Embark on a 5-day Dahabiya Nile River Cruise from Luxor to Aswan and experience the splendor of Upper Egypt. This exceptional journey, organized by Hurghada Online Tours , includes expert guidance from an Egyptologist and top-notch services to create unforgettable memories.
During your 4-night stay aboard this luxury Dahabiya, you’ll traverse the Nile from Luxor to Aswan, visiting renowned historical sites along the way. In Luxor, explore the Valley of the Kings, including Tutankhamun’s tomb, the Mortuary Temple of Hatshepsut, and the Colossi of Memnon on the west bank. On the east bank, you’ll visit the magnificent Karnak Temple and Luxor Temple.
As the cruise continues towards Aswan, you’ll discover the impressive Edfu Temple, Kom Ombo Temple, Philae Temple, and the Aswan High Dam. This unique cruise ensures a comprehensive exploration of ancient Egyptian civilization and history.
- 4 Nights on Board Dahabiya Nile Cruise on a Full Board Basis
- Expert Archaeologist Tour Guide
- All Transfers by New, Modern A/C Deluxe Vehicle
- Entrance Fees to All Sights Mentioned in the Program
- Tipping Personal
- Expenses Any Extras Not Mentioned in the Program
Begin your 5-day Dahabiya Nile River Cruise from Luxor to Aswan by exploring the top attractions on the east bank of the Nile River.
Karnak Temple
Karnak is the largest open-air museum in the world and a key source of ancient Egyptian history, spanning from the Middle Kingdom through the New Kingdom to the Late Period. Highlights of the Karnak Temple include:
-Red Chapel of Hatshepsut
- Mut Temple
- Khonsu Temple
- Ptah Temple
- The Great Hypostyle Hall: Featuring 134 columns adorned with reliefs depicting ancient Egyptian religion, wars, and rituals.
- Ancient Zodiac and Astrology: Sculptures and carvings representing ancient Egyptian celestial knowledge.
- Deities: Numerous depictions of gods such as Amun, Osiris, Mut, Isis, Horus, Seshat, and Anubis.
- Other Notable Features: Hatshepsut's Obelisk, the Sacred Lake, the Great Scarab, and the Festival Hall of Thutmose III.
Luxor Temple
Next, visit the Luxor Temple, another significant site on the east bank of the Nile. Once connected to Karnak by the Avenue of Sphinxes, the Luxor Temple was:
- Initiated by Amenhotep III: Further completed by Ramesses II and adorned by Tutankhamun, Thutmose III, and Hatshepsut.
- Key Features: The Obelisk in front of the first pylon, six colossal statues of Ramesses the Great, and the Divine Birth carvings of Amenhotep III.
At the end of your tour of Luxor’s east bank, check in to your Dahabiya cruise. Enjoy lunch on board and take the rest of the day at your leisure.
Meals: Lunch, Dinner
Start your day with a morning coffee and breakfast on board the Dahabiya cruise as you sail towards Edfu City. Upon arrival, enjoy a charming horse carriage ride to the Horus Temple.
Edfu Temple
The Horus Temple, also known as Edfu Temple, is located in Aswan and is the second-largest Pharaonic temple in Egypt, renowned for being the best-preserved. This temple is unique as it contains the detailed legend of Horus and Seth. It was historically connected to the Dendera Temple through the Pharaonic feast of the Good Union between Hathor of Dendera and Horus.
Key highlights of the Edfu Temple include:
- Mammisi: The birth house, where divine birth ceremonies were held.
- Nilometer: An ancient device used to measure the Nile's water levels.
- Nut Chapel: Dedicated to the sky goddess Nut.
- Holy of Holies: The innermost and most sacred part of the temple.
After exploring the Edfu Temple, return to the Dahabiya to continue your sail towards Kom Ombo. During the journey, there will be opportunities to swim in the Nile upon request, relax on the sundeck, and enjoy the picturesque views of daily life along the river. You'll also pass Gebel el-Silsila, the ancient quarries that supplied stone for notable temples such as the Habu Temple, Karnak, and Luxor Temple.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Enjoy breakfast on board as you sail towards Kom Ombo Temple. Along the way, you can take the opportunity to swim in the Nile. Upon arrival, you will begin your tour of Egypt's only double temple.
Kom Ombo Temple
Although the Kom Ombo Temple is partially in ruins, it retains many fascinating carvings and features. Noteworthy highlights include:
- Ancient Calendar: Carvings depicting the Egyptian calendar.
- Surgical Instruments: Detailed engravings of ancient medical tools.
- Cleopatra Scenes: Artistic representations associated with Cleopatra.
- God Sobek and Horus Reliefs: Intricate carvings of the gods Sobek and Horus, alongside depictions of Isis in the form of Sekhmet.
Kom Ombo Temple is unique in that everything within it is duplicated, reflecting its function as one of the largest healing centers in ancient Egypt. After your tour, return to the Dahabiya and continue sailing towards Aswan.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Enjoy your final breakfast on board before checking out and embarking on a day tour of Aswan's top attractions.
Aswan High Dam
Your first stop is the Aswan High Dam, a monumental project initiated in 1960 and completed in 1970. This engineering marvel created Lake Nasser but resulted in the submersion of numerous invaluable temples, fortresses, and chapels, including Abu Simbel, Kalabsha Temple, Amada Temple, and Beit el-Wali.
Unfinished Obelisk
Next, visit the Unfinished Obelisk site, where ancient Egyptians quarried granite for their temples and obelisks. Notable structures that sourced granite from here include the Osireion in Abydos, the Valley Temple on the Giza Plateau, and Hatshepsut’s Obelisk at Karnak Temple. Learn about the ancient techniques used to cut, smooth, and transport these massive stones. The site features the broken obelisk of Queen Hatshepsut, known as the Unfinished Obelisk, which would have stood 42 meters tall and weighed 1,090 tons.
Philae Temple
Take a short motorboat ride to the Philae Temple, one of the best-preserved Greco-Roman temples in Egypt. As you explore with your guide, discover the history behind the temple's obelisks, the Mammisi of Philae, Hathor Temple, Trajan's Kiosk, and the Nilometer. The temple was also central to the ancient Egyptian festival dedicated to Isis, celebrated every ten days.
After visiting these highlights, you will be transported to your desired location in Aswan, concluding your 5-day Dahabiya Nile River Cruise from Luxor to Aswan.
Meals: Breakfast
- Comfortable Clothing: Lightweight for daytime, light jacket for evenings.
- Walking Shoes: For exploring sites.
- Sun Protection: Sunscreen, sunglasses, hat.
- Swimwear: For swimming and sunbathing.
- Medication: Prescription and over-the-counter.
- Reusable Water Bottle: Stay hydrated.
- Travel Documents: Passport, visa, insurance, confirmations.
- Cash: Tips and personal expenses.
- Adapters/Chargers: For electronics.
