Dahabiya Nile cruise 3 Nights Aswan to Luxor

Start Your 4-Day Dahabiya Nile River Cruise

Begin your 4-day Dahabiya Nile River Cruise from Aswan to Luxor by meeting your guide at Aswan airport, your hotel, or any preferred location. Your journey through Aswan's top attractions includes:

Aswan High Dam
Visit the Aswan High Dam, one of the twentieth century's most impressive engineering feats, constructed between 1960 and 1970. This project created Lake Nasser, submerging many invaluable temples, fortresses, and chapels, such as Abu Simbel, Kalabsha Temple, Amada Temple, and Beit El Wali.

Unfinished Obelisk
Explore the Unfinished Obelisk, where ancient Egyptians quarried granite for their temples and obelisks, including the Osireion in Abydos, the Valley Temple on the Giza Plateau, and the Hatshepsut Obelisk in Karnak Temple. Discover the techniques used to cut, smooth, and transport these massive stones. The Unfinished Obelisk, intended to be 42 meters long and weighing 1,090 tons, remains a testament to the craftsmanship of the time.

Philae Temple
Take a short motorboat ride to the Philae Temple, a premier Greco-Roman site in Egypt. Explore with your guide and learn about the legends of the two obelisks that once adorned the entrance. The temple complex includes the Mammisi of Philae, Hathor Temple, Trajan's Kiosk, and the Nilometer. The site also hosted the Isis Festival, celebrated every ten days in ancient times.

Later, board your Dahabiya Nile Cruise, enjoy lunch on board, and begin sailing towards Kom Ombo, where you will spend the night en route.

Meals Included:** Lunch, Dinner

Begin your day with a delightful breakfast on board as you sail towards Kom Ombo city. Upon arrival, embark on a tour of Egypt's unique double temple:

Kom Ombo Temple

Though partially in ruins, Kom Ombo Temple still features magnificent carvings, including depictions of Cleopatra, ancient surgical tools, and an old calendar. Observe Horus depicted as Sekhmet and appreciate the god Sobek. Historically, Kom Ombo was one of Egypt's largest healing centers and the only temple where everything was precisely replicated.

After your tour, return to the Dahabiya and set sail towards Edfu City. Along the way, enjoy a refreshing swim in the Nile. Conclude the day's journey in the evening, spending the night by the serene Nile waters.

**Meals Included:** Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Savor your morning coffee and breakfast aboard the Dahabiya cruise as we sail towards Edfu City. Upon arrival, embark on a delightful horse carriage ride to visit the renowned Horus Temple.

 Edfu Temple

Horus Temple, also known as Edfu Temple, stands as one of Egypt's finest Pharaonic temples, built on the site where Horus achieved victory over Seth. Explore the temple's construction rituals depicted on the walls of the first and second Hypostyle Halls. Marvel at Egypt's best-preserved Holy of Holies and the Chapel of Nout, dedicated to the goddess of the sky.

After exploring this magnificent temple, return to the Dahabiya Cruise and continue sailing towards Esna. You may choose to swim in the Nile upon request or relax on the sundeck, enjoying the picturesque views of daily life along the river.

**Meals Included:** Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Enjoy your final breakfast aboard before disembarking at Esna. From there, you will be escorted to Luxor to explore the most captivating attractions on both the East and West banks of the Nile River.

Valley of the Kings

Located on the west bank, the Valley of the Kings served as the final resting place for Egyptian Pharaohs from the 18th to the 20th Dynasties. Highlights include the tomb of the famous King Tutankhamun, adorned with religious texts such as the Book of the Day, Book of the Night, Book of Imyduat, and Opening of the Mouth.

Mortuary Temple of Hatshepsut

In Deir El Bahari, Hatshepsut's chief architect Senenmut constructed a magnificent temple adjacent to those of Thutmose III and Mentuhotep II. The temple features original reliefs depicting ancient Egyptian life, including agriculture, trade with the Punt kingdom, the Punt expedition, and musical performances. Notable features include the Chapel of Hathor and Anubis, and the divine birth of Hatshepsut as the daughter of the god Amun. The discovery of the Deir El Bahari Cache nearby added to its archaeological significance.

Colossi of Memnon

These massive statues of Amenhotep III once guarded his mortuary temple on the west bank of the Nile. Among the largest statues in Egypt after those at Abu Simbel, they depict the king seated with his wife and mother.

 Lunch

Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant before continuing your exploration.

Karnak Temple

Karnak Temple boasts one of the most extensive collections of ancient Egyptian history. Spanning the Middle Kingdom, New Kingdom, and Late Period, it is the largest outdoor museum globally. Explore highlights such as the Red Chapel of Hatshepsut, Mut Temple, Khonsu Temple, and Ptah Temple. Marvel at the largest Hypostyle Hall with its 134 columns and intricate reliefs depicting religious rituals and warfare. Don't miss the Hatshepsut Obelisk, Sacred Lake, the Great Scarab, and the Festival Hall of Thutmose III.

Conclude your 3-night Dahabiya Nile River Cruise from Aswan to Luxor with a transfer to your desired location in Luxor.

**Meals Included:** Breakfast, Lunch