MS Nile Premium

Launched in late 2008, MS Nile Premium is presented as an ultra-luxury Nile cruise vessel combining contemporary comfort with warm, colonial-inspired styling. The ship spans five decks and includes a range of accommodation categories, two ambassador suites and two presidential suites. Public areas and guest services include a large restaurant, cocktail lounge and bars, a TV lounge and reading room, a fitness facility, sun deck with swimming pool, internet access and daily entertainment. Cabins feature panoramic windows, individual climate control, en suite bathrooms, satellite TV and minibar; ambassador suites add a private balcony, seating area and a larger bathroom with Jacuzzi.

Highlights

• Sail the classic Luxor–Edfu–Kom Ombo–Aswan route
• Visits to Karnak and Luxor Temples, Valley of the Kings and Hatshepsut
• Excursions to Edfu (Temple of Horus), Kom Ombo (twin temples) and Philae
• Optional early-morning Abu Simbel excursion (extra cost)
• Onboard pool and sun deck, fitness room, restaurant and entertainment
• Ambassador suites with private balcony and Jacuzzi-equipped bathrooms

Itinerary

Day 4 Days – Day 1 — Welcome to Aswan – Temples & Tranquility

Embark 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 to see the island sanctuary of Isis on Agilkia Island. Also visit the Unfinished Obelisk and the ancient granite quarries. Return for dinner and overnight in Aswan.

Meals: Lunch Dinner

Day 4 Days – Day 2 — Abu Simbel (Optional) – Kom Ombo

An optional early-morning excursion to Abu Simbel (by road or flight at extra cost) is available 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 dedicated to Sobek and Horus and view the site’s crocodile museum. Dinner and overnight as you continue toward Edfu.

Meals: Breakfast Lunch Dinner

Day 4 Days – Day 3 — Edfu Temple – Luxor East Bank

Travel to the Temple of Horus at Edfu by horse-drawn carriage to explore one of Egypt’s most intact Ptolemaic temples. Return to the boat for lunch as you sail to Luxor. In the afternoon visit the Karnak Temple Complex and Luxor Temple on the East Bank, then return to the ship for dinner and an overnight stay in Luxor.

Meals: Breakfast Lunch Dinner

Day 4 Days – Day 4 — Luxor West Bank – Disembarkation

After breakfast and check-out, visit the Valley of the Kings (entry to three tombs included; Tutankhamun’s tomb available at extra cost), the mortuary Temple of Queen Hatshepsut at Deir el-Bahari, and the Colossi of Memnon before disembarkation.

Meals: Breakfast

Day 5 Days – Day 1 — Welcome to Luxor – East Bank Exploration

Embark before lunch and take time to settle into your cabin. In the afternoon explore the vast Karnak Temple Complex and visit Luxor Temple. Return to the ship for tea, dinner and an overnight mooring in Luxor.

Meals: Lunch Dinner

Day 5 Days – Day 2 — Luxor West Bank – Royal Tombs & Sail to Esna

Morning visits to the Valley of the Kings (three tombs included; optional extra entrances available), the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut and the Colossi of Memnon. Return to the cruise for lunch and begin sailing.

Meals: Breakfast Lunch Dinner

Day 5 Days – Day 3 — Kom Ombo & Edfu (sample program)

Sailing day with scheduled visits to Kom Ombo’s twin temples and onward to Edfu to see the Temple of Horus. Exact timing of visits depends on the sailing schedule.

Meals: Breakfast Lunch Dinner

Day 5 Days – Day 4 — Aswan – High Dam, Philae & Optional Excursions

Arrive in Aswan for visits that commonly include the High Dam, Philae Temple reached by boat and the Unfinished Obelisk. Optional activities from Aswan include a Nubian village visit and the Abu Simbel excursion (both at extra cost).

Meals: Breakfast Lunch Dinner

Day 5 Days – Day 5 — Disembarkation in Aswan

Final breakfast on board and disembarkation in Aswan following morning procedures and transfers.

Meals: Breakfast