Steigenberger Legacy Nile Cruise

The Steigenberger Legacy is an upscale Nile vessel offering multi-night cruises between Luxor and Aswan. Onboard facilities include a full-service restaurant, lounge and bar, extensive sun deck with pool and pool bar, fitness and beauty facilities, and a range of guest services to support your shore excursions. The ship runs scheduled itineraries that cover the principal ancient sites along the Nile, combining guided visits with relaxed sailing.

Highlights

• Multiple cruise durations: 4-, 5- and 8-day options
• Sail between Luxor and Aswan with stops at Edfu and Kom Ombo
• Key ancient sites: Karnak, Luxor Temple, Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut, Colossi of Memnon
• Aswan highlights: High Dam, Philae Temple, Unfinished Obelisk
• Well-appointed onboard facilities including pool, sun deck, restaurant and bar
• Optional excursions available such as hot-air balloon rides, Nubian village visits and Abu Simbel (additional cost)

Itinerary

Day 4 Days / 3 Nights – Day 1 — Aswan – Embarkation and Afternoon Excursions

Embark before lunch and settle into your cabin. In the afternoon visit the Aswan High Dam, then proceed to Philae Temple on Agilkia Island, reachable by boat. Finish the afternoon at the Unfinished Obelisk in the ancient granite quarries before returning to the ship for dinner and overnight in Aswan.

Meals: Lunch, Dinner

Day 4 Days / 3 Nights – Day 2 — Sail to Kom Ombo and Edfu – Double Temple and Horus Temple

Early sailing toward Kom Ombo. Visit the unique double temple dedicated to Sobek and Horus, then continue sailing to Edfu with lunch on board. In the afternoon explore Edfu Temple—accessed by traditional horse-drawn carriage—one of Egypt's best-preserved temples. In the evening sail on toward Luxor; dinner and overnight on board.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 4 Days / 3 Nights – Day 3 — Luxor West Bank – Valley of the Kings and Pharaohs' Monuments

Cross to the West Bank to explore the Valley of the Kings, visiting three tombs (optional separate ticket for Tutankhamun's tomb). Continue to the mortuary temple of Queen Hatshepsut at Deir el-Bahari and view the Colossi of Memnon. Return to the boat for lunch, then enjoy a relaxed afternoon on board. Dinner and overnight in Luxor.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 4 Days / 3 Nights – Day 4 — Luxor East Bank – Karnak and Luxor; Disembark

After breakfast and check-out, visit the vast Karnak Temple complex—walk the Avenue of Sphinxes and see the monumental Hypostyle Hall. Continue to Luxor Temple, historically linked to Karnak and associated with festival rituals. Conclude your cruise program after the morning visits.

Meals: Breakfast

Day 5 Days / 4 Nights – Day 1 — Luxor – Embarkation and East Bank Visits

Embark before lunch and make yourself comfortable on board. In the afternoon explore Karnak Temple and Luxor Temple, taking in the avenue of ram-headed sphinxes, obelisks and the Hypostyle Hall. Return to the ship for tea, dinner and overnight in Luxor.

Meals: Lunch, Dinner

Day 5 Days / 4 Nights – Day 2 — Luxor West Bank – Royal Tombs and Temples; Sail to Esna

Morning on the West Bank visiting the Valley of the Kings (three tombs included), the mortuary temple of Queen Hatshepsut at Deir el-Bahari, and the Colossi of Memnon. After the visits return to the ship for lunch and continue sailing toward Esna.

Included

• 3 or 4 nights' accommodation on board (full board basis) depending on the chosen program
• Meet-and-assist service on arrival and departure
• Support from company personnel during your stay and excursions
• All transfers by modern air-conditioned private vehicles where required
• All Nile cruise excursions listed in the itinerary (private)
• Entrance fees to the sites visited between Luxor and Aswan as stated
• English-speaking guide during cruise excursions (group size 1–8 maximum)
• One complimentary bottle of water per person per day
• All service charges and taxes