Nile Queen Aggressor Liveaboard
Duration
5 Nights
Location/Type
Red Sea/Liveaboard
Cabins
10 Cabins
Departure
Luxor - Aswan
ABOUT THE LIVEABOARD
The Nile Queen II is a 47mtr/155ft long small cruise ship that sails up the Nile River, from Luxor to Aswan, taking guests back in time through the land of the pharaohs. She can accommodate 16 guests in 8 spacious staterooms with private bathrooms, central air-conditioning, and flat-screen TVs. The boat has a comfortable salon, a large shaded sundeck, a hot tub, and a bar. All meals, snacks, and a selection of beverages are included, and there is plenty of nightly entertainment, including movies and games.
The food onboard is fresh and delicious, with many dining options. Guests wake up to fresh fruit, hot entrees, and cereals. Lunches feature homemade bread, salads & sandwiches, and dinners that delight guests’ taste buds in an array that includes seafood, beef, or chicken, followed by a fresh homemade dessert – all served by a friendly crew.
The Nile Queen II stops at several points of interest, including Luxor, El Kab and Edfu, Geberl Silsileh, and Bashier Island. Guests can take day trips to visit historical ruins, archaeological treasures, and ancient villages. The adventure includes guided tours of historical sites and temples such as Karnak Temple, Luxor Temple, the Valley of the Kings, and Hatshepsut Temple. This is your chance to travel back in time and experience the land of the pharaohs.
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"I wanted freedom, open air, and adventure. I found it on the sea."
- Alain Gerbault
Itinerary
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5 Nights
Day 1: LUXOR
- After arriving in Luxor in the morning from either Cairo, Hurghada, or Port Ghalib, guests are met at the airport and transferred to the Nile Queen for a 10:00 am boarding. After guests check-in, unpack, meet the crew, and have lunch at 1:00 p.m., a half-day tour follows at 2:30 p.m. to:
- The Karnak Temple: The large complex consists of many temples and chapel ruins. It is dedicated to the Theban Triad of Amun, Mut, and Khonsu. The temple of Amun-Re, head of the Theban Triad, is one of the three main temples of the complex and consists of pylons and a Hypostyle Hall. The hall is home to various colossal statues and columns.
- Luxor Temple: This beautiful temple is located on the east bank of the Nile River. The inner part of the temple was built by King Amenhotep III and the outer part by Ramesses II. Additional chapels built by Tuthmose III are found at the rear of the temple. The six-station shrines consisting of different sphinxes, separate the Luxor temple from the Karnak area. After touring the temples lunch is served at the De-Luxe Local Restaurant
- After sightseeing, guests return to the Aggressor Nile Queen for dinner around 8:00 pm and spend their first night on the Nile River.
Day 2: LUXOR
- After a 7:00 am breakfast, guests transfer to West Bank in an air-conditioned vehicle and visit:
- Valley of the Kings: This valley contains tombs of the pharaohs including Tutankhamun and is the burial place of the Egyptians of the New Kingdom. This valley consists of two valleys, the East Valley, where the majority of tombs are situated, and the West Valley.
- Hatshepsut Temple: This mortuary temple of Queen Hatshepsut is located beneath the Deir el-Bahari complex, near the Valley of Kings. The sculpture situated in the temple depicts the story of the birth of the Queen.
- Valley of the Nobles: The valley is in an area of the West Bank called Sheik Abd El Korna. The site includes the rock tombs of ancient Egyptian nobles and high officials who served the ancient pharaohs. The tombs are colorfully adorned with decorations that appear freshly painted despite being thousands of years old.
- Colossi of Memnon: These are the twin stone statues of the Pharaoh Amenhotep III standing in the Theban region across the Nile River. The statues depict Pharaoh Amenhotep III in a seated position, facing toward the Nile River with his hands resting on his legs.
- Lunch at a local restaurant around 1:30 p.m.
- After guests tour the west bank, they visit the Temple of Khrum. After sightseeing, guests return to the Aggressor Nile Queen for dinner around 5:30 p.m. and continue sailing along the Nile River.
DAY 3: EL KAB AND EDFU
- El Kab: Monday morning after an 8:00 a.m. breakfast, guests can visit El Kab. El Kab, on the East Bank of the Nile, was once the capital of Upper Egypt and is still home to the Temple of Nekhbet, as well as a row of fascinating decorated tombs carved into the slope of the mountain. Upon docking, guests embark on a beautiful walk through a small fishing village to visit the necropolis.
- Edfu: Monday morning after lunch around 2:00 pm lunch, the Nile Queen will arrive at Edfu, home of the Greco-Roman temple dedicated to the god Horus. This is among the best-preserved of all Egyptian temples. Horses and carriages will take guests to the temple through the bustling city streets.
DAY 4: GEBERL SILSILEH AND EL BASHIER ISLAND
- Gebel Silsileh: Early Tuesday morning after a 9:00 am breakfast, guests experience the Nile flowing at its narrowest between two mountain ranges. Guests are often the only visitors at this fascinating site as the larger Nile vessels are not allowed to stop in that part of the river. After visiting the small temple of Horemheb and walking through the sandstone quarries, where ancient Egyptians cut stone for many of their most famous temples, guests visit a picturesque café to enjoy tea and shisha.
- El Bashier Island: In the afternoon, the Aggressor Nile Queen visits the island of El Bashier where guests can swim and explore the island. In the evening, guests enjoy a traditional Bedouin barbecue on the island.
DAY 5: KOM OMBO
- Kom Ombo: The temple was built during the Ptolemaic period on the site of an older temple and at one of the most beautiful bends in the river. The temple was dedicated to Sobek, the crocodile-headed god. After enjoying the temple, guests will visit the new crocodile museum, which includes many mummified crocodiles, attesting to the historic importance of the animals in this region in Egypt.
DAY 6: CHECKOUT AND ASWAN
- Aswan: The guest awakes to the beautiful sight of the desert closing in on the river at Aswan Bridge. Check-out is at 8:00 a.m. Guests have the option to visit the Aswan Philae Temple, High Dam, and Unfinished Obelisk, and have lunch at a local restaurant. The tour ends at 2:00 p.m. and is included in the trip package price.
- VAT, Airport Transfer, Alcoholic Beverages, Drinking Water, Soft drinks, Tea & Coffee, Full-Board Meal Plan (All meals), Snacks, Cabin Towels, Complimentary Toiletries.
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