MS Alexander The Great Nile Cruise

Overview
MS Alexander The Great Nile Cruise is a true symbol of luxury sailing on the Nile. This exceptional cruise ship, offered by Egypt Top Tours, promises an unforgettable Nile cruise vacation filled with comfort, elegance, and history. MS Alexander The Great is renowned for its refined ambiance, attentive service, and world-class amenities. Whether you're enjoying gourmet meals, relaxing on the sun deck, or exploring Egypt's ancient wonders, the Alexander The Great Cruise delivers a uniquely immersive journey along the timeless Nile.
Cruise Facilities
MS Alexander The Great Nile Cruise Facilities
- Reception area
- Lounge bar & Library located in the main lounge
- Restaurant located on the lower deck
- Swimming pool, bar on the Sun deck
- Boutique and Jeweler shop
- Spa center and Massage room
- Internet corner located in the Mezzanine deck
- Laundry and dry cleaning facilities
- Sound proof on all decks
- Ultra violet water treatment
- Meeting space can be arranged if boat is chartered
- Major credit cards are accepted on board
Included
- Meet and be assist by our representatives at the airport or railway station
- Accommodation on board MS Alexander The Great Nile Cruise on full board
- English/Portuguese/German/Spanish speaking tour guide
- All sightseeing tours are private guided tours
- Entrance fees to all the mentioned sites in the itinerary
- Bottled water during the trips
- All transfers by a private air-conditioned, deluxe vehicle
- All service charges and taxes
Excluded
- Any optional tours
- Personal Spending
- Tipping
Itinerary:
4 Days - Aswan / Luxor Every Wednesday
Day 1: Arrival in Aswan – Temple Adventures Begin
Your luxurious journey aboard the MS Alexander The Great Nile Cruise begins with a warm welcome by our representative in Aswan. After a smooth transfer in a private air-conditioned vehicle, check in to your cabin before enjoying a delicious lunch onboard.
In the afternoon, begin your exploration with a visit to the impressive High Dam, a modern engineering feat that reshaped the Nile. Then sail by motorboat to the picturesque Temple of Philae, dedicated to the goddess Isis and beautifully relocated to Agilkia Island. Your final stop today is the Unfinished Obelisk, offering insight into ancient stone-carving techniques.
Return to the Alexander The Great Cruise for dinner and overnight in Aswan.
Meals Included: Lunch, Dinner
Note: If your flight arrives early, we’ll begin the tour immediately to ensure you make the most of your day before check-in.
Day 2: Kom Ombo and Edfu – Temples of Duality and Protection
Start the morning with breakfast onboard as the MS Alexander The Great sails northward. Your first stop is Kom Ombo Temple, a rare double temple dedicated to Sobek and Horus, where fascinating medical carvings and crocodile mummies await.
Back onboard, enjoy lunch while the cruise continues sailing to Edfu. In the afternoon, ride a traditional horse-drawn carriage through Edfu town to the grand Temple of Horus—one of the best-preserved temples in Egypt, showcasing vivid inscriptions of Horus’s battles.
Relax in the evening with dinner onboard, followed by an Egyptian folkloric show arranged by the crew. Overnight onboard.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 3: West Bank of Luxor – Royal Tombs and Temples
After breakfast, begin your discovery of ancient Thebes on the West Bank of Luxor. Explore the Valley of the Kings, the resting place of pharaohs and legendary figures like Ramses and Tutankhamun. Then visit the stunning Temple of Queen Hatshepsut, an architectural marvel carved into the cliffs at Deir El Bahari. End your morning at the Colossi of Memnon, two towering statues that once stood guard at the entrance to a massive temple complex.
Return to MS Alexander The Great Nile Cruise for lunch and spend the afternoon at leisure. Enjoy your final evening onboard with dinner and an overnight stay in Luxor.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 4: East Bank of Luxor – Karnak & Luxor Temples | Disembarkation
Check out after breakfast and prepare for a captivating end to your Nile cruise adventure. Begin with a visit to the awe-inspiring Karnak Temple Complex, the largest religious site ever built, where colossal columns and sacred lakes await your discovery. Then, continue to Luxor Temple, with its grand colonnades and beautifully preserved statues.
After your tour, you'll be transferred to your final destination in Luxor.
Meals Included: Breakfast
5 Days - Luxor / Aswan Every Saturday
Day 1: Luxor – Welcome Aboard & East Bank Discovery
Begin your Alexander The Great Cruise adventure with boarding in Luxor before lunch. Once settled, set out to explore the East Bank, starting with the magnificent Karnak Temple Complex, where centuries of devotion are carved into towering columns and hidden sanctuaries.
Later, visit the atmospheric Luxor Temple, glowing in the afternoon light, and walk along the famed Avenue of Sphinxes. Return to the cruise ship for afternoon tea, dinner, and your first night onboard.
Meals Included: Lunch, Dinner
Day 2: West Bank of Luxor – Tombs & Temples | Sail to Esna
Start your day with a magical visit to the Valley of the Kings, exploring three royal tombs decorated with ancient art. Continue to the Temple of Hatshepsut, dramatically built into a cliffside, followed by the massive Colossi of Memnon.
After lunch, MS Alexander The Great Nile Cruise sets sail toward Esna, passing through the historic Esna Lock. Enjoy your evening on the Nile with dinner and overnight onboard.
Optional Hot Air Balloon Ride Available Early Morning.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 3: Temples of Edfu & Kom Ombo – The Gods of Protection and Fertility
This morning, take a carriage ride to the Temple of Horus in Edfu, where you’ll witness one of the most intact temples in Egypt. Afterward, return for lunch and sail onward to Kom Ombo, where you’ll explore the dual temple dedicated to Sobek and Horus the Elder, including the Crocodile Mummification Museum.
Tonight, enjoy an onboard Galabiya party and festive dinner as you cruise toward Aswan.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 4: Aswan – Nubian Treasures & Ancient Marvels
Today’s tour includes the impressive High Dam, followed by a boat ride to the serene Philae Temple, beautifully located on an island in the Nile. Then visit the massive Unfinished Obelisk, showcasing ancient quarrying techniques.
Return to the cruise for lunch, with time to relax or opt for a felucca sail or a visit to a Nubian village. Enjoy your final dinner onboard with a folkloric performance.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 5: Farewell from Aswan – Optional Abu Simbel
After breakfast, disembark from MS Alexander The Great. For those opting in, begin an early morning journey to Abu Simbel Temples, carved into a cliffside and aligned with the rising sun—an unforgettable finale to your Nile cruise.
Meals Included: Breakfast
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Alexander The Great Nile Cruise Prices
Our tour rates are in US dollars per person per trip. You can also pay in Euro or GBP. Prices might vary during Christmas, New Year, and Easter Nile Cruise Vacations. We aim to provide the best rates and maintain their accuracy. Once you confirm MS Alexander The Great Cruise, our rates remain fixed and may not change.
MS Alexander The Great Nile Cruise Children Policy
0 - 01.99 Free of Charge
2 - 5.99 pay 25% of tour price
6 - 11.99 pay 50% of tour price
12+ pay full tour price as per adult person
If your tour package includes airfare, extra charges for your children may be applied.
MS Alexander The Great Payment Policy
To secure your desired program and ensure availability, we recommend making reservations as early as possible. A deposit of 25% of the total amount is required to secure your booking, except during the Christmas and New Year holidays when a deposit of 50% is necessary. This deposit will be deducted from your final payment. The remaining balance can be settled up to one week before your arrival date or in cash upon your arrival.
Additional Entry Tickets For MS Alexander The Great Cruise
Please note that the 4 Day 3 Night Nile Cruise from Aswan to Luxor doesn't include entrance fees to the special archaeological sites, such as entering the interior of the Tomb of Tutankhamun at the Valley of the Kings in Luxor. Separate fees apply for these attractions.
Cancellation Policy For MS Alexander The Great Nile Cruise
• Cancellations made from the date of booking until 61 days before your arrival date will incur a 10% cancellation fee of the entire tour price.
• Cancellations made between 60 and 31 days before your arrival date will incur a 20% cancellation fee of the entire tour price.
• Cancellations made between 30 and 15 days before your arrival date will incur a 50% cancellation fee of the entire tour price.
• Cancellations made between 14 and 1 day before your arrival date will incur a 100% cancellation fee of the entire tour price.
Furthermore, please note that cancellation fees may also apply to domestic flights within Egypt according to the airline's specific cancellation policy.