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MS Salacia Nile Cruise

  • 4 Days / 3 Nights
  • Short Nile Cruises (3–4 nights)

From $799 per person

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Overview

The MS Salacia Nile Cruise delivers an extraordinary luxury experience along the timeless Nile River, blending sophistication, comfort, and personalized service. Designed for an intimate atmosphere, the vessel accommodates only 59 guests, ensuring privacy and tranquility throughout the voyage. Sailing between Luxor and Aswan, this elegant cruise allows travelers to explore Egypt’s most celebrated monuments while enjoying world-class amenities, fine dining, and serene river views. With thoughtfully curated itineraries of 3, 4, or 5 nights, guests can immerse themselves in the wonders of ancient

The MS Salacia Nile Cruise delivers an extraordinary luxury experience along the timeless Nile River, blending sophistication, comfort, and personalized service. Designed for an intimate atmosphere, the vessel accommodates only 59 guests, ensuring privacy and tranquility throughout the voyage. Sailing between Luxor and Aswan, this elegant cruise allows travelers to explore Egypt’s most celebrated monuments while enjoying world-class amenities, fine dining, and serene river views. With thoughtfully curated itineraries of 3, 4, or 5 nights, guests can immerse themselves in the wonders of ancient Egypt while indulging in modern elegance and comfort.

Duration
4 Days / 3 Nights
Languages
English, Spanish
Vessel
5-star Nile cruiser

Itinerary

Day-by-day plan.

  1. Upon arrival in Aswan, you will be greeted by a representative and transferred to the MS Salacia Nile Cruise for check-in before lunch. After settling into your suite, enjoy your first meal on board.

    In the afternoon, begin exploring Aswan’s highlights with a visit to the Unfinished Obelisk, an ancient monument that reveals the techniques of ancient stone carving. Continue to the enchanting Philae Temple, dedicated to the goddess Isis and beautifully relocated to Agilkia Island. Return to the ship for dinner and a peaceful overnight stay in Aswan.

    • Meals: Lunch, Dinner
    • Stay: Aswan

  2. After breakfast, the cruise sails north toward Kom Ombo. Disembark to visit the remarkable Kom Ombo Temple, uniquely dedicated to the gods Sobek and Horus. Return to the ship for lunch and enjoy afternoon tea as you sail toward Esna. Dinner is served on board while you relax and take in the tranquil Nile scenery.

    • Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
    • Stay: Esna

  3. Enjoy breakfast before visiting the Esna Temple, known for its beautifully preserved hypostyle hall. Continue sailing toward Luxor, passing through the Esna Lock. In the afternoon, explore Luxor’s East Bank, including the grand Karnak Temple Complex and the magnificent Luxor Temple, both rich in ancient history and architectural splendor. Return to the cruise for dinner and overnight in Luxor.

    • Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
    • Stay: Luxor

  4. After breakfast, disembark and begin your tour of Luxor’s West Bank. Visit the Valley of the Kings, the burial site of Egypt’s pharaohs, followed by the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut, an architectural masterpiece nestled against towering cliffs. After the tour, transfer to the airport or railway station, marking the end of your journey.

    • Meals: Breakfast
    • Stay: —

  5. Upon arrival in Luxor, you will be met and assisted before being transferred to the MS Salacia Nile Cruise. After check-in, enjoy lunch on board as your luxury journey begins. In the afternoon, explore the East Bank of Luxor, visiting the vast Karnak Temple Complex with its towering columns and sacred lake, followed by the elegant Luxor Temple, beautifully illuminated at night. Return to the ship for dinner and overnight in Luxor.

    • Meals: Lunch, Dinner
    • Stay: Luxor

  6. After breakfast, set out to explore Luxor’s West Bank, home to the Valley of the Kings, where generations of pharaohs were laid to rest in elaborately decorated tombs. Continue to the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut, a stunning monument dedicated to Egypt’s most powerful female ruler.

    Stop at the Colossi of Memnon for photos before returning to the cruise for lunch. The ship then sails toward Edfu via the Esna Lock. Enjoy afternoon tea and dinner on board as you relax and take in the Nile’s beauty.

    • Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
    • Stay: Edfu

  7. Begin the day with a visit to the Temple of Horus in Edfu, one of the best-preserved temples in Egypt. Continue sailing to Kom Ombo to explore the unique double temple dedicated to Sobek and Horus. Return to the ship for dinner and overnight in Aswan.

    • Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
    • Stay: Aswan

  8. After breakfast, start your day with a visit to the Philae Temple, dedicated to the goddess Isis and beautifully situated on Agilkia Island. Continue to the Unfinished Obelisk, an immense monument that offers insight into ancient stone-carving techniques. Return to the cruise for lunch and enjoy the afternoon at leisure, relaxing on the sun deck or in the lounge. Dinner is served on board as you spend your final night on the Nile.

    • Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
    • Stay: Aswan

  9. Enjoy your final breakfast on board while admiring the serene views of Aswan. After check-out, you will be transferred to the airport or railway station, concluding your unforgettable Nile cruise filled with history, comfort, and elegance.

    • Meals: Breakfast
    • Stay: —

Tour map

Stops along this itinerary.

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What's included

Included

  • Meet and assist upon arrival and departure at the airport or railway station
  • Accommodation on board the MS Salacia Nile Cruise on a full-board basis
  • Professional tour guide fluent in English, Portuguese, German, or Spanish
  • All sightseeing tours conducted as private guided excursions
  • Entrance fees to all sites mentioned in the itinerary
  • Bottled water provided during excursions
  • All transfers in a private air-conditioned deluxe vehicle
  • All applicable service charges and taxes

Not included

  • Optional excursions not mentioned in the itinerary
  • Personal expenses
  • Tipping

Frequently asked

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