MS Medea Nile Cruise

MS Medea presents a traditional, refined setting for cruising the Nile. The ship is furnished in warm woods and rich fabrics and features a 120‑cover restaurant serving a mix of Egyptian and international dishes, a spacious lounge bar with panoramic views, an entertainment lounge with music and dance floor, and a sundeck that stretches across the ship with fitness equipment, a swimming pool and a bar. A 24‑hour reception and an onboard gift shop provide guest services throughout the voyage.

Highlights

• Sail between Luxor and Aswan (route: Luxor – Edfu – Kom Ombo – Aswan)
• Visits to Karnak and Luxor Temples, Valley of the Kings and Temple of Hatshepsut
• Edfu’s Temple of Horus reached by horse carriage
• Kom Ombo twin temple and Aswan highlights: High Dam, Philae Temple, Unfinished Obelisk
• Optional early‑morning Abu Simbel excursion (extra cost)
• Onboard sun deck with pool, bar and fitness equipment; evening entertainment and lounge bar
• Restaurant with 120 covers, 24‑hour reception and gift shop

Itinerary

Day Day 1 (4 Days / 3 Nights) — Welcome to Aswan – Embarkation and Afternoon Visits

Embark before lunch and settle into your cabin. In the afternoon visit the High Dam for panoramic views over Lake Nasser, then cross to Agilkia Island by motorboat to explore Philae Temple, dedicated to the goddess Isis. Continue to the nearby Unfinished Obelisk and its ancient granite quarries. Return to the ship for dinner and overnight in Aswan.

Meals: Lunch, Dinner

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

An optional early‑morning excursion to Abu Simbel is available by road or flight (extra cost). After returning to the vessel, sail north toward Kom Ombo and visit its unique twin temple devoted to Sobek and Horus, with notable medical reliefs and a small crocodile museum. Dinner and overnight as the ship continues toward Edfu.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day Day 3 (4 Days / 3 Nights) — Edfu Temple and Luxor’s East Bank

Arrive at Edfu and transfer by horse carriage to the well‑preserved Temple of Horus to discover its reliefs and inner chambers. Return to the ship and sail on to Luxor with lunch served aboard. In the afternoon explore Karnak Temple Complex with its hypostyle hall, obelisks and sacred lakes, followed by a visit to Luxor Temple as evening falls. Dinner and overnight in Luxor.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day Day 4 (4 Days / 3 Nights) — West Bank of Luxor – Disembarkation

After breakfast and check‑out, cross to the West Bank to visit the Valley of the Kings (three royal tombs included; optional entrance to additional tombs at supplemental cost), the mortuary Temple of Queen Hatshepsut carved into the cliffs, and the Colossi of Memnon. End of cruise services upon disembarkation.

Meals: Breakfast

Day Day 1 (5 Days / 4 Nights) — Welcome to Luxor – Karnak & Luxor Temples

Embarkation takes place before lunch. In the afternoon visit the vast Karnak Temple Complex—walk the avenue of ram‑headed sphinxes and the Hypostyle Hall—then continue to Luxor Temple, an important center of ritual life. Return to the ship for tea, dinner and an overnight stay in Luxor.

Meals: Lunch, Dinner

Day Day 2 (5 Days / 4 Nights) — West Bank: Valley of the Kings and Hatshepsut – Sail to Esna

This morning explore the Valley of the Kings, visiting three royal tombs (optional access to additional tombs such as Tutankhamun or Seti I is available at extra cost). Visit the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut before returning to the ship and continuing the cruise toward Esna.

Included

• Meals as specified in the daily itinerary (see individual day entries)

Not included

• Optional Abu Simbel excursion (extra cost)
• Optional entrance fees to additional tombs (e.g., Tutankhamun, Seti I) (extra cost)
• Optional activities such as hot air balloon or Nubian village visits (extra cost)