Step aboard the opulent 5-star riverboat, MS Steigenberger Minerva, and journey through the heart of Ancient Egypt. This week-long cruise marries indulgent full-board accommodation with expertly led tours to Egypt’s most iconic temples and tombs. Unearth 7,000 years of history through architectural wonders, sacred myths, and the eternal allure of the Nile.
Day 1: Receive a warm welcome from your guide as you embark in Luxor. Settle into your chic cabin and savour a delectable welcome dinner buffet while the boat remains moored overnight.
Day 2: Delve into the Valley of the Kings and step inside three of its enigmatic tombs. Pay a visit to Queen Hatshepsut’s awe-inspiring temple and the Colossi of Memnon before setting sail towards Edfu.
Day 3: In Edfu, explore the grand Temple of Horus—one of Egypt’s best-preserved sanctuaries—where stories of divine power are etched in stone.
Day 4: Uncover Aswan’s High Dam, the colossal Unfinished Obelisk, and the bewitchingly beautiful Temple of Philae. Relish a felucca sail to Kitchener’s Island and its verdant gardens.
Day 5: An optional morning tour to the majestic temples of Abu Simbel is available—an unforgettable display of ancient and modern engineering.
Day 6: Visit the distinctive double sanctuary of Kom Ombo Temple with its commanding view over the river.
Day 7: Return to Luxor, wander through Karnak’s expansive halls and admire Luxor Temple’s design.
Day 8: Disembark after breakfast, taking with you memories that will last a lifetime.
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