The M/S Philae has combined Edwardian splendor with modern convenience's and is certainly the Queen of the Nile. It’s the luxury of the Titanic without worrying about Icebergs! Featuring 58 large cabins, a lounge, sophisticated bar and first class restaurant it offers it’s guests the highest quality service and surroundings complete with antique furnishings and decor. All cabins have their own private balcony as well as huge Nile view windows.

5 Day/ 4 Night Luxor to Aswan cruise

Day 1: Board before noon. Enjoy lunch then depart for a tour of the East bank including the temples of Karnak and Luxor. Afternoon tea, a cocktail reception and dinner with dancing afterward. O/N Luxor. (L, D)

Day 2: Visit the West bank’ Necropolis of Thebes to see the Valley of the Kings and Queens, Medinet Habu and the Colossi of Memnon. Sail to Esna with lunch enroute. Enjoy an excellent video presentation on upper Egypt. Afternoon tea, Black & White dinner and after dinner dancing.
O/N Esna. (B,L,D)

Day 3: Visit the temple of the God Khnum. Sail to Edfu with lunch in route. Visit the Temple of Horus in Edfu by Caleche. Sail to Kom Ombo with afternoon tea enroute. Enjoy an Egyptian buffet dinner with a costume party (costumes furnished by the ship). O/N Kom Ombo. (B,L,D)

Day 4: Visit the temple of Kom Ombo. Sail to Aswan with lunch in route. Enjoy an afternoon Felucca (native sailboat) ride to the botanical gardens on Kitchener's island, pass Elephantine Island and the Agha Khan mausoleum. Afternoon tea, dinner and after dinner dancing. O/N Aswan. (B,L,D)

Day 5: Disembark and visit the high dam, the old dam, the unfinished
Obelisk and the Temple of Philae. (B)

5 Day/ 4 Night Aswan to Luxor cruise

Day 1: Board in the morning. Enjoy lunch then a felucca (native sailboat) will take you to visit the botanical gardens on Kitchener's Island and to see the Agha Khan mausoleum plus Elephantine Island. Return to the ship for afternoon tea and a cocktail reception before dinner. After dinner entertainment including dancing fills the evening. O/N Aswan (L,D)

Day 2: Visit the high dam, the old dam, the unfinished obelisk and the temple of Philae. Cruise to Kom Ombo where you will have lunch on board before visiting the temple. Cruise to Edfu, have afternoon tea and dinner is an Egyptian buffet. The evening features a galabya and costume party (furnished by the ship at no charge). O/N Edfu (B,L,D)

Day 3: Visit the Temple of Horus in Edfu by Caleche. Cruise to Esna
and visit the Temple of the god Khnum. A buffet lunch is served, the ship crosses the river locks and sails on to Luxor. En route you will enjoy a video presentation on Upper Egypt before having afternoon tea. Black tie dinner in the evening with after dinner dancing and entertainment. O/N Luxor (B,L,D)

Day 4: Visit the West bank’s Necropolis of Thebes to see the Valley of the Kings and Queens, Medinet Habu and the Colossi of Memnon. Return for lunch and take the afternoon to relax. Tea and a A La Carte dinner are on tap for the evening with after dinner dancing. O/N Luxor (B,L,D)

Day 5: Breakfast and disembark. (B)

7 Day Super Luxury Aswan to Luxor
Luxor to Aswan is simply reversed.

Day 1: Arrive at the ship in the morning. Enjoy lunch then a felucca
(native sailboat) will take you to visit the botanical gardens on Kitchener's Island and to see the Agha Khan mausoleum plus Elephantine Island. Return to the ship for afternoon tea and a cocktail reception before dinner. After dinner entertainment including dancing fills the evening. O/N Aswan (L,D)

Day 2: Visit the high dam, the old dam, the unfinished obelisk and the temple of Philae. Cruise to Kom Ombo where you will have lunch on board before visiting the temple. Cruise on to Edfu, have afternoon tea and dinner is an Egyptian buffet. The evening features a galabya and costume party (furnished by the ship at no charge). O/N Edfu (B,L,D)

Day 3: Visit the temple of Horus in Edfu by Caleche. Cruise to Esna
and visit the temple of the god Khnum. A buffet lunch is served, the ship crosses the river locks and sails on to Luxor. En route you will enjoy a video presentation on Upper Egypt before having afternoon tea. Black tie dinner in the evening with after dinner dancing and entertainment. O/N Luxor (B,L,D)

Day 4: Visit the West bank’s necropolis of Thebes to see the Valley of the Kings and Queens, Medinet Habu and the Colossi of Memnon. Return for lunch and take the afternoon to relax. Afternoon tea, dinner and after dinner dancing. O/N Luxor (B,L,D)

Day 5: Visit the East bank sights including the Temples of Karnak and
Luxor before returning to the ship for lunch. Sail on to Quina. Afternoon tea, dinner and dancing. O/N Quina. (B,L,D)

Day 6: Visit the temples of Dendara and Abydos by bus. Return for lunch
then sail back to Luxor. Tea, Dinner, Dancing. O/N Luxor (B,L,D) 

Day 7: Breakfast and disembark.

Cruises include an outside Nile view individually controlled air-conditioned cabin with private balcony and full bath, meals as outlined with B: breakfast, L: lunch, D: dinner, all sightseeing tours on land including entry fees and permits. Services of an English speaking guide. Taxes and service charges.

NOT included are items of a personal nature such as tips, telephone, laundry, bar bills, drinks with meals other than coffee or tea, anything not specifically mentioned as included.

NOTE: These itineraries are samples and the actual itinerary is subject
to change due to river conditions or other considerations.

Tour cost: Tour cost: Email us or call 1 (877) 778-3497 for current pricing.

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