8-Day Nile River Cruise from Luxor Including Aswan and Optional Private Guide

The deluxe Nile cruiser M/Y Mirage has an onboard restaurant, lounges and reading areas, a discotheque, swimming pool with jacuzzi, large shaded sundeck with bar, massage service, boutique, gift shop and laundry service. Evening entertainment may include Nubian music and dancers, a Galabayeh night and belly dancing. The cruiser's 58 air-conditioned cabins have private facilities and satellite TV.
Opt for your own expert local guide and ensure a more personal experience on your visit to Egypt’s ancient sites and monuments accompanied by a qualified Egyptologist. Alternatively, group sightseeing offers a great money-saving option and with group sizes restricted to 20 people you have plenty of opportunity to interact with your guide and ask questions.
With all meals, accommodation and sightseeing included, your M/Y Mirage cruise on the Nile River makes your journey into ancient Egypt as relaxed and enjoyable as possible. And with your own guide to lead the way at each of the stops, you'll gain valuable insights into Egypt's ancient history and civilization on this laidback but informative cruise.
Please note: Groups of travelers requiring different cabin types are required to make separate bookings in order to guarantee cabins of their choice

8-Day Nile River Cruise Itinerary
Day 1 (L,D):

• Embarkation upon arrival to Luxor
• Visit the East Bank (Karnak and Luxor Temple)
• Overnight in Luxor with opportunity to disembark
Day 2 (B, L, D):

• Early morning sail to Esna and Edfu
• Overnight in Edfu
Day 3 (B, L, D):

• Breakfast on board
• Visit Horus Temple in Edfu
• Sail to Kom Ombo and Aswan
• Overnight in Aswan (late night arrival)
Day 4 (B, L, D):

• Visit the High Dam, Unfinished Obelisk and Philae Temple
• Afternoon Felucca tour around Islands of Aswan
• Overnight in Aswan with opportunity to disembark or optional Sound and Light Show at Philae Temple (additional cost)
Day 5 (B, L, D):

• Free day in Aswan with possibility of optional tour to Abu Simbel (additional cost)
• Overnight in Aswan with opportunity to disembark
Day 6 (B, L, D):

• Sail to Kom Ombo and visit of Kom Ombo Temple
• Sail to Luxor
• Overnight in Luxor with opportunity to disembark
Day 7 (B, L, D):

• Possibility of optional Hot Air Ballooning over the West Bank (additional cost)
• Visit the West Bank (Valley of the Kings, Temple of Queen Hatshepsut and the Colossi of Memnon)
• Overnight in Luxor with opportunity to disembark or optional Sound and Light Show at Karnak (additional cost)
Day 8 (B):

• Check-out after breakfast
Schedule subject to change due to Nile River traffic, conditions and water levels