Nile Cruise Aswan Luxor: 3 nights, 4 days:
A Nile cruise from Aswan to Luxor is a fantastic way to explore some of Egypt’s most iconic attractions. Along the way, you’ll have the opportunity to visit several fascinating sites, including:
- The High Dam: A massive dam built in the 1960s to control the Nile River’s flooding.
- The Temple of Philae is an ancient temple that was dedicated to the goddess Isis and was relocated to its current location when the High Dam was built.
- The Unfinished Obelisk of Queen Hatshepsut: An enormous piece of granite that was carved but never raised.
- The Temple of Sobek and Horus at Kom Ombo is a unique temple that was dedicated to two gods, Sobek the crocodile god and Horus the falcon god.
- The Temple of Horus at Edfu: A beautifully preserved temple that was dedicated to the god Horus.
- The Temples of Karnak: A massive complex of temples, chapels, and pylons that was built over a period of 2,000 years.
- The Luxor Temple: A stunning temple that was dedicated to the god Amun and his consort Mut.
- The Valley of the Kings: A vast necropolis where many pharaohs of the New Kingdom were buried.
- The Temple of Hatshepsut: A mortuary temple that was built for the powerful female pharaoh Hatshepsut.
- The Memnon Colossi: Two massive statues that once stood at the entrance of the mortuary temple of Amenhotep III.
Overall, this Nile cruise offers an opportunity to experience some of Egypt’s most remarkable ancient landmarks
- Nile Cruise from Aswan to Luxor.
- Aswan attractions.
- Luxor Attractions.
- All transfers mentioned above with an air-conditioned vehicle
- Entrance fees for all the sightseeing mentioned above
- Egyptologist guide speaks your language
- 3 nights in 5 deluxe stars boat, based on all Fallboard basis
- Arrival-departure assists
- Luggage handling
- Tipping for the boat & the guide
- Personal expenses
- Beverages onboard
- Any optional tours
Upon your arrival to Aswan, a representative will assist you with checking into your 4-day home on the Nile Cruise.
After enjoying a lunch on board, you will begin your visit to the High Dam, located 15 km away from Aswan. On your way, you will pass by the old dam, built by the British in 1902.
Next, you'll visit the picturesque Temple of Philae, which was relocated 500 meters from its original location. To get to the temple, you will take a motorboat to the island where it is situated in the middle of the Nile.
The final stop of the day will be at the granite quarries, where ancient Egyptians obtained the stone for their obelisks and statues. Here, you'll see the impressive 42-meter-long unfinished obelisk of Queen Hatshepsut. Return to the Nile Cruise for dinner and overnight stay in Aswan.
breakfast, lunch, dinner
In the morning, you will have breakfast on board as the boat sets sail for Kom Ombo, where you'll visit the unique double temple dedicated to the gods Sobek and Horus. After the visit, you can stop at a Nubian coffee shop for a drink before returning to the boat.
After enjoying lunch on board, the boat will continue its journey to Edfu, home to the well-preserved Temple of Horus. Dinner will be served on board and in the evening, there will be a lively Gallabia party on the boat to keep you entertained through the night.
Meals;
breakfast, lunch, dinner.
In the morning, you'll start the day with breakfast on board before being driven by horse-drawn carriage to visit the Temple of Horus in Edfu. Afterwards, the boat will sail from Edfu to Luxor via the Esna lock, and lunch will be served on board.
Upon arrival in Luxor, you will explore the East bank of the Nile, visiting the grand Temples of Karnak and Luxor. The final evening of the cruise will include dinner served on board, with a belly dancer performance, and overnight stay in Luxor.
Meals:
breakfast, lunch, dinner
In the morning, you'll start the day with breakfast on board, then check out and meet your guide for a tour of the West bank of the Nile. You'll visit the renowned Valley of the Kings, the lovely Temple of El Deir El Bahari, also known as the Hatshepsut temple, and the iconic Memnon Colossi.
After the tour, you will be driven to your desired location in Luxor, whether it is the airport, train station, or hotel.
Meals:
breakfast
- Long, baggy skirts and/or pants.
- Long-sleeved t-shirts.
- Wide-brimmed hat.
- Sunglasses.
- Comfortable walking shoes.
- A light fleece or jacket if travelling outside of summer.
