• Early morning breakfast on board will set you up for the fantastic day ahead at the Temple of Edfu. Located on the west bank of the Nile, the Temple of Edfu was built in honor of Horus by the Ptolemaic Dynasty in 57 BC and is by far the most well-preserved of all the ancient Egyptian temples.
• You'll be picked up by a horse-drawn carriage and your tour guide will explain all the details of the temple you'll be visiting.
• You'll be back on board and take a leisurely cruise to Kom Ombo, where a delicious lunch can be enjoyed as you take in the beautiful vistas along the Nile River.
• The late afternoon stop at Kom Ombo will be a cultural highlight. The temple was built during the reign of the Ptolemaic Dynasty, and its twin design honors both the crocodile god Sobek and the falcon god Horus.
• Your tour guide will take you through the architectural wonders of this historic site, with its court, offering chamber, vestibule, and reliefs.
• You'll board the ship again and dinner will be served. The ship will then proceed on the sailing to Aswan, which is often regarded as the most beautiful city of the Nile
Overview
A Nile cruise trip from Luxor to Aswan is a truly unforgettable experience. It is the perfect way to immerse yourself in the ancient history and culture of Egypt while also enjoying the stunning scenery of the Nile Valley.
Most cruises depart from Luxor, the ancient city of Thebes, which was once the capital of the New Kingdom. From here, you will sail south along the Nile for four nights, stopping to visit some of the most iconic temples and tombs in Egypt.
Prices 5 Days / 4 Nights
summer
– USD 1890 for Triple sharing cabin
– USD 1300 for Double sharing cabin
– USD 1030 for Single cabin
Winter
– USD 2370 for Triple sharing cabin
– USD 1620 for Double sharing cabin
– USD 1305 for Single cabin
Notes: Prices are quoted in US dollars per person per trip except during Christmas, New Year & Easter holidays.
Included/Excluded
- Pickup services
- Entrance fees
- Modern A/C private vehicle
- Accommodation
- Tour Guide
- Taxes & Services
- Bottled Water During Tours.
- Meals
- Any optional Tours
- Tipping
Tour Plan
• Upon arrival at Luxor airport, railway station or even bus station, you will be assisted by our representative and transferred to the Nile cruise where you will stay and rest for a while after smooth check-in.
• Rich lunch buffet will be served on board.
• Our tour guide will pick you up for an afternoon visit to the magnificent Karnak Temple, which is an ancient Egyptian complex of temples and other structures at Thebes, regarded as the greatest example of Pharaonic architecture in Egypt and a beloved tourist attraction.
Then you will visit Luxor Temple, which is built by Pharaoh Amenhotep III and Ramses II, containing many monuments and unique representations of Ancient Egyptian gods.
• Dinner on board and overnight on the Nile cruise.
• Breakfast will be lovely served on board.
• Our tour guide will pick you up and take you to the Western Bank, with its fascinating sights and histories. Here, you will have a guided tour of the Valley of the Kings (Three tombs included), which dates to the 16th and 11th centuries BC and is the site of some of Tutankhamun’s treasures.
You will also visit Hatshepsut Temple, which was built by Pharaoh Hatshepsut in the 15th century BC and was dedicated to the sun god Amun.
Finally, your tour brings you to the Colossi of Memnon, a pair of towering statues which marked the entrance to Amenhotep III’s mortuary temple.
• Back to the Nile cruise and lunch will be served on board.
• Enjoy the magnificent ancient Nile River as you’re sailing from Luxor to Esna.
• Dinner will be served on board and overnight.
• Later, the tour guide will join you on the sun-deck while you observe how the cruise passes the lock of Esna and will explain the details of this operation.
• Start your journey to Aswan with a delicious breakfast onboard.
• You will be picked up to see one of the city's major highlights, the High Dam. Built in the 1960s on the Nile River, the dam increases agricultural production and protects the country from floods.
After admiring this marvel of engineering, you will have the chance to cross the Nile to visit Philae Temple. This ancient complex is filled with ancient structures and monuments dedicated to gods like Isis and Hathor, and this temple is the ideal place to try and understand aspects of ancient Egyptian civilization.
• You will be back onboard to enjoy a delicious dinner and stay for the night.
• Start your day with a delicious breakfast on board as you take in the sights and sounds of a stunning Nile cruise.
• Relax and enjoy a leisurely morning whilst you cruise along the river, perhaps opting for an optional trip to Abu Simbel to really make the most of your day.
• After check-out time, you will be transferred to the Aswan Airport, railway station, or even bus.
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