MS Esplanade Nile Cruise

Welcome to Aswan! Upon arrival, enjoy a private transfer to the MS Esplanade Nile Cruise [source: 0.1.10]. Check into your deluxe cabin and enjoy a fresh lunch onboard [source: 0.1.10]. In the afternoon, your tour guide will take you to visit the famous Aswan High Dam, a modern engineering monument [source: 0.1.10]. Next, take a scenic motorboat ride to explore the beautiful island Temple of Philae, which is dedicated to the goddess Isis [source: 0.1.10]. Return to the cruise ship for dinner and spend the night docked in Aswan [source: 0.1.10].

The cruise ship sets sail northwards early in the morning [source: 0.1.10]. Enjoy breakfast onboard while watching the beautiful Nile views [source: 0.1.10]. First, visit the unique riverside Temple of Kom Ombo, which is shared by the two gods Sobek and Horus, and see the nearby Crocodile Museum [source: 0.1.10]. Return to the ship for lunch while sailing toward Edfu [source: 0.1.10]. Upon arrival, take a traditional horse carriage ride to explore the amazing Temple of Edfu, the best-preserved cult temple in Egypt [source: 0.1.10]. Enjoy dinner onboard while crossing the Esna Lock [source: 0.1.10].

After breakfast, start your historical tour by exploring the famous West Bank of Luxor [source: 0.1.10]. Visit the spectacular royal tombs in the Valley of the Kings [source: 0.1.10]. Next, explore the terraced Temple of Queen Hatshepsut and stop to take photos at the giant Colossi of Memnon statues [source: 0.1.10]. In the afternoon, tour the East Bank to see the massive columns of the Karnak Temple Complex and the beautifully lit Luxor Temple at sunset [source: 0.1.10]. Enjoy an authentic Egyptian theme evening and dinner onboard [source: 0.1.10].

Savor your final breakfast onboard while enjoying the beautiful views of the Nile River from the restaurant [source: 0.1.10]. At 08:00 AM, smoothly check out and disembark from the Esplanade cruise ship [source: 0.1.10]. Our private vehicle will provide a comfortable, complimentary transfer directly to the Luxor airport or train station for your onward travel connections [source: 0.1.10].

Welcome to historic Luxor! Your luxury holiday begins with a private arrival transfer to the MS Esplanade [source: 0.1.10]. Settle into your cabin and enjoy a fresh lunch on the water [source: 0.1.10]. In the afternoon, head out to explore the ancient treasures of the East Bank [source: 0.1.10]. Visit the magnificent Karnak Temple Complex and see its giant forest of columns [source: 0.1.10]. As evening approaches, visit the elegant Luxor Temple, beautifully lit under the stars [source: 0.1.10]. Return onboard for dinner and spend the night docked in Luxor [source: 0.1.10].

Start your day with a delicious breakfast before crossing the Nile to explore the famous West Bank [source: 0.1.10]. Your tour guide will lead you into the ancient royal tombs in the Valley of the Kings to see the stunning hieroglyphs [source: 0.1.10]. Next, visit the spectacular terraced Temple of Queen Hatshepsut and pause to take photos at the giant twin Colossi of Memnon statues [source: 0.1.10]. In the afternoon, return to the ship and relax on the sundeck as we sail through the Esna Lock toward Edfu [source: 0.1.10].

This morning, take a traditional horse carriage ride through Edfu to visit the towering Temple of Horus, Egypt’s most complete intact cult temple [source: 0.1.10]. Return to the ship for lunch while cruising along the river bends toward Kom Ombo [source: 0.1.10]. By late afternoon, step ashore to examine the double reliefs at Kom Ombo Temple, discovering the unique stories of Sobek and Horus [source: 0.1.10]. End the night with a thrilling Egyptian theme party and a fine dinner as we sail to Aswan [source: 0.1.10].

Wake up to the beautiful scenery of Aswan [source: 0.1.10]. After a hearty breakfast, explore the monumental Aswan High Dam, a true achievement of modern engineering [source: 0.1.10]. Next, board a local boat to Agilkia Island to explore the beautiful Temple of Philae, dedicated to Isis [source: 0.1.10]. In the afternoon, enjoy complete peace on a traditional wooden Felucca sailboat, catching the soft winds around Elephantine Island before your final grand farewell dinner onboard [source: 0.1.10].

Enjoy your final breakfast looking out over the timeless Nile landscapes through the ship’s windows [source: 0.1.10]. Reflect on five days of premium 5-star hospitality and great historical discovery [source: 0.1.10]. At 08:00 AM, check out and disembark from the Esplanade cruiser [source: 0.1.10]. Our team will handle your bags and provide a private complimentary transfer directly to Aswan’s airport or train station for your journey home [source: 0.1.10].