4 Days Mövenpick MS Sunray Nile Cruise (Aswan to Luxor)

Your detailed trip plan

A suggested sequence — every flight, hotel and day can be changed.

• 2Destinations
• 1Transport

1. 23 Nov

   Aswan

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   • Egypt
   • 3 nights

   Aswan is a city in the south of Egypt, some 680km south of Cairo, just below the Aswan Dam and Lake Nasser, with a population of 275,000. Aswan is far more relaxed and smaller than Cairo and Luxor. Aswan is the smallest of the three major tourist cities on the Nile. Aswan is calming and relaxing and has a laid-back feel to it. Aswan has some unique gems. Rock cut monument Abu Simbel, to the south is one of Egypt's most daring symbols of Egyptian power. The sanctuary temples of Philae and Kalabsha present excursions reminiscent of Greece. Other places worth visiting in Aswan include: The dual temples of sobek and horus at Kwam Umbu, and the well preserved temple of horus at Idfu. Aswan is the perfect place to relax and enjoy the beauty of the Nile.
2. 23 Nov

   4 Days Mövenpick MS Sunray Nile Cruise (Aswan to Luxor)

   Guided tour
   

   • days 1–4

   Day 1: Embarkation in Aswan (B)

   Your Nile adventure begins in Aswan, where you board the elegant Mövenpick MS Sunray and settle into your cabin. Take some time to explore the ship's inviting public spaces, from the sundeck to the swimming pool, before enjoying your first taste of life on the Nile. As the cruise sets sail, the riverside scenery of Aswan slips gently by, offering a first glimpse of the timeless landscapes that define this stretch of the river. Meals aboard are served buffet-style in the Main Restaurant, blending international and Egyptian cuisine with sweeping Nile views. In the evening, relax at the Lounge Bar or on the Sun Deck as the ship settles in for the night, with the city lights of Aswan reflecting softly on the water.

   
   

   Day 2: Discovering Aswan (B, D, L)

   Wake up to the tranquil surroundings of Aswan, one of Egypt's most scenic Nile-side cities, and spend the day taking in its ancient wonders and relaxed atmosphere. Onboard, the MS Sunray continues to pamper guests with fresh fruit, gourmet pastries, and attentive service, while the panoramic windows of the cabins keep the Nile ever in view. Afternoon tea in the Lounge Bar is a perfect way to unwind between explorations, and the Sun Deck's pool and loungers offer a peaceful escape from the midday heat. As dusk falls, the ship remains moored at Aswan, allowing guests to soak in the atmosphere of this historic Upper Egyptian city before continuing north the next day.

   
   

   Day 3: Sailing toward Luxor (B, D, L)

   Today the Mövenpick MS Sunray begins its journey northward along the Nile, tracing the same waters that carried pharaohs and traders for millennia. Watch the riverbanks unfold with palm groves, small villages, and glimpses of rural Egyptian life as the ship makes its way toward Luxor. Onboard life continues in style, with buffet dining, refreshing drinks at the poolside bar, and the chance to simply relax on deck as the Nile drifts past. The Sun Deck remains a favourite spot for guests to read, nap, or enjoy a cocktail while watching the great monuments of the past pass slowly by. As evening arrives, enjoy the ship's entertainment and a relaxed dinner while the cruise steadily approaches Luxor.

   
   

   Day 4: Arrival in Luxor and Disembarkation (B,)

   Your cruise concludes in Luxor, often described as the world's greatest open-air museum thanks to its wealth of ancient temples and tombs. After a final breakfast aboard the Mövenpick MS Sunray, it is time to disembark and bid farewell to the crew who made your Nile journey so memorable. Luxor's private dock in the Al Bughdadi District, just a short distance from Luxor International Airport, makes for a smooth and convenient end to the cruise. Guests depart with lasting memories of the Nile's timeless beauty, from Aswan's serene riverside charm to Luxor's monumental legacy along the riverbanks.

   
   

   B = Breakfast | L = Lunch | D = Dinner

3. 26 Nov

   Luxor

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   • Egypt

   Luxor is the premier travel destination in Upper Egypt and the Nile Valley. The dynastic and religious capital of Middle Kingdom and New Kingdom Egypt, Luxor has much for travellers to enjoy: vast temples, ancient royal tombs, spectacular desert and river scenery and a bustling modern life. Numerous architectural monuments of Luxor are entered into the List of the world cultural heritage of UNESCO. Luxor consists of the City of Luxor on the East side of the Nile, the town of Karnak just north of Luxor and Thebes on the west side of the Nile across from Luxor. The Valley of Kings is one of the main reason why tourists come to Luxor. It is an enormous place full of various different sized tombs, which were lavishly constructed for the powerful Pharaohs, queens, and nobles. King Tutankhamen tomb was found here in the 1920's almost untouched. Other major attractions in Luxor are: the temple complexes of Luxor and Karnak, Medinet Habu, the Tombs of the Nobles, The Ramesseum Temple and the Valley of the Queens.Beautiful and ancient, Luxor is the world's best collection of antiquities.