Overview
Steigenberger Minerva Nile Cruise covers between Luxor and Aswan, calling at Edfu and Kom Ombo on a 4 Days / 5 Days / 8 Days itinerary aboard a Nile cruise ship; cabins run full board and the sightseeing calls follow a fixed, published programme. Steigenberger Minerva Nile Cruise departs Every Thursday from Luxor & Monday from Aswan, and cabin availability for that date range is verified before confirming. On board, published features include a spa area, an onboard bar and onboard laundry service. Guided stops along the way take in Karnak, Valley of the Kings and Hatshepsut Temple. From $685. We confirm the exact cabin, season and any holiday supplement in writing before you pay.
Why You Will Love This Trip
- Luxor and Aswan sailing options
- Edfu and Kom Ombo temple calls
- Full-board cabin accommodation
- Guided sightseeing with an Egyptologist
Ship Facts — Steigenberger Minerva
- Official name: Steigenberger Minerva
- Operator: Steigenberger
- Cabins: 77
- Route: Luxor / Edfu / Kom Ombo / Aswan
- Itinerary lengths: 4 Days / 5 Days / 8 Days
- Departures: Every Thursday from Luxor & Monday from Aswan
- Tour type: Small Group Tour
Cabin types
- Double cabin — 19 sqm — 73 cabins
- Single cabin — 16 sqm — 2 cabins
- Suite — 39 sqm — 2 suites
On-board facilities
- Sun deck
- Swimming pool
- Gym
Detailed Itinerary
Your sailing programme
The published duration options are 4 / 5 / 8 Days. Choose your direction, length and cabin from the price table, and we confirm the day-by-day timings when you book.
Luxor East Bank
Visit Karnak and Luxor temples with your guide, exploring the monumental courts and ceremonial spaces of ancient Thebes. Return to the vessel after the visit.
Luxor West Bank
Explore the Valley of the Kings, the terraced Temple of Hatshepsut and the Colossi of Memnon with your guide. These visits connect royal burial traditions with the temples of the West Bank before the onward sailing.
Esna and the river passage
Continue through Esna on the Nile route. The Esna lock crossing is timed with river traffic.
Edfu: Temple of Horus
Visit the well-preserved Temple of Horus at Edfu and discover its courtyards, reliefs and sanctuary with your guide.
Kom Ombo: the double temple
Step ashore at Kom Ombo to explore the riverside double temple dedicated to Sobek and Haroeris. Your guide explains its paired spaces and reliefs before the journey continues along the Nile.
Aswan sightseeing
Discover the Aswan High Dam, the granite quarries with the Unfinished Obelisk and Philae Temple, reached by boat.
Disembarkation and onward transfer
Disembark at the end of your cruise. Your onward transfer is timed to suit your hotel, flight or train.
Inclusions & Exclusions
Included
- Meet and assist for embarkation and disembarkation
- Full-board accommodation in the confirmed cabin category
- Guided sightseeing listed in the selected sailing programme
- Entrance fees for visits stated in the confirmed itinerary
- Transfers stated in the final cruise proposal
- Service charges and taxes
- The tour price includes all standard admission tickets required for the visits and activities listed in this itinerary. Optional visits and special-access upgrades outside the listed itinerary cost extra.
Excluded
- International flights and Egypt entry visa
- Drinks and personal expenses
- Tips for the crew and guide
- Optional visits not stated in the selected programme
- Holiday supplements unless included in writing
- Domestic and international airline tickets are not included.
Cabin Fares by Duration and Season
Published per-person fares for the stated cabin. Availability is confirmed before payment.
| Duration | Season | Cabin | Price per person |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Nights 4 Days | May to September | Single Cabin | $1,090 |
| 3 Nights 4 Days | May to September | Double Cabin | $715 |
| 3 Nights 4 Days | May to September | Triple Cabin | $685 |
| 3 Nights 4 Days | October to April | Single Cabin | $2,555 |
| 3 Nights 4 Days | October to April | Double Cabin | $1,585 |
| 3 Nights 4 Days | October to April | Triple Cabin | $1,545 |
| 4 Nights 5 Days | October to April | Single Cabin | $3,349 |
| 4 Nights 5 Days | October to April | Double Cabin | $2,085 |
| 4 Nights 5 Days | October to April | Triple Cabin | $2,037 |
| 4 Nights 5 Days | May to September | Single Cabin | $1,397 |
| 4 Nights 5 Days | May to September | Double Cabin | $920 |
| 4 Nights 5 Days | May to September | Triple Cabin | $889 |
Pricing Information
The final price depends on travel date, availability, category and traveler count. Currency conversions are estimates updated from the central rate setting.
Children Policy
Child rates depend on age, room occupancy and the hotel or cruise policy. Send each child age for a confirmed quote.
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