Embark MS Princess Sarah in Luxor before lunch. Settle into your cabin, then meet your private Egyptologist guide for an afternoon excursion to Luxor's East Bank. Tour the Karnak Temple Complex, exploring its Hypostyle Hall of 134 columns, then visit Luxor Temple as it illuminates at sunset. Dinner and overnight stay on board in Luxor.
Princess Sarah Nile Cruise
Sail between Luxor and Aswan on a 5-day luxury cruise aboard MS Princess Sarah. Tour Karnak, Luxor Temple, Valley of the Kings, Edfu, Kom Ombo, and Philae with full board dining and a private French- or English-speaking Egyptologist guide.
PickupLuxor / Aswan
GuidePrivate, French or English
Group1 to 8 travellers
Duration5 days · 4 nights
Overview
The MS Princess Sarah is a 5-star deluxe river cruise vessel operating 5-day / 4-night voyages along the Nile River between Luxor and Aswan. Accompanied on all guided tours by your private Egyptologist guide, you explore the major monuments of ancient Upper Egypt, beginning in Luxor with the East Bank Karnak Temple Complex and Luxor Temple, followed by the West Bank Valley of the Kings, Temple of Hatshepsut, and Colossi of Memnon.
Sailing south through the Esna Lock, tour the Temple of Horus at Edfu by horse-drawn carriage and the dual Temple of Sobek and Haroeris at Kom Ombo. In Aswan, visit the High Dam, the island sanctuary of Philae, and the ancient granite quarry with the Unfinished Obelisk.
Onboard facilities include air-conditioned cabins with panoramic windows, full board dining (breakfast, lunch, and dinner), a sun deck with swimming pool, gym, lounge bar, and evening entertainment including folkloric shows and galabeya parties. Optional excursions include sunrise hot air ballooning in Luxor and a trip to Abu Simbel.
Highlights
- Luxor Monuments — Karnak Temple Complex, Luxor Temple, Valley of the Kings, and Hatshepsut Temple
- Edfu & Kom Ombo — Ptolemaic Horus Temple and dual temple of Sobek and Haroeris with Crocodile Museum
- Aswan Monuments — High Dam, island temple of Philae on Agilkia Island, and Unfinished Obelisk
- Optional Excursions — Sunrise hot air balloon ride over Luxor and day trip to Abu Simbel
Day by day
Day 1
Luxor: Ship Boarding, Karnak & Luxor Temples
Meals: lunch, dinner · Overnight: MS Princess Sarah Nile Cruise
Day 2
Luxor West Bank: Royal Tombs & Sail to EsnaMeals: breakfast, lunch, dinner · Overnight: MS Princess Sarah Nile Cruise
Cross to Luxor's West Bank after breakfast to explore royal tombs in the Valley of the Kings. Visit the cliffside Mortuary Temple of Queen Hatshepsut at Deir el-Bahari and stop at the twin Colossi of Memnon. Return for lunch on board as MS Princess Sarah sails through Esna Lock toward Edfu. Dinner and overnight on board.
Day 3
Edfu & Kom Ombo: Horus Temple & Crocodile MuseumMeals: breakfast, lunch, dinner · Overnight: MS Princess Sarah Nile Cruise
Travel by horse-drawn carriage to the Temple of Horus at Edfu, Egypt's best-preserved Ptolemaic temple. Sail onward to Kom Ombo to explore the dual temple dedicated to Sobek and Haroeris, alongside the Crocodile Museum displaying mummified reptiles. Continue sailing toward Aswan. Dinner and overnight stay on board.
Day 4
Aswan: High Dam, Philae Island Temple & Unfinished ObeliskMeals: breakfast, lunch, dinner · Overnight: MS Princess Sarah Nile Cruise
Tour Aswan's High Dam, then ride a motorboat across Lake Nasser to Agilkia Island to visit Philae Temple, dedicated to Isis. Continue to the ancient granite quarries to inspect the Unfinished Obelisk. Spend the afternoon at leisure on board or join an optional felucca sail or Nubian Village tour. Dinner and overnight stay on board in Aswan.
Day 5
Aswan: Disembarkation & Optional Abu Simbel ExcursionMeals: breakfast
Disembark MS Princess Sarah after breakfast in Aswan. An optional morning excursion to the Abu Simbel Temples of Ramesses II and Queen Nefertari is available by private vehicle or flight before final departure.
Included
- Full board accommodation (breakfast, lunch, dinner) on board MS Princess Sarah
- Guided sightseeing tours in Luxor, Edfu, Kom Ombo, and Aswan per itinerary
- Private Egyptologist guide, French- or English-speaking
- All ground transfers in modern private air-conditioned vehicle
Not included
- International flights to and from Egypt
- Airport transfers not specified in the package
- Beverages and personal expenses such as laundry, minibar, and phone calls
- Sightseeing entrance fees between Luxor and Aswan
- Optional excursions (Abu Simbel, hot air balloon, Nubian Village, felucca sail)
- Tipping for guide, driver, and cruise staff
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Questions
What meals are included on board MS Princess Sarah?
Full board accommodation is included, providing daily breakfast, lunch, and dinner in the ship's dining room.
Are shore excursions guided by a private Egyptologist?
Yes, all scheduled shore excursions include a private Egyptologist guide available in French or English.
What facilities are available on board MS Princess Sarah?
The ship features air-conditioned cabins, a sun deck with swimming pool, gym, lounge bar, and evening entertainment.
Are entrance fees included in the tour price?
Entrance tickets to monuments and historic sites are excluded and paid directly on site.
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