Steigenberger Minerva Nile Cruise

A modern, five-star Nile vessel offering comfortable cabins and a relaxed onboard atmosphere while sailing between Luxor and Aswan. The Steigenberger Minerva operates a range of cruise lengths (including 4-, 5- and 8-day options) and follows the classic Luxor → Edfu → Kom Ombo → Aswan route. Accommodation is provided in a mix of double and single cabins plus suites; cabin sizes and counts are supplied by the operator. Onboard facilities include a sun deck with pool and bar, fitness equipment, gift shop, salon services and standard cruise conveniences to support a comfortable river experience.

Highlights

• Sails the traditional Luxor → Edfu → Kom Ombo → Aswan Nile corridor
• Multiple cruise durations available: 4, 5 or 8 days
• Visits major sites: Karnak, Luxor Temple, Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut, Edfu, Kom Ombo, Philae, High Dam and the Unfinished Obelisk
• Onboard amenities include a sun deck with pool, fitness equipment, gift shop and salon
• Full-board cruise with guided shore excursions and entrance fees to listed sites

Itinerary

Day 04 Days – 03 Nights | Day 1 — Welcome to Aswan — Embarkation and Afternoon Sights

Embark before lunch and settle into your cabin. In the afternoon visit the High Dam to learn about this modern engineering landmark, then continue to Philae Temple on Agilkia Island, reached by boat. Finish the afternoon at the Unfinished Obelisk in the ancient quarries before returning to the ship for dinner and overnight in Aswan.

Meals: Lunch, Dinner

Day 04 Days – 03 Nights | Day 2 — Kom Ombo and Edfu — Sailing the Nile

Early morning sail toward Kom Ombo and explore the rare double temple dedicated to Sobek and Horus. Continue sailing to Edfu with lunch aboard. In the afternoon take a traditional horse-drawn carriage to the well-preserved Temple of Horus at Edfu, then return to the cruise and sail toward Luxor. Dinner and overnight on board.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 04 Days – 03 Nights | Day 3 — Luxor West Bank — Valley of the Kings and Royal Monuments

Visit the Valley of the Kings and enter three royal tombs (optional extra for Tutankhamun). Continue to the mortuary temple of Queen Hatshepsut at Deir el-Bahari and see the Colossi of Memnon. Return to the ship for lunch, then enjoy a relaxed afternoon on board. Dinner and overnight in Luxor.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 04 Days – 03 Nights | Day 4 — Luxor East Bank — Karnak and Luxor Temples / Disembarkation

After breakfast and check-out, tour the vast Karnak Temple complex, including the Avenue of Sphinxes and the Hypostyle Hall, then visit Luxor Temple before the end of your cruise.

Meals: Breakfast

Day 05 Days – 04 Nights | Day 1 — Welcome to Luxor — Embarkation and Karnak & Luxor Temples

Embark before lunch and get settled in your cabin. In the afternoon explore Karnak Temple and the adjacent Luxor Temple, returning to the ship for tea, dinner and an overnight stay in Luxor.

Meals: Lunch, Dinner

Day 05 Days – 04 Nights | Day 2 — Luxor West Bank — Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut and Colossi of Memnon

Visit three royal tombs in the Valley of the Kings, with optional entrances to additional tombs at extra cost. See the terraced mortuary temple of Queen Hatshepsut at Deir el-Bahari and the Colossi of Memnon. After lunch on board the cruise continues south toward Esna, passing riverside villages and farmland.

Included

• 04 or 03 nights’ accommodation on board the Nile cruises based on FB basis.
• Meet and assist service upon arrival & departure
• Assistance of our personnel during your stay and excursions
• All transfers by a modern air-conditioned deluxe vehicle private
• All Nile Cruise excursions as mentioned in the itinerary private
• Entrance fees to all sights in and between Luxor and Aswan
• English-speaking tour guide during your excursions on the Cruise (group size is 1 – 8 maximum)
• Complementary 01 bottle of water per day per person
• All transfers by A-C vehicles with qualified driver (s).
• All service charges and taxes