Tour Details
| Duration |
4 Days / 5 Days |
|---|---|
| Tour Location |
Luxor / Edfu / Kom Ombo / Aswan |
| Tour Type |
Full Board + Sightseeing |
| Cruise Schedule |
Every Saturday from Luxor & Wednesday from Aswan |
About MS Mahrousa Nile Cruise
About! The MS Mahrousa Nile Cruise is a 5-star ship owned by Sunrise, launched in October 1999 and fully renovated in 2019, blending modern elegance with timeless Nile traditions. It offers 51 standard cabins ranging from 17 to 20 m², and 2 junior suites (45 m²). The suites are more spacious, featuring a sitting area and a top-deck location with panoramic views. All accommodations are equipped with air conditioning, satellite HD/LED TV, internal telephone, safe box, hairdryer, and private bathrooms with showers. Onboard Guests can enjoy attentive 24-hour front desk service, multilingual staff for seamless communication, express check-in/out, and conveniences such as luggage storage, laundry, and gift & jewelry shops.
Highlights! Your journey aboard MS Mahrousa reveals Egypt’s timeless highlights: the grandeur of Karnak and Luxor Temples, the Valley of the Kings, the dual sanctuaries of Kom Ombo, and the glories of Aswan, like the High Dam, Philae, and the Unfinished Obelisk. With itineraries spanning 3, 4, or 7 nights, you choose how much time you need to spend. Between excursions, you can unwind onboard at the main pool, enjoy spa and massage treatments, or lounge on the sundeck with panoramic Nile views. With Tripidays, you don’t just book a ship—you discover the beauty of Nile River Cruises in Egypt in comfort and style.
MS Mahrousa Facilities
Accommodation
- All Cabins Equipped with Air Conditioning
- Private Bathrooms with Shower
- WI-FI throughout the Cruise
- Bell Captain
- 24-hours Front Desk
- Express Check-In/Out
- Multilingual Staff
- 24-Hours on Call Doctor
- Gift/Souvenir, Jewellery Shops & Mini Market
- Internal Telephone, Safe Box & SAT HD/LED TV
Other Facilities
Sunrise MS Mahrousa Itinerary
4 Days Itinerary From Aswan to Luxor (Every Wednesday)
Check-in
Step aboard the MS Mahrousa Nile Cruise at noon, where your elegantly designed cabin awaits. From the moment you arrive, Tripidays ensures a seamless start to your journey.
Lunch
Savor a freshly prepared lunch onboard as the ship rests at Aswan, offering views of feluccas gliding along the Nile.
High Dam Trip
Begin your sightseeing with the Aswan High Dam, completed in 1970 to control flooding and provide hydroelectric power. It’s a symbol of Egypt’s modern achievements.
Unfinished Obelisk
Continue to the Unfinished Obelisk, an enormous monument abandoned in ancient quarries. Its size reveals the incredible ambition of Egyptian stonemasons.
Philae Temple
End your day at the Philae Temple, dedicated to the goddess Isis. Moved stone by stone to Agilkia Island after the dam’s construction, it remains one of Egypt’s most atmospheric sanctuaries.
Dinner
Enjoy your meal of Egyptian and international cuisine onboard.
Overnight
Spend your night onboard with the gentle lapping of the Nile as the cruise docks in Aswan.
Breakfast
Start your morning with a buffet breakfast featuring fresh pastries, fruits, and hot dishes as the cruise sails north.
Kom Ombo Temple Tour
Visit the rare dual temple of Kom Ombo, uniquely dedicated to Sobek (the crocodile god) and Horus (the falcon). Its reliefs detail surgical instruments and ancient medical practices.
Lunch
Return to the ship for a leisurely lunch while admiring riverbank villages and palm groves.
Edfu Temple
Explore the Temple of Horus in Edfu, one of Egypt’s best-preserved temples, where towering pylons and inscriptions illustrate Ptolemaic devotion.
Dinner
Relish your dinner with local flavors onboard.
Breakfast
Enjoy breakfast as the ship sails closer to Luxor, with morning sunlight sparkling on the river.
Valley of The Kings
Tour the Valley of the Kings, the resting place of pharaohs such as Tutankhamun and Ramses II. The decorated tombs provide vivid insights into beliefs about the afterlife.
Hatshepsut Temple
Visit the impressive temple of Queen Hatshepsut, Egypt’s female pharaoh. Built into cliffs at Deir el-Bahari, it symbolizes her ambition and divine rule.
Colossi of Memnon
Admire the Colossi of Memnon, two statues that once guarded Amenhotep III’s mortuary temple and continue to fascinate travelers today.
Lunch & Dinner
Back onboard, indulge in a Nile-view lunch & Dinner.
Overnight
Rest at your cabin in Luxor’s tranquil setting, with the glow of the city’s ancient monuments nearby.
Breakfast
Start with your final breakfast onboard, a mix of warm breads and Egyptian specialties before disembarkation.
Karnak Temple
Step into Karnak, the largest religious complex of ancient Egypt, spanning centuries of construction with its grand Hypostyle Hall and sacred lake.
Luxor Temple
Continue to Luxor Temple, dedicated to Amun and linked by an avenue of sphinxes. Illuminated by history, it has been a site of worship for over 3,000 years.
Note
Slight adjustments may occur due to operational reasons, but every effort is made to ensure a seamless experience. For more options, explore our full selection of Luxor and Aswan Nile Cruise packages.
5 Days Itinerary From Luxor to Aswan (Every Saturday)
Check-in
Upon arrival in Luxor, Tripidays representative will meet you and transfer you to board MS Mahrousa at noon.
Lunch
Enjoy a welcome lunch which introduces you to the flavors of Upper Egypt.
Explore Karnak Temple
Begin your exploration at Karnak temple, a monumental site dedicated primarily to Amun, showcasing colossal statues and the famous forest of papyrus-shaped columns.
Temple of Luxor
Visit Luxor Temple, built by Amenhotep III and later expanded by Ramses II. Its mix of pharaonic, Roman, and Islamic layers reflects Egypt’s diverse history.
Dinner
Enjoy your dinner onboard with live background music.
Overnight
Stay your night onboard in Luxor, surrounded by the glow of the city’s temples.
Breakfast
Wake up to a buffet breakfast while enjoying the Nile view.
Valley of The Kings
Explore the Valley of the Kings, where hieroglyphic-covered walls narrate the pharaohs’ passage to eternity.
Temple of Hatshepsut
Walk through Hatshepsut’s mortuary temple, a masterpiece blending natural cliffs and bold architectural design.
Lunch & Dinner
Return onboard for hearty meals as the ship begins sailing towards Edfu.
Overnight
Relax and spend your night comfortably at your cabin.
Breakfast
Enjoy a mix of international and Egyptian dishes greets you for breakfast as the cruise approaches Edfu.
Edfu Temple
Visit the Temple of Horus, one of the most intact temples of ancient Egypt, revealing myths of the falcon god’s triumph over Seth.
Kom Ombo Temple
Stop at Kom Ombo temple, devoted to dual deities. Reliefs show ancient surgical tools and rituals of healing.
Dinner
Return to your cruise and enjoy dining onboard.
Overnight
Enjoy your night onboard as the ship sails toward Aswan.
Breakfast
Begin your day with a delicious breakfast on your cruise.
Philae Temple
Visit Philae Temple, the sacred island of Isis, adorned with graceful columns and myths of love and magic.
High Dam Tour
See the High Dam, a 20th-century engineering triumph protecting the region from floods and ensuring power generation.
The Unfinished Obelisk
Tour the ancient quarry to view the Unfinished Obelisk, revealing the immense scale of Egyptian building projects.
Lunch & Dinner Onboard
Both meals are served onboard, with a relaxed evening to enjoy Aswan’s charm.
Overnight
Comfort at your cabin as the ship docks in Aswan.
Breakfast & Check-out
A farewell breakfast ends your Nile journey aboard MS Mahrousa.
Optional Abu Simbel Tour
Extend your trip with a visit to Abu Simbel, Ramses II’s iconic twin temples, rescued from Lake Nasser’s rising waters. Upon arrival in Aswan, you will be transferred by a private air-conditioned van to your hotel, or you can be taken to Aswan Airport or the train station.
Note
Slight changes might happen due to circumstances beyond our control. If you’d like to explore an ultra experience, check MS Semiramis III or MS Terramar, which offer other exceptional options, all by Sunrise Resorts.
Included
- Meet and Assist with Tripidays Representative at the Airport or Train Station
- 3 Nights or 4 Nights of Full Board Accommodation at a 5-Star MS Mahrousa Nile Cruise
- Private Tour Guide (Egyptologist) of all Major Nile Cruise Tours & Excursions
- All Tour Transfers are Made by Modern Private Vehicles
- Entrance Fees to Nile Cruise Attractions are Mentioned in the Itinerary
- Free Bottle of Water During the Tours
- Our Assistance During Your Stay
- All Taxes and Charges
Excluded
- Personal Expenses (souvenirs, extra meals, etc.)
- Tips for Tour Guides and Drivers
- Extra Meals and Beverages
- All Personal Expenses
- Optional Activities
Cruise Prices & Policies
FAQs About MS Mahrousa Nile Cruise
It’s a 5-star Standard Nile Cruise owned by Sunrise Resorts and fully renovated in 2019, offering comfort, style, and authentic Nile River charm.
Guests can choose between 4-day (Aswan to Luxor) every Wednesday, 5-day (Luxor to Aswan) every Saturday, and 7-day round trips, each covering iconic highlights such as the Valley of the Kings, Karnak Temple, Kom Ombo, and Philae Temple.
MS Mahrousa has 51 standard cabins (17–20 m²) and 2 spacious junior suites (45 m²). All feature air-conditioning, HD/LED TV, minibar, safe box, and private bathrooms with showers. Suites are located on the top deck with panoramic views.
Facilities include a swimming pool with sundeck loungers, spa and massage services, a main restaurant with international buffet dining, the Nubian Bar, evening entertainment shows, and onboard shops for souvenirs and jewelry.
You can easily contact Tripidays. Our team will assist with reservations, transfers, and special requests to make the process smooth and worry-free.
