Egypt Short Breaks Itinerary: What to See in 3, 4, or 5 Days
November 19, 2025
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about Egypt Short Breaks Itinerary: What to See in 3, 4, or 5 Days
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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 |
Overview
Alma Nile Cruise Ship Overview
About: Welcome aboard the MS Alma Nile Cruise, a deluxe Nile cruise by Planet Nile Cruises, sailing between Luxor and Aswan. Previously known as the Nile Quest Cruise, the ship now operates under the MS Alma name, offering the same comfortable way to explore Egypt’s timeless riverside temples and landscapes. The ship features 66 beautifully appointed cabins, and every cabin comes with a private French balcony offering panoramic views of the Nile. Accommodation ranges from comfortable 22 m² Standard Cabins to spacious Junior Suites, a 35 m² Presidential Suite, and two 44 m² Royal Suites. Every cabin is designed for a comfortable stay with individually controlled air conditioning, a private bathroom and shower, Smart TV with satellite channels, mini bar, safety deposit box, tea tray with kettle, hair dryer, and luggage rack. To compare other ship categories and Dahabiya options, view our full cruise index, Egypt Nile Cruises.
Highlights: The MS Alma offers flexible 3-night, 4-night, and 7-night Nile cruise experiences, giving travelers different ways to explore the treasures of Upper Egypt. The sailing routes connect Luxor and Aswan, with sightseeing experiences including the Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut Temple, Colossi of Memnon, Edfu Temple, Kom Ombo Temple, Philae Temple, the Unfinished Obelisk, and Aswan High Dam. Onboard, guests can relax in the outdoor swimming pool, enjoy panoramic river scenery from the sundeck, stay active in the fitness centre, or unwind at the lounge bar and discotheque. Evenings feature live music, Egyptian folklore, belly dance, and Tanoura performances, bringing Egyptian culture onboard after a day of exploring ancient temples.
M/S Alma Nile Cruise Facilities
Accommodation
- 66 cabins with private French balconies
- 2 Royal Suites — 44 m² each
- 1 Presidential Suite — 35 m²
- 14 Junior Suites — 28 m² each
- 47 Standard Cabins — 22 m² each
- Panoramic Nile views
- Individually controlled air conditioning
- Private bathroom and shower
- Smart TV with satellite channels
- Mini bar and safety deposit box
- Tea tray with kettle
- Hair dryer and shaver plug
- Internal phone line
- Luggage rack
Other Facilities
Day by Day
Itinerary MS Alma Nile Cruise
Check In
Begin your Aswan to Luxor Nile Cruise aboard the MS Alma in beautiful Aswan, where ancient temples, granite quarries, and the timeless Nile set the scene. After embarkation, settle into your elegant cabin, enjoy the private French balcony, and relax before exploring Aswan’s remarkable landmarks.
Lunch on board
Savor a delightful meal while taking in the tranquil beauty of the Nile.
Explore the High Dam
Begin your Aswan sightseeing at the impressive Aswan High Dam, one of modern Egypt's most important engineering achievements. Stand above the vast waters created by the dam and discover how this enormous project transformed the Nile and shaped modern life in Egypt.
Discover the Unfinished Obelisk
Continue to the ancient granite quarries and the Unfinished Obelisk, where you can see a monumental piece of stone still lying where ancient craftsmen left it. The unfinished monument offers a fascinating glimpse into the techniques and extraordinary effort behind Egypt's massive stone monuments.
Visit the Philae Temple
Your final visit of the day is the enchanting Philae Temple, dedicated to the goddess Isis. Located on Agilkia Island, the temple is surrounded by the waters of the Nile and carries its own remarkable story of survival after being relocated to protect it from rising waters.
Dinner on board
Return to the MS Alma and enjoy dinner as evening settles over Aswan. After your first day of discovery, relax onboard and enjoy the peaceful atmosphere of the river.
Overnight on Your Cruise
Retreat to your cabin or spend a quiet moment enjoying the Nile from the ship. Tomorrow, the journey itself takes center stage as the Alma sails toward Kom Ombo.
Note:
Arriving early in Aswan? No worries! Your tour will start promptly, minimizing wait times and allowing you to begin your Nile adventure without delay. Cruise check-in is at noon, and Tripidays Egypt Tours is committed to ensuring your travel experience is seamless.
Breakfast on board
Start your morning with breakfast aboard the Alma. Afterward, step onto the deck and watch the scenery change as palm-lined banks, farmland, villages, and traditional Nile landscapes pass gently by.
Kom Ombo Temple Tour
Arrive at the remarkable Kom Ombo Temple, uniquely dedicated to two gods: Sobek, the crocodile god, and Horus, the falcon god. Walk among its columns and ancient reliefs as you discover the unusual religious traditions that made this temple unlike any other along the Nile.
Lunch on Board
Enjoy lunch while cruising toward Edfu. Take your time, relax, and let the changing Nile scenery become part of your journey.
Sail to Edfu
After exploring Kom Ombo, return to the Alma and continue sailing toward Edfu. As the afternoon passes, take in the open river views from the sundeck and simply enjoy being on the Nile.
Dinner on board
Enjoy dinner onboard as the ship continues its journey. With another day of ancient Egypt behind you, settle into the relaxed atmosphere of the Alma.
Overnight on Your Cruise
Spend the night aboard your cruise as the ship continues toward Edfu, where tomorrow brings one of the best preserved temples in Egypt.
Breakfast on board
Wake to another Nile morning and enjoy breakfast as the Alma continues toward Edfu. The river landscape outside your cabin offers a peaceful start to another day of discovery.
Edfu Temple Tour
Step ashore to explore the magnificent Edfu Temple, dedicated to Horus, the falcon headed god. With its towering entrance, monumental walls, and remarkably preserved reliefs, Edfu offers one of the clearest impressions of what an ancient Egyptian temple once looked like.
Lunch on board
Enjoy lunch on board while the Alma continues sailing north toward Luxor. After the morning's temple visit, this is your opportunity to slow down and enjoy the journey.
Luxor Temple by Night
As darkness falls, step ashore to experience Luxor Temple by night. Illuminated columns, statues, and ancient walls create a completely different atmosphere from daytime sightseeing. Standing among these monuments beneath the evening sky provides a memorable introduction to Luxor before tomorrow's final discoveries.
Dinner on board
Return to the M/S Alma for dinner and enjoy your final evening atmosphere onboard. After watching Luxor Temple glow against the night, relax and savor your last night on the Nile.
Overnight on Your Cruise
Rest comfortably aboard the Alma as your cruise reaches Luxor. Tomorrow, your journey concludes with the monumental temples and royal tombs of ancient Thebes.
Breakfast & Check out
Enjoy your final breakfast aboard the MS Alma before beginning your last day of sightseeing. Take one final look at the river before leaving the ship to explore Luxor's greatest archaeological treasures.
Karnak Temples Tour
Begin at the immense Karnak Temple Complex, one of ancient Egypt's most extraordinary religious centers. Walk through monumental gateways and beneath the towering columns of the Great Hypostyle Hall, surrounded by the achievements of generations of pharaohs.
Valley of the Kings Tour
Cross to Luxor's West Bank and enter the legendary Valley of the Kings. Hidden among the desert cliffs are the tombs of Egypt's New Kingdom rulers, decorated with colorful scenes and inscriptions created to guide the pharaohs into the afterlife.
Hatshepsut Temple Tour
Continue to the magnificent Temple of Queen Hatshepsut at Deir el-Bahari. Built dramatically against the limestone cliffs, its broad terraces and monumental architecture make it one of the most distinctive sights on Luxor's West Bank.
Colossi of Memnon
Complete your West Bank sightseeing with the Colossi of Memnon, two enormous statues that have stood beside the ancient city for thousands of years. Their immense scale provides a fitting final encounter with the monumental world of ancient Thebes.
Note
The itinerary and order of sightseeing may be adjusted according to sailing schedules or circumstances beyond our control while maintaining the planned cruise experience and sightseeing wherever possible.
Check In
Board the M/S Alma Nile Cruise at 12:00 PM and settle into your elegant cabin. As the river flows quietly beyond your French balcony, take your first moments to relax and enjoy the comfort of your floating home for the next few nights.
Lunch on board
Enjoy lunch as you look out over the Nile. The journey has officially begun, and there is something special about knowing that the ancient temples of Luxor are waiting just beyond the ship.
Karnak Temples Tour
Begin your Luxor adventure at the magnificent Karnak Temple Complex, one of ancient Egypt's greatest religious centers. Walk beneath towering columns and through vast courtyards while your guide reveals the stories of pharaohs who expanded this sacred complex over generations.
Temple of Luxor Tour
Continue to Luxor Temple, where monumental statues, towering columns, and ancient sanctuaries stand close to the river. As the afternoon light falls across the stone, experience one of Luxor's most atmospheric landmarks before returning to the Alma.
Dinner on board
Return to the ship for dinner and let the day's discoveries settle in. As evening arrives, the Nile takes on a quieter mood, and the lights of Luxor begin to reflect across the water.
Overnight on Your Cruise
Retreat to your comfortable cabin or spend a few peaceful moments on deck before turning in. Tomorrow, the cruise leaves Luxor behind and follows the Nile toward its next ancient treasures.
Breakfast on board
Wake up to the Nile and enjoy breakfast aboard the Alma before heading to Luxor's legendary West Bank. A new day of ancient discoveries awaits.
Valley of the Kings Tour
Enter the Valley of the Kings, where pharaohs were buried in tombs carved deep into the desert cliffs. Descend beneath the earth and discover richly decorated chambers covered with scenes created for the journey into the afterlife.
Hatshepsut Temple Tour
Continue to the spectacular Temple of Queen Hatshepsut at Deir el-Bahari. Built dramatically against the cliffs, its terraces create one of the most unforgettable sights on Luxor's West Bank.
Colossi of Memnon
Pause before the enormous Colossi of Memnon, two ancient statues that have stood watch over the West Bank for thousands of years. Their scale gives you a final glimpse of the monumental world that once defined ancient Thebes.
Lunch & Dinner on board
Indulge in a delicious lunch and dinner on board, with dishes inspired by traditional Egyptian cuisine.
Overnight on Your Cruise
Relax in your cabin and let the gentle movement of the ship carry you into another night on the Nile.
Breakfast on board
Enjoy breakfast while the Nile landscape slowly unfolds outside. Afterward, prepare to step ashore and enter the world of the ancient gods.
Edfu Temple Tour
Explore the impressive Temple of Horus at Edfu, one of the best-preserved temples in Egypt. Its enormous entrance, towering walls, and detailed reliefs make it easy to imagine the ceremonies that once filled this sacred place.
Lunch on board
Enjoy a freshly prepared lunch while the ship continues south. With no roads, traffic, or crowded transfers between destinations, the Nile itself becomes part of your sightseeing experience.
Kom Ombo Temple Tour
Later, visit the remarkable Kom Ombo Temple, uniquely dedicated to two gods: Sobek, the crocodile god, and Horus, the falcon god. Explore its columns and reliefs and discover how two different divine traditions shared one extraordinary temple overlooking the Nile.
Dinner on board
Return to the MS Alma for dinner as the river grows quiet around you. After another day of ancient temples, unwind with the ship's evening atmosphere and watch the Nile pass beneath the night sky.
Overnight on Your Cruise
Spend another peaceful night aboard your Nile cruise as the Alma continues toward Aswan.
Breakfast on board
Enjoy breakfast as the ship arrives in Aswan. Take in the final stretches of your southbound journey before beginning today's sightseeing.
Philae Temple Tour
Begin with the enchanting Philae Temple, dedicated to the goddess Isis. Reached on an island in the Nile, the temple has a remarkable history of survival; it was relocated to Agilkia Island to protect it from rising waters after the construction of the Aswan High Dam.
High Dam Tour
Continue to the mighty Aswan High Dam, a landmark of modern Egypt that transformed the Nile's water management and created the vast Lake Nasser. Standing above the dam, look across the enormous expanse of water and appreciate the scale of this modern engineering achievement.
Unfinished Obelisk
Continue to Aswan's ancient granite quarries to see the Unfinished Obelisk. The enormous stone still lies where ancient craftsmen abandoned it, giving you a rare opportunity to see how monumental Egyptian stonework began before a finished obelisk ever reached a temple.
Lunch & Dinner on board
Return to the M/S Alma for lunch and enjoy some time to relax in Aswan. Later, dinner is served onboard as your final evening on the river unfolds beneath the Egyptian sky.
Overnight on Your Cruise
Spend your final night aboard the Alma surrounded by the peaceful atmosphere of Aswan and the Nile.
Breakfast & Check out
Enjoy your final breakfast aboard the M/S Alma, taking one last look at the Nile before checking out at 08:00 AM. After several days of temples, tombs, river landscapes, and unforgettable moments, it is time to leave your floating home.
Optional Abu Simbel Tour
For an unforgettable finale, continue with an optional excursion to the Abu Simbel Temples. The colossal temples of Ramesses II rise dramatically from the desert and are among the most spectacular monuments of ancient Egypt.
Note
The cruise itinerary and order of sightseeing may be adjusted slightly according to sailing schedules or circumstances beyond our control while maintaining the planned sightseeing experience.
Note: Nile Cruise itinerary maybe changed without
prior
notice due to navigational and security restrictions. The itinerary may change
in
sequence but not in visits.
What You Get
Inclusion & Exclusion
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 Alma 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 Trip 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.
Transparent Pricing
Cruise Prices & Policies
Triple Cabin per adult in a triple share cabin
$830 / person
Double Cabin per adult in a double share cabin
$830 / person
Single Cabin per adult in a single cabin
$1410 / person
Triple Cabin per adult in a triple share cabin
$1105 / person
Double Cabin per adult in a double share cabin
$1105 / person
Single Cabin per adult in a single cabin
$1780 / person
All prices are quoted in USD and are calculated per person per trip.
Please note that different rates apply during peak periods such as Christmas, New Year, and
Easter Holidays.
Children Policy
Ages 0 to 5.99: Free of Charge
Ages 6 to 11.99: 50% of The Tour Price
Ages 12+: Full Adult Tour Price
Child pricing applies to children who share rooms with their parents (Max 1 Children in one Room)
Good to Know
FAQs About The MS Alma Nile Cruise
The MS Alma Nile Cruise is a deluxe Nile cruise sailing between Aswan and Luxor. The ship features private French balconies in every cabin, full-board dining, a swimming pool, fitness centre, lounge bar, sundeck, and onboard Egyptian entertainment.
The MS Alma Aswan to Luxor itinerary is a 3 night Nile cruise, visiting the major highlights between Aswan and Luxor, including Kom Ombo, Edfu, and Luxor. The cruise can also be booked in longer formats, including the full 7 night journey.
Yes. The MS Alma Nile Cruise was previously known as the Nile Quest Cruise. The ship now operates under the MS Alma name as a deluxe Nile cruise sailing between Luxor and Aswan, offering 66 cabins with private French balconies and a range of accommodation options, including Standard Cabins, Junior Suites, a Presidential Suite, and Royal Suites.
The Aswan to Luxor cruise includes the Aswan High Dam, Unfinished Obelisk, Philae Temple, Kom Ombo Temple, Edfu Temple, and Luxor's ancient sites. The route also includes sailing through the Nile Valley and passing through the Esna Lock.
Yes. Every cabin on the MS Alma has a private French balcony with Nile views. The ship offers Standard Cabins, Junior Suites, a Presidential Suite, and Royal Suites, giving travelers several accommodation options.
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