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5 Days - 4 Nights
No Cancellation
Unlimited
English
Embark on a memorable journey down the Nile aboard the luxurious Mövenpick MS Royal Lily and uncover the ancient wonders of Egypt in style. This elegant vessel offers 56 lavish cabins, each around 22 m², and four royal suites featuring private jacuzzis and panoramic Nile views. As you sail from Luxor to Aswan or vice versa, you’ll be immersed in the rich tapestry of Egyptian civilization—spanning over 7,000 years—while enjoying world-class amenities, gourmet dining, and attentive service. Whether you depart from Luxor or Aswan, the Mövenpick MS Royal Lily seamlessly blends cultural discovery, relaxation, and comfort for a truly exceptional Nile adventure.
This cruise is available on the following route:
Upon arrival in Aswan, you'll be warmly welcomed by your English-speaking representative, who will escort you by private air-conditioned vehicle to board the Mövenpick MS Royal Lily. Check-in is available from 12:00 p.m. Enjoy your first lunch on board before setting out on a guided exploration of Aswan’s highlights.
Begin at the High Dam, an engineering marvel built in the 1960s to control Nile flooding. Then, take a motorboat ride to the Temple of Philae, dedicated to the goddess Isis and relocated to Agilkia Island by UNESCO’s rescue mission. End your tour at the Unfinished Obelisk, an immense red granite monument still attached to its original bedrock, offering insight into ancient stone-carving methods.
Return to the MS Royal Lily for dinner and a peaceful overnight stay on the river.
Meals: Lunch, Dinner
Overnight: Aswan
Start your morning with breakfast as the Mövenpick MS Royal Lily sails to Kom Ombo. Visit the unique Kom Ombo Temple, a dual temple shared by Sobek, the crocodile god, and Horus the Elder, the falcon god.
Continue cruising while enjoying lunch on deck and gazing at the Nile’s picturesque scenery.
In the afternoon, take a horse-drawn carriage ride to Edfu Temple, one of Egypt’s best-preserved sanctuaries, dedicated to the falcon god Horus. After your guided visit, head back to the ship to unwind.
Evening brings a lively Egyptian folkloric show performed by the talented crew following dinner.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Overnight: Onboard
After breakfast, set out to discover Luxor’s West Bank, the site of ancient Thebes. Begin at the Valley of the Kings, burial place of New Kingdom pharaohs, including the famed Tutankhamun.
Next, explore the Mortuary Temple of Hatshepsut at Deir el-Bahari, dramatically carved into the limestone cliffs.
Conclude the morning at the Colossi of Memnon, two massive stone statues of Pharaoh Amenhotep III.
Return to the Mövenpick Royal Lily for lunch, and enjoy a leisurely afternoon. Spend your final night on board in Luxor.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Overnight: Luxor
Savor your last breakfast on board before checking out at 8:00 a.m. Begin the day with a visit to the awe-inspiring Karnak Temple, the largest religious complex ever constructed.
Continue to the Luxor Museum, elegantly set beside the Nile and linked to Karnak by the famous Avenue of Sphinxes.
After the tour, you will be comfortably transferred to your chosen destination in Luxor, marking the end of your remarkable journey on the Mövenpick MS Royal Lily Nile cruise.
Meals: Breakfast
Overnight: —
This cruise is available on the following route:
Upon reaching Luxor, you’ll board the Mövenpick MS Royal Lily before lunch is served. After settling into your cabin, enjoy your first meal on the ship. Later, begin your exploration with a guided tour of Karnak Temple, the largest religious site ever built, followed by a visit to Luxor Temple, beautifully illuminated at dusk. Return to the ship for afternoon tea, dinner, and your first night onboard.
Meals: Lunch, Dinner
Overnight: Luxor
Start your morning with breakfast, then cross to Luxor’s West Bank for a tour of the Valley of the Kings, burial ground of Egypt’s pharaohs. Step inside three tombs adorned with vivid funerary scenes. Continue to Deir El Bahari to marvel at the Temple of Hatshepsut, known for its distinctive architecture. On the way back, pause to view the Colossi of Memnon. Return to the ship for lunch as you set sail toward Esna, passing through its famous lock. Dinner and overnight onboard.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Overnight: Onboard
In the morning, ride a horse-drawn carriage to Edfu’s Temple of Horus, one of Egypt’s best-preserved ancient temples. Explore its sacred chambers and intricate carvings dedicated to the falcon god. Cruise onward to Kom Ombo while enjoying lunch. In the afternoon, visit the unique Kom Ombo Temple, dedicated to both Sobek and Haroeris. Discover its remarkable medical reliefs and the Crocodile Mummy Museum before returning to the ship for dinner and overnight as you journey toward Aswan.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Overnight: Onboard
Your day in Aswan begins with a visit to the imposing High Dam, a 20th-century engineering feat. Next, take a motorboat to Philae Temple on Agilkia Island, devoted to the goddess Isis. Finish the morning at the Unfinished Obelisk, which showcases the techniques of ancient Egyptian stonemasons. Return to the ship for lunch and spend a leisurely afternoon onboard. In the evening, you may choose an optional felucca ride or simply relax under the stars.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Overnight: Aswan
Enjoy breakfast on board before disembarking in Aswan. For those seeking to extend their journey, an optional excursion is available to the temples of Abu Simbel—constructed by Ramses II and relocated by UNESCO to prevent flooding from Lake Nasser. Transfers are provided by air or road at an extra cost.
Meals: Breakfast
Overnight: —