Overview
Last Minute 5 M/S Nile Cruises from Vacanzere Travel are a great opportunity to book a breathtaking holiday of a lifetime at very short notice, perfect for those spontaneous celebrations and surprises! A few days before your arrival you will be allocated to one of their stunning, luxurious 5 boats which will then become guaranteed in the three days before your arrival. Facilities on board include restaurant, lounge bar, gift shop, laundry service, plunge pool and poolside bar.
Day One (Monday)
Meet and transfer from Luxor airport to your cruise vessel, dinner and overnight stay in Luxor.
Check in/Check out
Day Two (Tuesday)
Enjoy your first Egyptian sunrise, followed by a visit to the West Bank to the Valley of the Kings, Valley of the Queens, the Temple of Hatshepsut and the Colossi of Memnon. Afternoon sailing and overnight stay in Esna.
Early morning breakfast
Visit West Bank
13:00 – Sailing to Esna
13:00 – Lunch during sailing to Esna
16:30 – Tea Time
17:00 – Arrive to Esna
Passing Esna Lock
20:00 – Dinner
21:30 – Cocktail Party
Overnight in Esna
Day Three (Wednesday)
Morning departure to Edfu where you will visit the extraordinary Temple of Horus, the mythical son of Isis and Osiris. Here, according to myth, Horus avenged the murder of his father Osiris by defeating his father's brother Seth in combat. Sail on to Kom Ombu to visit the Temple of Sobek and Haroeris and then onto Aswan for the night.
08:00 to 09:00 – Breakfast
09:00 – Visit Edfu
11:30 – Sailing to Kom Ombo
13:00 – Lunch
16:30 – Tea Time
17:00 – Visit Kom Ombo
18:30 – Sailing to Aswan
20:00 – Dinner
21:30 – Galabaya Party
Overnight in Aswan
Day Four (Thursday)
Visit the High Dam – finished in 1971; it has ensured up to three harvests a year. The Unfinished Obelisk – still rooted to the bedrock of pink granite and the Temple of Isis on Philae Island. Overnight at Aswan.
07:00 to 08:00 – Breakfast
08:00 – Visit Aswan
13:00 – Lunch
14:30 – Nubian Village (Optional)
20:00 – Dinner
21:30 – Nubian Show
Overnight Aswan
Day Five (Friday)
Relax and enjoy a trip in a traditional felucca around Elephantine Island which will lead you to the Botanical Gardens on General Kitchener Island given as a gift in 1890. Here, visitors enjoy the beautiful flowers imported from Africa, India and the Far East, with an optional excursion to the ancient wonder of Abu Simbel. Overnight in Aswan.
04:00 – Abu Simbel (Optional)
And the rest
08:00 – 09:00 – Breakfast
13:00 – Lunch
14:30 – Felucca Ride
20:00 – Dinner
Overnight Aswan
Day Six (Saturday)
Sail back to Luxor and overnight.
04:30 – Sailing to Kom Ombo
07:00 – 08:30 – Visit Kom Ombo
08:00 – 09:30 – Breakfast
12:00 – 14:00 – Edfu visit
13:00 – Lunch
14:00 – Sailing to Luxor
16:30 – Tea Time
20:00 – Dinner
Overnight Luxor
Day Seven (Sunday)
Tour the East Bank with a visit to Luxor Temple, originally joined to Karnak by an avenue of sphinxes. Visit Karnak which covers a huge area and includes several temples, the largest being the Temple of Amun. Overnight in Luxor with an optional Karnak Sound and Light.
07:00 – 08:00 – Breakfast
08:00 – Visit East Bank Luxor
13:00 – Lunch
19:30 – Dinner
20:45 – Pick up time for Sound and Light Show
20:30 – Belly Dancer
Overnight Luxor
Day Eight (Monday)
Leisure time in Luxor before you transfer to Luxor airport for your return home.
Check out/Check in
Wednesday departures will follow the same schedule, just on different days of the week
Itineries may change due to external factors, such as flight arrival times and waiting times at the Esna Lock
To make sure that the excursions mentioned are included in your holiday, please book the room type stating that excursions are included