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Esmeralda Nile Cruise - (Highly Recommended)!
Code:#66065


Duration : 8 Days:7Nights
Cities : Luxor Edfu Kom Ombo Aswan

Overview

The Esmeralda Nile Cruise presents an unforgettable luxury river journey through 7,000 years of Egyptian history, sailing between Luxor and Aswan along the enchanting Pharaonic landscapes of the Nile. This 5-star cruise combines elegance, comfort, and cultural discovery, making it the perfect choice for discerning travelers. Featuring 73 stylish cabins and suites, each with refined décor, modern amenities, and private balconies overlooking the majestic Nile River, the Esmeralda offers a serene and indulgent retreat after a day of exploration. Onboard dining is a highlight of the journey. Expert chefs present an exquisite selection of international gourmet cuisine and authentic Egyptian specialties, ensuring a memorable culinary experience for every guest. From iconic temples like Karnak and Philae to the timeless beauty of the Nile at sunset, the Esmeralda Nile Cruise promises luxury, history, and breathtaking scenery all in one exceptional voyage.

Highlights

  • 5 days / 4 nights from Luxor to Aswan every Monday
  • 4 days / 3 nights from Aswan to Luxor every Friday
  • Luxurious Nile Cruise with a limited-time fare advantage!
  • Including free arrival and departure private airport transfers in Luxor and Aswan.

Itinerary

  • Day 1 – Monday
    Embarkation before lunch at 11:00.
    13:00 Lunch on board.
    19:00 Captain’s welcome cocktail.
    19:30 Dinner on board.
    20:30 Night Entertainment and stay overnight in Luxor.

    Day 2 – Tuesday
    06:00-07:00 Breakfast on board.
    13:00 Lunch on board and Sail to Edfu via Esna.
    16:30 Afternoon tea.
    19:30 Dinner on board.
    20:30 Disco & Music and stay overnight in Edfu.

    Day 3 – Wednesday
    06:00 Breakfast on board.
    10:00 Sail to Kom Ombo.
    13:00 Lunch on board.
    15:30 Arrival to Kom Ombo.
    17:00 Sail to Aswan and afternoon tea.
    19:30 Dinner on board.
    20:30 Egyptian gallabiyah Party and stay overnight in Aswan.

    Day 4 – Thursday
    07:00-08:00 Breakfast on board.
    13:00 Lunch on board.
    19:30 Dinner on board.
    21:00 Night entertainment (Nubian Show) and stay overnight in Aswan. 

    Day 5 – Friday
    Breakfast on board. Disembarkation at 08:00.

    Please note: Slight changes might occur due to circumstances beyond our control.

  • Day 1 - Friday
    11:00 Embarkation before lunch.
    13:00 Lunch on board.
    19:30 Dinner on board and stay overnight in Aswan. 

    Day 2 - Saturday
    07:00-08:00 Breakfast on board.
    13:00 Lunch on board.
    17:00 Afternoon tea.
    17:30 Visit the Temple shared by two gods Sobek and Horus in Kom Ombo (optional upon arrival).
    18:30 Sail to Edfu.
    19:30 Dinner on board and stay overnight in Edfu.

    Day 3 – Sunday
    06:00 Juice is served at the reception before the visit.
    06:30-08:00 Visit Edfu Temple (optional).
    08:00 Sail to Luxor via Esna.
    08:00-09:30 Breakfast on board.
    13:00 Lunch on board.
    15:30 Visit East Bank (Karnak and Luxor Temples) optional upon arrival.
    19:30 Dinner on board.
    21:00 Belly dancer show and stay overnight in Luxor.

    Day 4 – Monday
    Breakfast on board. Disembarkation at 08:00.

    Please note: Slight changes might occur due to circumstances beyond our control.

  • Day 1 – Monday
    Embarkation before lunch at 11:00.
    13:00 Lunch on board.
    19:00 Captain’s welcome cocktail.
    19:30 Dinner on board.
    20:30 Night Entertainment and stay overnight in Luxor.

    Day 2 – Tuesday
    06:00-07:00 Breakfast on board.
    13:00 Lunch on board and Sail to Edfu via Esna.
    16:30 Afternoon tea.
    19:30 Dinner on board.
    20:30 Disco & Music and stay overnight in Edfu.

    Day 3 – Wednesday
    06:00 Breakfast on board.
    10:00 Sail to Kom Ombo.
    13:00 Lunch on board.
    15:30 Arrival to Kom Ombo.
    17:00 Sail to Aswan and afternoon tea.
    19:30 Dinner on board.
    20:30 Egyptian gallabiyah Party and stay overnight in Aswan.

    Day 4 – Thursday
    07:00-08:00 Breakfast on board.
    13:00 Lunch on board.
    19:30 Dinner on board.
    21:00 Night entertainment (Nubian Show) and stay overnight in Aswan. 

    Day 5 – Friday
    07:00 Breakfast on board.
    13:00 Lunch on board.
    19:30 Dinner on board and stay overnight in Aswan. 

    Day 6 - Saturday
    07:00-08:00 Breakfast on board.
    13:00 Lunch on board.
    17:00 Afternoon tea.
    17:30 Visit the Temple shared by two gods Sobek and Horus in Kom Ombo (optional upon arrival).
    18:30 Sail to Edfu.
    19:30 Dinner on board and stay overnight in Edfu.

    Day 7 – Sunday
    06:00 Juice is served at the reception before the visit.
    06:30-08:00 Visit Edfu Temple (optional).
    08:00 Sail to Luxor via Esna.
    08:00-09:30 Breakfast on board.
    13:00 Lunch on board.
    15:30 Visit East Bank (Karnak and Luxor Temples) optional upon arrival.
    19:30 Dinner on board.
    21:00 Belly dancer show and stay overnight in Luxor.

    Day 8 – Monday
    Breakfast on board. Disembarkation at 08:00.

    Please note: Slight changes might occur due to circumstances beyond our control.

Price

WINTER
    29 SEP 2025 - 19 OCT 2025
    24 OCT 2025 - 21 DEC 2025
    02 JAN 2026 - 19 FEB 2026
    23 FEB 2026 - 29 MAR 2026
    06 APR 2026 - 03 MAY 2026

    $312 per person per night
    in a double or triple room
HIGH WINTER
    20 OCT 2025 - 24 OCT 2025
    20 FEB 2026 - 23 FEB 2026

    $338 per person per night
    in a double or triple room
PEAK WINTER
    22 DEC 2025 - 01 JAN 2026
    30 MAR 2026 - 05 APR 2026

    $438 per person per night
    in a double or triple room
    Including Gala dinner
MAY & SEP 2026
    04 MAY 2026 - 31 MAY 2026
    01 SEP 2026 - 30 SEP 2026

    $275 per person per night
    in a double or triple room

Price Includes

  • Free arrival and departure private airport transfers in Luxor and Aswan.
  • Meet and assist service upon arrival & departure.
  • Price rates are based on Full Board accommodation.
  • Free welcome drink upon arrival.
  • Assistance of our personnel during your stay.
  • Safe deposit.
  • All service charges and taxes.

Price Excludes

  • Sightseeing programs.
  • International airfare.
  • Entry visa to Egypt.
  • Gratuities.

Extra services

  • Private Transfers (optional):

    Luxor Private Transfers:
    $7 Hotel-Hotel
    $60 Luxor-Hurghada
    $66 Luxor-El Gouna
    $50 Luxor-Aswan
    $72 Luxor-Marsa Alam
    (one way) per person - minimum 2

    Aswan Private Transfers:
    $9 Hotel-Hotel
    $50 Aswan-Luxor
    $125 Aswan-Hurghada
    $100 Aswan-Marsa Alam
    (one way) per person - minimum 2

    Private Sightseeing Programs (optional):

    Light Sightseeing Program:
    The Temples of Karnak, Kom Ombo temple, The High Dam and Philae temple. Including transfers, entrance fees and tour guide fees.
    $580 per person (minimum 2)
    $1090 single Traveler

    Full Sightseeing Program:
    The Temple Complex of Karnak, Luxor temple, Valley of the Kings, Colossi of Memnon, El Deir El Bahri (Queen Hatshepsut temple), Edfu temple by horse carriage, Kom Ombo temple, The High Dam and Philae temple. Including transfers, entrance fees and tour guide fees.
    $715 per person (minimum 2)
    $1270 single Traveler

    Return to Egypt Sightseeing Program:
    Dier El Madina, Habu temple, Valley of the Nobles, The Temple of Hathor in Dandara by road, Edfu or Kom Ombo temple (client's choice), Kalabsha temple, The Botanical Gardens by Felucca sailing boat or motor boat (weather permission). Including transfers, entrance fees and tour guide fees.
    $675 per person (minimum 2)
    $1265 single Traveler

Booking Details


  • Price calculation policy:

    Daily cabin price rates are quoted per person per night in double or triple cabin.
    Rates are based on Full Board accommodation.
    Price rates are inclusive of service charge, government taxes.
    In case of any increase on governmental taxes, sales taxes, entrance fees or fuel charge, Esmeralda Nile Cruise reserves the right to apply this increase immediately & without any prior notice.
    Single Supplement on cabins occupancy is 60%.
    Upper deck guarantee supplement is $10 per person per night.
    Presidential suite supplement is 100% of the deluxe cabin rate per suite per night (double or single use).
    Triple deluxe cabins are based on extra bed to be placed in twin bedded cabins.
    Above rates are valid for “All Markets” based on allotment, tour series and individuals and not valid for closed groups or Incentives.
    Cabins are on a run of the house basis.

    Children Policy:

    Less than 6 years old child will be free of charge sharing parents’ cabin.
    From 6 to under 12 years old child will be granted 50% reduction from adult rate, based on extra bed, and with maximum 1 child per cabin.
    Children accommodated in separate cabins will be charged adult rate.
    Two adult and two children under 12 years old will be accommodated in two cabins and charged as one double and one single cabin rate.

    Check-In and Check-out:

    Check-in time: not before 12:00 AM
    Check-out: not after 08:00 AM

    Itinerary:

    Esmeralda Nile Cruise reserves the right to amend the day to day itinerary as requires by the Nile authority, such changes will be noticed in advance to Tour operator whenever possible and on day to day basis if necessary, during the cruise with tour leader/guide on board.

    Payment Conditions:

    We kindly request a payment of 25% of the total invoice upon receipt of our confirmation email to secure your booking. A detailed payment schedule outlining the remaining deposit deadlines will be provided within the confirmation email.

    The balance due must be paid to us at least 61 days before you travel. If this is not done, then we reserve the right to cancel your holiday and make cancellation charges. If you ask us not to cancel your potential liability to pay charges will increase according to the scale set out below. Your failure to pay the balance in these circumstances could result in cancellation charges of up to 100% of the final invoice. If you book 61 days or less before departure, then the full amount must be paid when you book.

    Cancelling or Changing Your Booking:

    Cancelling Your Booking:
    Should you wish to cancel your tour, you should notify us directly by email or in writing as soon as possible. However, please advise the reason for cancellation. The schedule of cancellation charges detailed is calculated according to the number of days prior to departure date in case the notice of cancellation is received by us:

    Prior to Departure Date = Cancellation Charges
    More than 151 days = free cancellation charge
    121-151 days = 25% final invoice
    91-121 days = 50% of final invoice
    61-91 days = 75% of final invoice
    1-61 days and date of departure or later = 100% of final invoice

    The above schedule may change according to cancellation policies applied by relevant accommodation and travel services providers including airlines, hotels, ships, railways, car rental companies and any other relevant services providers.

    Cancellation of your booking by us (force majeure changes or cancellation):
    The tours scheduled on our website or in our brochure are planned many months in advance and sometimes changes may be necessary although we would normally expect to be able to provide you with the services confirmed by us in respect of your original booking.

    The arrangements featured in our advertisements are by their very nature complex with services from many different airlines, hotels and transportation companies. Due to demand for flights, hotels and accommodation and transportation over which we have no control, it is not always possible to guarantee flight or other transport departures, the aircraft type or other type of transportation, or accommodation. Flight or other transportation timings and carriers are stated to you for guidance only. Final details will be shown on your tickets or sent with your Joining Instructions, approximately two weeks prior to travel. We reserve the right to make changes. We will make every effort to provide as much advance notification as possible but we feel it is only fair to warn you of possible variations.

    In the event that a tour, or any part thereof, must be canceled by us while you are at the holiday destination, you will be offered the option of an alternative tour of equivalent quality.

    In the unlikely occurrence of cancellation due to force majeure circumstances—such as war threats, global health pandemics, or other events beyond our reasonable control—a full refund will be provided for the affected travel services.

    Change or addition to your booking:
    If you want to change any part of your holiday arrangements after the invoice has been issued, we will do our best to make the change, but it may not be possible. Any request for changes must be made by the person who made the original booking. We may ask you to put these in writing. If it is possible to make the change, it will be subject to an administration charge of $30 per person, and payment of any further costs incurred as a result of the change such as the cost of replacement visa, re – ticketing costs of scheduled transport, costs associated with changed group numbers. 

    Scheduled airlines normally regard name changes as a cancellation and rebooking, and any alteration may incur a 100% cancellation charge in respect of the air fare. If it is not possible for us to make changes for whatever reason, you have the choice of proceeding with the holiday as originally booked, or of cancelling and paying cancellation charges in accordance with the scale shown below. If any change can be made, you must check whether it will invalidate your visa or insurance cover, in which case it may be necessary to take out alternative, additional or new cover depending on the circumstances. Please note that it will not be possible to make changes within 30 days of your scheduled departure date.

    Name Spellings:
    It is essential that the names of all passengers you give us at the time of booking are exactly the names (including forenames) that are shown on those persons’ passports. In many cases, and in order to guarantee your special airfare, tickets must be issued within two weeks of your date of booking and any subsequent changes, including changes to the spelling of names, amendments and cancellations, will incur costs up to the full value of the air ticket, regardless of the time period.

    Name Changes (where you transfer your booking to another person):
    These may be made up to 7 days prior to departure but will similarly incur the costs of changing the name on the air ticket in addition to the full cost of the holiday and any other alteration charges equivalent to what it may cost us at the time, provided that any requisite replacement visas can be obtained. If not, normal cancellation charges will apply. The cost of new visas will also be payable. An administration charge will be made of $50 per person for requests made more than 61 days before departure, and $100 per person within 61 days before departure.

    Arbitration:

    Should you have a problem, you must notify the Tour Manager/local representatives/local tour guide who will do whatever he/she can to help you there and then; you may be asked to complete a client complaint form at the time.

    In the unlikely event that you are not satisfied with the actions taken to deal with your complaint and you wish to take the matter further, you must put your complaint by email or in writing to us within 6 weeks of your return giving all the details. We promise to deal with any dispute fairly and promptly within the terms of these conditions.

    Should your behavior in any way be causing danger, damage, threat or constantly affecting the enjoyment of other guests or abusing airline pilot, hotel staff, tour manager/leader, local guide and representative, other person in authority or badly affecting the reputation of Golden Gates Travel, we reserve the right to terminate your holiday completely and decline to accept any booking requests made by you in future. Golden Gates Travel shall have no further responsibility or liability to you. In this event, no refund or compensation would be payable.






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