Steigenberger Legacy Nile Cruise

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Overview

Step aboard the Steigenberger Legacy Nile Cruise and immerse yourself in a world of refined comfort as you sail the legendary Nile River. This deluxe 5-star vessel offers 72 stylish double cabins, 2 single cabins, and 2 luxurious suites, each featuring panoramic sliding windows and modern amenities. The suites include private balconies with seating areas, perfect for admiring the river’s timeless beauty.

Guests can enjoy a variety of onboard facilities, including a spacious sun deck with a swimming pool, a fitness area, a spa, and elegant dining venues serving both international and local cuisine. Whether relaxing with a drink at the lounge bar or exploring ancient temples from Luxor to Aswan, every moment on board blends relaxation with cultural discovery. The Steigenberger Legacy Nile Cruise promises an unforgettable journey through Egypt’s most iconic landmarks in absolute style.

Included

Meet and assist upon arrival and departure at the airport or railway station
Accommodation on board the Steigenberger Legacy 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 service charges and applicable taxes

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Optional excursions
Personal expenses
Tipping

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Day 1: Arrival in Aswan – Discovering Ancient Wonders

Upon arrival in Aswan, you will be greeted by a representative and transferred in a private air-conditioned vehicle to your floating hotel, the Steigenberger Legacy Nile Cruise. After check-in before noon, enjoy a delicious lunch on board. In the afternoon, begin your exploration with a visit to the High Dam, a modern marvel of engineering that transformed Egypt’s irrigation system. Continue by motorboat to the enchanting Philae Temple on Agilkia Island, dedicated to the goddess Isis. Conclude the day with a visit to the Unfinished Obelisk, an immense monument still lying in the granite quarries, offering insight into ancient stone-carving techniques. Return to the cruise for dinner and overnight in Aswan.

Meals: Lunch, Dinner

Overnight: Onboard in Aswan
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Day 2: Kom Ombo and Edfu – Temples of the Nile

After breakfast, sail to Kom Ombo to explore its unique twin temple dedicated to Sobek, the crocodile god, and Horus the Elder. Its symmetrical design and riverside location make it one of the most picturesque temples in Egypt. Continue sailing toward Edfu while enjoying lunch on the sun deck. Upon arrival, take a horse-drawn carriage through the town to reach the Temple of Horus, one of Egypt’s best-preserved sanctuaries. Admire its towering pylons and intricate reliefs depicting mythological scenes. Return to the cruise for dinner and enjoy an evening of traditional Egyptian entertainment.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Overnight: Onboard while sailing to Luxor
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Day 3: Luxor West Bank – Valley of the Kings and Hatshepsut Temple

Begin the day with breakfast before crossing to the West Bank of Luxor. Visit the Valley of the Kings, where the pharaohs of the New Kingdom were laid to rest in elaborately decorated tombs. Continue to the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut, a magnificent structure carved into the cliffs of Deir el-Bahari, honoring Egypt’s most successful female ruler. End the morning at the Colossi of Memnon, two massive statues that once guarded the entrance to Amenhotep III’s temple. Return to the cruise for lunch and spend the afternoon relaxing before dinner and overnight in Luxor.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Overnight: Onboard in Luxor
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Day 4: Luxor East Bank – Karnak and Luxor Temples

After breakfast, disembark from the cruise and begin your guided tour of Luxor’s East Bank. Explore the vast Karnak Temple Complex, the largest religious structure ever built, with its towering columns, obelisks, and sacred lake. Continue to Luxor Temple, a graceful monument aligned with the Nile and expanded by successive pharaohs. After the tour, you will be transferred to your next destination in Luxor.

Meals: Breakfast

Overnight: Not included