Sanctuary Nile Adventurer Luxury Nile Cruise

An intimate, contemporary river vessel offering a refined Nile experience. The Sanctuary Nile Adventurer blends modern Egyptian styling with traditional influences and provides Nile-view, air-conditioned cabins, extensive sun-deck areas with pool and private cabanas, and a programme of guided excursions led by qualified Egyptologists. The ship features gourmet dining, onboard entertainment and a range of guest services for a relaxed five-day voyage between Luxor and Aswan. Notable details from the ship profile: 32 cabins, all with Nile views; recently renovated in 2009; award-winning chefs and multiple itinerary options.

Highlights

• Five-day Nile cruise between Luxor and Aswan (route includes Edfu and Kom Ombo)
• Guided visits to Philae, Kom Ombo, Edfu Temple, Luxor Temple, Karnak, Valley of the Kings and Queen Hatshepsut
• Traditional felucca sailing around Elephantine Island (weather permitting)
• Egyptian Night with galabeya dressing and live music and dancing
• Farewell gala dinner and dervish performance

Itinerary

Day ASWAN TO LUXOR — Day 01 — Arrival in Aswan & Embarkation

Arrive at a private dock in Aswan and board the vessel. Guests are greeted with a traditional Zaffa musical procession before settling into cabins and enjoying lunch on board. In the afternoon, weather permitting, take a traditional felucca for a peaceful sail around Elephantine Island, passing Lord Kitchener’s Botanical Garden and the Aga Khan Mausoleum. Return to the ship for afternoon tea with live oud music and relax before cocktails and a gourmet dinner.

Meals: Lunch, Dinner

Day ASWAN TO LUXOR — Day 02 — Philae Temple & Kom Ombo

After breakfast, take a short motorboat ride to Agilkia Island to visit the reconstructed Philae Temple complex, followed by a visit to Aswan’s granite quarries to see the Unfinished Obelisk. Return to the ship for lunch and sail toward Kom Ombo. In the evening visit the unique twin sanctuaries of Kom Ombo, then return for dinner and an onboard movie night as the cruise continues toward Edfu.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day ASWAN TO LUXOR — Day 03 — Edfu Temple & Luxor Sightseeing

Dock at Edfu and visit the well-preserved Temple of Horus with your Egyptologist. After lunch on board, sail toward Luxor. Guests may join a cooking demonstration introducing Egyptian ingredients and dishes. On arrival in Luxor, enjoy a guided visit to Luxor Temple. In the evening participate in an Egyptian Night aboard the ship with galabeya dressing, Arabic music and dancing.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day ASWAN TO LUXOR — Day 04 — Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut & Karnak

Cross to Luxor’s West Bank to explore the Valley of the Kings, select royal tombs and the Valley of the Queens, including the mortuary temple of Queen Hatshepsut at Deir el-Bahari. Stop at the Colossi of Memnon before returning to the East Bank to visit the vast Karnak Temple Complex and its Great Hypostyle Hall. Return to the ship for afternoon tea and conclude the evening with a formal farewell gala dinner and traditional dervish and dance performances.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day ASWAN TO LUXOR — Day 05 — Disembarkation in Luxor

After an early breakfast, complete checkout and disembark at approximately 8:00 AM to continue onward travel arrangements.

Meals: Breakfast

Day LUXOR TO ASWAN — Day 01 — Embarkation in Luxor

Board the cruise at a private dock in Luxor and be welcomed with a traditional Zaffa procession. After lunch on board, visit Luxor Temple and the Karnak complex with your Egyptologist. Return to the ship for afternoon tea, then meet the Boat Manager and fellow guests for evening refreshments followed by dinner.

Meals: Lunch, Dinner

Day LUXOR TO ASWAN — Day 02 — West Bank: Valley of the Kings & Hatshepsut

After breakfast, cross to the West Bank to visit the Valley of the Kings and selected tombs, the Valley of the Queens and the mortuary temple of Queen Hatshepsut. Pass the Colossi of Memnon en route back to the ship, then enjoy lunch while sailing toward Esna and continue toward Edfu with an evening movie night aboard.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day LUXOR TO ASWAN — Day 03 — Edfu & Kom Ombo

Visit the Temple of Horus at Edfu in the morning. After lunch, sail toward Kom Ombo and visit its symmetrical twin sanctuaries dedicated to Sobek and Horus, with reliefs including depictions of medical instruments. Return to the ship for an Egyptian Night with galabeya dress-up, live music and dancing.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day LUXOR TO ASWAN — Day 04 — Philae, Granite Quarries & Felucca Sailing

Arrive in Aswan and visit Philae Temple on Agilkia Island, then the ancient granite quarries to see the Unfinished Obelisk. After lunch, take a felucca sail around Elephantine Island and past Kitchener’s Botanical Garden (weather permitting). Return to the ship for afternoon tea and finish the evening with a farewell gala dinner and traditional dervish performance.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day LUXOR TO ASWAN — Day 05 — Disembarkation in Aswan

After an early breakfast, check out at approximately 8:00 AM and disembark to continue onward travel arrangements.

Meals: Breakfast

Included

• 03 or 04 nights’ accommodation on board the Nile cruise (full board basis)
• Meet-and-assist service on arrival and departure
• Assistance of onboard personnel during your stay and excursions
• All transfers by modern air-conditioned deluxe vehicle (private)
• All Nile cruise excursions mentioned in the itinerary (private)
• Entrance fees to sites visited between Luxor and Aswan
• English-speaking Egyptologist during excursions on board (group size 1–8 maximum)
• One complimentary bottle of water per person per day
• All service charges and taxes
• Complimentary pickup & drop-off in Luxor or Aswan (East Bank locations)

Not included

• Any extra meals and beverages not specified
• Personal expenses (laundry, minibar, etc.)
• Tipping to guides, drivers, and crew
• Any optional excursions not listed in the itinerary