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MS Ciela
8 days | Egypt
Explore the timeless treasures of the Nile on a seven-night cruise aboard MS Ciela, departing from Luxor, sailing through the heart of Upper Egypt, and returning to Luxor. This journey combines leisurely days on the river with visits to some of Egypt’s most iconic ancient sites, offering a fascinating introduction to the temples, tombs, and monuments that line the Nile.
Begin your adventure in Luxor, where you will visit the magnificent Karnak and Luxor Temples. Then cross to the West Bank to explore the Valley of the Kings, the Temple of Hatshepsut, and the impressive Colossi of Memnon. As you sail south towards Edfu and Kom Ombo, visit their remarkable ancient temples, then continue to Aswan to see the High Dam and the beautiful Philae Temple.
While in Aswan, you also have the opportunity to join an optional excursion to Abu Simbel before MS Ciela begins her return journey north. Enjoy relaxing days sailing through the Nile Valley, passing riverside villages, lush farmland, and desert landscapes, before returning to Luxor for your final night on board.
What We Love
- All-Inclusive option
- On-board Expert Egyptologist
- Large Sun Deck with Swimming Pool
- Nile Highlights
- Optional Excursion to Abu Simbel
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At a Glance
Duration:
7 Nights
Board Basis:
Full Board | (Optional Upgrade to All Inclusive)
Star Rating:
5*
Cruise Type:
Nile Cruise
Number of Cabins:
86 Cabins
Start / Finish:
Luxor – Luxor
Departures:
This cruise departs on a weekly basis every Monday.
Optional Extras:
- Hot Air Balloon Ride
- Abu Simbel by Road
- Abu Simbel by Air
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Day 1 |
Embarkation In Luxor
Your Nile cruise begins in Luxor, where you will check in aboard MS Ciela in time for lunch. Settle into your accommodation and enjoy your first taste of life on the Nile before beginning your exploration of one of Egypt's most historically significant destinations.
In the afternoon, visit Karnak Temple, one of the principal ancient sites included in your Luxor sightseeing. Continue to Luxor Temple, completing an afternoon dedicated to the temples of Luxor's East Bank.
After your visits, return to MS Ciela for your first evening and overnight stay aboard the ship in Luxor.
In the afternoon, visit Karnak Temple, one of the principal ancient sites included in your Luxor sightseeing. Continue to Luxor Temple, completing an afternoon dedicated to the temples of Luxor's East Bank.
After your visits, return to MS Ciela for your first evening and overnight stay aboard the ship in Luxor.
Meals included:
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
Day 2 |
Luxor West Bank & Sail to Edfu
This morning, cross to Luxor's West Bank for a fascinating exploration of three of the destinations specifically included in the cruise itinerary.
Visit the legendary Valley of the Kings, the royal burial ground that forms one of the highlights of a visit to Luxor. Continue to the Temple of Hatshepsut, before seeing the monumental Colossi of Memnon.
Together, these visits provide a contrasting perspective to the temples explored on the East Bank the previous afternoon and form the principal sightseeing programme before MS Ciela begins her journey south.
At approximately 13:00, return to the ship and set sail towards Edfu. Spend the afternoon cruising along the Nile and watching the scenery of Upper Egypt unfold from the ship as you begin your journey towards Aswan.
Arrive in Edfu for your overnight stay.
Visit the legendary Valley of the Kings, the royal burial ground that forms one of the highlights of a visit to Luxor. Continue to the Temple of Hatshepsut, before seeing the monumental Colossi of Memnon.
Together, these visits provide a contrasting perspective to the temples explored on the East Bank the previous afternoon and form the principal sightseeing programme before MS Ciela begins her journey south.
At approximately 13:00, return to the ship and set sail towards Edfu. Spend the afternoon cruising along the Nile and watching the scenery of Upper Egypt unfold from the ship as you begin your journey towards Aswan.
Arrive in Edfu for your overnight stay.
Meals included:
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
Day 3 |
Edfu, Kom Ombo & Aswan
Begin the morning with a visit to Edfu Temple, one of the principal temple visits featured during the cruise.
Following your sightseeing, return to MS Ciela and continue sailing south towards Aswan. The journey takes you via Kom Ombo, where you will disembark for another included temple visit.
Explore Kom Ombo Temple, situated along the Nile and forming an important stop on the route between Edfu and Aswan. After your visit, rejoin the ship and continue cruising towards Aswan.
The remainder of the journey provides another opportunity to relax aboard MS Ciela and enjoy the changing scenery along the river before arriving in Aswan.
Spend the night aboard the ship in Aswan.
Following your sightseeing, return to MS Ciela and continue sailing south towards Aswan. The journey takes you via Kom Ombo, where you will disembark for another included temple visit.
Explore Kom Ombo Temple, situated along the Nile and forming an important stop on the route between Edfu and Aswan. After your visit, rejoin the ship and continue cruising towards Aswan.
The remainder of the journey provides another opportunity to relax aboard MS Ciela and enjoy the changing scenery along the river before arriving in Aswan.
Spend the night aboard the ship in Aswan.
Meals included:
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
Day 4 |
Discover Aswan
This morning is dedicated to two of Aswan's principal landmarks, beginning with a visit to the Aswan High Dam.
Continue to Philae Temple, another of the major ancient temple sites featured within the seven-night itinerary. The morning's sightseeing combines Aswan's modern engineering heritage with one of the area's historic temple complexes.
Following your visits, return to MS Ciela. The ship remains in Aswan overnight, giving you time to relax aboard and enjoy the atmosphere of Egypt's southern Nile city.
Continue to Philae Temple, another of the major ancient temple sites featured within the seven-night itinerary. The morning's sightseeing combines Aswan's modern engineering heritage with one of the area's historic temple complexes.
Following your visits, return to MS Ciela. The ship remains in Aswan overnight, giving you time to relax aboard and enjoy the atmosphere of Egypt's southern Nile city.
Meals included:
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
Day 5 |
Aswan & Optional Abu Simbel
Enjoy another day in Aswan, with the opportunity to join an optional visit to Abu Simbel Temple.
The Abu Simbel excursion is not part of the standard sightseeing programme and is offered as an optional experience. Guests who choose not to take the excursion can enjoy the day at leisure while MS Ciela remains in Aswan.
This more relaxed day provides a welcome pause in the sightseeing programme and an opportunity to enjoy your surroundings before the cruise begins its journey back north towards Luxor.
MS Ciela remains in Aswan for a second overnight stay.
The Abu Simbel excursion is not part of the standard sightseeing programme and is offered as an optional experience. Guests who choose not to take the excursion can enjoy the day at leisure while MS Ciela remains in Aswan.
This more relaxed day provides a welcome pause in the sightseeing programme and an opportunity to enjoy your surroundings before the cruise begins its journey back north towards Luxor.
MS Ciela remains in Aswan for a second overnight stay.
Meals included:
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
Day 6 |
Sail from Aswan to Edfu
Enjoy a leisurely day aboard MS Ciela as the ship begins its return journey north along the Nile.
MS Ciela is scheduled to depart for Edfu via Kom Ombo at approximately 14:00. With no scheduled temple visits listed for today, there is plenty of time to relax aboard and enjoy the experience of cruising through the landscapes of the Nile Valley.
Watch the scenery change as you travel north from Aswan, passing the riverbanks and settlements of Upper Egypt on the way towards Edfu.
Arrive in Edfu, where MS Ciela will remain overnight.
MS Ciela is scheduled to depart for Edfu via Kom Ombo at approximately 14:00. With no scheduled temple visits listed for today, there is plenty of time to relax aboard and enjoy the experience of cruising through the landscapes of the Nile Valley.
Watch the scenery change as you travel north from Aswan, passing the riverbanks and settlements of Upper Egypt on the way towards Edfu.
Arrive in Edfu, where MS Ciela will remain overnight.
Meals included:
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
Day 7 |
Edfu to Luxor via Esna
Today, continue your journey north towards Luxor, sailing from Edfu via Esna.
With the day's focus firmly on the Nile itself, enjoy time aboard MS Ciela as the ship makes its way back towards the starting point of your cruise. Sit back and watch the scenery from the river as you complete the final sailing section of your journey through Upper Egypt.
MS Ciela is scheduled to arrive back in Luxor at approximately 17:00, giving you a final evening aboard the ship.
Spend your last night on board in Luxor before disembarking the following morning.
With the day's focus firmly on the Nile itself, enjoy time aboard MS Ciela as the ship makes its way back towards the starting point of your cruise. Sit back and watch the scenery from the river as you complete the final sailing section of your journey through Upper Egypt.
MS Ciela is scheduled to arrive back in Luxor at approximately 17:00, giving you a final evening aboard the ship.
Spend your last night on board in Luxor before disembarking the following morning.
Meals included:
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
Day 8 |
Luxor (Disembark)
After breakfast, it is time to say goodbye to MS Ciela and bring your seven-night Nile cruise to a close.
Check out from the ship following breakfast, departing with memories of a journey that has taken you from Luxor to Aswan and back again, combining the temples and ancient monuments of the Nile Valley with relaxing days spent cruising through Upper Egypt.
Check out from the ship following breakfast, departing with memories of a journey that has taken you from Luxor to Aswan and back again, combining the temples and ancient monuments of the Nile Valley with relaxing days spent cruising through Upper Egypt.
Meals included:
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
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