Moon Dance Nile Cruise

• Your representative meets you at Aswan Airport or train station and takes you to the Nile cruise to start your trip.
• The first stop is the Aswan High Dam, built between 1960 and 1970 to bring the Nile's yearly floods under control. 
• Next comes the Temple of Philae, dedicated to Isis, the goddess linked with love and beauty in ancient Egyptian myth.
• The day ends at the Unfinished Obelisk, the biggest known obelisk, ordered by Queen Hatshepsut. The structure remains half-carved in the granite quarry, untouched since the workers left it 
• Return to the MS Moon Dance Nile Cruise for lunch and enjoy an overnight stay on board. 
• Meals: Lunch – Dinner

• After breakfast aboard, the MS Moon Dance Nile Cruise sets off for Kom Ombo. 
• Explore the unique Temple of Kom Ombo, dedicated to two gods: Sobek, the crocodile god, and Haroeris, the falcon-headed god.
• Enjoy a delicious lunch on board as the cruise continues toward Edfu.
• Discover the Temple of Edfu, dedicated to Horus, the falcon-headed god, and admire its remarkable ancient architecture.
• In the evening, the cruise heads to Luxor, and dinner on board comes with a traditional Galabiya party.
• Enjoy an overnight stay aboard the Moon Dance Nile Cruise in Luxor. 
• Meals: Breakfast – Lunch – Dinner

• Start with an early breakfast, then head to Luxor’s West Bank.
• First stop is the Valley of the Kings, where the pharaohs of the New Kingdom were buried.
• Next, visit Queen Hatshepsut’s Temple at Deir el-Bahari, then see the huge Colossi of Memnon.
• Go back to the cruise for lunch.
• In the afternoon, cross to the East Bank to see Karnak Temple, mainly dedicated to Amun, and Luxor Temple. An avenue lined with sphinxes connects the two.
• Both temples were started by Amenhotep III and finished by Ramses II.
• Dinner on board comes with live music and a disco.
• Spend the night aboard the Moon Dance Nile cruise in Luxor and enjoy the peaceful atmosphere of the Nile.
• Meals: Breakfast – Lunch – Dinner

• After breakfast, check out and disembark from the cruise at 8:00 AM 
• Your representative takes you to Luxor Airport or the train station for your onward trip.
• Meals: Breakfast

• Your representative meets you at Luxor Airport or the train station and takes you to the Moon Dance Nile Cruise.
• Check in around noon, then have lunch on board.
• In the afternoon, head to Luxor’s East Bank to see Karnak Temple and Luxor Temple.
• Karnak Temple was built mainly to honor the god Amun, and the famous Avenue of Sphinxes connects it to Luxor Temple
• Amenhotep III started building these temples, and Ramses II finished them, so you get a real sense of how grand ancient Egyptian architecture was.
• Head back to the cruise for a delicious dinner, then relax and enjoy an overnight stay on board. 
• Meals: Lunch – Dinner

• Start with an early breakfast on the MS Moon Dance Nile Cruise, then cross to Luxor’s West Bank.
• Visit the Valley of the Kings, where the pharaohs of the New Kingdom were buried.
• Come back to the cruise for lunch.
• After lunch, enjoy sailing toward Esna and Edfu, passing through the famous Esna Lock along the way. 
• Enjoy dinner on board before settling in for a relaxing overnight stay on the cruise in Edfu. 
  Note: Going inside Tutankhamun’s tomb costs extra.
• Meals: Breakfast – Lunch – Dinner

• After breakfast, visit the Temple of Edfu, one of the best-preserved temples in Egypt, dedicated to Horus the falcon god. It’s a great look at how ancient Egyptians worshipped and built their temples.
• Go back to the cruise for lunch while it sails to Kom Ombo.
• When you arrive, explore the Temple of Kom Ombo, which is shared by two gods: Sobek, the crocodile god, and Haroeris, who has a falcon head.
• In the evening, the cruise continues to Aswan.
• Dinner on board is followed by a lively Galabeya party, a fun way to enjoy some traditional Egyptian culture.
• Spend the night on the cruise in Aswan.
• Meals: Breakfast – Lunch – Dinner

• After breakfast, start with the Unfinished Obelisk in Aswan’s ancient granite quarries.
• Next, visit the High Dam, built between 1960 and 1970 to control the Nile’s floods and produce hydroelectric power.
• Go back to the cruise for lunch.
• The rest of the afternoon is free, so you can relax on board or wander around Aswan on your own.
• Have your final dinner on the Moon Dance Nile Cruise and spend the night on the cruise.
• Meals: Breakfast – Lunch – Dinner

• After breakfast, you check out and leave the cruise at 8:00 AM.
• Your representative takes you to Aswan Airport or train station for your onward trip.
• Meals: Breakfast

• All prices are in US dollars (USD) unless stated otherwise.
• You can also pay in other major currencies, like euros (EUR) and British pounds (GBP). The amount is based on the official exchange rate on the day you pay.
• Prices follow the market, the season, and availability, so they can change without notice.
• Once you pay a deposit or the full amount, your price is locked in and won’t change.
• Holiday supplement: A 25% surcharge applies to all Nile cruises and tours booked for Christmas, New Year, and Easter, because these are the busiest times of the year. Prices are per person based on double occupancy unless stated otherwise. Holiday surcharges may apply during Christmas, New Year, and Easter.

Standard bookings:

• Pay a 30% deposit to confirm your cabin and cruise dates.
• The remaining 70% is due at least 15 days before you arrive in Egypt.

Peak season (Christmas, New Year, Easter):

• These dates are very busy, so the deposit is 50%.
• The other 50% is also due 15 days before you arrive.

After you pay:

• You get a booking confirmation by email as soon as your payment is received.
• It comes with your detailed itinerary and all the travel documents you need.
• A payment receipt is included too, so you have it for your records.

• 30 days or more before arrival: You get a full refund, minus any bank or transaction fees.
• 15 to 29 days before arrival: You pay 25% of the total tour cost.
• 7 to 14 days before arrival: You pay 50% of the total tour cost.
• Less than 7 days before arrival, or no-show: You pay 100% of the total tour cost.
• Refunds: When you’re eligible for one, it’s processed within 14 business days after we receive your written cancellation request.

• Infants under 2: Travel free of charge.
• Children 2-5 years: Pay 25% of the adult price.
• Children 6-11 years: Pay 50% of the adult price.
• Children 12 and above: Pay the full adult price.
• Sharing rule: These discounts only apply when the child shares a cabin or room with two full-paying adults.

• What it is: Tipping (“baksheesh”) is a normal part of life in Egypt. It’s not mandatory, but people really appreciate it.
• Tour guide: $15 - 20 per day per group.
• Driver: $5 - 10 per day per group.
• Nile cruise crew: $10 per person per night, shared among the staff.
• Good to know: Tips are usually not included in your package.
• Our advice: Carry small USD or EGP bills so you always have the right change.

The Moon Dance Nile cruise sails between Luxor and Aswan, mixing comfortable cabins, good food, and guided temple visits with quiet time on the sun deck. 

The Moon Dance has comfortable soundproofed cabins with air conditioning, a private bathroom, a TV, a minibar, and Wi-Fi. On board you’ll find a restaurant serving international and Egyptian dishes, a lounge bar with a library, and a sun deck with a pool and bar. There’s also a spa and massage room, a boutique and gift shop, laundry service, and a doctor available 24 hours a day.