MS Grand Rose Nile Cruise

Arrival: Upon arrival, guests will be warmly welcomed and assisted at the airport or train station, ensuring a smooth transfer to the Nile Cruise.

Check into the Grand Rose Nile Cruise before lunch.

Excursion to the Aswan High Dam: A remarkable engineering feat that has helped control the flooding of the Nile River and provides electricity for Egypt.

Philae Temple: Visit Philae Temple, which is dedicated to the goddess Isis and situated on an island in the reservoir of the Aswan Low Dam.

The Unfinished Obelisk:  an enormous ancient monument that gives insight into the stone quarrying techniques of ancient Egypt.

Overnight: stay in Aswan.

Meals Included: Lunch & Dinner

Note: If you arrive in Aswan early, we'll start the tour as soon as you get here. Since cruise check-in is at 12:00, we want to make sure our guests don't waste time waiting in the lobby.

Breakfast: After breakfast, visit Kom Ombo Temple, a unique double temple dedicated to both Horus, the falcon-headed god, and Sobek, the crocodile god.

Sail to Edfu and enjoy lunch onboard.

Visit Edfu Temple:  the most well-preserved temple in Egypt, dedicated to Horus, the son of Isis and Osiris.

Overnight: stay in Edfu.

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Breakfast: After your meal, visit the renowned Valley of the Kings, where many pharaohs, including King Tutankhamun, were buried.

Optional hot air balloon ride over the city of Luxor (additional cost).

Temple of Hatshepsut: Explore the impressive Temple of Hatshepsut, one of Egypt’s most iconic ancient structures.

Colossi of Memnon Temple: Visit the Colossi of Memnon, two massive stone statues that were believed to guard Amenhotep III's mortuary temple.

Overnight: stay in Luxor.

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Breakfast: Enjoy your meal onboard & Check Out.

Karnak Temple: Visit one of the largest religious complexes in the world, dedicated to the god Amun.  

Luxor Temple: Explore a beautiful ancient temple that was once connected to Karnak Temple by an avenue of sphinxes. Optional Sound and Light show at Karnak Temple (additional cost).

Meals Included: Breakfast After your day tour, you will be taken by a private air-conditioned van to your location in Luxor, where our services will conclude.

Arrival: Upon your arrival at Luxor airport or station, our representative will escort you to your MS Grand Rose Nile Cruise in a private, air-conditioned van.

Check-in and Lunch onboard:  Join us for check-in at 12:00 PM as we prepare for an exciting journey ahead! Enjoy a delicious lunch onboard while taking in the beautiful views. Bon appétit!

Karnak Temple: In the afternoon, you'll visit Luxor's East Bank, which focuses on the Karnak Temple Complex, the largest man-made structure dedicated to the god Amun Ra. Its origins trace back to the Middle Kingdom and include references to even older buildings from the 3rd Dynasty, making it a significant historical site before you proceed with your visit.

Temple of Luxor: This temple, originally constructed by one of the kings of the 12th dynasty and completed by the renowned Ramses II, is situated in the heart of ancient Thebes. Like Karnak, it was dedicated to the chief god, Amun Re.

After your day tour, you will be transferred back to your ship for some rest. In the evening, enjoy an Egyptian folkloric show presented by the staff, followed by dinner onboard.

Overnight: stay in Luxor.

Breakfast:  Begin your day with a nourishing breakfast on board.

Valley of the Kings: Next, you'll embark on a magical journey in Thebes, the sacred land, by exploring the West Bank of Luxor. This includes the Valley of the Kings, the royal cemetery of the Theban kings, and rulers of ancient Egypt, where our Pharaohs were laid to rest.

 Temple of Queen Hatshepsut:  As you continue your tour of the West Bank, you'll visit the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut, one of Egypt's most successful and powerful female pharaohs. The temple is famous for its unique architecture, with three terraces carved into the rocks.

Colossi of Memnon: You will also have a photo stop at the Colossi of Memnon, where two massive stone statues representing Pharaoh Amenhotep III are located. These statues are around 3,400 years old and are a popular tourist attraction in Luxor.

Lunch: After your excursion, return to your ship for lunch and some rest before continuing sailing to Edfu.

Dinner: Enjoy dinner onboard

Overnight:  Stay on Edfu 

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Breakfast: Enjoy your breakfast on board,

Edfu Temple: This will be followed by an excursion to the Temple of Horus in Edfu, one of the most well-preserved temples in Egypt. This temple is dedicated to Horus, the falcon-headed god, and is considered one of the best examples of Ptolemaic architecture.

Lunch: lunch will be served onboard as you sail to Kom Ombo.

Kom Ombo Temple: Upon arrival in Kom Ombo, visit the unique double temple dedicated to two gods—Sobek, the crocodile god, and Horus, the falcon-headed god. Marvel at the incredible architectural design and learn about ancient Egyptian mythology and religion.

Dinner: After your tour, return to your ship for dinner while sailing to the city of Aswan

overnight:  stay in Aswan.

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Breakfast: Savor your breakfast while aboard.

The High Dam: Your first stop for the day will be the High Dam, an impressive engineering feat that provides irrigation and electricity to Egypt. Learn about its construction and importance to the country.

Philae Temple: Next, take a short boat ride to Philae Temple, located on a small island in the Nile River. This temple is dedicated to the goddess Isis and is a stunning example of ancient Egyptian architecture.

Unfinished Obelisk:  After visiting Philae Temple, head to the Unfinished Obelisk, the largest known ancient obelisk. Learn about the process of creating these massive structures and why this one was never completed.

Lunch: Enjoy your lunch on board

Dinner: Savor delightful meals on board as we stay docked in Aswan for the night.

Overnight: stay in Aswan.

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Breakfast: Wake up early for breakfast

Optional Tour to Abu Simbel: This excursion to the Abu Simbel temples offers transportation by private coach or domestic flight from Aswan, where an English-speaking tour guide will meet you. Located 180 miles south of Aswan on the Nile's western bank, the temples were built by Ramses II and include the Great Temple dedicated to the god Rahorakhty and a smaller temple honoring Ramses II and his wife, Queen Nefertari.

After your day tour, you'll drive back to Aswan. Once you arrive, a private air-conditioned van will take you to your hotel for check-in. You can relax and refresh or head directly to Aswan Airport for your domestic flight to Cairo.

Meals Included: Breakfast