• M/S Philae: Luxury Nile Cruiser sails between Luxor and Aswan on the River Nile for 3, 4 and 6 night’s cruises.
The Philae Nile Cruise has 58 cabins including four suites, a lounge, and a sophisticated bar and first-class restaurant. Other facilities include a beauty salon, a barbershop, gift shop, swimming pool and a sun deck where guests can relax. The cabins have been designed to the very highest standards, keeping guest’s comfort and needs in mind throughout. Each cabin has either two twins or a king-size bed, Mini Bar, remote control television, telephone, air-conditioning and a private balcony, where guest can experience the exotic landscape of the banks of the Nile between Luxor and Aswan.
Lobby Reception: This grand Cruiser offers you the elegance of Edwardian travel. The turn-of-the-century ambience is first experienced in the lobby with its warm teakwood panelling, parquet flooring, European antiques, custom-designed fabrics and careful detailing. Guest can relax, tracing their journey on antique maps of Egypt, which hang on the walls.
GUEST CABINS: With specially commissioned fabrics and furniture, out guest rooms combine supreme elegance with good taste and above all, comfort. Guest may relax watching television or Sit on their private balcony enjoying the view as Egypt slips noiselessly past them.
RESTAURANTS & BARS: Main Dining Room Serving breakfast, lunch buffet and a la carte dinners.
Lounge: The casual elegance of the bar lounge complements the experience of journeying on the Nile with the Philae. Subtle star-point lighting creates an atmosphere for relaxation and conversation. Quiet music and fine wines can be savoured in understated elegance – a fitting end, indeed, to a day of cruising on the timeless Nile.
Sun Deck Bar: Overlooking the Nile, offering refreshing Cocktails all day until sunset.
FITNESS & RECREATION: Outdoor while you enjoy the breath-taking view of the River Nile, bask in the golden sun, or take a refreshing dip in the swimming pool and a panoramic gym room.
NIGHTLIFE: Discothèque, belly dance show, captain’s welcome cocktail party, fancy Galabya Party and Nubian folkloric show.
POINTS OF INTEREST: Daily guided excursion to ancient Egyptian sites.Temple of Dendera, Kitchener’s Island, Agha Khan Mausoleum, Temple of Philae, temple shared by two gods Sobek and Haroeies in Kom Ombo, Temple of Horus, Valley of the Kings and Queens, Temple of Hatshepsut at El Deir El Bahari, Colossi of Memnon, Karnak and Luxor Temples.

• Programme 06 Nights/07 Days Cruise Itinerary from Luxor to Aswan:
Day 01 Luxor/Quina {L,D}: Meet and assistance by your representative and private driver and transfer to your Nile Cruise for Embarkation and Check-in before lunch. Lunch on Board, and Sail to Quina, afternoon tea time. A la Carte Dinner on Board, after dinner Dancing Music. Overnight in Quina.

Day 02 Quina/Luxor {B,L,D}: Breakfast on Board, after Breakfast followed by a pick up by your Cruise Egyptology tour Guide and private driver and transfer to visit the temple of Dendera. Lunch on board, after Lunch Sail to Luxor, afternoon tea time, A la Carte Dinner on board after dinner Dancing Music. Overnight in Luxor.

Day 03 Luxor {B,L,D}: Breakfast on Board, after Breakfast followed by a pick up by your Cruise Egyptology tour Guide and private driver and transfer to visit the West Bank of the River Nile, the Valley of the Kings & Queens, the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut at El Deir El Bahari, and the Colossi of Memnon facing the Nile. Lunch on board, afternoon tea time. Captain’s welcome cocktail {smart casual attire} A la Carte Dinner on board after dinner Dancing Music. Overnight in Luxor.

An Optional Excursion Air Balloon flight can Be Arranged.

Day 04 Luxor/Esna {B,L,D}: Breakfast on Board, after Breakfast followed by a pick up by your Cruise Egyptology tour Guide and private driver and transfer to visit the East bank of the River Nile, the Temples of Luxor and Karnak, Lunch on board, after Lunch Sail to Esna and cross the lock, afternoon tea time. A la Carte Dinner on Board, after dinner Dancing Music. Overnight in Esna.

Day 05 Esna/Edfu/Kom Ombo {B,L,D}: Breakfast on Board, after Breakfast followed by a pick up by your Cruise Egyptology tour Guide and walk to visit the Temple of God Khnum in Esna, Lunch on board, after Lunch Sail to Edfu. Thereafter pick up by your Cruise Egyptology tour Guide and private chariot horse and transfer to visit the Temple of Horus in Edfu. Then Sail to Kom Ombo. afternoon tea time. Oriental Buffet Dinner on board, after dinner Galabiya Party. Overnight in Kom Ombo.

Day 06 Kom Ombo/Aswan {B,L,D}: Breakfast on Board, after Breakfast followed by a pick up by your Cruise Egyptology tour Guide and walk to visit the Temple shared by the two gods Sobek and Haroeies in Kom Ombo. Lunch on board, after Lunch Sail to Aswan. Thereafter pick up by your Cruise Egyptology tour Guide and Sail on the Nile by private Felucca to visit the Botanical Garden & Kitchener’s Island and the view of the Agha Khan Mausoleum, afternoon tea time. A la Carte Dinner on Board, after dinner Nubian Folkloric show and Dancing Music. Overnight in Aswan.

An Optional Excursion to Abu Simbel can Be Arranged.

Day 07 Aswan {B}: Breakfast on Board, after Breakfast, Disembarkation and Check-out from your Nile Cruise Ship. Thereafter pick up by your Cruise Egyptology tour Guide and private driver and transfer to visit the High Dam “El-Sadd El-Ale” the volume of the dam itself is 17 times that of the great Pyramid of Cheops & the Lake Nasser is the largest artificial lake in the world after the kariba Dam, the granite quarries & the Unfinished Obelisk, the Old Aswan Dam and the Temple of Philae Island.

Thereafter pick up by your representative, meet and assistance and private driver and transfer to The Airport for your flight Departure.

Tour includes:
• All taxes & service charge.
• A bottle of mineral water during your tours.
• All transfers by a private modern air-conditioned vehicle.
• 06 night’s accommodation Nile Cruise Ship on Full Board Basis. Including the Professional Egyptology Tour Guide, the Entrance Fees and Sightseeing according to the Nile Cruise ship itinerary.
• Bazaar, Papyrus Institute, Carpet School, Perfume Factory & Handcraft Glass during your Tour.

Tour does not include:
• Egyptian Entrance Visa.
• Any Insurance Coverage.
• Any Optional Excursion Tours.
• Tip for Egyptology, drivers, Nile Cruise staff.
• Any Extras not mentioned in the itinerary program above.
• Immediate check-in on Arrival and late check-out on Departure.
• Any Extra meals, Drinks or Alcoholic Beverages not mentioned in the Itinerary program above.