4 Day-3 Night Private Guided Tour Nile Cruise from Aswan to Luxor

What's Included

Meeting and pickup

Itinerary

Day 1
Aswan Sightseeing / Philae Temple / The High Dam /Faluca & Embarkation on the Nile cruise
4 stops
1
Aswan High Dam
Our qualified Egyptologist Guide will meet you at your hotel, railway station, or airport in Aswan to accompany you to visit the famous High Dam, which controls all of Egypt's water. Amazingly, the dam has three years' worth of Nile water stored
20 minutes • Admission ticket included
2
Temple of Philae
Journey on to visit the beautiful Philae Temple, which the ancient Egyptians built for the goddess Isis, who represents health, marriage, and wisdom. Transfer back to your cruise
2 hours • Admission ticket included
3
Nile River
Faluca Nile river.
1 hour • Admission ticket included
4
Luxor
After finishing our service will transfer toLuxor airport, Hotel or Tren station.
Day 2
Kom Ombo Temple / Abu simbel Temple Optional tour
2 stops
5
Temple of Kom Ombo
This temple was shared by the two gods Sobek and Horus. Sobek, also known as the Crocodile, is the God of the Nile, the Army, and fertility. Horus is the God of Sky and Kingship. When you have enjoyed and finished your visits, return to your cruise ship and sail onto Aswan.
1 hour • Admission ticket included
6
Abu Simbel Temple Complex
Breakfast box from your hotel. Later on, you will be transferred by private A-C van to Abu Simbel. The original site was known as Meha in the ancient times and was first documented in the 18th Dynasty, when Ay and Horemheb had rock-cut chapels hewn in the hills to the south. Upon arrival, you will proceed to visit Abu Simbel Temples, which were built by king Ramses II. The first temple (the biggest one) was built by Ramesses II and being dedicated to the famous god Rahorakhty. While the second temple (the smaller one) was dedicated to king himself and his beautiful wife queen Nefertari.
2 hours • Admission ticket not included
Day 3
Edfu, Karnak & Luxor Temples
3 stops
7
Temple of Horus
After enjoying your breakfast on board, your guide will take you to visit Horus Temple. Edfu Temple is an ancient Egyptian temple that houses important scenes and inscriptions about the Sacred Drama that relate to the conflict between Horus and Seth. Back to the boat, and then sail onto Kom Ombo Temple.
1 hour • Admission ticket included
8
Temple of Karnak
Our qualified Egyptologist Guide will meet you at your hotel, railway station, or airport in Luxor to accompany you to visit the magical Karnak Temples, which were dedicated to the god Amun-Ra and his wife Mut. Karnak Temples were apparently the place where the earliest international peace treaty was known to historians. Interestingly, the Egyptian version of this peace treaty was preserved on a wall in the Temple of Amun at Karnak. Note: The English tour is free, but not for other languages (Spanish, Italian, French, German, or Russian). accompany you to visit the magical Karnak Temples, which were dedicated to the god Amun-Ra and his wife Mut. Karnak Temples were apparently the place where the earliest international peace treaty was known to historians. 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
9
Luxor Temple
Then journey on to visit 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. King Ramses II was the most famous king in the 19th Dynasty and ruled Egypt for many years. It was dedicated to the great god Amun-Ra, his wife Mut, and their son Khonsu, together representing the Theban triad. Also enjoy visiting the Obelisk of Ramses II in front of the 1st Pylon. After enjoying your visit, you will be transferred to check into your Nile Cruise.
1 hour • Admission ticket included
Day 4
Disembarkation / The West bank of Luxor / Valley of The Kings and Hatshepsut Temple / Hot Air Balloon Optional tour
4 stops
10
Valley of the Kings
After enjoying your 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 of the Kings and explore the tombs of King Tutankhamun (optional), Ramses IV, King Ramses IX, Ramses III, or King Merinptah. There are also many other kings buried in the Valley. So let us unlock the secret story of the Royal Tombs, the world of mystery and treasure.
2 hours • Admission ticket included
11
Temple of Hatshepsut at Deir el Bahari
We now continue onto the majestic Temple of Queen Hatchepsut, also known as El Deir El Bahari. Queen Hatchepsut was the first Pharaonic woman to rule Egypt and to start the first trading routes.
1 hour • Admission ticket included
12
Colossi of Memnon
Now onto the Colossus of Memnon, facing the Nile. The Colossi are twin statues of Amenhotep III. A large earthquake reportedly shattered the northern colossus, and after the rupture, the lower half of the statue was reputed to sing, always within 1 or 2 hours of sunrise. Back to your cruise, which will sail onto Edfu.
20 minutes • Admission ticket included
13
LUXOR HOT AIR BALLOON RIDES
Enjoy early morning hot air balloon over luxor with additional cost (optional)
45 minutes • Admission ticket not included

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
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels

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