Private Dahabiya 7 Nights Cruise from Luxor to Aswan and Back

What's Included

Meeting and pickup

Itinerary

Day 1
Saturday (Luxor East Bank)
2 stops
1
Luxor Temple
Visit The Luxor Temple is an ancient Egyptian temple complex located on the east bank of the Nile River in the city of Luxor. It was originally built by Amenhotep III and Ramses II in the 14th century BC, and it was dedicated to the gods Amun, Mut, and Khonsu. The temple complex consists of two main temples, a smaller temple dedicated to Mut, and several other smaller structures. The main temple is known for its impressive columns and statues, as well as its many hieroglyphic inscriptions. The temple complex also includes a large courtyard with a sacred lake, which was used for religious ceremonies. Luxor Temple is one of the most visited sites in Egypt due to its historical importance and its stunning architecture.
1 hour 30 minutes • Admission ticket not included
2
Temple of Karnak
The Temple of Karnak is an ancient Egyptian temple complex located on the east bank of the Nile River in Luxor. It is one of the most important archaeological sites in Egypt and was constructed over a period of more than 2000 years, beginning during the Middle Kingdom (2040-1782 BC). The complex consists of three main temples, several smaller temples, and numerous other structures. The most famous structure at Karnak is the Great Temple of Amun, which was dedicated to the god Amun-Ra. Other notable structures include the Hypostyle Hall, which features 134 massive columns, and the Sacred Lake, which was used for religious ceremonies.
2 hours • Admission ticket not included
Day 2
Sunday ( Luxor West Bank)
3 stops
3
Valley of the Kings
Breakfast on Board then Tours The West Bank, The Valley of the Kings is an ancient burial ground located in Luxor, Egypt. It is the site of the tombs of many of Egypt's most famous pharaohs, including Tutankhamun, Ramses II, and Seti I. The Valley of the Kings was used as a burial site for over 500 years, from the 16th to 11th centuries BC. It is now a popular tourist destination and a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
1 hour 30 minutes • Admission ticket not included
4
Temple of Hatshepsut at Deir el Bahari
The Temple of Hatshepsut at Deir el Bahari is an ancient funerary temple located in the Theban Necropolis on the west bank of the Nile River in Luxor, Egypt. It was built by the 18th Dynasty Pharaoh Hatshepsut, who ruled from 1479 to 1458 BC. The temple was dedicated to Amun and was designed to serve as a mortuary temple for her burial. It is considered one of the most beautiful monuments in Egypt and is one of the most visited sites in Luxor. The temple consists of three terraces connected by ramps and surrounded by a high wall. The first terrace contains a colonnade with Hathor-headed columns, while the second terrace contains a series of chapels dedicated to various gods and goddesses. The third terrace contains a large sanctuary dedicated to Amun-Re, which is decorated with reliefs depicting Hatshepsut's divine birth and her divine lineage.
2 hours • Admission ticket not included
5
Colossi of Memnon
The Colossi of Memnon are two massive stone statues of Pharaoh Amenhotep III, who reigned in Egypt during the 18th Dynasty of the New Kingdom. The statues are located in the Theban Necropolis, on the west bank of the Nile River near Luxor. They are made from quartzite sandstone and stand at around 18 meters (60 feet) tall. They depict Amenhotep III seated on a throne with his hands resting on his knees. The statues are believed to have been built around 1350 BC and were originally part of a larger mortuary temple complex dedicated to Amenhotep III. The statues have been damaged over time due to earthquakes and other natural disasters, but they still remain impressive monuments to ancient Egyptian art and culture.
15 minutes • Admission ticket free
Day 3
Monday( Esna )
2 stops
6
Esna Lock
Esna Lock has 2 entrances, the front entrance is 32 meters in length while the back front is 29.3 meters long. 40 meters in depth Diaphragm walls deep been used to construct the Lock and a bridge been constructed and rested over the partitions. Filling the lock with water and emptying it is carried out through 4 automatic gates while there is a control tower which manages filling and emptying the lock which takes approximately 6 minutes.
Admission ticket free
7
Temple of Khnum
The Temple of Khnum, also known as the Temple of Esna, is an ancient Egyptian temple located in the city of Esna, in southern Egypt. The temple was dedicated to the god Khnum, who was worshipped as the god of the Nile cataracts and the creator of all life. The temple was built during the Ptolemaic period and has a unique design, with a double axis of symmetry and a hypostyle hall with columns in the shape of lotus buds.The temple features many well-preserved reliefs, carvings, and paintings that depict scenes from the daily life of the ancient Egyptians, as well as religious ceremonies and offerings to the gods. The temple also has a large number of astronomical texts and drawings, including a depiction of the night sky, which provides valuable information about ancient Egyptian astronomy and cosmology.
1 hour 30 minutes • Admission ticket not included
Day 4
Tuesday ( Edfu )
1 stop
8
Temple of Horus
Breakfast on board. The Temple of Horus is an ancient Egyptian temple located in Edfu, Egypt. It is one of the best preserved temples in Egypt and was dedicated to the falcon god Horus. The temple was built during the Ptolemaic dynasty (305–30 BC) and was completed during the reign of Ptolemy III (246–222 BC). The temple is a large structure with two courtyards, a hypostyle hall, and a sanctuary. It features many reliefs depicting scenes from the life of Horus, as well as other gods and goddesses. The temple also contains several statues of Horus, including one that is over 10 meters tall.
2 minutes • Admission ticket not included
Day 5
Wednesday (Kom Ombo)
2 stops
9
Temple of Kom Ombo
The Temple of Kom Ombo is a stunning Greco-Roman double temple dedicated to both the gods Sobek and Horus. Built during the Ptolemaic period between 180 and 47 BC, the temple is unique in its construction, featuring two separate entrances, two courtyards, two hypostyle halls, and two sanctuaries. Its walls feature carvings of hieroglyphs, gods, and mythical creatures. The temple was a site of great religious significance and would have been visited by pilgrims and travelers from all over Egypt to pay tribute to the gods. Today, the Temple of Kom Ombo is a popular tourist attraction and a reminder of the grandeur of ancient Egypt.
2 hours • Admission ticket not included
10
Aswan
Sailing to Gebel El-Silsila. Gebel el-Silsila or Gebel Silsileh is sixty five km north of Aswan in Upper Egypt, where the cliffs on both sides close to the narrowest point along the length of the whole Nile. The location is between Edfu in the north towards Lower Egypt and Kom Ombo withinside the south towards Upper Egypt.
Admission ticket free
Day 6
Thursday (Aswan)
3 stops
11
Aswan High Dam
The Aswan High Dam is a rock-fill embankment dam located in Aswan, Egypt. It was built between 1960 and 1970 and was officially inaugurated in 1971. The dam is located on the Nile River and is one of the large
2 hours • Admission ticket not included
12
Temple of Philae
The Temple of Philae is a stunning edifice dedicated to the goddess Isis, located in an idyllic setting in Aswan, Egypt.
2 hours • Admission ticket not included
13
Unfinished Obelisk
The Unfinished Obelisk is an ancient, incomplete, and abandoned granite obelisk located in the northern region of Aswan, Egypt. Although the obelisk is unfinished, it is still an impressive structure, measuring some 42 meters in length and weighing over 1150 tons.The Unfinished Obelisk is an example of how ancient Egyptians sought to create impressive and impressive structures from large chunks of granite. Its size and complexity of design reflect the skill and ingenuity of the ancient Egyptian builders. Despite the fact that it was never completed, the Unfinished Obelisk still stands today as a reminder of the grandeur of ancient Egyptian architecture.
1 hour • Admission ticket not included
Day 7
Friday / Free day in Aswan.
1 stop
14
Aswan
- Free day in Aswan - optional tour to visit Abu Simbel Temples.
7 hours • Admission ticket free
Day 8
Saturday / Final Departure from Aswan.
1 stop
15
Aswan
Enjoy breakfast onboard and then disembark and get transferred to Aswan Airport.
Admission ticket free

Additional info

• Wheelchair accessible
• 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
• Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
• All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible

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