5 Days 4 Nights Private Nile Cruise from Luxor to Aswan

What's Included

Meeting and pickup

Itinerary

Day 1
Check-In to the Cruise
2 stops
1
Temple of Karnak
Our driver will pick you up from your hotel or train station with our tour guide in an air-conditioned vehicle to begin your tour. Note: Please choose your pickup time between 6:30 AM and 7:30 AM. You will start by visiting the Temple of Karnak, the largest temple complex in Egypt. Following this, our guide will take you to the Papyrus Factory, Alabaster Factory, and Perfume Factory to explore traditional Egyptian handicrafts.
3 hours • Admission ticket included
2
Luxor Temple
Next, you will visit Luxor Temple. Originally built by Amunhotep III during the 18th Dynasty in the New Kingdom, it was later completed by Ramesses II during the 19th Dynasty. King Ramses II, the most renowned king of the 19th Dynasty, ruled Egypt for approximately 67 years. The temple was dedicated to the great god Amun-Ra, his wife Mut, and their son Khonsu, collectively representing the Theban triad. After the visit, our driver will escort you to check in to the cruise, where you will start your accommodation, enjoy lunch, and take in the scenic views of the Nile.
2 hours • Admission ticket included
Day 2
West Bank
3 stops
3
Valley of the Kings
Begin your exploration of the West Bank with a visit to the Valley of the Kings, where you will have the opportunity to see three tombs within this renowned site.
3 hours • Admission ticket included
4
Temple of Hatshepsut
Next, visit the Temple of Hatshepsut, celebrated as one of the most beautiful temples from the age of the Pharaohs.
2 hours • Admission ticket included
5
Colossi of Memnon
Conclude your temple tour with a visit to the Colossi of Memnon, two massive statues of Pharaoh Amenhotep III. Afternoon: Return to the cruise to start sailing to Esna.
1 hour • Admission ticket included
Day 3
Edfu Temple / Kom Ombo Temple
2 stops
6
Temple of Horus
Upon the cruise arrival in the Edfu temple between 7 am to 8 am, our tour guide will be waiting for you in the lobby of the cruise to go to the Edfu temple by horse carriage Then back to the cruise to have your lunch
2 hours • Admission ticket included
7
Temple of Kom Ombo
After your tour of Edfu Temple, our tour guide will be waiting for you in the cruise lobby to escort you to Kom Ombo Temple. Following the visit to Kom Ombo Temple, you will return to the cruise.
1 hour 30 minutes • Admission ticket included
Day 4
Sail to Aswan arrival Aswan
3 stops
8
Aswan High Dam
Breakfast on board and Sail to Aswan arrival Aswan then Visit the High Dam, Aswan High Dam is a rock-fill dam located at the northern border between Egypt and Sudan. The dam is fed by the River Nile and the reservoir forms Lake Nasser. Construction for the project began in 1960 and was completed in 1968. It was officially inaugurated in 1971. The total investment for constructing the dam reached $1bn.
1 hour • Admission ticket included
9
Unfinished Obelisk
The unfinished obelisk is the largest known ancient obelisk and is located in the northern region of the stone quarries of ancient Egypt in Aswan (Assuan), Egypt. Archaeologists claim the female pharaoh known as Hatshepsut sanctioned its construction. However, modern engineers question whether the Dynastic Egyptians could have achieved this task.
1 hour • Admission ticket included
10
Temple of Philae
Dedicated to the goddess Isis, the Temple of Philae is located in a beautiful setting, landscaped to match the original site of the temple when it was relocated by UNESCO after the building of the Aswan Dam threatened the site. Lunch on board. Sail on the Nile by felucca around Kitchener's Island and AghaKhan Mausoleum. Afternoon Tea. Dinner on board. Overnight in Aswan.
2 hours • Admission ticket included
Day 5
check out
1 stop
11
Aswan
indulge in a day of complete relaxation on board. Spend your time basking in the sun on the deck of the boat, enjoying panoramic views of the Nile and its picturesque surroundings. Take advantage of the sunbeds for sunbathing or simply unwind with a good book and the gentle breeze. This day is dedicated to relaxation and rejuvenation, offering a serene escape as you drift along the Nile. In the evening, our driver will transfer you back to your hotel in Aswan (East Bank only; West Bank at an extra cost), reflecting on the tranquil moments and incredible experiences of your journey.
2 hours • Admission ticket free

Additional info

• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels

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