Steigenberger Minerva Nile Cruise

from $619 $557
Schedule: Every Monday from Aswan & Every Thursday from Luxor
Overview:

Are you looking for an unforgettable adventure that will immerse you in history and luxury? Look no further than the Steigenberger Minerva Nile Cruise. With 75 deluxe cabins and 2 suites, this fascinating ship will take you on a journey through time and space. Sailing through the Nile River between Luxor and Aswan, you will experience the magic of the past and the wonders of the Nile.

As you step aboard the Steigenberger Minerva Nile Cruise, you will be greeted by a world of elegance and comfort. The ship is designed to offer you the ultimate in luxury, with spacious cabins and top-notch amenities. Whether you want to relax in your private balcony or enjoy a spa treatment, this ship has it all.

The Steigenberger Minerva Nile Cruise is more than just a ship, it is an experience. You will have the opportunity to explore the treasures of ancient Egypt like Karnak TempleLuxor TempleValley of the KingsTemple of Queen Hatshepsutthe High DamPhilae Temple & Unfinished Obelisk, Kom Ombo, Edfu Temples, and many more Historical attractions. And when you return to the ship, you can unwind in the spa or enjoy a gourmet meal in one of the restaurants.

So why wait? Book your trip on the Steigenberger Minerva Nile Cruise today and experience the adventure of a lifetime. Whether you are a history buff or a luxury traveler, this ship has something for everyone. Get ready to sail through the Nile River and discover the magic of Egypt like never before.

Itinerary:
4 Days - Aswan / Luxor Every Monday

Day 1: Embark/ Aswan Sightseeing

Around Egypt Tours representative will meet you at Aswan train station or Aswan airport, and then he will transfer you by a private A/C vehicle to your Nile cruise for embarkation in Aswan before lunch. After lunch, enjoy visiting the High Dam, Temple of Philae on Isis Island, then back to your Nile Cruise.
Overnight in Aswan.

Meals Included :
• Lunch
• Dinner

Day 2: Kom Ombo / Edfu

Sail to Kom Ombo during the breakfast and visit the Temple shared by two gods Sobek & Haeroris in Kom Ombo. Sail to Edfu, lunch on board the cruise after that visit the Horus Temple in Edfu. Take afternoon tea during sailing to Esna. Dinner on board.Overnight in Edfu

Meals Included :
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner

Day 3: Luxor West Bank

Breakfast on board then sails to Luxor. Then, visit the West Bank as you will be able to visit the Valley of the Kings, The temple of Queen Hatshepsut at El-Deir El-Bahari & the Colossi of Memnon. Then, back to the cruise for lunch on board. Enjoy an afternoon tea on board the Nile boat. Dinner on board.
Overnight in Luxor.

Meals Included :
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner

Day 4: Luxor East Bank / Cairo

Breakfast on board the cruise before disembarkation, and then you will be escorted by your private guide to see the Karnak and Luxor temples at the East bank of Luxor. Later on, you will be transferred to Luxor train station or Luxor airport.

Meals Included :
• Breakfast

5 Days - Luxor / Aswan Every Thursday

Day 1: Arrival Luxor - Nile Cruise Tour

Around Egypt Tours representative will meet you in Luxor Airport or Luxor railway station, and then he will accompany you to embark your Nile cruise. After lunch on board, enjoy a visit to the impressive Karnak Temples and Luxor Temple. Dinner on the board of the Nile cruise.
Overnight in Luxor.

Meals Included :
• Lunch
• Dinner

Day 2: Luxor Nile Cruise Excursions

After breakfast, the tour guide will accompany you to visit the Valley of the Kings, then to Temple of Queen Hatshepsut and the Colossi of Memnon. After lunch, you will sail to Edfu, enjoying dinner on board.
Overnight in Edfu.

Meals Included :
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner

Day 3: Edfu and Kom Ombo Temples

After breakfast on Nile Cruise, the tour guide will accompany you to visit the Horus temple at Edfu. Then Sail to Kom Ombo to see the unique Temple of Sobek while you have your lunch on board. Continue sailing to Aswan. Dinner on board of Nile Cruise.

Meals Included :
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner

Day 4: Aswan Nile Cruise Tours

After breakfast on Nile cruise, enjoy sightseeing in Aswan. Start with the High Dam then proceeding to the beautiful Temple of Philae. Dinner on board deluxe Nile Cruise.
Overnight in Aswan.

Meals Included :
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner

Day 5: Disembaraktion in Aswan

Disembark from your Nile cruise after breakfast at 08:00 a.m.Then, transfer to Aswan Airport or Aswan railway station.

Meals Included :
• Breakfast

Cruise:

Steigenberger Minerva Nile Cruise Facilities:

• 77 cabins (73 double cabins, 2 single cabins, and 2 suites).
• Restaurant, lounge, and bar.
• 24-hour reception.
• Wireless internet access.
• Telephone system with international calls.
• Doctor on calls on board.
• Laundry service & housekeeping.
• Meeting area.
• Gift shop.
• Sun deck with swimming pool.
• Pool bar
• Beauty salon.
• Gymnasium.
• Dimensions: 72 m length, 14 m width and 1.5 m depth.

Cabin Facilities on MS Minerva Nile Cruise:

• Cabins are fully air conditioned.
• Panoramic windows in each cabin.
• Satellite color TV.
• Video-on-demand channels.
• Minibar.
• Safe box in each cabin.
• Private bath/shower with hairdryer.
• Cabin size: 19 sqm.

Included:
  • Meet and greet services by our representatives at the airport or Railway station with a nominative sign
  • Assistance of our Tour Manager during your stay
  • Accommodation on board Steigenberger Minerva Nile Cruise on Full Board
  • Private English / Portuguese / German / Spanish speaking tour guide
  • All sightseeing tours are private guided tours
  • Entrance fees to all the mentioned sites in your Nile cruise itinerary
  • Bottled water during the trips
  • All transfers by a private an air-conditioned deluxe vehicle
  • All service charges and taxes
Excluded:
  • Any optional tours.
  • Personal Spending.
  • Tipping.    
Prices:
Summer Prices: (May to Sep.)
Cabins 03 Nights 04 Nights 07 Nights
Single $ 560 $ 504 $ 680 $ 612 $ 1150 $ 1035
Double $ 360 $ 324 $ 450 $ 405 $ 800 $ 720
Triple $ 315 $ 284 $ 400 $ 360 $ 700 $ 630
Winter Prices: (Oct. to April.)
Cabins 03 Nights 04 Nights 07 Nights
Single $ 650 $ 585 $ 800 $ 720 $ 1350 $ 1215
Double $ 420 $ 378 $ 500 $ 450 $ 850 $ 765
Triple $ 400 $ 360 $ 450 $ 405 $ 750 $ 675
Notes:

Steigenberger Minerva Nile Cruise Prices

 

Our tour rates are in US dollars per person per trip. You can also pay in Euro or GBP. Prices might vary during Christmas, New Year, and Easter Nile Cruise Vacations. We aim to provide the best rates and maintain their accuracy. Once you confirm one of our Luxor and Aswan Nile Cruises, our rates remain fixed and may not change.

 

• Children Policy

0 - 01.99 Free of Charge

2 - 5.99 pay 25% of the tour price

6 - 11.99 pay 50% of tour price

12+ pay full tour price as per adult person

If your Steigenberger Minerva Nile Cruise booking includes airfare, extra charges for your children may be applied. 

 

• Payment Policy

Reservations should be made as early as possible to book the desired program, spaces will be secured upon receiving a deposit of 25 %, and during the Christmas and New Year holidays, the required deposit is 50%. This deposit forms part of your final payment. The remaining balance can be paid up to a week before your arrival date or in cash upon arrival. 

Your request will be confirmed upon receiving a deposit of 25 % of the total amount. The remaining can be paid a week before your arrival date or in cash upon arrival.

 

   

• Additional Entry Tickets

All our Luxor and Aswan Cruises don't include the entrance fees to the special archaeological sites such as entering one of the Pyramids inside, visiting the Mummies Room at the Egyptian Museum in Cairo, visiting the Solar Boat Museum at the Pyramids area, or entering the Tomb of Tutankhamen at Valley of the Kings in Luxor.

 

• Tipping

It is a customary attitude for expressing one’s satisfaction with good services rendered to him by staff on duty with him. We advise if you are willing to offer it, this will be great and if not, you are not obliged to do it.

 

Cancellation Policy 

In case you cancel your trip, the following scale of charges will be applied:

From the date of booking until 61 days before your arrival date, 10% of the entire tour price will be charged.

Between 60 and 31 days before your arrival date, 20% of the entire tour price will be charged.

Between 30 and 15 days before your arrival date, 50% of the entire tour price will be charged.

Between 14 and 1 day before your arrival date, 100% of the entire tour price will be charged.

 

Additionally, there are cancellation fees on all domestic flights within Egypt. If you cancel a tour at any time, you will be subject to any fees according to the airline’s cancellation policy.

 

• Emergency Cancellation Policy

Around Egypt Tours offers a highly flexible cancelation policy in case your government or the airline clears a travel warning from/to your departure country and Egypt. If that happened, we would be refunding you the amount paid for the booked tour, or in some cases, your payment will be credited for future travel. You have the flexibility to apply this amount towards new travel services booked within 12 months. Reservations will be adjusted to reflect these travel credits automatically. Only the change/cancellation fees will be applied for flights according to the airline's terms and conditions.