9-Day SS MISR Nile Steamer Cruise from Cairo to Aswan and Luxor

DAY 1 – Arrival in Cairo

No matter when your flight lands at Cairo international Airport, your tour manager, and driver will be there to meet and greet you, and then you will be driven to the luxury hotel where you will be staying while in Cairo.

Once you arrive at the hotel, you’ll be assisted with check-in; you’ll be offered a free “Welcome Drink”, and your tour manager will go over your tour itinerary and confirm collection times for the tours you will be taken on during the next two days.

With all the formalities taken care of, you will then be left alone to enjoy the remainder of the day and/or evening as you wish.

DAY 2 – Cairo Sightseeing Tours

After you have had a good breakfast at your hotel, you will be picked up at the agreed time, and then you will be heading out for a private guided tour of some of Egypt’s most spectacular monument.

First, you will head to the Giza Plateau on the outskirts of Cairo where you will be visiting the Great Pyramids of Giza, the Sphinx, and the Valley Temple. You will spend the whole morning here, and you will have a good lunch at a nearby restaurant before moving on.

After lunch, you will be driven to the Saqqara complex which is another ancient necropolis, and home to several pyramids, including the first pyramid ever built, the Djoser Step Pyramid.

Next, you will head to Memphis, the early capital of the Old Kingdom, a site which is most famous for its necropolis.

Finally, you will have the chance to sit back and relax while you are driven back to your hotel where you will once again be spending the night.

Meals Included: Breakfast and Lunch

DAY 3 – Cairo City Sightseeing Tour

Today also begins with a good breakfast at your hotel, and then you will be picked up, and the Cairo sightseeing will begin.

First, you will be taken to visit the Egyptian museum, home to the world’s largest collection of ancient Egyptian artifacts. You’ll also be able to visit the museum’s “Treasures Room” which houses most of the artifacts that were recovered from the tomb of King Tutankhamen when it was discovered by Howard Carter in the 1920s.

There is also a “Mummies Room” at the museum where you can view actual mummies, but if you wish to enter this room you will need to purchase a ticket on site for a small additional fee. At around midday, and after you have finished exploring the museum, you will be taken for a good lunch and then your tour will continue.

Your first stop after lunch will be at the massive Saladin Citadel where you will also have the opportunity to not only visit the very impressive Mohamed Ali Alabaster Mosque, but also to take a look around inside.

Next, your guide will escort to a number of other fascinating sites, including the Ben Ezra Synagogue and the famous Hanging Church of Cairo.

The last stop of the day will be at the very lively Khan El Khalili Bazaar which has been going since 1382. Here, you will have some time for shopping and some refreshments.

Finally you will be driven to Cairo International Airport where you will be boarding a flight to Aswan. One of our tour representatives will meet you at the airport in Aswan, and they will then escort you to the luxury hotel where you will be staying for the night.

Meals Included: Breakfast and Lunch

DAY 4 – SS MISR Nile Steamer Ship Embarkation and Sightseeing

Shortly after breakfast, one of our tour representatives will meet you at the hotel, and they will then escort you to the area where you will be boarding one of Egypt’s grandest and most treasured boats, the SS MISR Nile steamer ship. From the moment you step on board, you’ll find yourself surrounded by timeless luxury and the sort of hospitality that you will never forget.

Shortly after boarding, lunched will be served, and then at 13h30 you will disembark for a tour which will see you visiting the remarkable Aswan High Dam; the unforgettable Temple of Philae, and the massive Unfinished Obelisk, the largest of its kind ever discovered.

Once the tour is over, everyone will return to the ship, and you will have some free time for yourself

At 19h30, all passengers will be invited to attend a short cocktail reception, and then at 20h00 the crew will begin serving dinner. The ship will be staying in Aswan for the night so after dinner you can head out on your own, or alternatively, and can just stay on the ship and relax.

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner

DAY 5 – Cruise to Kom Ombo and On To Edfu

Today, your ship will be making an early start, departing from Aswan at 04h30 for the journey to Kom Ombo.

After breakfast, which will be served at 06h30, you will disembark at Kom Ombo and you will be taken to see a very famous relic, the Kom Ombo Temple. Although this is considered to be a single temple, it is essentially two identical temples, with one being a mirror image of the other. This was necessary because the site was dedicated to two different gods: Sobek the crocodile god and Horus the falcon-headed god.

Everyone will return to the ship after this visit, and it will depart from Kom Ombo at about 08h45, and begin sailing to Edfu. On arrival, you will again disembark, this time for a visit to Edfu Temple, one of the best-preserved temples in the country, and one with a fascinating history that includes it being buried under the sand for roughly 2000 years. When you are finished at the temple, you’ll return to the SS MISR, and it will begin sailing to Esna.

Afternoon tea will be served along the way at 17h00, followed by dinner at 20h00, and a very entertaining Galabia Party at 21h30. Tonight you will be sleeping in your luxurious cabin, on the quiet water at Esna.

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner

DAY 6 – Cruise to Luxor and Luxor Sightseeing

The crew will begin serving breakfast at 08h00 this morning, and this is also when the SS MISR will begin the journey to Luxor, arriving shortly before lunch which will be served at 13h00.

After enjoying a good onboard lunch, you will disembark, and you will be taken to explore Luxor’s East Bank where you will visit two remarkable ancient sites: Luxor Temple, and Karnak Temple, which was once an actual city of temples that covered thousands of square meters.

Following your East Bank excursion, you will return to the ship, and you will have a bit of time for yourself before dinner, which the crew will begin serving at 19h30.

There will also be an authentic Egyptian Belly Dancing show on board the vessel tonight at 21h00. Tonight you will be sleep on board the boat Luxor

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner

DAY 7 – Disembarkation and West Bank Sightseeing

Enjoy one last breakfast on board the classic SS MISR Nile steamer ship, and then at 08h00 it will be time to check-out and disembark.

After you have disembarked, you will be enjoying another fascinating tour, this time to visit three incredible sites in Luxor.

Your first stop will be at Valley of the Kings, an ancient necropolis which was reserved for royals and certain nobles. More than 60 tombs have been found at this site, including King Tutankhamen’s tomb which was found still sealed in the 1920s by Howard Carter.

Next, you will visit Valley of the Queens, also an ancient royal necropolis. Your last stop on this tour will be at the rock-cut mortuary temple of Queen Hatshepsut, a monument which no amount of word could ever truly describe.

Finally you will be driven to a luxury hotel in Luxor where you will be spending the night. There are no activities planned for this afternoon, so you can either relax at the hotel, or you can head out and explore the area on your own.

Meals Included: Breakfast

DAY 8 – Leisure Time and Flight to Cairo

Today you’ll have the opportunity to enjoy a spectacular early morning hot air balloon trip that will see you drifting over Valley of the Kings just as the sun starts coming up. However, this is an optional activity, and it is therefore not including in the price of your 9 day SS MISR Nile steamer ship cruise package.

Breakfast will, of course, be served at your hotel as usual, and then you will have the opportunity to go on other optional tours, or else you can just enjoy your time as you wish.

A bit later in the day, one of our tour representatives will pick you up at a pre-arranged time, and you will be driven to the airport where you will be boarding a flight back to Cairo. When you arrive in Cairo, your tour manager will be at the airport waiting for you, and they will then assist you and escort you to a luxury hotel where you will be spending the night.

Meals Included: Breakfast

DAY 9 – Final Departure

Sadly, marks the end of your unforgettable 9 Day SS MISR Nile Steamer Ship Cruise package, but you will still have time to enjoy another excellent hotel breakfast and some free leisure time, depending on what time your flight home is due to leave.

At the appropriate time, your tour manager will meet you at the hotel, and they will then accompany you to Cairo International Airport. Once at the airport, they will assist you in any way they can, and then it will be time for everyone to say goodbye

Meals Included: Breakfast

What is included in your 9 Day SS MISR Nile Steamer Ship Cruise Package holiday:

• Meet and Greet Service – One of tour representatives will meet you on arrival in Cairo and again in Aswan, and another one will be there to bid you farewell when you depart from Luxor and Cairo.
• Full Personal Assistance – Our team of tour professionals will be available to offer assistance throughout the duration of your cruise in the unlikely event that something goes wrong.
• All Transfers – All transfers are done in modern air-conditioned vehicles and are included in the price of your cruise.
• Full Board – Your stay onboard the SS MISR Nile steamer includes full board and lodging.
• All Excursions – All excursions mentioned in the itinerary are included in the tour price.
• Entrance Fees – Any and all entrance fees to the various sites visited are included.
• English Speaking Guide – A fully certified English-speaking Expert guide will accompany you on all excursions. Our guides are extremely knowledgeable, and visitors are encouraged to ask question during excursions.
• All Service Charges and Taxes – The price of your cruise is inclusive of all taxes, services charges, and etc. With us, there are NO hidden charges along the way.

What is not included in your 9 Day SS MISR Nile Steamer Ship Cruise Packageholiday:

• Pre-Arrival and Post-Departure Travel – Tour price does not include travel to Egypt or onward travel from Egypt.
• Tipping – Tour price does not include money for tipping guides, waitresses, waiters, and etc. Tipping is not required or expected, but always appreciated if you feel it is well-deserved.

Accommodation Plan

• Fairmont Heliopolis Hotel (5-Star)
• Mena House Hotel (5-Star)
• Movenpick SS Misr Nile Cruise (5-Star)
• Sofitel Legend Old Cataract Aswan (5-Star)
• Sofitel Winter Palace Hotel Luxor (5-Star)