Alexander the Great Nile Cruise

General Info

All rates are based on private tours for two (2) or one (1) person. However, if you are a family or group traveling together, our tour consultant will provide a discounted price according to the number of people you book for.

CHECK OUT 3 NIGHTS / 4 DAYS PRICE & BOOKING FROM ASWAN 
CHECK OUT 4 NIGHTS / 5 DAYS PRICE & BOOKING FROM LUXOR

Alexander the Great Nile Cruise Yacht sails every Friday 3 nights from Aswan & every Monday 4 nights from Luxor.

The elegant MS Alexander The Great provides a refined cruise experience with high standards. It's the ideal method to take a luxurious Nile cruise. There is a lounge bar where you may unwind and have a cocktail. The two upper decks feature a pool with a Jacuzzi and a wide crescent-shaped bar where you may sip a cocktail while watching the stars. There's also a spa with massages, a Turkish bath, a fitness center, and a gift shop. The 'Red Fiesta' restaurant, located on the third deck, serves all meals. This sophisticated restaurant provides a range of international food and has enormous panoramic windows overlooking the Nile. Traditional oriental cuisine can be enjoyed at the live BBQ on the pool deck.

Features

- Alexander the Great is an unexpected oasis of tranquility on one of the busiest tourist beats in the world, the temples and tombs scattered along the banks of the Nile from Luxor to Aswan.
- Alexander the Great was a standard 60-cabin boat that has been stripped out and refitted as a 30-cabin floating boutique hotel, furnished with understated elegance.

Accommodations

- Each of the 30 suites is individually designed to provide the ideal blend of color, texture & atmosphere.
- Room amenities: 100% Egyptian cotton oversized bath towels, on allergenic foam pillows. mera accompanied by music, four satellite channels ( when docked ), air conditioning. - Bathrooms: Egyptian cotton bathrobes, hairdryer, full size soak in tub, magnified mirror, wall telephone, teak floors.
- 100% Egyptian cotton sheets, on allergenic comforters, in room safe box, stocked private bar, TV, with one DVD /one Video channels, two music channels

Itinerary Details

Day 1 : WELCOME TO NILE CRUISE – ASWAN TRIP – SAIL WITH SAILBOAT (FELUCCA).

• Upon arrival at the Aswan airport, or your stay, guests will be greeted by our professional Nile Cruisers team and escorted to their Nile Cruise vessel by a licensed tour guide.
• Guests will begin their tour of Aswan with a visit to the majestic Philae Temple of the goddess Isis and the Tarajan Kiosk on Isis Island.
• Next, guests will take a drive to gain unique insights into ancient Egyptian stonework and the tools they used at the Unfinished Obelisk site.
• Guests will then return for embarkation and lunch onboard the Nile Cruise in Aswan.
• In the afternoon, guests will sail along the lush green Nile on a traditional Felucca boat around the Nile Valley, a transportation first used in the 16th century. (Sailing will be subject to weather conditions).
• Finally, guests will return to the Nile Cruise for dinner and an overnight stay in Aswan.

Day 2 : NILE CRUSIER EXCURSIONS—KOM OMBO VISIT AND SAILING THE BEAUTIFUL NILE.

• Day 2 begins with a delicious breakfast on board the Nile Cruise vessel.
• Then we set sail towards the ancient temple of Kom Ombo.
• Upon arrival in Kom Ombo, guests will embark on a 10-minute walk to visit the ancient Kom Ombo temple dedicated to the gods Sobek and Haroeris, an extraordinary historical site that gives you a glimpse into the rich culture of ancient Egypt.
• Guests then return to the Nile Cruise to enjoy a delicious lunch and more beautiful scenery of the Nile Valley.
• After lunch, we continue sailing the beautiful Nile to the Esna lock.
• Upon arrival at the Esna lock, guests will experience our vessel crossing the lock to a lower level of water—providing the most stunning views of the Nile during your trip.
• Finally, we arrive in Luxor for dinner and an overnight stay on board the Nile Cruise.

Day 3 : TRIP TO WEST BANK INCLUDES TUTANKHAMUN TOMB AND EAST BANK IN LUXOR.

• Day 3 begins with a delicious breakfast on board the Nile Cruise in Luxor. (For the early birds, there is an opportunity for an optional Hot Air Balloon ride. Note, this optional activity is an additional cost.)
• Guests will then start the day’s journey to explore the West Bank of Luxor, accompanied by a knowledgeable tour guide.
• We will then visit the Valley of Kings and gain entry to three royal tombs of ancient Pharaohs of Egypt and marvel at the intricate details of the tomb of King Tutankhamun, including the mummy and sarcophagus.
• Next, guests will visit the funerary temple of Queen Hatshepsut at Deir el-Bahari.
• We conclude the tour by viewing the two Colossi of Memnon and learning about their legendary history.
• Then it’s back to the Nile Cruise for lunch on board in Luxor.
• After lunch, we depart again for a beautiful afternoon tour of the East Bank.
• We will visit the grand Karnak Temple, a complex dedicated to the famous gods of ancient Pharaohs, the temple is considered one of the oldest in the world.
• We end the day with a visit to Luxor Temple, where guests get to appreciate the beauty of ancient Egyptian art while watching the sunset.
• Finally, we return to the Nile Cruise for dinner and overnight stay.

Day 4 : DISEMBARKATION AND RETURN HOME.

• Guests will begin their final day with breakfast on board before disembarking from the Nile Cruise.
• At the appropriate time, guests will transfer to the Luxor airport for their flight home or to their stay in Luxor with sweet memories of their Egyptian adventure.

*Please note that slight changes to the itinerary may occur due to circumstances beyond our control, particularly related to navigation and sailing on the Nile.*