The MY Alyssa Nile River Luxury Cruise Ship has 66 outside cabins and 2 deluxe suites all have large panoramic ultraviolet windows, has private baths with bath tubs, hair dryers, and ventilators, colored TV with in-house music and video channels and dedicated movie channels, individually controlled air conditioner in each room, in cabin safety deposit boxes, spacious luggage rack. Not only that each room have international telephone in cabins and a first aid box.

On deck you will not need of anything more as this cruise has 5 star accommodations and amenities including a doctor that is available 24 hours a day, internet and fax availability, playing and reading area, multipurpose gymnasium, sauna with Jacuzzi, Mud Bath and Vitamin Bar

Day 1: Arrive Aswan – Start of Tour

Take a 4 days and 3 nights tour downstream from Aswan to Luxor onboard the amazing Alyssa Nile River Luxury Cruiser. Upon arrival at the airport or at the local train station we will have a representative meet you to assist your transfer and embarkation. After lunch join your tour guide for a tour around the sights of Aswan’s ancient wonders including the High Dam, the Granite Quarries, and the Temple of Philae.

Day 2: Kom Ombo and Edfu - Famous Temples along the Nile River

Enjoy breakfast while you cruise down to Kom Ombo a Nile River town that became famous for its proximity to the Dual Temple of two gods Sobek and Haroeris. Get more attractions after lunch onboard when you reach Edfu, the location of the best preserved temple in Egypt the Temple of Horus. For dinner and night accommodation, spend time aboard the ship as you sail to Esna.

Day 3: Arrival in Luxor - The Sights along the East Bank

As you cruise towards Luxor, enjoy some breakfast onboard the Alyssa Nile River Luxury Cruise and prepare for a day tour of Luxor’s East bank. The East side of the Nile River in Luxor has breathtaking sceneries and ruins that will be a sure enjoyment for you. See the temple complexes of Luxor as well as the mega temple complex of Karnak. Return onboard for lunch, refreshments as well as dinner and overnight stay.

Day 4: Luxor – End of Tour

Day four will be the end of the cruise but not without one more day tour in Luxor. Right after breakfast, you have to disembark then enjoy a visit to the west back of the Nile River in Luxor. Just like the East side of Nile, the west has amazing ruins, ancient tombs and tomb complexes including the Valley of the Kings and Queens. Do not forget to see the Temple of the Queen Hatsheput located at El Deir EL Bahari and the giant colossi Memnon. Enjoy some free time for leisure before transferring to Luxor airport or train station.

Day 1: Arrive Luxor – start of Cruise

This 5 days and 4 nights tour upstream is an exhilarating discovery of the River Nile. When you arrive in Luxor you will be met by a 123EgyptTours.com representative to assist your transfer for embarkation to the Alyssa Nile River Cruise. In the afternoon enjoy a guided tour of Luxor’s Nile River East Bank. This side of Nile is home to large temple complexes such as the Karnak and Luxor temple. Return onboard to have dinner and overnight stay.

Day 2: More Sightseeing in Luxor's East Side

The Alyssa Nile River Luxury Cruise provides full board accommodation. So get an early breakfast, and then transfer to the other side of the Nile River in Luxor. Much better than the east side it is home of the vast ancient royal necropolis such as the Valley of the Kings and Queens, Hatshepsut Temple at El Deir EL Bahari and the Colossi Memnon. Return on board for lunch, afternoon tea and overnight accommodation.

Day 3: Edfu and Kom Ombo - Two Famous Towns in Egypt

Breakfast on board the Nile cruise vessel then join a guided to visit Horus Temple at Edfu. Right after enjoying these sites sail to Kom Ombo another town along the Nile River where enjoy a tour of the  temples of Sobek and Haroeris. Continue sailing upstream to Aswan where you will spend the night.

Day 4: Aswan Sightseeing - Ancient Southern Stronghold

Aswan is known to be Egypt’s southernmost city. It is said that the rain here is so dense, Nubian people don’t bother much on having a roof constructed for their homes. Discover more of this city and enjoy an excursion of its famous sites such as the High Dam in Aswan, the Unfinished Obelisk and the majestic Philae temple. Also take time to see the Botanical garden by felucca overnight in Aswan on board the Nile cruise ship.

Day 5: Aswan – End of Tour

Right after breakfast disembark and enjoy free time for leisure on your own and then transfer to the Aswan airport or the train station for final departure.

Day 1: Arrive Luxor – Start of Tour

Start your tour with a representative of 123EgyptTours.com meeting you at the airport or the train station for assistance for transfer and embarkation. Relax and enjoy entertainment, meals and overnight stay aboard the ship.

Day 2: Discover the East Bank of Luxor

As only a 5 star cruise can offer, enjoy delectable full board meals aboard the luxury ship. Get an early morning meal then start a tour of the East Bank of Nile River in Luxor. The East Bank of Luxor refers to the central part of Luxor Township, centered on the twin foci of the Temple of Luxor and the Temple of Karnak. Return onboard for tea, dinner and entertainment as well as overnight accommodation.

Day 3: Edfu Tours - Home of the Horus Temple

The town of Edfu is located on the west back of the Nile River, having an ancient name of Wetjeset-Hrw, or "The Place Where Horus is extolled."  The modern Arabic name of Edfu is derived from the ancient Egyptian name Djeba, or Etbo in Coptic. Djeba meant "Retribution Town", since the enemies of the god were brought to justice therein. Discover more of this town by sailing upstream this town is also home to the temple of Horus.

Day 4: Day tour of Aswan - Famous City of Ancient and Modern Engineering

Enjoy a visit to the High Dam in Aswan, the Unfinished Obelisk and of course the Philae temple. The Philae temple is built to honor Isis, the last ancient temple built during the classical Egyptian architectural style. Construction began in approx 690 BC. It was moved from its original location on Philae Island, to its new location on Agilkia Island, after the flooding of Lake Nasser. In the afternoon take a felucca ride to the Botanical garden.

Day 5: Optional Tour to Abu Simbel

In the morning take an optional tour to Abu Simbel. Abu Simbel temples are two massive temples in Nubia. This complex is part of the UNESCO World Heritage Site known as the "Nubian Monuments," which run from Abu Simbel downriver to Philae During the afternoon enjoy a visit of the botanical Garden by Felucca. The island is situated on the other side of Elephantine Island on the western bank to the river Nile in Aswan. The island is rich of its plants which were imported from all over the world.

Day 6: Kom Ombo - Home of The Twin Temples

Take an early breakfast and sail to Kom Ombo, visit the Temple shared by the two Gods Sobek the crocodile headed god of fertility and Haroeris the falcon god. After the day tour sail to Edfu towards Luxor where you will be spending the night.

Day 7: Luxor Tours - Vast Necropolis Area in Luxor's West

Right after breakfast, take a tour of the West Bank of the River Nile in Luxor. The west side is location of the Valley of the Kings and Queens a necropolis for the ancient rulers of this mighty country. Also don’t miss the chance to see Hatshepsut Temple at El Deir EL Bahari and the massive Colossi Memnon. Return onboard for lunch and some free time before dinner and nightly entertainment.

Day 8: End of the River Cruise

For the culmination of your tour, disembark from your cruise right after breakfast and enjoy some free time before then you will be transferred to Luxor airport or station for departure.

Inclusions

Meet and assist personalized service upon arrival & departure

Assistance of 123EgyptTours.com personnel during your stay and excursions

All transfers by a modern air-conditioned deluxe vehicle

Accommodation on board 5 star cruise on full board basis

All Nile Cruise excursions as mentioned in the itinerary

Entrance fees to all sights between Luxor and Aswan

Egyptologist guide during your excursions

All taxes and service fees

Exclusions

Tipping for the staff (not obligatory)

The Alyssa Nile River Luxury Cruise Ship Adventure Tour will not cover any extras and personal expenses