MS Salacia Nile cruise

M/S Salacia is an all-suite Nile cruise vessel offering multi-night cruises between Luxor and Aswan. The ship is arranged across five decks and provides a range of suites: a master suite (approximately 65 m² with five full-size windows, separate bedroom and lounge, dining area, bar, and two WCs), 18 royal suites (approx. 28 m² with two full-size windows, lounge area and two WCs), nine stateroom suites (approx. 21 m² with two full-size windows and one W.C.) and three single staterooms (approx. 15 m² with one full-size window). Onboard facilities include multiple lounges and bars, a main restaurant, café, spa and fitness areas (gym, sauna, jacuzzi, steam bath, massage room), pool on the lido terrace, shaded sundecks, gift shop, ship photographer and laundry/room service. The ship sails scheduled departures every Saturday from Luxor and every Wednesday from Aswan on the Luxor / Edfu / Kom Ombo / Aswan route.

Highlights

• Sail the Nile between Luxor and Aswan
• Karnak and Luxor Temples
• Valley of the Kings and Hatshepsut Temple
• Edfu Temple (Temple of Horus)
• Kom Ombo twin temple and crocodile museum
• Philae Temple on Agilkia Island
• Aswan High Dam and Unfinished Obelisk
• Optional Abu Simbel excursion (extra cost)
• Onboard spa, pool, lounges and multiple dining venues

Itinerary

Day Day 1 — Welcome to Aswan – Embarkation & Afternoon Sights

Embarkation before lunch and time to settle into your suite. Afternoon visits include the Aswan High Dam with views over Lake Nasser, Philae Temple reached by motorboat to Agilkia Island, and the Unfinished Obelisk at the ancient granite quarries. Dinner and overnight on board in Aswan.

Meals: Lunch, Dinner

Day Day 2 — Abu Simbel (Optional) and Kom Ombo

Early-morning optional excursion to Abu Simbel by road or flight (extra cost). Return to the vessel and begin sailing north toward Kom Ombo. Afternoon visit to the twin Kom Ombo Temple dedicated to Sobek and Horus, including the small crocodile museum. Dinner and overnight as you sail toward Edfu.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day Day 3 — Edfu Temple and Luxor East Bank

At Edfu take a traditional horse carriage to the Temple of Horus, one of Egypt’s best-preserved temples. Return to the boat and sail to Luxor with lunch on board. In the afternoon visit the Karnak Temple Complex and Luxor Temple. Dinner and overnight on board in Luxor.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day Day 4 — Luxor West Bank – Disembarkation

Breakfast on board, check-out and morning visits to the West Bank including the Valley of the Kings (three tombs included; optional entry to Tutankhamun's tomb at extra cost), the Mortuary Temple of Queen Hatshepsut, and the Colossi of Memnon. End of cruise services.

Meals: Breakfast

Day Day 1 (5-day) — Welcome to Luxor – Embarkation & Karnak/Luxor Temples

Embarkation before lunch with time to settle into your suite. Afternoon guided visit to the Karnak Temple Complex and Luxor Temple.

Day Day 2 (5-day) — Luxor West Bank – Valley of the Kings and Hatshepsut

Morning tour of the West Bank visiting the Valley of the Kings, the Mortuary Temple of Queen Hatshepsut, and the Colossi of Memnon. An optional early-morning hot air balloon flight is available at extra cost.

Day Day 3 (5-day) — Edfu and Kom Ombo

Visit Edfu by horse carriage to see the Temple of Horus, then return to the cruiser and continue sailing to Kom Ombo. Afternoon visit to Kom Ombo Temple before evening cruising toward Aswan.

Day Day 4 (5-day) — Aswan – High Dam, Philae & Unfinished Obelisk

Morning sightseeing in Aswan visiting the High Dam, Philae Temple on Agilkia Island reached by motorboat, and the Unfinished Obelisk at the granite quarries.

Day Day 5 (5-day) — Disembarkation / Final Morning

Final breakfast on board, check-out and disembarkation in Aswan. An optional visit to a nearby Nubian village may be arranged.

Included

• Meet and assist service upon arrival & departure
• Assistance of our personnel during your stay and excursions
• Free Wifi is included onboard the cruise
• Minibar with mineral water and soft drink re-fill daily (1 bottle of mineral water / 1 soft drink / 1 can of juice)
• 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 sharing group
• Entrance fees to all sights between Luxor and Aswan
• English-speaking tour guide during your excursions
• All service charges and taxes

Not included

• Optional Abu Simbel excursion (extra cost)
• Optional hot air balloon (extra cost)