5 Days Nile Cruise: Ancient Wonders and Modern Comfort

What's Included

Meeting and pickup

Itinerary

Day 1
Luxor East Bank – Welcome to the World’s Greatest Open-Air Museum
3 stops
1
Luxor
Arrival in Luxor – Meet your private guide and transfer to your luxury Nile cruise.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free
2
Temple of Karnak
Karnak Temple – Wander through the largest religious complex ever built, where towering columns and grand hypostyle halls whisper tales of pharaohs.
2 hours • Admission ticket not included
3
Luxor Temple
Luxor Temple – Stroll along the illuminated colonnades at dusk, witnessing history come alive. Evening relaxation on board with a welcome dinner.
1 hour 30 minutes • Admission ticket not included
Day 2
Luxor West Bank – Sail to Edfu – Thebes of the Dead
4 stops
4
Valley of the Kings
Valley of the Kings – Enter the tombs of legendary pharaohs, including Tutankhamun (optional).
2 hours • Admission ticket not included
5
Temple of Hatshepsut at Deir el Bahari
Hatshepsut Temple – Marvel at the terraced grandeur of Egypt’s most powerful female ruler.
1 hour 30 minutes • Admission ticket not included
6
Colossi of Memnon
Colossi of Memnon – Stand before these massive sentinels guarding the Theban necropolis.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free
7
Edfu
Afternoon sail to Edfu, enjoying scenic views of rural Nile life. Sunset tea on deck as you glide toward Edfu.
Admission ticket free
Day 3
Edfu – Kom Ombo – Sail to Aswan – Temples of the Gods
4 stops
8
Temple of Horus
Edfu Temple – Ride a horse-drawn carriage to the best-preserved Ptolemaic temple, dedicated to Horus.
2 hours • Admission ticket not included
9
Kom Ombo
Sail to Kom Ombo while soaking in the Nile’s tranquil beauty.
5 hours • Admission ticket free
10
Temple of Kom Ombo
Kom Ombo Temple – A unique dual temple honoring Sobek and Horus, perched dramatically by the river.
2 hours • Admission ticket not included
11
Aswan
Evening sail to Aswan. Overnight in Aswan.
Admission ticket free
Day 4
Aswan – Nubian Splendor & Philae’s Island Sanctuary
3 stops
12
Temple of Philae
Philae Temple – A romantic island temple devoted to Isis, rescued from the rising Nile.
3 hours • Admission ticket not included
13
Unfinished Obelisk
Unfinished Obelisk – Discover the secrets of ancient stonework at this mammoth abandoned monument.
1 hour 30 minutes • Admission ticket not included
14
Aswan High Dam
High Dam – A modern marvel shaping Egypt’s destiny.
1 hour 30 minutes • Admission ticket not included
Day 5
Disembarkation – Farewell to the Nile
1 stop
15
Aswan
Breakfast on board, then check out. Transfer to Aswan Airport for your onward journey. Optional Excursion: Abu Simbel Temples (by plane or private vehicle) – A breathtaking finale at Ramses II’s monumental masterpiece.
1 hour • Admission ticket free

Additional info

• 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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