5-Day MS Salacia Nile Cruise at Christmas

Day 1 – Embarkation and Sightseeing in Luxor

When you arrive at Luxor airport or Luxor train station, we will have one our tour representatives there to meet and greet you, and to escort you in a comfortable air-conditioned vehicle to the port where you will be boarding the 5-Star MS Salacia river cruiser for your Nile Cruise at Christmas. Once you have boarded and you have checked in, you will be served a delightful onboard lunch, and then you will disembark with your English speaking guide for some sightseeing on Luxor’s East Bank.

Your Luxor East Bank tour will see you visiting Karnak Temple, a vast ancient site which was home to a multitude of temples that were built over a period of around 2,000 years. After Karnak Temple, you will head to see Luxor Temple, another one of Egypt’s ancient relics that features in most Nile cruise itineraries.

After your East Bank tour, you will return to the MS Mayfair in time for some afternoon tea and the opportunity to watch an authentic Egyptian Belly Dancing show. Later in the evening a fine onboard dinner will be served, and at night there will be a disco for those who want to dance the night away. Tonight will be spent on the quiet waters in Luxor.

Meals Included: Lunch, Afternoon Tea, and Dinner

Day 2 – Luxor West Bank Tour and Transit to Esna

Wake up to a lovely onboard breakfast, and then you will disembark for an unforgettable trip to visit three of the best ancient attractions located on Luxor’s West Bank. First you will visit an ancient royal necropolis know as Valley of the Kings. More than 60 royal tombs dating back to the New Kingdom era have been unearthed here over the years, including the tomb of King Tutankhamen which was discovered and excavated by Sir Howard Carter.

After Valley of the Kings you will head off to visit another breathtaking archeological site, the rock-cut Temple of Queen Hatshepsut, after which you will visit the Colossi of Memnon before finally boarding the boat again in time for a delicious onboard lunch as it begins sailing towards Esna.

Enjoy afternoon tea along the way, along with a Captain’s “Welcome Cocktail” party. In the evening you will be served a fine dinner and you’ll once again have the choice of enjoying a quiet relaxing night, or dancing away the hours in the boats lively disco. You will spend this night of your Nile cruise at Christmas on the water in Esna.

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Afternoon Tea, and Dinner

Day 3 – Edfu Temple and Kom Ombo Temple

The cruise ship will make an early start today, with breakfast being served as it makes its way to Edfu. On arrival in Edfu it will make a relatively brief stop, at which point you will disembark for a fascinating visit to Edfu Temple. You will then board the boat again and lunch will be served during transit to Kom Ombo.

Later, after you have enjoyed lunch and some afternoon tea on board, you will disembark again, this time for a visit another famous Egyptian relic, the Kom Ombo Temple. After visiting the temple you will return to the ship and it will then set sail for Aswan. You will have dinner and spend this night of your Nile cruise Christmas package on the water at Aswan.

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Afternoon Tea, and Dinner

Day 4 – Aswan Sightseeing Tour

Enjoy breakfast as usual and then you will enjoy a sightseeing excursion in Aswan before lunch. This excursion will see you visiting the famous Unfinished Obelisk, and the indescribable Philae Temple which is a definite “must-see” for anyone who is passionate about the history of Ancient Egypt.

After your sightseeing tour you will return to the boat where you will be served another wonderful onboard lunch, along with afternoon tea. Enjoy this afternoon as you wish. After another fine onboard dinner in the evening, there will be a traditional Nubian folkloric show for all to enjoy. Spend the last night of your 5-Day Nile cruise at Xmas on the water at Aswan.

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Afternoon Tea, and Dinner

Day 5 – Disembarkation in Aswan and Departure

Unfortunately, all good things eventually come to an end, and today is the end of your amazing Nile cruise at Christmas. Enjoy a final onboard breakfast as you reflect on that which you have experienced during the last few days, and then sadly, it will be time for you to check-out and disembark.

Once again, one of our friendly tour representatives will be there to escort you in a comfortable air-conditioned vehicle to Aswan airport or railway station for your onward travel.

Meals Included: Breakfast

Inclusions – What is included in your Nile Cruise at Christmas:

• Meet and assist service for at arrival and departure
• Customer Service assistance throughout your Nile Cruise at Christmas
• All transfers and tours in clean and modern air-conditioned vehicles
• Accommodation for 4 nights on 5-Star Nile Cruise with full board
• Meals as specified in the itinerary
• All tours during Nile Cruise (small group tours with maximum of 10 people)
• Admission tickets for all attractions mentioned in the itinerary
• English speaking guides for all tours
• All service charges and taxes

Exclusions – What is not included in your Nile Cruise at Christmas:

• International airfare
• Entry visa for Egypt
• Optional tours mentioned or not mentioned in the itinerary
• Personal expenses such as extra meals, beverages, laundry and etc.
• Tipping kitty.

Accommodation Plan

• MS Salacia Nile Cruise (5-Star)