Duration
4 daysSun Goddess Nile Cruise
Location
EgyptPrice
From USD 1350Reviews
4.8 (10 reviews)Support
Local teamOverview
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.
Itinerary
• Upon arrival at Aswan Airport , our representative will be waiting to transfer you to the Nile Cruise, where you will be able to quickly check in. • Lunch will be served on the cruise, and then the tour guide will pick you up for an afternoon visit to 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 is the ideal place to try and understand aspects of ancient Egyptian civilization . • Once your visit to the temple is over, you will be back on board to enjoy a delicious dinner and stay for the night. This is the perfect opportunity to rest and get ready for the upcoming days.
• After breakfast , the cruise will start the sailing to Kom Ombo , which 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. • After the temple tour, you'll board the ship again and lunch will be served. The ship will then proceed on the sailing to Edfu . • In the afternoon, the cruise will reach Edfu , where, 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. • After taking in the beauty and stunning details of the Temple , you'll be back on board and take a leisurely cruise to Esna , where a delicious dinner can be enjoyed as you take in the beautiful vistas along the Nile River .
• After breakfast , the 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 Colossi of Memnon , a pair of towering statues which marked the entrance to Amenhotep III’s mortuary temple . • After your tour, you will be taken back to the Nile Cruise while lunch is served, enjoy some leisure on the cruise or even by hanging out to the streets and the markets . • Dinner will be served on board and overnight.
• After breakfast on board, our representative will be met to manage the check- out . • The tour guide will pick you up for an amazing 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 was built by Pharaoh Amenhotep III and Ramses II , containing many monuments and unique representations of Ancient Egyptian gods . • After the visit, you will have a transfer to your chosen destination.
Included & Excluded
Included
- Pickup services
- Entrance fees
- Modern A/C private vehicle
- Accommodation
- Tour Guide
- Taxes & Services
- Bottled Water During Tours.
- Meals
Excluded
- Any optional Tours
- Tipping
Before You Book
What the price includes
- Quoted in US dollars, per person, for the whole trip — not per night.
- All taxes and VAT are included in the figure shown.
- Christmas and Easter are priced separately. Ask us early for those dates.
Children
Ages count as they are on the day you travel.
- Under 6Free
- 6 to 11Half the adult fare
- 12 and overFull adult fare
A child travelling free shares their parents’ cabin and has no separate bed.
Cancellation
Counted from your sailing date. Tell us as early as you can — most of this scale costs nothing.
- More than 30 days beforeNothing
- 30 to 15 days before25% of the total
- 14 to 8 days before50% of the total
- 7 to 2 days before75% of the total
- Within 48 hours, or no-showThe full amount
Christmas, New Year and Easter sailings are held on stricter terms, which we confirm in writing before you pay. If we cancel a sailing, you are refunded in full.
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Reviews for This Trip
4.8 (10 reviews)
Magical Nile cruise
This Nile cruise was everything we hoped for. Watching the Nile scenery drift past was so peaceful. An unforgettable Egyptian experience.
Beautiful temples and comfort
Our Nile cruise was the highlight of our holiday. Watching the Nile scenery drift past was so peaceful. A magical few days on the Nile.
Magical Nile cruise
This Nile cruise was everything we hoped for. Watching the Nile scenery drift past was so peaceful. A magical few days on the Nile.




