S/S Sphinx | Spring Tours

Overview

Spring Tours started building Nile boats 33 years ago. With every boat built, a new feature or design was added to achieve not only the elegance in style but also the maximum comfort we need for our valued guests. In 2021, Spring Tours inaugurated the Super Ship Sphinx, which combines a blend of the old luxury and modern comfort for the maximum pleasure achieved on the Nile so far with ultra-modern equipment and machinery to make it a green and echo friendly vessel as well.

The whole boat’s exquisite decoration is produced by Egyptian artisans with local materials and world famous Egyptian fine cotton with the ancient Egyptian blue and yellow color combinations to add elegance to an unforgettable journey on the Nile. Most of the details in the design and décor of S/S Sphinx will remind you of the charm and the luxury you have probably seen in the orientalists’ paintings: the woodwork in the ceilings, doors, the furniture inlaid with mother of pearl, the lanterns…

We are proud that all our staff members on board are enthusiastic young locals from Upper Egypt who have been highly trained by our Swiss partners to offer the high international standards of service combined with the local generous and warm welcome so guests can experience the Egyptian friendly smile and hospitality as well. The highly professional Egyptian chefs combine the local cuisine with the international one for more unique dining experience. The super ship offers 42 luxurious suites all with French balconies, swimming pool, massage room, elevator and two gourmet restaurants.

Technical Information

Length ca. 72 m
Width ca. 15 m - Draft ca. 1.60 m
4 decks + 1 sun deck
Water purification system
Fire and sound proof walls and ceiling
Approved by DNVGL
Smoking is allowed on the sundeck only

Day by Day

Cruise Itinerary

Friday

Cruise embarkation – Aswan sightseeing

Embarkation before lunch. Visit the High Dam, Philae Temple & the Unfinished Obelisk. Overnight in Aswan.
Saturday

Kom Ombo – Sail to Edfu

Chance for optional Abu Simbel excursion. Sail to Kom Ombo. In the afternoon, visit the unusual Temple of Kom Ombo. One side of the temple is dedicated to the crocodile god Sobek, god of fertility and creator of the world. The other side is dedicated to the falcon god Haroeris, also known as Horus the Elder. Sail to Edfu. Overnight aboard.
Sunday

Esna Temple – Sail to Luxor

Sail for Esna & visit its temple, sail to Luxor. Visit Luxor Temple. This temple is testimony to the history of the continuous history of Egypt, beginning from the 18th dynasty of Ancient Egyptian rule to the 14th century AD when a mosque was built in the complex. Many pharaohs played a part in building this temple over the years including Tutankhamen, Hatshepsut, Ramses II, and Amenhotep III. Dinner and overnight aboard.
Monday

Cruise Disembarkation – Luxor Sightseeing Tour

Breakfast followed by cruise disembarkation. Your tour today will start with the Valley of the Kings. For a period of nearly 500 years, tombs were constructed for the kings and powerful nobles of Ancient Egypt. In modern times, the valley has become famous for the discovery of the tomb of Tut Ankh Amun and is one of the most famous archaeological sites in the world. On the West Bank, you will also visit the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut and see the Colossi of Memnon. Afterwards, you will cross the Nile and visit Karnak Temple. This Ancient complex covers an area of ca. 2 sq. km. The temple of Amun, the complex’s main structure, is the largest place of worship ever built!

Notes

* This itinerary may be changed without prior notice due to navigational restrictions.
* The itinerary may change in sequence but all visits will be offered.

Monday

Cruise embarkation

Embarkation before lunch. In the afternoon, visit Karnak Temple on the East Bank. Overnight aboard.
Tuesday

Dendara Temple

In the morning, visit Dendara Temple, the colorful temple dedicated to the Goddess Hathor. Back to the boat at lunch time. In the afternoon, visit Luxor Temple. This temple is a testimony to the history of the continuous history of Egypt, beginning from the 18th dynasty of Ancient Egyptian rule to the 14th century AD when a mosque was built in the complex. Many pharaohs played a part in building this temple over the years including Tutankhamen, Hatshepsut, Ramses II, and Amenhotep III. Overnight aboard in Luxor .
Wednesday

Luxor East and West Bank Sightseeing

Your tour in Luxor (frequently characterized as “the world’s greatest open air museum”) will start with the Valley of the Kings. For a period of nearly 500 years, tombs were constructed for the kings and powerful nobles of Ancient Egypt. In modern times, the valley has become famous for the discovery of the tomb of Tut Ankh Amun and is one of the most famous archaeological sites in the world. On the West Bank, you will also visit the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut and see the Colossi of Memnon. Back to the boat. Sail to Kom Ombo. Overnight aboard.
Thursday

Kom Ombo

In the morning, visit the unusual Temple of Kom Ombo. One side of the temple is dedicated to the crocodile god Sobek, god of fertility and creator of the world. The other side is dedicated to the falcon god Haroeris, also known as Horus the Elder. Sail to Aswan, visit the High Dam, the Unfinished Obelisk and Philae Temple. Overnight aboard in Aswan.
Friday

Disembarkation

Disembarkation in the morning. Optional excursion to Abu Simbel.

Notes

* This itinerary may be changed without prior notice due to navigational restrictions.
* The itinerary may change in sequence but all visits will be offered.
* In case of low water levels, the visit of Dendara Temple will be arranged by road from Luxor.

Monday

Cruise embarkation

Embarkation before lunch. In the afternoon, visit Karnak Temple. Overnight aboard
Tuesday

Dendara Temple

In the morning, visit Dendara Temple dedicated to the Goddess Hathor. Return to boat around lunch time. In the afternoon, visit Luxor Temple. This temple is a testimony to the history of the continuous history of Egypt, beginning from the 18th dynasty of Ancient Egyptian rule to the 14th century AD when a mosque was built in the complex. Many pharaohs played a part in building this temple over the years including Tutankhamen, Hatshepsut, Ramses II, and Amenhotep III. Overnight aboard in Luxor.
Wednesday

Luxor East and West Bank Sightseeing

Your tour in Luxor (frequently characterized as “the world’s greatest open air museum”) will start with the Valley of the Kings. For a period of nearly 500 years, tombs were constructed for the kings and powerful nobles of Ancient Egypt. In modern times, the valley has become famous for the discovery of the tomb of Tut Ankh Amun and is one of the most famous archaeological sites in the world. On the West Bank, you will also visit the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut and see the Colossi of Memnon. Back to the boat. Sail to Kom Ombo. Overnight aboard.
Thursday

Kom Ombo

In the morning, visit the unusual Temple of Kom Ombo. One side of the temple is dedicated to the crocodile god Sobek, god of fertility and creator of the world. The other side is dedicated to the falcon god Haroeris, also known as Horus the Elder. Sail to Aswan, visit the High Dam, the Unfinished Obelisk and Philae Temple. Overnight aboard in Aswan.
Friday

optional excursion to Abu Simbel

In the morning, optional excursion to Abu Simbel. In the afternoon, felucca sailing around the islands. Overnight aboard in Aswan.
Saturday

sailing to Kom Ombo then to Edfu

In the morning, sailing to Kom Ombo then to Edfu. Overnight aboard in Edfu.
Sunday

Esna & visit its temple.

Sailing to Esna & visit its temple. Sailing to Luxor. Overnight aboard in Luxor.
Monday

Cruise disembarkation.

Cruise disembarkation.

Notes

* This itinerary may be changed without prior notice due to navigational restrictions.
* The itinerary may change in sequence but all visits will be offered.
* In case of low water levels, the visit of Dendara Temple will be arranged by road from Luxor.

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