Transfer by air-conditioned vehicle to Cairo Airport.


Board your Egypt-Air flight to Aswan.

 

With its gentle hospitality, this southern Egyptian city, a frontier town in ancient times, is a place to simply relax and enjoy an atmosphere that is as much African as it is Middle Eastern.


The Nile is at its most beautiful here, flowing around huge granite rocks and palm tree-studded islands


Board your 40-minute flight to Abu Simbel.

 

Discover the commanding twin temples of Ramses II and his wife, Queen Nefertari. The former’s façade is dominated by four 70-foot-tall statues of the pharaoh looking out over Lake Nasser, carved from a single piece of rock. Perhaps even more impressive, this entire site was disassembled and moved here to save it from the floodwaters caused by the construction of the Aswan High Dam.


After your visit, board your return flight to Aswan.


Board your 5-star deluxe Nile cruise boat, moored in a private dock in Aswan


The 'Nile Adventurer' ensures a distinct sense of being in storied Egypt. Its contemporary-yet-classic design displays the highest levels of luxury. Elegance is elevated with rich teak flooring, Egyptian marble and hand-painted decorative details to fashion an exceptional ambiance.


Neutral-toned textiles complement the soft fabrics draped artfully over beds — it's these distinct touches which create an environment a world away from traditional river-cruise cabins. With just 38 cabins, on board it feels like you’re in an intimate floating palace where the softly-lit lounges are as suited to socializing as quiet romance. Enjoy the upper sun deck where you’re promised iconic tableaus in high-definition, cool cocktails and shade, as well as radiant sunshine as you take a dip in the river-view pool.


NOTE: Sightseeing / excursions from the cruise are shared. Private touring is an option with an additional supplement.


Entertainment on board: Exact entertainment schedules during your cruise are adjusted according to the needs of each group and the sailing schedules of the boat are subject to change. However, every cruise will include:

  • A welcome ‘Zaffa’ which is traditional music with Egyptian drums and flutes.
  • Folkloric shows, including a ‘Oud’ trio during teatime as well as a belly-dancing and dervish show after dinner.
  • An Egyptian cooking lesson with our on-board chefs.
  • A movie night.
  • A colorful ‘Galabeyya’ party which gives each guest the opportunity to dress up in traditional Egyptian dress and dance to Arabic music.
  • A gala dinner with white-gloved waiters serving gourmet cuisine.


Food & Beverage:

Menus are changed on a seasonal basis to enable the Chef to use the freshest ingredients at all times. However, the following is applicable to every cruise:

  • Most meals are served in the restaurant. However, at least one barbecue lunch (while sailing) will be served on deck (weather permitting).
  • Mineral water, tea and American coffee are included with every meal.


Please note: the strength of the WI-FI signals unavoidably varies depending on geographical location, especially while sailing in the more remote areas of Upper Egypt.


Lunch will be served on board.


This afternoon you will have the chance to take a ride on a felucca (a typical Egyptian sail boat) around Elephantine Island, Lord Kitchener’s Botanical Gardens, and the Agha Khan Mausoleum (weather permitting, life jackets will be provided).


Afternoon tea will be served in the lounge while you enjoy the sounds of an Oud trio. Tonight, you will be greeted by your Boat Manager as you enjoy a selection of canapés with some complimentary Egyptian wine and local beer. A gourmet dinner will be served on board.


Hotel:  Nile Adventurer

Room: Standard Cabin Bridge Deck

Meals: Breakfast-lunch-dinner