Royal Princess Nile Cruise

Royal Princess is presented as a five-star, super-deluxe Nile cruise built under the supervision of POLSKIREJESTR STATKOW. Cabins feature panoramic Nile-view sliding windows, LCD TVs, private bathrooms and individual climate control. Onboard amenities include a pool, gym, steam and sauna facilities, a massage room, a gift shop, Wi-Fi in public areas, a doctor on call, laundry service and an onboard water purification system. The cruise operates small-group excursions between Luxor and Aswan.

Highlights

• Sails between Luxor and Aswan with stops at Edfu and Kom Ombo
• Visits to Karnak and Luxor Temples, the Valley of the Kings and Temple of Hatshepsut
• Aswan highlights: High Dam, Philae Temple and the Unfinished Obelisk
• Optional excursions: Abu Simbel (by road or flight), hot-air balloon over Luxor, Nubian village visit
• Five-star super-deluxe floating hotel supervised by POLSKIREJESTR STATKOW
• Onboard facilities include pool, gym, steam & sauna, massage services, Wi‑Fi in outlets and a doctor on call

Itinerary

Day 4 Days / 03 Nights — Day 1 (Friday — Embarkation in Aswan) — Embarkation and Aswan afternoon visits

Embark on board before lunch and settle into your cabin. In the afternoon visit the Aswan High Dam for panoramic views over Lake Nasser, then reach Philae Temple by motorboat on Agilkia Island. Finish the afternoon with a visit to the Unfinished Obelisk and the ancient granite quarries. Dinner and overnight on board in Aswan.

Meals: Lunch, Dinner

Day 4 Days / 03 Nights — Day 2 — Optional Abu Simbel and Kom Ombo

An early morning optional excursion to Abu Simbel is available by road or flight (extra cost). After returning to the cruise, sail north toward Kom Ombo and visit the twin temple complex dedicated to Sobek and Horus, which also houses medical reliefs and a small crocodile museum. Dinner and overnight as the ship sails toward Edfu.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 4 Days / 03 Nights — Day 3 — Edfu by horse carriage and Luxor east bank

Arrive at Edfu and approach the Temple of Horus by horse-drawn carriage. Explore one of Egypt’s best-preserved temples before returning to the ship for lunch and sailing to Luxor. In the afternoon visit the Karnak Temple complex and Luxor Temple on the East Bank. Dinner and overnight on board in Luxor.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 4 Days / 03 Nights — Day 4 (Disembarkation) — West Bank highlights and departure

After breakfast and check-out, visit the Valley of the Kings — three tombs are included, with optional access to Tutankhamun’s tomb at extra cost. Continue to the mortuary Temple of Queen Hatshepsut and view the Colossi of Memnon before onward transfer.

Meals: Breakfast

Day 5 Days / 04 Nights — Day 1 (Monday — Embarkation in Luxor) — Embarkation and Karnak & Luxor Temples

Embark before lunch and take time to settle in. In the afternoon explore the Karnak Temple complex—walk among its grand avenues, obelisks and the Hypostyle Hall—and visit Luxor Temple, a site of ritual and striking evening light. Return to the ship for tea, dinner and overnight in Luxor.

Meals: Lunch, Dinner

Day 5 Days / 04 Nights — Day 2 — West Bank: Valley of the Kings and sail to Esna

Visit the West Bank including three royal tombs in the Valley of the Kings (optional extra for specific tombs such as Tutankhamun or Seti I). See the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut at Deir el-Bahari and the Colossi of Memnon. After lunch on board the ship sails toward Esna, passing riverside villages and transiting the Esna Lock while continuing toward Edfu.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 5 Days / 04 Nights — Optional experience — Hot-air balloon (optional)

An optional early morning hot-air balloon flight over Luxor is available (extra cost) to view the Valley of the Kings, temples and farmland from above at sunrise.

Day 5 Days / 04 Nights — Day 3 — Edfu and Kom Ombo

Visit the Temple of Horus at Edfu by horse-drawn carriage, then return to the cruise for sailing toward Kom Ombo. Explore the unique twin temple dedicated to Sobek and Horus and its archaeological displays.

Day 5 Days / 04 Nights — Day 4 — Aswan: High Dam, Philae & Unfinished Obelisk

Explore Aswan’s highlights including the High Dam and panoramic views over the lake, reach Philae Temple by motorboat on Agilkia Island, and visit the Unfinished Obelisk at the granite quarries. Optional activities in Aswan include a Nubian village visit or an excursion to Abu Simbel (extra cost).

Day 5 Days / 04 Nights — Day 5 (Disembarkation) — Final morning and departure

Conclude your cruise with breakfast and disembarkation from the ship; transfers onward are arranged as per your booking.

Included

• Accommodation on board for the selected program (based on full board where specified)
• Meet-and-assist on arrival and departure
• Assistance from ship personnel during stay and excursions
• All transfers by modern air-conditioned vehicles where specified
• All Nile Cruise excursions listed in the itinerary (private)
• Entrance fees to the sights between Luxor and Aswan as noted
• English-speaking guide during listed excursions (group size up to 8)
• One complimentary bottle of water per person per day
• All service charges and taxes