Tour programs vary, and you can see their descriptions below.
Nile Cruise: A Journey Through the Ages
Imagine embarking not just on a river journey, but on a voyage along the very ribbon of time. A Nile cruise is not just a holiday — it is a full immersion into the heart of Ancient Egypt, where every turn of the ship reveals a new page of history.
Evenings aboard the cruise ship turn into pure magic. You will dine on deck as the stars light up above the dark waters of the Nile. The riverbanks, lit only by lanterns, will drift past, while the air carries the fragrance of oriental spices and antiquity.
From Temple to Temple: Each Morning a New Discovery
Every day of the cruise will bring you new impressions. You will see:
Kom Ombo Temple, dedicated to the crocodile god Sobek and the falcon god Horus.
Edfu Temple, one of the best-preserved temples of Ancient Egypt, dedicated to the god Horus.
The majestic Philae Temple, relocated from its original island site to save it from flooding.
This cruise will become your personal journey into the past. Enjoy the landscapes, the silence, and the serenity that the Nile offers — and return home with truly unforgettable memories. 🌟
Breakfasts (non-alcoholic drinks), lunches, and dinners (buffet);
Entrance tickets according to the program;
Services of a Russian-speaking guide;
Cruise and train tickets;
Transportation service
(El Gouna, Sahl Hasheesh, and Makadi areas: +$10* both ways. Soma Bay and Safaga areas: +$20* both ways.
*The price is per booking for up to 6 people. The transfer may be shared).
We also offer a 5-day program, operating on Mon and Sat; price per adult: $550 (details available at the booking office);
The tour must be booked at least 2–4 days in advance, preferably earlier;
Important! Departure from Hurghada on Tue, Fri, and Sun — the program runs in the order listed above; departure on Mon, Wed, Thu, and Sat — the program starts from Aswan in reverse order;
The return transfer from Aswan may be by train or car, depending on train ticket availability;
Important! If the program from Hurghada starts on Thursday, the ship from Luxor departs on Friday (overnight stay on board), around 13:00. The difference is that on the first day you will have a full excursion in Luxor, which is scheduled for Day 4 in the standard cruise program (we recommend choosing other days of the week);
A prepayment of $50 per person is required, refundable if canceled at least 3 days before the tour date;
If one person is traveling alone and staying in a single cabin, the tour price is $550;
It is possible to organize a cruise for a longer number of days upon request to the booking office.
Drinks during lunches and dinners;
Additional excursions: Abu Simbel and Philae Island (please note that visiting them may result in not having enough time to see the Unfinished Obelisk on the third day; details to be confirmed on site);
All other additional excursions;
Tips for service on the cruise ship ($20 per person for the entire cruise).
Children up to 5 years old inclusive — Free of charge.
Water
Passport
Lunch box (ordered in advance at the hotel reception)
Snacks for the road (energy bars, nuts, etc.)
Warm clothes (needed in the air-conditioned bus and during the winter season)
Comfortable shoes
A change of clothes
Head covering
Sunglasses
Sunscreen
Money for the excursion and small expenses
Power bank and phone charger
Important!
The cruise price is quoted per person based on double occupancy in the cabin.
The child rate applies only if two adults are accommodated in one cabin with a child aged 6 to 12 years (children up to 5 years inclusive — Free).
If one adult travels with a child aged 6 to 12 years, the price is the same as for two adults — $900.
Day 1:
Departure from the hotel around 04:00 (exact time confirmed after booking; the road to Luxor takes about 4 hours).
Upon arrival in Luxor: visit the “Valley of the Living”: Karnak Temple (scarab beetle, sacred lake, avenue of sphinxes).
Transfer and check-in on the cruise ship, lunch (buffet), around 13:00.
Cruise departure to Esna around 14:00 (lock crossing at 18:00).
Dinner at 20:00, music and dance in the bar, free time.
Day 2:
Breakfast at 08:00.
Arrival in Edfu and visit to the Temple of Horus (Edfu), built between 237 and 57 BC (around 09:00).
Departure toward Kom Ombo at 11:00.
Lunch at 13:00.
At 17:00, tour of the Temple of Kom Ombo — the only surviving structure of the ancient city of Nubet, built between 180 and 47 BC.
Departure toward Aswan around 19:00.
Dinner at 20:00 and entertainment program (Arabic carnival).
Day 3:
Upon arrival in Aswan early morning at 05:00: optional excursion to Abu Simbel Temple (+$50 adult / +$25 child — price valid when booked with us; onsite price is about 50% higher). The trip takes about 3 hours by comfortable minibus with AC. Time at the temple: 2 hours. Return to the cruise ship around 13:00.
Lunch at 13:00.
Around 15:00: excursion to the Aswan High Dam and Lotus Monument (built in honor of Egyptian-Soviet friendship), offering a stunning view of the reservoir.
Visit the Unfinished Obelisk in the granite quarry, started during the reign of Queen Hatshepsut.
Optional excursion to Philae Island and the Temple of Isis (+$20 adult / +$10 child — price valid when booked with us; onsite price is about 50% higher).
Dinner on the cruise ship at 20:00 and entertainment program (Nubian dance, Tanura dance, belly dance).
Day 4:
Early breakfast (or lunch box to take away), around 06:00.
Transfer by car back to Luxor (estimated around 09:00, subject to change).
Visit the “Valley of the Dead”: Temple of Queen Hatshepsut, Colossi of Memnon with a group bus tour (optionally, you may visit the Valley of the Kings or Queens, or take a Nile boat trip to Banana Island for an extra fee — purchased on-site from the guide).
At 16:00 return transfer to Hurghada by bus (arrival at the hotel around 22:00, subject to change).
*The order of the program may vary depending on the day of the week — more details provided below.