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Want a Nile cruise that combines Swiss hospitality with Egypt's greatest temples? Movenpick MS Royal Lotus is a 5-star deluxe ship with two options: a 5-day sailing from Luxor every Monday and a 4-day sailing from Aswan every Friday. Both are full board, with guided visits and entrance fees included.
How comfortable is Movenpick MS Royal Lotus?
You can choose one of 60 cabins, each about 22 square meters, or one of 2 Royal Suites. Every room has panoramic Nile views, air conditioning, satellite TV, internet access, and a private bathroom. Between tours, you can swim in the large pool, have a drink at the bar, book a spa treatment, or use the gym.
What will you see between Luxor and Aswan?
Your Egyptologist guide leads you through Karnak and Luxor Temples, the Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut's Temple, and the Colossi of Memnon. A horse-drawn carriage ride to Edfu's Temple of Horus is included, and Kom Ombo stands right on the riverbank. In Aswan, you'll visit the High Dam, the Unfinished Obelisk, and Philae Temple. If you sail from Aswan, Movenpick MS Royal Lotus stays docked until early afternoon, so you have time for an optional Abu Simbel trip.
Is Memphis Tours a trusted choice for this cruise?
Yes. Memphis Tours has operated since 1955 under Egyptian Ministry of Tourism Licence No. 30, Category A. It handles your pickup, transfers, and guiding. A 25% deposit confirms your booking, and every reservation supports the Magdi Yacoub Heart Foundation.
Send your inquiry for Movenpick MS Royal Lotus and choose your sailing date.
- Meet-and-assist service by Memphis Tours representatives upon arrival, at embarkation and upon departure.
- All transfers related to the cruise program by modern, air-conditioned vehicle, including transfers to and from the airport or railway station.
- Accommodation aboard Movenpick Ms Royal Lotus on a full-board basis.
- Breakfast, lunch and dinner as shown in the day-by-day itinerary, plus afternoon tea on sailing days.
- All scheduled Nile cruise sightseeing as described in your selected 4-day or 5-day itinerary.
- Sightseeing includes Karnak Temple, Luxor Temple, the Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut Temple, the Colossi of Memnon, Edfu Temple, Kom Ombo Temple, Philae Temple and the Unfinished Obelisk, according to your selected itinerary.
- Entrance fees to the standard sightseeing sites listed in the itinerary, including standard Valley of the Kings entry covering three regular tombs.
- Shared sightseeing with approximately 15 to 20 Memphis Tours guests, accompanied by a licensed English-speaking Egyptologist.
- Horse-drawn carriage transportation and fare between the Edfu docking area and the Temple of Horus, and the motorboat crossing to Philae Temple.
- Bottled water during sightseeing outside the cruise vessel.
- All service charges and applicable taxes.
- Egypt entry visa.
- International and domestic flights, sleeper trains and other transportation not specifically stated as included.
- Pre- and post-cruise hotel accommodation.
- Optional excursions and add-ons not listed in the confirmed itinerary, including Abu Simbel, the Luxor hot-air balloon at US$ 129, and the sound and light shows at Karnak and Philae.
- The private Egyptologist guiding upgrade, which replaces the shared group with your own Egyptologist and vehicle at additional cost.
- Separately ticketed special-entry tombs or monuments, including Tutankhamun’s tomb.
- All beverages on board, whether taken at meals or outside them, including soft drinks, bottled water on board and alcoholic drinks.
- Minibar, laundry, telephone calls, internet charges, spa treatments and other personal onboard expenses.
- Travel insurance, which we strongly recommend for medical cover and trip cancellation.
- Personal spending, shopping and souvenirs.
- Tipping and gratuities for cruise staff, guides and drivers. As a guide, US$ 8 to US$ 12 per person per day for the crew and US$ 10 to US$ 15 per day for your guide is customary and appreciated, but never obligatory.
- Anything not specifically listed as included above.
Your Memphis Tours representative meets you at Luxor Airport or the train terminal and assists with your arrival before transferring you to Mövenpick MS Royal Lotus for embarkation.
After lunch on board, begin on Luxor’s East Bank at Karnak Temple, one of the largest religious complexes ever built. Walk through monumental gateways, courtyards and the celebrated Hypostyle Hall before continuing to Luxor Temple in the heart of the modern city.
Return to Royal Lotus for dinner and a relaxed first evening on the Nile.
Overnight: Docked in Luxor
Meals: Lunch, dinner
Visits: Karnak Temple, Luxor Temple
Walking: Moderate walking over uneven archaeological surfaces, particularly at Karnak.
Good to know: Karnak has limited shade in many areas. Comfortable shoes, bottled water and sun protection are recommended.
After breakfast, cross to Luxor’s West Bank with your Egyptologist guide for one of the archaeological highlights of the cruise.
Explore the Valley of the Kings, where richly decorated royal tombs were carved into the desert hills. Continue to the terraced Temple of Queen Hatshepsut, one of ancient Egypt’s most distinctive monuments, before stopping at the Colossi of Memnon.
Return to Royal Lotus for lunch as the vessel begins sailing south toward Esna and Edfu. The afternoon brings a slower pace, with time to enjoy the sun deck, afternoon tea and the changing Nile scenery.
Overnight: Aboard Mövenpick MS Royal Lotus
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner
Visits: Valley of the Kings, Temple of Queen Hatshepsut, Colossi of Memnon
Walking: This is one of the more active sightseeing mornings, with uneven ground, steps and inclines in and around some tombs.
Good to know: Standard Valley of the Kings admission covers selected regular tombs. Tutankhamun’s Tomb and other special-entry tombs require separate tickets.
After breakfast, step ashore in Edfu to visit the Temple of Horus, one of Egypt’s best-preserved ancient temples. From the docking area, travel to the temple by traditional horse-drawn carriage, with the carriage fare included.
The temple’s monumental pylons, enclosed halls and granite falcon statues provide an unusually complete impression of a Ptolemaic sanctuary. Return to Royal Lotus and continue south toward Kom Ombo, with lunch served on board.
Later, visit Kom Ombo Temple. Unlike Edfu, Kom Ombo stands directly beside the Nile and is reached on foot from the docking area. Its unusual double design is dedicated principally to Sobek and Haroeris. Return to the vessel and continue toward Aswan.
Overnight: Docked in Aswan
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner
Visits: Edfu Temple, Kom Ombo Temple
Good to know: Edfu Temple is inland and is reached by included horse-drawn carriage; Kom Ombo Temple is directly riverside and reached on foot from the docking area. A small tip to the carriage driver is appreciated.
Breakfast is served on board in Aswan before you set out with your Egyptologist guide. Begin at the ancient granite quarries to see the Unfinished Obelisk and the evidence it preserves of ancient stoneworking techniques.
From there, take an included motorboat to Agilkia Island for the Temple of Philae, dedicated principally to Isis. The temple was dismantled and reconstructed on higher ground during the international campaign to protect Nubian monuments from rising waters.
Return to Royal Lotus for lunch, with the remainder of the afternoon at a more relaxed pace. Depending on the confirmed operating program, optional experiences can be arranged around the Aswan stay.
Overnight: Docked in Aswan
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner
Visits: Unfinished Obelisk, Philae Temple
Good to know: Philae Temple is reached by included motorboat. The crossing is open-air, so a hat, sunglasses and sunscreen are recommended, particularly during the warmer months.
Enjoy breakfast on board before completing cabin check-out by around 8:00 AM. After checking out, your luggage will be handled according to your onward travel arrangements.
A Memphis Tours representative will assist with your disembarkation and transfer to Aswan Airport or the train station for your onward journey.
If you would like to include Abu Simbel and it cannot be accommodated within your confirmed cruise schedule, it can be arranged with an additional night in Aswan before or after the cruise.
Meals: Breakfast
Disembarkation: Cabins are vacated by around 8:00 AM. Your departure transfer follows according to your confirmed travel arrangements.
Good to know: Allow sufficient time between disembarkation and any onward flight or train. Abu Simbel timings should always be checked against the confirmed sailing and departure schedule.
Your Memphis Tours representative meets you at Aswan Airport or the train terminal and assists with your arrival before introducing you to your Egyptologist guide.
Begin with the Aswan High Dam, a landmark of modern Egypt, then continue to the ancient granite quarries to see the Unfinished Obelisk and the remarkable traces left by ancient stoneworkers.
From there, travel by included motorboat to Agilkia Island for the Temple of Philae, dedicated principally to the goddess Isis. After the visit, transfer to Movenpick MS Royal Lotus for embarkation, lunch and a relaxed first afternoon and evening beside the Nile.
Overnight: Docked in Aswan
Meals: Lunch, dinner
Visits: Aswan High Dam, Unfinished Obelisk, Philae Temple
Good to know: Philae Temple is located on an island and is reached by motorboat; the boat transfer is included. Aswan is typically warm and sunny, so a hat, sunscreen and comfortable walking shoes are recommended.
Movenpick MS Royal Lotus offers a useful scheduling advantage for guests who want to add Abu Simbel. With the vessel expected to remain in Aswan until approximately 1:30 PM, an early-morning excursion of Abu Simble Temples can be arranged before the cruise begins sailing north
Travel by road or air to Abu Simbel to see the monumental rock-cut temples of Ramses II and Queen Nefertari, then return to Aswan in time to rejoin Movenpick MS Royal Lotus. Guests who do not take the optional excursion can enjoy a slower morning on board before departure.
Later, visit Kom Ombo Temple, one of the Nile Valley’s most distinctive archaeological sites. The temple stands directly beside the river and is reached on foot from the docking area. Its unusual symmetrical plan honors two principal deities: Sobek, the crocodile god, and Haroeris, a form of Horus.
Return to the vessel and continue sailing north, with time to relax on deck and watch the Nile landscape change as Royal Lotus heads toward Edfu.
Overnight: Aboard Mövenpick MS Royal Lotus
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner
Visits: Kom Ombo Temple
Optional Experience: Abu Simbel by road or air
Good to know: Kom Ombo Temple is directly riverside and is reached on foot from the docking area.
After breakfast, step ashore in Edfu for the Temple of Horus, one of Egypt’s best-preserved ancient temples. Unlike Kom Ombo, Edfu Temple lies inland from the Nile. Travel between the cruise docking area and the temple by traditional horse-drawn carriage, with the carriage fare included.
Its monumental pylons, roofed halls and granite falcon statues offer one of the clearest impressions of how a Ptolemaic temple once appeared in use. Return to Movenpick MS Royal Lotus and continue sailing toward Luxor through the Esna area.
In Luxor, explore the East Bank with your Egyptologist guide. Begin at the vast Karnak Temple Complex before continuing to Luxor Temple, dramatically positioned close to the Nile in the heart of the modern city. Return to the vessel for dinner and your final night on board.
Overnight: Docked in Luxor
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner
Visits: Edfu Temple, Karnak Temple, Luxor Temple
Walking: Moderate walking over some uneven ancient surfaces, especially at Karnak; comfortable closed-toe shoes are recommended.
Good to know: Edfu Temple is inland and is reached by included horse-drawn carriage, while Kom Ombo Temple is directly beside the Nile. Sailing and passage timings around Esna can vary according to river traffic and navigation conditions.
Enjoy breakfast on board before vacating your cabin at approximately 8:00 AM. Your luggage will be handled according to your onward travel arrangements while you continue sightseeing on Luxor’s West Bank.
Explore the Valley of the Kings, burial place of many of Egypt’s New Kingdom pharaohs. Standard admission includes selected open tombs; separately ticketed special-entry tombs such as Tutankhamun’s Tomb are not included unless specifically stated and can be added at additional cost.
Continue to the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut at Deir el-Bahari, dramatically built against the limestone cliffs, before stopping at the towering Colossi of Memnon. After sightseeing, transfer to Luxor Airport or the train station for your onward journey.
Meals: Breakfast
Visits: Valley of the Kings, Temple of Queen Hatshepsut, Colossi of Memnon
Walking: This is the most active sightseeing day, with uneven surfaces, steps and inclines inside some tombs.
Disembarkation: Cabins are vacated by around 8:00 AM. Touring and your departure transfer follow afterward.
Good to know: Standard Valley of the Kings admission covers selected regular tombs. Tutankhamun’s Tomb and other special-entry tombs require separate tickets.
- Panoramic windows in each cabin
- Cabins are fully air conditioned
- Internet access
- Private bath/shower with hair dryer
- Satellite color TV
- Protection and smoke detector in each cabin
- Spa center and message
- Swimming pool, bar & Sun deck
- Safe box in each cabin
- Telephone system with international calls.
- Doctor on calls on board.
- Gymnasium Laundry service & housekeeping
- All major credit cards accepted
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