4 Nights Nile Cruise from Luxor to Aswan

What's Included

Meeting and pickup

Itinerary

Day 1
Arrival & Karnak and Luxor Temples
2 stops
1
Temple of Karnak
Your journey begins with our qualified Egyptologist Guide meeting you at your hotel, Railway Station, or Airport in Luxor. Together, explore the magical Karnak Temples dedicated to the God Amun and his wife Mut. Discover the historical significance, including being the site of the earliest known International Peace Treaty. The Egyptian version of this treaty is preserved on a wall in the Temple of Amun at Karnak.
3 hours • Admission ticket included
2
Luxor Temple
Continue your journey to the majestic Luxor Temple, built by Amunhotep III in the 18th Dynasty B.C. and completed by Ramesses II during the 19th Dynasty B.C. Marvel at the dedication to the great god Amun-Ra, his wife Mut, and their son Khonsu, representing the Theban triad. Explore the Obelisk of Ramses II in front of the 1st Pylon. After the visit, transfer to check into your Nile Cruise.
2 hours • Admission ticket included
Day 2
Valley of Kings, Hatchepsut Temple & Colossi of Memnon
4 stops
3
Valley of the Kings
After breakfast on board, your guide will take you to the West Bank to explore the famous Valley of the Kings. Journey through the valley and discover the tombs of King Tutankhamun, Ramesses VI, King Tutmosis, Amenhotep II, and many other kings buried in this historic site. Unlock the secrets of the Royal Tombs, delving into a world of mystery and treasure.
3 hours • Admission ticket included
4
Temple of Hatshepsut at Deir el Bahari
Continue your exploration with a visit to the majestic Temple of Queen Hatshepsut, also known as El Deir El Bahari. Learn about Queen Hatchepsut, the first Pharaonic woman to rule Egypt, and her contributions to establishing the first trading routes.
2 hours • Admission ticket included
5
Colossi of Memnon
Conclude your day by visiting the Colossi of Memnon, the twin statues of Amenhotep III, facing the Nile. Hear the legendary tale of how an earthquake shattered the northern colossus.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free
6
Edfu
Back to your Cruise which will sail onto Edfu.
8 hours • Admission ticket free
Day 3
Edfu & Kom Ombo Temples
2 stops
7
Temple of Horus
After enjoying breakfast on board, your guide will accompany you to the ancient Egyptian Temple of Horus in Edfu. This temple houses important scenes and inscriptions depicting the Sacred Drama related to the conflict between Horus and Seth.
3 hours • Admission ticket included
8
Temple of Kom Ombo
Sail on to Kom Ombo Temple, shared by the two gods Sobek and Horus. Sobek, known as the Crocodile, is the God of the Nile, the Army, the Military, and fertility. Horus is the God of Sky and Kingship. Explore the unique aspects of this dual temple before returning to your cruise and sailing on to Aswan.
3 hours • Admission ticket included
Day 4
High Dam, Unfinished Obelisk & Philae Temple
3 stops
9
Aswan High Dam
After breakfast on board, your Egyptologist guide will accompany you to visit the famous High Dam, a remarkable structure that controls all of Egypt's water, storing three years' worth of Nile water.
1 hour 30 minutes • Admission ticket included
10
Unfinished Obelisk
Move on to the unique Unfinished Obelisk, weighing 1,168 tons. If completed, it would have weighed 1,200 tons. This site is significant, as many casing stones for the two pyramids at Giza came from this quarry in Aswan.
1 hour 30 minutes • Admission ticket included
11
Temple of Philae
Journey on to visit the beautiful Philae Temple, built for the Goddess Isis, symbolizing health, marriage, and wisdom. Transfer back to your cruise after exploring this ancient marvel.
3 hours • Admission ticket included
Day 5
Disembarkation
1 stop
12
Aswan
After breakfast, disembark from your Nile cruise. You have the option to take a tour of Abu Simbel, visit a Nubian Village, or spend time enjoying the sights of Aswan.
1 hour • Admission ticket free

Additional info

• 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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