On account of its size, this small, but exclusive ship from the Jaz hotel chain has become a rarity on the Nile. On board, you will experience your cruise on Egypt’s lifeline far more intensively, but also enjoy more peace and comfort than on large cruise ships. There is arguably no more pleasant a way to gain such a full impression of the Land of the Pharaohs and its key sights than from your floating hotel on the river, collecting wonderful experiences on your passage. Enjoy the very special flair on board, a significant part of which is owed to the attentive personal service provided by the crew.
The long Nile cruise
15 days | Cairo • Tell el-Amarna • Luxor • AswanWhy this trip?
- Maximum comfort: discover the entire length of the Egyptian Nile by ship
- Oriental flair in the capital: The metropolis of Cairo with the Egyptian Museum and the Alabaster Mosque
- Legendary Rulers: Explore the City of Akhenaten and Nefertiti
- Extensive sightseeing program
- German speaking local tour guide
Early bird discount
The discount is already included in the displayed starting price.
€150 discount per person on bookings before 30.11.2024
Itinerary
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Cairo
Arrival in the afternoon and check-in on JAZ NILE MONARCH.
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Cairo
Marvel at the only surviving wonder of the ancient world, the world-famous pyramids of Giza with Sphinx and Talamite.
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Cairo
Guided tour of the Egyptian Museum with its rich collection of pharaonic art treasures. Followed by a city tour with visit to the Citadel, the Alabaster Mosque of Mohammed Ali and the famous Khan el-Khalili Bazaar.
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Leaving the metropolis of Cairo early in the morning, the ship sets sail upstream towards the south, to Beni Suef. Relaxation on board is on the agenda today, perhaps with a cocktail in the lounge bar or on the sun deck.
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Relaxing hours on board. Enjoy the marvellous Nile landscapes that pass you by as you continue your journey to Minia.
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After breakfast, you will visit the rock tombs of Beni Hassan, an important necropolis of princes from the Middle Kingdom.
Afterwards, the JAZ NILE MONARCH continues to Tell el-Amarna.
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In the morning, visit Tell el-Amarna, the legendary city of the Sun King Akhenaten and site of the world-famous bust of Nefertiti. Followed by a visit to Tuna el-Gebel and El-Ashmunein.
At lunchtime, cruise on to Assiut and enjoy views of life along the banks of the Nile from the sun deck.
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The landscape to the right and left of the longest river in the world is unique. Today, the river cinema shows a magnificent panorama during the boat trip to Sohag.
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Learn more about the goddess Hathor in the Dendera Temple and visit the Temple of King Sethos I in Abydos. Marvel at the head of the god Osiris (god of the underworld) and unique reliefs.
Cruise to Luxor
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Luxor
In the morning, visit the Luxor Temple and the mighty temple complexes of Karnak.
The afternoon is free for your own initial explorations in the "City of Palaces".
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Luxor
Visit some Tombs in the Valley of the Kings, the Temple of Hatshepsut and the Memnon Colossi.
After lunch, you will have another opportunity to discover Luxor on your own.</p
In the late evening, continue by boat via Esna to Edfu.
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In Edfu, the Horus Temple, one of the best-preserved temples in all of Egypt, awaits you.
Continue to Kom Ombo
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In Kom Ombo you will visit the so-called double temple, which is dedicated to the two deities Haroeris and Sobek.
Continue by boat to Aswan.
Here you will visit the impressive Aswan Dam on Lake Nasser, the granite quarry with the unfinished obelisk and the Philae Temple on the island of Agilkia.
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Assuan
Felucca trip to Kitchen Island with a visit to the Botanical Garden.
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Temples are many in Egypt, but nowhere are they as large and massive as in Abu Simbel. Even from a distance, you can see the giant statues of the temples that Pharaoh Ramses had carved out of the rock more than 3,000 years ago. 50 years ago they were moved to their present position by the Hochtief company so that they could not be flooded by the damming of Lake Nasser. Four seated monumental statues of Ramses II guard the large temple, which was dedicated to the main gods of the Egyptian Empire, the god Ptah of Memphis, the god Amun-Re of Thebes and the god Re-Harachte of Heliopolis. The smaller temple was dedicated to the wife of Ramses the Great, Queen Nefertari.
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Assuan
Disembarkation after breakfast.
Services
- Excursion package with 11 excursions
- Cruise in an outside cabin in the booked category
- Full board during the cruise
- Excursions and sightseeing including entrance fees as per itinerary
- German speaking local tour guide
- Entertainment program on board
- Travel documents
The services provided during your trip
- Arrival and departure
- Insurance
- Complete insurance
- Travel cancellation insurance
- Travel health insurance
Additional services
Your ship: NILE MONARCH
On account of its size, this small, but exclusive ship from the Jaz hotel chain has become a rarity on the Nile. On board, you will experience your cruise on Egypt’s lifeline far more intensively, but also enjoy more peace and comfort than on large cruise ships. There is arguably no more pleasant a way to gain such a full impression of the Land of the Pharaohs and its key sights than from your floating hotel on the river, collecting wonderful experiences on your passage. Enjoy the very special flair on board, a significant part of which is owed to the attentive personal service provided by the crew.