When you board the Movenpick Royal Lotus Nile Cruise, a serene and opulent atmosphere greets you. The ship’s sleek design and modern furniture make it a place to rest and feel at home while on your trip. As you sail down the Nile, get ready to be amazed by the treasures that have been told stories about. Explore unique places like the beautiful Temple of Abu Simbel and the fascinating Temple of Hathor in Dendera to learn more about ancient Egypt. The Temple of Horus in Edfu is grand, and the Temple of Kom Ombo has an unchanging beauty that will take your breath away.
Enjoy the peaceful features of the ship, like the spa, exercise center, and sun deck. You can enjoy sweeping views of the Nile River from the comfort of your cabin, which has a nice mix of modern amenities and classic luxury. Enjoy the ship’s magical entertainment as night falls, including enthralling shows that celebrate Egypt’s rich cultural history.
The Movenpick Royal Lotus Nile Cruise offers a peaceful journey of discovery where history, natural beauty, and peace come together. Let the gentle currents of the Nile take you on an adventure you’ll never forget as you make memories that will stay with you forever.
Departure/return location | Luxor or Aswan |
Tour Duration | 5 Days / 4 Nights or 4 Days / 3 Nights |
Tour Type | Private Tour |
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Cruise Facilities:
- Panoramic windows in each cabin
- Cabins are fully air conditioned
- Internet access
- Private bath/shower with hair dryer
- Satellite color TV
- Protection and smoke detector in each cabin
- Spa center and message
- Swimming pool, bar & Sun deck
- Safe box in each cabin
- Telephone system with international calls.
- Doctor on calls on board.
- Gymnasium Laundry service & housekeeping
- All major credit cards accepted
3 Nights From Aswan To Luxor
Day 1: Arrive in Aswan
On arrival, you will find your guide waiting for you; then, you will be transferred to visit the High Dam and the Philae temple. Transfer to Cruises. Boarding before lunch. Lunch on board. Sail to Kom Ombo. Afternoon Tea. Visit the temple le shared by the two gods, Sobek and Haroeris. Sail to Edfu. Dinner on board.
Overnight in Edfu.
Day 2: Edfu – Luxor
Breakfast on board. Visit The Temple of Horus in Edfu. Cross the lock. Sail to Luxor. Afternoon Tea. Dinner on board & Galabya party.
Overnight in Luxor.
Day 3: Luxor West Bank
Breakfast on board. Cross to the West Bank to visit the Valley of Kings; visit the tombs of various Dynasties. King Tut’s tomb is with an extra ticket.
The Temple of Deir El Bahari of Queen Hatshepsut. On the return journey, stop at the Colossi of Memnon, two gigantic sitting statues representing Amenophis III facing the Nile. Lunch on board. Afternoon free at leisure. Afternoon Tea.
Overnight in Luxor.
Day 4: Luxor – Departure
Disembarkation.
(Optional) Hot Balloon: Should you want to make your stay in Luxor unforgettable. Drifting peacefully over the Valley of King, Valley of the Queens, and the Mountain on the Nobles.
The flight is approximately 30:45 minutes, depending on the weather.
Excursion to the Luxor Temple to see its courtyard and the granite statues of Ramses the Great. Proceed to Karnak, a series of temples built in different reigns. Starting by the Avenue of Sphinxes, visit the Unfinished Propylon, the Hypostyle Hall with its 134 gigantic columns, the Obelisks of Queen Hatshepsut, and Tuthmosis III Temple of Amon adorned with lotus and papyrus designs, the Granite Scarbeus of Amenophis III and the Sacred Lake.
Transfer to Hotel / Airport / Train station
4 Nights from Luxor to Aswan
Day 1: Arrive at Luxor – Luxor East Bank Tour
On arrival at Luxor, you will find your guide waiting, and then you will be transferred to visit the Luxor Temple to see its courtyard and the granite statues of Ramses the Great. Proceed to Karnak, a series of temples built in different reigns.
Starting by the Avenue of Sphinxes, visit the Unfinished Propylon, the Hypostyle Hall with its 134 gigantic columns, the Obelisks of Queen Hatshepsut, and Tuthmosis III, Temple of Amon adorned with lotus and papyrus designs, the Granite Scarbeus of Amenophis III and the Sacred Lake. Transfer to tCruiseise.
Boarding before Lunch. Lunch on board. Afternoon tea. Dinner on board & Belly Dance show.
Overnight in Cruise
Day 2: Luxor West Bank
Breakfast.
(Optional) Hot Balloon: Should you want to make your stay in Luxor unforgettable. Drifting peacefully over the Valley of King, Valley of the Queens, and the Mountain on the Nobles.
The flight is approximately 30:45 minutes, depending on the weather
Visit The West Bank –Crossing the Nile, drive to the Valley of Kings; visit the tombs of various Dynasties; King Tut’s tomb is with an extra ticket (Not included).
The Temple of Deir El Bahari. On the return journey, stop at the Colossi of Memnon, two gigantic sitting statues representing Amenopis III facing the Nile. Lunch on board. Sail to Esna. Afternoon Tea. Disco Party.
Overnight in Cruise
Day 3: Edfu & Kom Ombo
Breakfast on board. Visit the Temple of Horus in Edfu. Sail to Kom Ombo. Lunch on board. Visit The Temple Shared by the Two Gods Sobek & Haroeies in Kom Ombo.
Overnight on board Cruise.
Day 4: Aswan Tour
Breakfast on board. Sail to Aswan. Start your tour by visiting The High Dam, completed in 1964. From here, you can gaze across Lake Nasser. The Philae temple on the island of Agilkia. Visit the temple island of Philae, which lies submerged most of the year by the waters of Lake Nasser. They built the main Temple of Isis and its monuments between the 26th dynasty and the Roman period. Lunch on board. Afternoon Tea. Dinner on board.
Overnight in Aswan.
Day 5: Departure – Optional Abu Simbel Tour
Breakfast on board.
(Optional not included) Departure to visit the Temples of Abu Simbel. The colossal Temple of Abu Simbel was built by Ramses II (XIXth. Dynasty) and lately saved from inundation of the Nile waters in among the glories of ancient Egyptian monuments. The temples were built out of a sandstone rock cliff, and the representation of the deities to which each was dedicated is carved on its massive façade. Nearby, also saved, lies the small Temple of the King’s wife Nefertari, dedicated to the goddess Hathor. Back to Aswan.
Disembarkation after breakfast, transfer to the airport / Train Station.
Children Policy
- Age from 0 Up to below 2 years: FREE
- Age from 2 Up to below 6 years: 25% of adult price
- Age from 6 Up to below 11.99 years: 50% of adult price
- Ages from 12 years = Adult price
Notes:
Children policy is applied to children who share rooms with their parents (Maximum 1 Child sharing parent’s room)
If your tour includes airfare, additional charges for your children may apply.
Booking & Payment
Reservations:
It should be made as early as possible to book the desired holiday. Space on a given tour will be secured upon receipt of a deposit of 30% of the full price. ( Deposit will be 50% during the Christmas and New Year holidays and on packages, including airfare.) This deposit counts as part of your final payment to confirm your reservation.
Payment:
We accept a deposit as low as 30% of the total tour price and the rest can be paid in equal installments until the date of arrival or you can pay the rest in cash upon arrival.
Payment Methods:
By Bank wire transfer or credit, or debit card (Visa/MasterCard) Via Verisign Secured payment system on our website or sent via Western Union
In the case of the payment ( by Bank wire transfer ): –
– we will provide you with our bank account details via Email
Confirmation:
The customer will receive a confirmation email from the Site. The confirmed reservation form corresponds to the travel contract and includes the description of the service and its essential characteristics, and the price and cancellation policy.
Tour Voucher:
After your Tour is confirmed we will email the final confirmation and voucher to print and bring with you. Details will include contact numbers of your tour operator and customer care and additional information for your convenience.
You Can Contact our Tour Operators for further clarification and service reconfirmation.
Cancellation Policy
We offer a very flexible cancellation policy, in case the government or the airline issues a travel warning from/to your country of departure and your destination. We are showing the flexibility not to charge any cancellation fees & we will pay a full refund.
Here, we prioritize your well-being and safety above all else and for that reason, our cancellation policy reflects our values.
For any cancellation, you must write a handwritten and signed and send it by email.
Cancellation by the customer:
In case you cancel your trip, the following scale of charges will be applied:
- From the date of booking until 45 days before your arrival date, 20% of the entire tour price will be charged.
- Between 44 and 35 days before your arrival date, 30% of the entire tour price will be charged.
- Between 34 and 25 days before your arrival date, 50% of the entire tour price will be charged.
- Between 24 and 15 days before your arrival date,75% of the entire tour price will be charged
- Between 14 and 9 days before your arrival date, 90% of the entire tour price will be charged.
- Between 8 and 1day before your arrival date, 100% of the entire tour price will be charged.
Additionally, there are cancellation fees on all domestic flights within Egypt. If you cancel a tour at any time, you will be subject to any fees according to the airline’s cancellation policy.
Prices
The price varies depending on the number of persons as shown in the price table including service fees and taxes.
Price quotes are in US dollars per person per night and are valid until December 31st, Except (for Christmas, New Year’s, and Easter holidays ).
Excursions
All our tours are private tours or group tours.
- For private tours, they have a private tour guide and private air-conditioned cars, and you have the convenience of starting your tours.
- As for group tours, our groups include a maximum of 12 participants only during visits in private air-conditioned cars with private guides.
Cruise accommodation
- For basis 2 persons in Double Room ( Occupied by 2 Persons ) For basis 2/4/6/8/10.
- For basis 3 persons in Triple Room (Occupied by 3 Persons).
- For basis 5 Personnes will be Double Room & Triple Room For Basis 5/7/9.
Entrance fees to specific sites
Our Tours and excursions exclude entry to particular archaeological sites such as the Tomb of Tutankhamun and Ramses in the Valley of the Kings in Luxor.