Say goodbye to 2021 in style with a 4-Day New Year Nile Cruise; a 5-Star cruise from Aswan to Luxor with full board on the beautifully appointed MS Mayfair Nile River cruiser or the equally as impressive Esplanade Nile cruiser. Explore some of the best ancient monuments in Aswan; Kom Ombo; Edfu and Luxor. There is no better way to experience the ancient wonders of Egypt than with a Nile River cruise, and now you can experience this yourself for less than what you have ever imagined.

Come with us as we explore breathtaking attractions like the Temple of Philae; the Temple of Kom Ombo; the Temple of Horus; the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut and more, then join us for a stroll among ancient royal tombs in the Valley of the Kings – Bespoke Nile cruises with lifelong memories guaranteed.

NOTE: MS Mayfair and MS Esplanade New Year Nile Cruises runs on the 24th and 30th of December 2022.

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New Year Nile Cruise

Itinerary

DAY 1 – New Year Nile Cruise Begins – Embarkation and Aswan Sightseeing

Regardless of whether you arrive in Aswan at the Airport, or whether you arrive at the train station, one of our friendly tour representatives will be there to meet and greet you. They will then escort you in a modern air-conditioned vehicle to the port where you will be boarding your 5-Star New Year Nile Cruise.

After you have checked in on board, you will be served lunch, and then you will disembark for a visit to the Aswan High Dam, followed by a visit to see the massive Unfinished Obelisk. Next, you will enjoy a boat ride to visit to one of Aswan’s most impressive attractions, the ancient Temple of Philae.

After your boat ride and some time at the temple, you will then return to the ship and you will have the rest of the day to yourself. Dinner will be served on board the boat in the evening and this will be followed by some on-board entertainment.

Meals Included: Lunch and Dinner

DAY 2 – Kom Ombo and Edfu Tours & Overnight at Esna

Day two of your New Year Nile Cruise kicks off with an early departure from Aswan, so today you will be served breakfast while you are sailing towards Kom Ombo. On arrival, you will disembark for a visit to the Kom Ombo Crocodile Museum and Kom Ombu Temple, an impressive ancient temple that was constructed thousands of years ago in honor of the two mythical gods, Sobek and Haeroris.

Later, you will return to the boat for the onward journey to Edfu, where you will once again disembark, this time to visit the equally as ancient Temple of Horus. Following your Horus Temple visit, it will be time to return to the Mayfair for the journey to Esna. Enjoy afternoon tea leisure time while sailing, and another good dinner aboard the vessel in the evening. Tonight will be spent on board the ship on the water at Esna.

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

DAY 3 – Cruise to Luxor and Luxor East Bank Tour

This morning your boat will depart for Luxor, with a good breakfast being served along the way. Shortly after you arrive in Luxor, you will disembark for a visit to the East Bank to see the sprawling ruins of the ancient Karnak temple city and the impressive Luxor Temple. Following your tour, you will return to the ship in time for lunch, and then you will have the rest of the afternoon for yourself.

Enjoy afternoon tea and dinner at the usual times; some more nice entertainment in the evening, and enjoy the 3rd night of your New Year Nile Cruise on the water at Luxor.

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

DAY 4 – New Year Nile Cruise Disembarkation and West Bank Tour

Your New Year Nile cruise ends today, so once you have finished eating, you will have some free time for yourself, and then you will be checking out and disembarking, after which you will be taken to visit some famous ancient monuments on the West Bank. The three monuments which you will visit today are the Valley of Kings; the rocked carved Temple of Queen Hatshepsut, and the Colossi of Memnon. The Valley of Kings is home to more than 60 tombs and is one of the most visited attractions in the country, not least because it is home to the royal tomb of King Tutankhamen.

After exploring these fabulous West Bank sites you will then be taken to the airport or the railway station depending on what your onward travel plans are. We hope and trust that your New Year Nile cruise has been everything you were hoping for and more, and we wish you a safe and pleasant onward journey.

Meals Included: Breakfast

What is Included

Inclusions – What is included in your 4-Day New Year Nile Cruise:

Meet and assist service for at arrival and departure
Customer Service assistance throughout your New Year Nile Cruise
All transfers and tours in clean and modern air-conditioned vehicles
Accommodation for 3 nights on 5-Star Nile Cruise with full board
Meals as specified in the itinerary
All tours during Nile Cruise (small group tours)
Admission tickets for all attractions mentioned in the itinerary
English speaking driver/guides for all tours
All service charges and taxes

Exclusions – What is not included in your 4-Day New Year Nile Cruise:

International airfare
Entry visa for Egypt
Additional expenses such as extra meals, beverages, laundry and etc.
Tipping kitty.

Price

Accommodation Plan

Mayfair Nile Cruise (5-Star)
Esplanade Nile Cruise (5-Star)

Price per 1 person	Christmas / New Year
3 Sharing	$827
2 Sharing	$899
Solo	$1,265

Prices for our Exclusive 4-Day New Year Nile Cruise are quoted per person in US$ and valid for the 2022 Christmas and New Year holiday period.

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