Nile Cruise Tour from Luxor to Aswan 4 Nights

What's Included

Meeting and pickup

Itinerary

Day 1
Arrival & Karnak and Luxor Temples
2 stops
1
Temple of Karnak
Our expert Egyptologist guide will meet you at your Luxor hotel, railway station, or airport and accompany you to visit the fascinating Karnak Temples. Dedicated to the gods Amun and his wife Mut, Karnak was the site of the earliest known international peace treaty. Interestingly, the Egyptian version of this peace treaty was preserved on a wall in the Temple of Amun at Karnak.
2 hours • Admission ticket included
2
Luxor Temple
Afterward, continue your journey to the majestic Luxor Temple, which was built by Amunhotep III in the 18th Dynasty B.C. and completed by Ramesses II during the 19th Dynasty B.C. Ramesses II was the most famous king in the 19th Dynasty and ruled Egypt for many years. The temple was dedicated to the great god Amun-Ra, his wife Mut, and their son Khonsu, representing the Theban triad. Don't miss visiting the Obelisk of Ramses II in front of the 1st Pylon. After your visit, you will be transferred to check in to your Nile Cruise.
1 hour • Admission ticket included
Day 2
Valley of Kings, Hatchepsut Temple & Colossi of Memnon
3 stops
3
Valley of the Kings
After having breakfast on board, your guide will be waiting to take you on a visit to the West Bank, home of the famous Valley of the Kings. Journey through the valley and explore the tombs of King Tutankhamun, Ramses VI, King Tutmosis, and Amonhotep II. There are also many other kings buried in the valley. Let us unlock the secret story of the Royal Tombs, a world of mystery and treasure.
2 hours • Admission ticket included
4
Temple of Hatshepsut at Deir el Bahari
We will now proceed to the magnificent Temple of Queen Hatshepsut, also known as El Deir El Bahari. Queen Hatshepsut was the first woman to rule Egypt as a pharaoh, and she also initiated the first trade routes.
1 hour • Admission ticket included
5
Colossi of Memnon
We will now proceed to the Colossi of Memnon, which faces the Nile. These are twin statues of Amenhotep III. According to legend, a massive earthquake shattered the northern colossus, and after the incident, the lower half of the statue was said to "sing," always within 1 or 2 hours of sunrise. Afterward, we will return to your cruise, which will sail to Edfu.
20 minutes • Admission ticket included
Day 3
Edfu & Kom Ombo Temples
2 stops
6
Temple of Horus
After having breakfast on board, your guide will accompany you to visit the Horus Temple in Edfu. This ancient Egyptian temple contains significant scenes and inscriptions related to the Sacred Drama that depict the conflict between Horus and Seth.
1 hour • Admission ticket included
7
Temple of Kom Ombo
We will now sail towards the Kom Ombo Temple, a unique temple that was dedicated to two gods, Sobek and Horus. Sobek, also known as the Crocodile God, was associated with the Nile, fertility, and the army. Horus, on the other hand, was the God of Sky and Kingship. After exploring the temple and learning about the fascinating stories behind it, we will return to the cruise to continue our journey toward Aswan.
2 hours • Admission ticket included
Day 4
High Dam & Unfinished Obelisk & Philae Temple
3 stops
8
Aswan High Dam
After having breakfast on board, your Egyptologist guide will meet you and take you to visit the renowned High Dam, which controls the water supply of all of Egypt. Amazingly, the dam has the capacity to store three years' worth of Nile water.
1 hour • Admission ticket included
9
Unfinished Obelisk
Next, we will visit the remarkable Unfinished Obelisk. This obelisk has a weight of 1,168 tons and, had it been completed, it would have weighed around 1,200 tons. Interestingly, many of the casing stones used to build the two pyramids at Giza were extracted from the same quarry in Aswan where the Unfinished Obelisk was found
1 hour • Admission ticket included
10
Temple of Philae
Continue your journey to visit the stunning Philae Temple, built by the ancient Egyptians for the goddess Isis, who represents health, marriage, and wisdom. After enjoying the visit, you will be transferred back to your cruise.
2 hours • Admission ticket included
Day 5
Disembarkation
1 stop
11
Aswan Governorate
After having breakfast, you will disembark from your Nile cruise. You will then have the option to take a tour to Abu Simbel or the Nubian Village or spend some time exploring the sights of Aswan.
3 hours • Admission ticket free

Additional info

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

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