Nile cruise between Luxor and Aswan: Sail the best temples in Egypt

What's Included

Meeting and pickup

Itinerary

Day 1
Welcome to Luxor and the cruise
1 stop
1
Luxor
We will pick you up at Lúxor, at the time and where you indicate. It can be the airport, train station or some hotel. We will take you to the boat, where you can settle in your room and can start enjoying meals according to the schedule. This day is free, so you can dedicate it to rest in the pool or tour the city of Luxor on your own.
12 hours • Admission ticket free
Day 2
Luxor and its wonders
6 stops
2
Valley of the Kings
This valley is a great necropolis (cemetery) in which are the tombs of most pharaohs of the New Empire, as well as of Queen Hatshepsut. We can enter 3 tombs of your choice.
2 hours • Admission ticket included
Temple of Hatshepsut at Deir el Bahari (Pass by)
It was built by one of the most important queens in Egypt. It is considered "one of the incomparable monuments of Ancient Egypt."
3
Two gigantic stone statues representing Pharaoh Amenhotep III.
15 minutes • Admission ticket free
Temple of Karnak (Pass by)
It was built over 2000 years by different pharaohs. It stands out for its famous avenue of the sphinxes, its hall of the columns and the avenue of the rams.
Luxor Temple (Pass by)
He was raised in honor of Amun Ra, the greatest of all the gods, often regarded as the God of the Kings and the King of the Gods.
(Pass by)
Afternoon navigation on the Nile River, while we move between Luxor and Edfu. You can take advantage to rest while sunbathing at the edge of the pool.
Day 3
Edfu and Kom Ombo
2 stops
Edfu Temple (Pass by)
One of the best preserved temples of Ancient Egypt, is dedicated to God Horus.
4
Its peculiarity was that it was built for two Gods: Sobek and Haroeris.
1 hour • Admission ticket included
Day 4
Aswan and surroundings
4 stops
5
Abu Simbel
* This excursion is optional, but in our opinion it is a must. The temples were excavated in the rock during the reign of Pharaoh Ramses II as a monument dedicated to said Pharaoh and his wife Nefertari.
2 hours • Admission ticket free
6
Temple of Philae
It is dedicated to the goddess Isis. It is located on an island, so we will arrive by boat.
1 hour • Admission ticket included
7
We will take a felucca ride on the Nile River to admire Egyptian life from another perspective.
1 hour • Admission ticket free
8
* This excursion is optional We will meet some Nubian villages, with their traditional way of life. We will also pass through a place on the Nile River where you can bathe if you dare!
3 hours • Admission ticket not included
Day 5
Aswan and Farewell
1 stop
9
Aswan
After having breakfast and checking out there is free time to tour Aswan on your own. We will take you where you tell us (hotel, airport, station) when you need it.
12 hours • Admission ticket free

Additional info

• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels

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