With its 5 decks and 68 cabins, there is plenty of room for you to enjoy while onboard. This cruise features amenities such as, All cabins on upper decks, all outside cabins with large panoramic windows, individually controlled air-conditioner in each room, private bathroom with bathtub and hair dryer, in-suite sitting area, safe deposit box, internal telephone, color TV with video channels, internal music channels and mini bar.

The decks boasts of 5 star amenities including,  one sitting restaurant (140 seats), international cuisine, lounge and discotheque, piano bar, boutique and gift shop, beauty shop, laundry service, a sundeck with swimming pool, 2 Jacuzzis, medical service, 24-hour cabin service, computerized hotel operation, spa (gymnasium, massages, and sauna).

Day 1: Arrive Aswan – Start of Tour

Whether you are arriving by airplane or by train, 123EgyptTours.com will take measures to give you comfort. We will have one of our representative meet you and help you transfer by an air-conditioned vehicle to the Nile cruise ship. Right after having a sumptuous lunch onboard the ship you will join  a guided tour to Aswan’s most famous landmarks, the High Dam, the Granite Quarries, and the Temple of Philae with dinner and overnight stay onboard the Monaco Nile Cruise Deluxe Ship.

Day 2: Kom Ombo and Edfu - Two of the Most Famous Temples in Egypt

After finishing breakfast visit the neighboring towns of Edfu and Kom Ombo that became famous because of the temples that can be found there. This day sail to Kom Ombo to visit the temple that is shared by two gods who are Sobek and Haeroris. After you lunch, sail to the city of Edfu to visit the Horus temple in Edfu. Enjoy tea as you sail to Esna. Both dinner and overnight stay will be onboard the cruise ship.

Day 3: Luxor Day Tour - Day Tour in Luxor's East

Enjoy your breakfast served onboard the cruise ship as you sail to Luxor. Lunch will be also served onboard the cruise ship. You will be then accompanied for a wonderful tour to see the Eastern bank of the Nile River in Luxor. There you can visit the Karnak and Luxor temples. Then return to your cruise ship for an afternoon tea. Dinner and overnight stay will be aboard you Nile cruise ship in Luxor.

Day 4: Luxor – End of Tour

Disembark from the Monaco Nile Cruise Ship right after breakfast and then enjoy some sights at the West Bank of the River Nile in Luxor. The West Bank is the site of the famous temples and necropolis such as the Valley of the Kings, the temple of Queen Hatshepsut at El Deir EL Bahari and the Colossi Memnon. You will have some enough time for personal leisure and great shopping before transferring to Luxor airport or train station.

Day 1: Arrive Luxor – Start of Cruise

After your arrival in Luxor, our representative will meet you at Luxor airport or train station. Then you will be transported to your cruise ship via Air conditioned vehicle for you to complete embarkation before lunch. Then in the afternoon, you will be accompanied for a wonderful tour to the visit the Eastern bank in Luxor. There you can visit the Karnak and Luxor temples. Then go back to your cruise ship to enjoy afternoon tea. Dinner and overnight stay will be aboard the Monaco Nile Cruise.

Day 2: Enjoying Luxor’s West

After breakfast, see the western bank of the River Nile in Luxor. The western bank is the location of the Valley of Kings and Queens, El Deir EL Bahari location of the Hatshepsut temple and the massive Colossi Memnon. The Colossi of Memnon are two massive stone statues of Pharaoh Amenhotep III. The twin statues depict Amenhotep III, in a seated position, his hands resting on his knees and his gaze facing eastwards. Return your Cruise ship for lunch and afternoon tea while sailing to Edfu via Esna Lock.

Day 3: Edfu and Kom Ombo Tours - Famous Temples Along the Nile

After enjoying breakfast on board the Nile cruise ship, you will be accompanied by your experienced tour guide to visit the Horus temple in Edfu. The temple, dedicated to the falcon god Horus, was built in the Ptolemaic period between 237 and 57 BCE. Then return to your cruise ship to sail to the city of Kom Ombo. Enjoy your lunch that will be served onboard the cruise ship. Then you can visit the Temple of Kom Ombo which was shared by two Egyptian gods, Sobek and Haroeris. Then continue sailing to Aswan. Your dinner and overnight stay on board the Monaco Nile Cruise Ship.

Day 4: Aswan Sightseeing

Aswan is not only known as Egypt’s southernmost city but also the city that provides most of Egypt’s granites for their building needs. On this day visit to the High Dam, the Unfinished Obelisk among the ancient granite quarries and the Philae temple with a visit to the Botanical garden by felucca overnight in Aswan on board the Nile cruise ship.

Day 5: Aswan – End of Tour

This is the last day of the tour disembark right after breakfast so you can have some free time for leisure before transferring to the train station or airport for departure.

Day 1: Arrive Luxor – Start of Tour

As you arrive, a 123egypttours.com representative will welcome you in Luxor airport or the train station. Then you will be transported to your cruise ship via private Air conditioned vehicle for you to embark your cruise before lunch. Your dinner and overnight stay will be aboard the Nile cruise ship in Luxor.

Day 2: Luxor Day Tour of the East Bank

The Karnak Temple Complex—usually called Karnak—comprises a vast conglomeration of ruined temples, chapels, pylons, and other buildings, notably the Great Temple of Amen and a massive structure begun by Pharaoh Ramses II. See more of this massive complex as well as a good part of Luxor temple in the east bank of the Nile River in Luxor before returning onboard Monaco Nile Cruise  to sail to Esna where you will be spending the night.

Day 3: Edfu Tour- The Horus Temple

The temple in Edfu is dedicated to Horus, the falcon headed god, it was built during the reigns of six Ptolemies. This is not only the best preserved ancient temple in Egypt, but the second largest after Karnak. Enjoy an early morning cruise to Edfu to see this amazing temple. Overnight, dinner and relaxation aboard the Monaco Nile Cruise Ship while after sailing to dock in Kom Ombo.

Day 4: Aswan sightseeing

The stone quarries of ancient Egypt located in Aswan were celebrated for their stone, and especially for the granitic rock called Syenite. They furnished the colossal statues, obelisks, and monolithic shrines that are found throughout the entire Egypt, including the pyramids. Upon arrival in Aswan visit these quarries and see the unfinished obelisk. Take time to see the High Dam and the Philae temple. Enjoy a traditional boat ride to the Botanical garden.

Day 5: Optional Tour to Abu Simbel

In the morning right after breakfast take an optional tour to Abu Simbel. Abu Simbel is a  complex that consists of two temples. The larger one is dedicated to Ra-Harakhty, Ptah and Amun, Egypt's three state deities of the time, and features four large statues of Ramesses II in the facade. The smaller temple is dedicated to the goddess Hathor, personified by Nefertari, Ramesses's most beloved wife. In the afternoon enjoy a felucca ride to the botanical gardens in the other coast of Elephantine Islands.

Day 6: Kom Ombo Sightseeing - The Most Unique Temple in Egypt

The Temple of Sobek and Haroeris in Kom Ombo was built about 180 BC during the Ptolemaic era, with additions made into Roman times. It stands right on the bank of the Nile between Edfu and Aswan. This temple is dedicated to the two gods Sobek and Haroeris. Enjoy more history as you visit the temple then return onboard the Monaco Nile Cruise to sail towards Luxor.

Day 7: Luxor Tours - Famous Necropolis

The Valley of the Kings is a valley in Egypt where, for a period of nearly 500 years, tombs were constructed for the Pharaohs and powerful nobles of the New Kingdom. See the famous valley and other sites such as Queen Hatshepsut Temple at El Deir EL Bahari and the Colossi Memnon. Return onboard for some nightly entertainment and dinner.

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 Monaco Nile River Cruise Deluxe Ship Adventure Tour will not cover any extras and personal expenses.