MS Semiramis I Nile Cruise | Sail the Nile in Timeless Elegance

Welcome to Luxor! Upon arrival at the airport, train station, or your hotel, you’ll be greeted by our representative and transferred to board the Nile Palace Nile Cruise just before lunch.

After settling into your cabin and enjoying your welcome meal onboard, begin your journey with two of Luxor’s most iconic sites:

• Karnak Temple Complex – A vast complex of sanctuaries, obelisks, and columns, once the most important religious center in ancient Egypt.

• Luxor Temple – Gracefully lit by the late afternoon sun, this temple honors the Theban Triad and was used for ceremonial processions.

Return to your floating hotel for dinner and a relaxing evening onboard.
Optional: Attend the Karnak Sound & Light Show, a magical nighttime presentation of ancient history.
Meals Included: Lunch, Dinner

Optional: Begin your day with a sunrise hot air balloon ride over the temples and tombs of Luxor—a panoramic experience like no other.

After breakfast, step back in time with a guided tour of the West Bank:

• Valley of the Kings – Venture inside the timeless tombs of Egypt’s greatest pharaohs. Entry to three tombs is included.

• Temple of Queen Hatshepsut – A majestic cliffside temple honoring one of ancient Egypt’s most powerful female rulers.

• Colossi of Memnon – These monumental statues once guarded a massive temple complex lost to time.

Return to the cruise for lunch as the ship begins sailing south toward Edfu, passing through Esna Lock—an iconic part of the Nile journey.

Watch the sunset from the deck over tea and coffee.
Enjoy dinner and overnight stay onboard in Edfu.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

After breakfast, ride a traditional horse-drawn carriage through Edfu to explore:

• Temple of Horus – One of the most complete and best-preserved temples in Egypt, featuring stunning reliefs and a grand entrance pylon.

Return to the ship and sail toward Kom Ombo. After lunch, explore:

• Temple of Kom Ombo – A unique dual temple honoring Sobek (the crocodile god) and Horus the Elder, with mirrored halls and shrines.

• Visit the Crocodile Mummification Museum and learn about ancient medicine and animal worship in ancient Egypt.

Return onboard for a Galabeya Party, where you can wear traditional Egyptian attire and enjoy local music and entertainment.

Overnight sailing to Aswan.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Start your day with breakfast onboard before setting off to explore Aswan’s highlights:

• Unfinished Obelisk – A massive monument that offers a glimpse into ancient construction techniques.

• High Dam – A 20th-century feat of engineering that reshaped Egypt’s future.

• Philae Temple – A romantic island temple devoted to the goddess Isis, accessible only by boat.

After returning to the ship for lunch, unwind with a traditional felucca sailboat ride around Elephantine Island.

In the evening, savor your final dinner onboard accompanied by a Nubian folkloric performance—a vibrant tribute to Aswan’s unique culture.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Enjoy breakfast on your final morning before disembarking in Aswan. You’ll be transferred to your chosen location—airport, train station, or hotel—with unforgettable memories of your Nile journey.

Meals Included: Breakfast.