H/S Sindbad Nile Cruise

Overview

Feel the hospitality of H/S Sindbad Nile Cruise, read about comfort and historical background of H/S Sindbad Nile Cruise in detail. Discover the rich treasures of Luxor and Aswan, before developing a significant taste for luxury and comfort. This is for those who require narrow specific Nile cruise holidays with like minded partners of ETB Tours Egypt.

Included

  • Meet & assist by our representative in the airport,station or hotel.
  • All transfers in a private Air-Conditioned vehicle.
  • Accommodation on board the cruise, based on full board basis.
  • All sightseeing program as mentioned in the itinerary.
  • Entrance fees to the mentioned sites.
  • English guide during tours.
  • One bottle of Mineral water to each person.
  • All taxes & services charge.

Excluded

  • Any optional tours
  • Tipping & Beverages
  • Extra not mentioned
  • Peak periods & New Year, Easter.
  • Domestic Flights

Itinerary

Day 1: Welcome in Cairo

Check-in and settle into your luxurious cabin.
13:00 – Lunch onboard.
Afternoon at leisure – relax and explore the ship.
16:30 – Enjoy Tea Time on the sundeck with stunning views of the Nile.
19:30 – Dinner is served.
Overnight in Cairo.

Day 2: Exploring the Pyramids & Sphinx

07:00 – Breakfast onboard.
08:00 – Half-day guided tour to the iconic Pyramids of Giza & Sphinx.
13:00 – Lunch onboard.
Afternoon at leisure.
16:30 – Tea Time on the sundeck.
19:30 – Dinner onboard, followed by an Oriental live music performance (Takht).
Overnight in Cairo.

Day 3: Discovering Cairo is Treasures

06:00 – Breakfast onboard.
07:00 – Visit the Egyptian Museum & the historic Citadel of Saladin.
13:00 – Lunch onboard.
Afternoon at leisure.
16:30 – Tea Time on the sundeck.
19:30 – Dinner onboard.
Overnight in Cairo.

Day 4: Sailing to Beni Suef

Early morning departure – Begin sailing towards Beni Suef (Approx. 11 hrs).
08:00 - 09:00 – Breakfast onboard.
Enjoy a leisurely day sailing along the Nile.
13:00 – Lunch onboard.
16:30 – Tea Time on the sundeck.
19:00 – Manager’s Cocktail Party at the bar.
19:30 – Dinner onboard.
Overnight in Beni Suef.

Day 5: Sailing to El-Minya

Early morning departure – Continue sailing south to El-Minya (Approx. 14 hrs).
08:00 - 09:00 – Breakfast onboard.
Enjoy another relaxing day of sailing.
13:00 – Lunch onboard.
16:30 – Tea Time on the sundeck.
19:30 – Dinner onboard, followed by a traditional Folkloric Show.
Overnight in El-Minya.

Day 6: Exploring Beni Hassan & Tel El-Amarna

06:00 – Breakfast onboard.
07:00 – Guided visit to the Beni Hassan tombs.
Sail to Tel El-Amarna (Approx. 6 hrs).
13:00 – Lunch onboard.
Afternoon at leisure.
16:30 – Tea Time on the sundeck.
19:30 – Dinner onboard, followed by live music at the bar.
Overnight in Tel El-Amarna.

Day 7: Visiting Tel El-Amarna, Tuna El-Gabal & Ashmunin

06:00 – Breakfast onboard.
07:00 – Explore the ruins of Tel El-Amarna, Tuna El-Gabal, and Ashmunin.
Sail to Assiut (Approx. 11 hrs).
13:00 – Lunch onboard.
16:30 – Tea Time on the sundeck.
19:30 – Dinner onboard with live music at the bar.
Overnight in Assiut.

Day 8: Sailing to Sohag

Early morning departure – Sail to Sohag (Approx. 10 hrs).
08:00 - 09:00 – Breakfast onboard.
13:00 – Lunch onboard.
Afternoon at leisure.
16:30 – Tea Time on the sundeck.
19:30 – Dinner onboard with live music at the bar.
Overnight in Sohag.

Day 9: Discovering Abydos & Dendera

Early morning departure – Sail to El-Balyana (Approx. 5 hrs).
08:00 - 09:00 – Breakfast onboard.
10:00 – Visit the Abydos & Dendera Temples.
Continue sailing to Nagaa Hamadi.
19:30 – Dinner onboard with live music at the bar.
Overnight in Nagaa Hamadi.

Day 10: Luxor is Marvels

Early morning departure – Sail to Luxor (Approx. 11 hrs).
08:00 - 09:00 – Breakfast onboard.
13:00 – Lunch onboard.
15:00 – Explore the grand Karnak & Luxor Temples.
19:30 – Dinner onboard, followed by a Belly Dance & Dervish Show.
Overnight in Luxor.

Day 11: Exploring Luxor’s West Bank

06:00 – Breakfast onboard.
07:00 – Tour the West Bank, including the Valley of the Kings, Colossi of Memnon, and Hatshepsut Temple.
13:00 – Lunch onboard.
Afternoon at leisure.
19:30 – Dinner onboard.
22:00 – Sail to Edfu via Esna (Approx. 12 hrs).

Day 12: Temples of Edfu & Kom Ombo

09:00 – Breakfast onboard.
10:00 – Visit the Temple of Horus in Edfu.
12:00 – Sail to Kom Ombo (Approx. 6 hrs).
13:00 – Lunch onboard.
16:30 – Tea Time on the sundeck.
19:30 – Dinner onboard, followed by a Galabeya Party.
Overnight in Kom Ombo.

Day 13: Kom Ombo & Aswan

07:00 – Breakfast onboard.
08:00 – Visit the Temple of Sobek & Haroeris in Kom Ombo.
09:30 – Sail to Aswan (Approx. 4 hrs).
13:00 – Lunch onboard.
14:30 – Visit the High Dam, Unfinished Obelisk & Philae Temple.
19:30 – Dinner onboard.
Overnight in Aswan.

Day 14: Abu Simbel & Felucca Experience

Morning – Optional Abu Simbel excursion.
13:00 – Lunch onboard.
15:00 – Sail by felucca to the Botanical Garden.
19:30 – Dinner onboard, followed by a Nubian Show.
Overnight in Aswan.

Day 15: Disembarkation

Breakfast onboard.

Day 1: Cairo – Aswan

take a flight to Aswan and board your luxury nile cruise. Enjoy a delightful lunch before embark on an afternoon visit to the Nubian Museum, where you will tour through the history of ancient Nubia a land now submerg beneath Lake Nasser. Later, unwind with a scenic felucca ride on the nile. Dinner and overnight stay on board.

Day 2: Kom Ombo – Esna – Luxor

Sail towards Kom Ombo and explore its fascinating temple uniquely dedicated to two gods: Sobek the crocodile god and Haroeris the falcon headed deity. Continue sailing to Esna where you will experience the remarkable passage through the Esna Lock enjoy lunch on board a you cruise toward Luxor. Dinner and overnight on board.

Day 3: Luxor

Start the day with a unforgettable tour into the Theban Necropolis. Visit the inspiring Valley of the Kings, the eternal resting place of Egypt great pharaohs. Stop to admire the towering Colossi of Memnon before explor the grand Temple of Medinet Habu built by Ramses III. after lunch, enjoy a free afternoon to relax or explore at your own pace. In the evening you have the option to witness the mesmerizing Sound and Light Show at Karnak Temple. dinner and overnight stay on board.

Day 4: Luxor – Dendera & Abydos Excursion

Embark on a fascinating tour by bus to Dendera, home to the well preserved Temple of Hathor, the goddess of love and joy. continue to Abydos one of Egypt most sacred ancient city where you will explore the Temple of Seti known for it intricate carvings and osirion the symbolic tomb of osiris enjoy lunch during the excursion before returning to Luxor. Dinner and overnight on board.

Day 5: Luxor – Edfu

begin your day with a visit to the legendary Karnak Temple, home to the majestic great hypostyle hall and then continue to the temple of Luxor dedicated to the god Amun. after the tour, set sail for Edfu. enjoy meals and an overnight stay on board. in the evening you have the option to attend the Sound & Light Show at Karnak Temple.

Day 6: Edfu – Aswan

Step back in time as you visit Edfu Temple the most well preserved temple in Egypt dedicated to Horus the falcon god. Continue sailing to wards Aswan admiring the serene Nile landscapes along the way. Meals and overnight stay on board.

Day 7: Aswan – Iconic Landmarks & Sound & Light Show

Start the day with an exploration of Aswan key attractions:

The High Dam: an engineering marvel controlling the Nile flow.

The Unfinished obelisk: revealing ancient stone cutting techniques.

The Temple of Philae: dedicated to Isis beautifully relocated to Agilkia Island.

Return to the cruise for lunch followed by a leisurely afternoon. in the evening you have the option to experience the Sound & Light Show at Philae Temple. Dinner and overnight stay on board.

Day 8: Aswan – Abu Simbel Excursion & Departure

disembark and set off on an extraordinary tour to Abu Simbel a UNESCO World Heritage site. Witness the breathtaking Temples of Ramses II and Nefertari which were relocated stone by stone to avoid submersion after the construction of the High Dam. Explore the site and enjoy lunch before your return.

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