Steigenberger Regency

Overview

Journey along the Nile aboard Steigenberger Regency, offering spacious cabins, sweeping views, gourmet cuisine, and attentive service throughout your cruise.

Description

Embark on a refined adventure with the Steigenberger Regency Nile Cruise, designed to envelop you in comfort as you journey between Egypt’s iconic wonders. Relax in contemporary cabins with expansive windows, or unwind on deck with a refreshing drink while the river scenery drifts by. Enjoy an array of international and Egyptian dishes, soak up the sun by the pool, or let your cares melt away in the Jacuzzi. With superior service and a variety of amenities, your trip combines cultural exploration with indulgent relaxation. This voyage is perfect for travelers seeking the finest in Egypt Nile Cruises, and is a highlight among Egypt Tour Packages for those wanting to experience the legendary river in style.

What's Included

Welcome and assistance upon arrival at the airport or railway station
Full board accommodation on Steigenberger Regency
Guided tours conducted in English, Portuguese, German, or Spanish
All sightseeing tours privately guided
Entrance fees to all sites featured in the itinerary
Bottled water provided during excursions
Private deluxe air-conditioned vehicle for all transfers
All applicable service charges and taxes

What's Excluded

Optional excursions
Personal expenses
Gratuities

Itinerary

Arrive in Luxor and board the sophisticated Steigenberger Regency. Settle into your cabin before enjoying lunch onboard. In the afternoon, set out with your personal guide to explore the vast Karnak Temple complex, wandering through its majestic hypostyle halls and sphinx-lined avenues. Continue to the evocative Luxor Temple, where millennia of history are etched into its illuminated stones. Return to your vessel for dinner and your first overnight stay in Luxor.

Meals: Lunch, Dinner

Overnight: Luxor

Begin with breakfast, then cross the Nile to the West Bank to delve into the Valley of the Kings, where you’ll enter three elaborately decorated tombs. Visit the breathtaking Temple of Hatshepsut, rising dramatically from the cliffs, and pause for photos at the towering Colossi of Memnon. Return to your cruise for lunch, then watch the shifting landscapes as your ship glides south. Passing through Esna Lock at dusk is a memorable moment, as your journey continues toward Edfu. Dinner and overnight are served onboard.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Overnight: Onboard en route to Edfu

After breakfast, travel by horse-drawn carriage to the Temple of Horus in Edfu, a remarkably preserved monument brimming with mythological carvings. Return to your floating hotel and cruise onward to Kom Ombo. There, discover the unique dual temple dedicated to Sobek and Horus the Elder, and view ancient surgical instruments in the Crocodile Mummification Museum. Enjoy dinner back on board as the ship continues to Aswan.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Overnight: Onboard sailing to Aswan

Greet the day with breakfast before setting out to see Aswan’s High Dam, a modern engineering feat. Glide by boat to the enchanting Temple of Philae on Agilkia Island, dedicated to the goddess Isis. Visit the Unfinished Obelisk to witness ancient stonework up close. Lunch is served onboard, then relax or opt for a felucca ride or excursion to a Nubian village for a taste of local traditions. Dine and spend the night in the tranquil ambiance of Aswan.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Overnight: Aswan

After breakfast, disembark from the Steigenberger Regency. If you wish, seize the opportunity for an optional tour to the awe-inspiring temples of Abu Simbel, monumental tributes to Ramses II and Queen Nefertari by the shores of Lake Nasser. Whether ending your trip in Aswan or venturing to Abu Simbel, your Nile cruise concludes with unforgettable memories of Egypt’s grandeur.

Meals: Breakfast

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