.

– Enjoy dinner.

Overnight at El Hegz Island.
Meals: Lunch and Dinner.
Visits: Karnak Temple, Valley of the Kings.

– Early morning enjoy our breakfast while sailing on the Nile River, and visit the city of El Kab, explore the unknown city, discover the ancient walls, the temple, and the rock-cut tombs from the new kingdom.

– Sailing to Edfu and enjoy lunch on board.

– Visit Edfu Temple, have a wonderful ride by horse carriage through the village to the fantastic Temple of Horus, one of the largest and best-preserved monuments of Egypt, two beautiful granite statues of the falcon god Horus flank the entrance.

– Continue our sailing day and experience in slowly passing by the plain life of the farmers and fishermen, the picturesque and magic nature along the Nile River and the green fertile landscapes with sugar cane fields, banana, and date palm-trees.
– Shortly before sunset, we drop anchor near Sheikh Rehan Island, where we enjoy dinner in an atmospheric surrounding.

Overnight near El Sheikh Rehan Island.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.
Visits: El Kab Village, Edfu Temple, Temple of Horus.

– Early sailing to Gebel Silsela, enjoying breakfast on board.
– Continue our relaxing sailing day.
– After lunch, we go to shore to discover the old Pharaonic quarries of Silsela with the unknown rock-cut Temple of Hormoheb. From the top of the mountain, we enjoy a breathtaking view.
– Close to Kom Ombo, we stay at the edge of Al Bashir Island for BBQ dinner.

Overnight at the edge of Al Basher Island.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.

Visits: Gabal El Silsela, Temple of Hormoheb, Al Basher Island.

– Sail to Kom Ombo, and after breakfast, visit Kom Ombo where we explore the exceptional beautiful temple of Haroeris (Horus the Elder) and Sobek (Crocodile God). The temple was built with two symmetric entrances, halls, and sanctuaries; it is the only double temple all over Egypt.
– Lunch on board and proceed to Aswan city.
– The rest of the day is dedicated to sailing till Aswan west bank.

Overnight on board.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.

Visits: Kom Ombo, Temple of Haroeris and Sobek.

– Breakfast on board.

– Check-out, then visit Philae Temple.

– Get transferred to Aswan Airport for final departure.

Meals: Breakfast.

Visits: Aswan, Philae Temple.

N.B.: Itineraries may be changed without prior notice due to navigational circumstances, maybe in sequences but not in visits.

– Meet and get assisted at Luxor Airport early morning.
– Visit Karnak Temple and the Valley of the Kings.

– Check-in at Luxor west bank before noon (12:00 noon).

– Sail to Esna and have lunch on board. We set sail and start a fantastic and unforgettable time on the river Nile crossing Esna Lock.

– Enjoy dinner.

Overnight at El Hegz Island.
Meals: Lunch and Dinner.
Visits: Karnak Temple, Valley of the Kings.

– Sailing to Edfu and enjoy lunch on board.

– Continue our sailing day and experience in slowly passing by the plain life of the farmers and fishermen, the picturesque and magic nature along the Nile River and the green fertile landscapes with sugar cane fields, banana, and date palm-trees.
– Shortly before sunset we drop anchor near Sheikh Rehan Island, where we enjoy dinner in an atmospheric surrounding.

Overnight near El Sheikh Rehan Island.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.
Visits: El Kab Village, Edfu Temple, Temple of Horus.

Overnight at the edge of Al Basher Island.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.
Visits: Gabal El Silsela, Temple of Hormoheb, Al Basher Island.

– Enjoy breakfast, lunch, and dinner on board as you proceed to Aswan city.
– The whole day is dedicated to sailing to Aswan west bank.

Overnight on board.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.

– Breakfast on board.
– Visit Philae Temple.
– Continue sailing
– Dinner on board

Overnight Herdiab Island

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner.
Visits: Aswan, Philae Temple.

– Breakfast on board
– Lunch while sailing to Kom Ombo
– Visit Kom Ombo Temple
– Dinner on board

Overnight near Edfu.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner.
Visits: Kom Ombo Temple.

– Enjoy breakfast, lunch, and dinner while sailing
– Sail to Esna and crossing Esna Lock

Overnight in Luxor.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner.

– Breakfast on board
– Disembark, then transfer to Luxor Airport for your final departure.

Meals: Breakfast.

N.B.: Itineraries may be changed without prior notice due to navigational circumstances, the change will only affect the sequence of the visits, but not in visits themselves.

Prices

Note: Similar accommodation is available in case of fully booked.

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Single Cabin
Accommodates 1 adult + 1 child up to 11.99 years + 1 child up to 5.99 years + 1 infant up to 1.99 years.

Double Cabin
Accommodates 2 adults + 1 child up to 11.99 years + 1 child up to 5.99 years + 1 infant up to 1.99 years.

Triple Cabin
Accommodates 3 adults + 1 child up to 5.99 years + 1 infant up to 1.99 years.

For couples, a marriage certificate is required, or the husband’s name must be stated on the wife’s national ID card.

To book your tour a deposit of 25% is required in order to secure your space on the tour including hotel room, cruise cabin, domestic flight ticket, and other travel-related services. The remaining balance can be paid up to two days prior to your arrival date or in cash upon arrival at the destination to your tour manager, therefore, making your booking a risk-free investment.

Payment Methods:
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Each child traveling with two accompanying adults will pay the
following:
– 0 years to 1,99 years of age: Free of charge.
– 2 years to 4,99 years of age: 50% from the full rate.
– 5 years to 11,99 years of age: 75% from the full rate.
– 12+ pay full tour price as per adult person.

– If your tour includes airfare then an extra charge for child rate may
apply.

25% of the total amount will be charged in case of cancellation at any time after booking or within 30 days prior to the trip date.

50% of the total amount will be charged if cancellation is made 21–14 days before the trip date.

75% of the total amount will be charged if cancellation is made 14–7 days before the trip date.

100% of the total amount will be charged if cancellation is made 7–0 days before the trip date.

Please note that the hotel’s cancellation policy does not apply during holidays and official public holidays.

All prices are subject to availability and may change without prior notice.

Prices are confirmed only after full payment and availability confirmation.

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