8 Days 7 Nights Nile Cruise from Luxor

What's Included

Meeting and pickup

Itinerary

Day 1
Luxor, Luxor, Nile River Valley
2 stops
1
Temple of Karnak
Meet & assist by our local representatives at your Hotel in Luxor or From Luxor airport then transfer to the Nile Cruise. Embarkation before lunch. Lunch on board then visit The 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
2
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.
2 hours • Admission ticket not included
Day 2
Luxor, Luxor, Nile River Valley
3 stops
3
Valley of the Kings
Breakfast on board. Cross The West Bank to visit 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. Lunch on board. Sail to Esna. Cross the Lock. Sail to Edfu. Afternoon tea. Dinner on board.
20 minutes • Admission ticket free
Day 3
Temple of Horus, Adfo, Edfu Egypt
1 stop
6
Temple of Horus
Breakfast on board. Visit The Temple of Horus in Edfu. 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. Sail to Aswan. Afternoon tea. Dinner on board
2 hours • Admission ticket not included
Day 4
Aswan
2 stops
7
Aswan High Dam
Breakfast on board. Visit of the 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
8
Temple of Philae
Temple of Philae is a stunning edifice dedicated to the goddess Isis, located in an idyllic setting in Aswan, Egypt. Lunch on board. Afternoon tea. Dinner on board.
2 hours • Admission ticket not included
Day 5
Temple of Kom Ombo
1 stop
9
Temple of Kom Ombo
Breakfast on board. Free at leisure. Sail to Edfu. Lunch on board. Stop for view of Kom Ombo Temple 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. Afternoon tea. Lunch on board. Overnight in Edfu.
1 hour 30 minutes • Admission ticket not included
Day 6
Esna Lock, Nile River Links Esna to Aswan,
1 stop
10
Esna Lock
Breakfast on board. Sail to Esna. Visit The Temple of God Khnum. Lunch on board. Sail to Luxor. Afternoon tea. Dinner on board.
2 hours • Admission ticket not included
Day 7
Disembarkation
1 stop
11
Luxor
Disembarkation after breakfast.
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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