MS Miriam Nile Cruise

MS Miriam is a modern Nile cruise vessel refurbished in 2023. The ship combines contemporary river-cruise comforts with design cues inspired by ancient Egyptian colors. MS Miriam offers multiple deck levels, public lounges, a sun deck with a swimming pool, a fitness area and massage room, on-board shops, and a restaurant with panoramic Nile views. All cabins face the river and include private bathrooms and climate control.

Highlights

• Vessel fully refurbished in 2023
• All cabins overlook the Nile
• Spacious sundeck with swimming pool and sunbeds
• Wellness area with fitness room and massage room
• Elegant restaurant with panoramic Nile views
• On-board gift and jewelry shops
• Approved by Lloyds Shipping of London

Itinerary

Day 4 Days – Day 1 — Welcome to Aswan — Embarkation and Afternoon Sightseeing

Embark before lunch and settle into your cabin. In the afternoon visit Aswan High Dam for expansive views over Lake Nasser, then cross by motorboat to Agilkia Island to see the temple of Philae, dedicated to the goddess Isis. A short visit to the ancient granite quarries reveals the Unfinished Obelisk. Return to the ship for dinner and overnight in Aswan.

Meals: Lunch, Dinner

Day 4 Days – Day 2 — Optional Abu Simbel — Sail to Kom Ombo

An early morning optional excursion to Abu Simbel is available by road or flight (extra cost) to see the monumental rock-cut temples of Ramses II and Nefertari. After returning to the ship, sail north toward Kom Ombo and visit the unique twin temple dedicated to Sobek and Horus, notable for its medical reliefs and small crocodile museum. Evening sailing toward Edfu and overnight on board.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 4 Days – Day 3 — Edfu by Carriage — Luxor East Bank in the Afternoon

Arrive at Edfu and take a horse-drawn carriage to the Temple of Horus, one of Egypt's best-preserved temple complexes, with richly carved reliefs recounting the story of Horus and Seth. Return to the ship for lunch and sail to Luxor. In the afternoon explore the Karnak Temple complex and later visit Luxor Temple as the lights come on. Dinner and overnight in Luxor.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 4 Days – Day 4 — Luxor West Bank — Valley of the Kings and Disembarkation

After breakfast and check-out, cross to the West Bank to visit the Valley of the Kings, with entrance to three royal tombs included (optional extra for specific tombs). Continue to the mortuary temple of Queen Hatshepsut at Deir el-Bahari and view the Colossi of Memnon before concluding your cruise.

Meals: Breakfast

Day 5 Days – Day 1 — Embarkation in Luxor — Karnak and Luxor Temples

Embark before lunch and settle into your cabin. In the afternoon visit the vast Karnak Temple complex, including the Hypostyle Hall and the Precinct of Amun-Re, then continue to Luxor Temple. Return to the ship for tea and relaxation on the sun deck. Dinner and overnight in Luxor.

Meals: Lunch, Dinner

Day 5 Days – Day 2 — West Bank — Royal Tombs and Hatshepsut

Cross to the West Bank to visit the Valley of the Kings, where three tombs are included; optional entrances to additional tombs such as Tutankhamun or Seti I are available at extra cost. Visit the terraced mortuary temple of Queen Hatshepsut at Deir el-Bahari. Return to the ship and continue sailing; optional hot air balloon rides are offered independently.

Included

• Accommodation aboard MS Miriam
• Meals as specified in the itinerary (breakfast, lunch, dinner on listed days)
• Use of on-board public areas and facilities: restaurant, sundeck and pool, fitness room, massage room, gift/jewelry shop
• WiFi onboard (as provided)
• Medical assistance available on request (doctor available 24 hours)

Not included

• Optional excursions and transfers noted as extra (for example Abu Simbel by road or flight)
• Optional entrances where specified (for example optional tomb entrances such as Tutankhamun or Seti I)
• Optional activities listed in the program (hot air balloon, Nubian village visit) — extra cost