Aswan to Luxor: 3 Nights on the Nile with Sightseeing Tours

What's Included

Meeting and pickup

Itinerary

Day 1
Departure from Aswan (Monday, Wednesday or Friday) Philae Temple, High Dam
2 stops
1
Temple of Philae
The famous temple of the Goddess Isis ( The magic & love goddess ), it is located on an island, so you will take a motor boat to go there and enjoy the visit.
2 hours • Admission ticket not included
2
Aswan High Dam
The biggest dam on the longest river in the world ( The Nile River ), the dam was built at 1961.
1 hour • Admission ticket not included
Day 2
Sailing to Komombo / Kom Ombo Temple / Optional Tour to Abu Simbel Temples
2 stops
3
Abu Simbel Temple Complex
This is Optional tour with additional cost! The two Temples of Abu Simbel , with their unique style, are considered to be the masterpieces of ancient Egypt. The Temple of Ramsses II was dedicated to the four universal gods Ptah, Re-Her-Akhtey, Amun-Re, and to Ramsses II himself. The great Abu Simbel temple is also called The Sun Temple of Ramssess II.The Temple of Queen Nefertari is also Called Temple of Hathor who was the wife of the Sun God so in a symbolic way, the two Temples, that of Ramsses II and that of Nefertari, bring Ramesses II, Nefertari, Hathor and the Sun God together as one.
8 hours • Admission ticket not included
4
Temple of Kom Ombo
standing on high grounds overlooking the Nile. It differs from other temples because of its double entrance, each one is dedicated to divinity: "Haroeris" with his falcon head and " Sobek " with his crocodile head. The Temple of Kom Ombo was built on the honor of two deities the crocodile-headed Sobek, god of fertility and creator of the world, and Haroeris or the ancient falcon-headed Horus. Also, Kom Ombo's importance lies in its huge sugar-cane.
2 hours • Admission ticket not included
Day 3
Edfu Temple / Sailing to Luxor / Karnak and Luxor Temples
3 stops
5
Temple of Horus
visit the majestic temple dedicated to Horus which is considered by most to be the best preserved cult temple in Egypt. According to the Egyptian myths, it was the place where the falcon-headed god Horus revenged the murder of his father Osiris by killing Seth.
2 hours • Admission ticket not included
6
Temple of Karnak
The biggest temple in the world where you will see the avenue of the sphinxes of King Ramses 2nd, you will see the biggest hypostyle room in the world which has 134 columns, the obelisks, and the biggest lake ( swimming pool ) of ancient Egypt.
3 hours • Admission ticket not included
7
Luxor Temple
Which was built by some ancient Pharaohs like (Ramses, Amenmhotep & Hatshepsut) the temple was dedicated for the sun god Amun Re ( the God of ancient Egypt ). After the tour your tour guide will take you back to the cruise
1 hour • Admission ticket not included
Day 4
Disembarkation in Luxor / Valley of the Kings / Hatshepsut Temple/Colossi of Memnon
3 stops
8
Valley of the Kings
Where you will see the tombs of the pharaos and the awesome colors on the walls which still very well preserved till today, your tour guide will recommend for the you the best 3 tombs to see.
2 hours • Admission ticket not included
9
Temple of Hatshepsut at Deir el Bahari
The unique queen, who ruled Egypt 20 years alone
1 hour • Admission ticket not included
10
Colossi of Memnon
which are remains of the mortuary temple of Amenhotep III
30 minutes • Admission ticket free

Additional info

• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels

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