Tulip Nile Cruise

MS Tulip is a recently refurbished Nile cruise vessel that pairs comfortable public spaces with practical cabin comforts. The ship operates sailings between Luxor and Aswan and features a mix of standard cabins and terrace suites, on-board dining, a sun deck, and facilities designed for relaxed sightseeing along the Nile.

Highlights

• Sail the Nile between Luxor and Aswan (route: Luxor / Edfu / Kom Ombo / Aswan)
• Visits to Karnak and Luxor Temples, Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut Temple, Colossi of Memnon
• Excursions to Philae Temple, the Aswan High Dam and the Unfinished Obelisk
• Stops at Kom Ombo and Edfu temples
• Comfortable cabins with air conditioning, TV and daily bottled water
• Onboard sun deck, restaurant, small gym and sauna
• Complimentary pickup/drop-off in Luxor or Aswan (East Bank locations)

Itinerary

Day 4 Days — Day 1 — Welcome to Aswan — Embarkation & Afternoon Excursions

Embark before lunch and settle into your cabin. In the afternoon visit the Aswan High Dam to learn about the engineering project that created Lake Nasser, then continue to Philae Temple on Agilkia Island, reached by boat, to explore its intricate reliefs dedicated to Isis. Finish the afternoon at the granite quarries to see the Unfinished Obelisk and the evidence of ancient stone-working techniques. Return to the ship for dinner and overnight in Aswan.

Meals: Lunch, Dinner

Day 4 Days — Day 2 — Kom Ombo and Edfu — Sailing the Nile

Early morning sailing toward Kom Ombo and a visit to the twin temple dedicated to Sobek and Horus, with an adjacent museum featuring mummified crocodiles. Continue sailing to Edfu with lunch on board. In the afternoon take a horse-drawn carriage to Edfu Temple, one of the best-preserved temples in Egypt, dedicated to Horus. Return to the boat and sail toward Luxor for dinner and overnight.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 4 Days — Day 3 — Luxor West Bank — Valley of the Kings & Mortuary Sites

Cross to Luxor's West Bank to visit the Valley of the Kings and enter several royal tombs (three tombs included; optional entry to Tutankhamun's tomb may be available). Continue to the mortuary temple of Queen Hatshepsut at Deir el-Bahari and then view the Colossi of Memnon. Return to the cruise for lunch and enjoy a relaxed afternoon on board. Dinner and overnight in Luxor.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 4 Days — Day 4 — Luxor East Bank — Karnak and Luxor Temples | Disembarkation

After breakfast check out of your cabin and visit the Karnak Temple Complex, the vast religious site with its Avenue of Sphinxes and monumental Hypostyle Hall. Continue to Luxor Temple, built by Amenhotep III and expanded by Ramses II, and explore its atmospheric colonnades and statues before your journey concludes.

Meals: Breakfast

Day 5 Days — Day 1 — Welcome to Luxor — Karnak & Luxor Temples

Embark before lunch and settle in. In the afternoon explore the Karnak Temple Complex — walk the avenue of sphinxes, enter the Hypostyle Hall and visit the Precinct of Amun-Re — then continue to Luxor Temple. Return to the ship for tea, dinner and overnight in Luxor.

Meals: Lunch, Dinner

Included

• 04 or 03 nights’ accommodation on board the Nile cruise based on full board (FB)
• Meet and assist service upon arrival and departure
• Assistance of our personnel during your stay and excursions
• All transfers by modern air-conditioned deluxe vehicle (private)
• All Nile cruise excursions mentioned in the itinerary (private)
• Entrance fees to all sights between Luxor and Aswan as stated
• English-speaking tour guide during excursions on the cruise (group size 1–8 maximum)
• Complementary one bottle of water per day per person
• All service charges and taxes

Not included

• Any extra meals and beverages beyond those listed
• All personal expenses such as laundry
• Gratuities to guides, drivers, and ship staff
• Any optional tours or services not stated in the itinerary