Enjoy a fabulous Nile Cruise onboard the 5* Steigenberger Minerva. Visit the High Dam and beautiful Philae Temple and other main sites in Aswan, enjoy the Ancient sites in Luxor including the stunning Karnak and Luxor Temples and much more! All this whilst you sail along the beautiful River Nile in comfort and style.
Important Info
Highlights
- Family friendly
- Excellent value for money
- Travel by boat and see the sights from the water
Cruise Facilities
77 cabins (73 double cabins, 2 single cabins and 2 suites)
Dimensions: 72 m length, 14 m width and 1.5 m depth
24/7 Reception
Private pathrom, shower and hairdryer
Marine Satellite TV with in-house video channels and music system
In-cabin safe for valuables and mini-bar/fridge
swimming pool
all cabins with Private safe box & mini bar
Laundry & dry cleaning
Nightly entertainment programme
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Tour Description
Upon arrival at Aswan Airport or Train Station or your Hotel our Reflections representative will meet and assist you and then transfer you to your private Egyptologist Guide who will accompany you for your fabulous tour which will consist of visiting the amazing Aswan High Dam, the Unfinished Obelisk and the beautiful Philae Temple. After enjoying your tours you will be transferred to your Nile Cruise for embarkation and check in to enjoy lunch and afternoon tea on board.
Overnight in Aswan Meals: Lunch and Dinner
Breakfast on board. Today we sail to Kom Ombo where you will enjoy a tour of Kom Ombo Temple, this Temple was shared by the two Gods Sobek and Horus. Once you have finished your tour of the Temple you will be transferred back to your Nile Cruise to enjoy lunch on board whilst sailing onto Edfu where you will visit Horus Temple. Tea will then be served on board whilst sailing onto Luxor via Esna Lock, here you can take the opportunity to take some photos.
Overnight on board in Luxor Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
After an enjoyable Breakfast on board and now you are in Luxor it is time to take in the history of Ancient Egypt on the East bank of the beautiful River Nile and visit the majestic Karnak and Luxor Temples. When your visit has ended you will be transferred back to your Nile Cruise in Luxor for a relaxing lunch on board. Afternoon tea and Dinner on board.
Overnight in Luxor Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
After Breakfast on board you will check out and disembark your Nile Cruise and then be accompanied by your Egyptologist Guide to visit the West Bank . Here you will visit the famous Valley of the Kings, Queen Hatchepsut Temple and the two amazing statues of the Colossi of Memnon. After your visits you will then be transferred to Luxor International Airport or Railway Station for your final departure.
Meals: Breakfast
Upon your arrival at Luxor Airport/Train Station or Hotel you will be met and assisted by Reflections representative after which he will transfer you to your Private Egyptologist Guide who will accompany you on a visit to the East Bank of the River Nile. Here you will visit the magnificent Karnak and Luxor Temples. After enjoying your visits you will then be transferred for embarkation and check in to your Nile Cruise . Relax and enjoy lunch on board plus afternoon tea and Dinner.
Overnight on board in Luxor Meals: Lunch and Dinner
N.B. There is a optional Sound and Light Show in Karnak Temple in the evening if you wish to go also you could take a City Tour of Luxor by Horse and Carriage.
Once you have enjoyed your Breakfast on board it is time to take a journey back in time and visit the West Bank where your Egyptologist Guide will take you to the fantastic Valley of the Kings, the majestic Queen Hatchepsut Temple who was the first woman to rule Egypt, and the Colossi of Memnon. Following your tours you will be transferred back to your Nile Cruise in Luxor .Spend the afternoon relaxing whilst sailing along the beauty and serenity of the River Nile .You will sail to Edfu via Esna Lock where you will see the local life and take the opportunity of taking some photos. Upon arrival in Esna enjoy a fabulous dinner on board.
Overnight on board Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
N.B. There is the opportunity to take a optional Hot Air Balloon early morning before your tour starts.
Feeling refreshed after a good night sleep? now enjoy your Breakfast on board before your tour to Horus Temple in Edfu. After your visit transfer back to your Nile Cruise for a relaxing lunch whilst you sail onto Kom Ombo. Upon arrival your Egyptologist Guide will accompany you to visit Kom Ombo Temple, this Temple was shared by two Gods Horus and Sobek. We now sail onto Aswan.
Overnight on board in Aswan Meals: Breakfast,Lunch and Dinner
Today you can enjoy a truly interesting tour in Aswan . After you have partaken of a lovely breakfast on board your Egyptologist Guide will be ready and waiting to escort you to visit the famous High Dam, the Unfinished Obelisk and the fabulous Philae Temple in Aswan. Upon completion of your visits transfer back to your Nile Cruise and indulge in a great lunch on board, afternoon tea.
Overnight in Aswan Meals: Breakfast,Lunch and Dinner
N.B. There is an optional visit to the Nubian Village by Felucca around Cataract or Nubian Museum , you can also enjoy a visit to the amazing Botanical Gardens in Aswan.
After Breakfast and check out disembark your Nile Cruise . Today you have the opportunity to take a optional Tour to visit the mesmerizing Abu Simbel Temple this tour is one of the most popular tours, you will be taken by A/C Vehicle to enjoy the fantastic Temples of Ramses II and Queen Nefertari .Transfer back to Aswan and Aswan Airport/Railway Station for your final departure.
Meals: Breakfast
N.B. You can also visit Abu Simbel by flight with Egypt Air if they are flying at this time.
Inclusions
Meet and Assist services by our Representatives
All Nile Cruise excursions as mentioned in the itinerary
Accommodation on board 5 * cruise on full board basis
Entrance fees
All transfers by a modern A/C vehicle
A bottle of water during your trip
All service charges & taxes
Egyptologist Guide during your Tours
Meals as mentioned in Itinerary
Pick up from Airport and return
Exclusions
Entry visa to Egypt
Any optional tours
Personal expenses
Tipping
Reviews
Pricing
Adult
(Age 12 and more)
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Child
(Age 2 to 11)
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Infant
(Age 0 to 2)
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(01 January To 30 April) | ||||
Triple | $614.00 | $307.00 | free | |
Double | $633.00 | $317.00 | free | |
Single | $934.00 | $467.00 | free | |
(01 May To 30 September) | ||||
Triple | $429.00 | $215.00 | free | |
Double | $516.00 | $225.00 | free | |
Single | $633.00 | $318.00 | free | |
(01 October To 31 December) | ||||
Triple | $614.00 | $307.00 | free | |
Double | $633.00 | $317.00 | free | |
Single | $934.00 | $467.00 | free |
Price Policy
Our Prices are quoted in US $ but we also accept Euros and Sterling per person per trip , with the exception during Christmas, New Year and Easter holidays.If you go to the icon at the bottom of the page you can change the currencey just by clicking the button to whatever currency you wish to use.
Children Policy
0 - 01.99 Free of Charge
2- 11.99 pay 50% of tour price
12+ pay full tour price as per adult person
Please note Airline Policy is as follows…If your tour includes a Domestic Flight a child 0-2 years of age incurs a $15 fee. From 2 years of age are classed as Adult.
Payment Policy
We require a deposit of 25% of the total price of the tour, exception being at peak times i.e. Christmas and New Year and Easter, then the deposit required will be 50% of the total price. You can pay the deposit by either Bank Transfer for which we would give you our Bank Account details, or you may pay by Weston Union , or online
Cancellation Policy
If you wish to cancel your bookings the cancellation fees are as follows… At least one week in advance of the scheduled departure, there is no cancellation fee. If you cancel between 3 and 6 days in advance of the scheduled departure, there is a 50 percent cancellation fee. If you cancel within 2 days of the scheduled departure, there is a 100 percent cancellation fee.
!!!!!! Please note all flights require 100% cancellation fee.
Tipping
We would advise if you are satisfied with the services you have received then it is customary to give a gratuity but you are not obliged to do so.