Grand Rose Nile Cruise

The Grand Rose is a deluxe Nile cruise offering multi-day itineraries between Luxor and Aswan. Available as 4-, 5- or 8-day sailings, the vessel follows the Luxor / Edfu / Kom Ombo / Aswan route and departs every Monday from Luxor and every Friday from Aswan. Onboard features include a reception area, main lounge with bar and library, lower-deck restaurant, sun-deck pool and bar, spa and massage room, boutique, internet corner, laundry service, and meeting space available for charters. Public areas are sound-insulated and water is treated with ultra-violet systems.

Highlights

• Karnak Temple Complex and Luxor Temple
• Valley of the Kings and Temple of Queen Hatshepsut
• Edfu: Temple of Horus (horse carriage ride)
• Kom Ombo: twin temple of Sobek and Horus
• Aswan: High Dam, Philae Temple and Unfinished Obelisk
• Optional early-morning excursion to Abu Simbel (extra cost)
• Sun-deck pool, spa and onboard dining
• Optional hot air balloon over Luxor (extra cost)

Itinerary

Day Day 1 (4 Days / 3 Nights – Friday departures) — Embarkation in Aswan / Afternoon sightseeing

Board before lunch and settle into your cabin. In the afternoon visit the Aswan High Dam for panoramic views of Lake Nasser, then transfer by motorboat to Agilkia Island to explore Philae Temple dedicated to Isis. Finish with a visit to the Unfinished Obelisk at the ancient granite quarries. Dinner and overnight aboard in Aswan.

Meals: Lunch, Dinner

Day Day 2 (4 Days / 3 Nights) — Optional Abu Simbel excursion / Sail to Kom Ombo

An optional early-morning trip to Abu Simbel is available by road or flight (extra cost) to see the rock-cut temples of Ramses II and Nefertari. Return to the ship and sail north toward Kom Ombo, where you will visit the unusual twin temple honoring Sobek and Horus, with its medical reliefs and small crocodile museum. Dinner and overnight as you continue toward Edfu.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day Day 3 (4 Days / 3 Nights) — Edfu Temple and Luxor east bank

Arrive at Edfu and reach the Temple of Horus by horse-drawn carriage to explore one of Egypt’s best-preserved temples. Return to the boat and cruise to Luxor with lunch onboard. In the afternoon visit the vast Karnak Temple complex and then Luxor Temple as the light softens. Dinner and overnight in Luxor.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day Day 4 (4 Days / 3 Nights) — Luxor west bank and disembarkation

After breakfast and check-out, head to the West Bank to visit the Valley of the Kings with admission to three royal tombs (optional entrance to Tutankhamun's tomb at extra cost). Continue to the mortuary Temple of Queen Hatshepsut and view the Colossi of Memnon before transfer onward.

Meals: Breakfast

Day Day 1 (5 Days / 4 Nights – Monday departures) — Embarkation in Luxor / East Bank temples

Embark before lunch and take time to relax in your cabin. In the afternoon explore the Karnak Temple complex, including the Avenue of Sphinxes and the Hypostyle Hall, followed by a visit to Luxor Temple. Return to the cruise for tea and dinner onboard. Overnight in Luxor.

Meals: Lunch, Dinner

Day Day 2 (5 Days / 4 Nights) — West Bank royal tombs / Sail to Esna

On the West Bank visit the Valley of the Kings (three tombs included; optional extra-cost entries such as Tutankhamun or Seti I), the terraced Temple of Queen Hatshepsut at Deir el-Bahari, and the Colossi of Memnon. Return to the ship for lunch and begin sailing south toward Esna, passing riverbank villages and transiting the Esna lock. Dinner and overnight as you continue toward Edfu.

Meals: Lunch, Dinner

Included

• Accommodation onboard according to the selected program on a full-board basis
• Meet-and-assist service on arrival and departure
• Assistance from company personnel during the cruise and excursions
• All transfers by private, air-conditioned deluxe vehicles
• All cruise excursions listed in the itinerary (private)
• Entrance fees for sights between Luxor and Aswan as listed
• English-speaking tour guide during cruise excursions (group size 1–8 maximum)
• One complimentary bottle of water per person per day
• All applicable service charges and local taxes