Nile Cruise from Luxor to Aswan
Highlights
- Spend 3 nights on the River Nile in a 5-star boat
- Visit the Luxor and Karnak temples on the East Bank of Luxor
- Visit the Hatshepsut Temple and King's Valley on the West Bank of Luxor
- Explore the Edfu,Esna and Kom Ombo temples on the way from Luxor to Aswan
- Philae Island Temple
- Enjoy the beauty of the Abu Simbel Temples
Description
Day 1: Luxor
Your experience begins as your professional tour guide picks you up from your Luxor accommodation. From there you will visit the great Karnak Temple. Next, drive over and visit the beautiful Luxor Temple, following which you will check-in to your cruise to get some rest. That evening you can discover the old market of Luxor, before spending the night on your cruise.
Day 2: Luxor to Esna
Your day begins in the early morning as you prepare yourself to discover the fabulous West Bank. Following that, drive to Valley of the Kings before continuing your great journey to visit the famous Queen Hatshepsut Temple. You will then head Back to the cruise to recommence sailing, enjoying the natural views of the Luxor Islands as you cruise. That evening you will pass the Esna Lock before reaching Edfu and spending another night aboard your boat.
Day 3: Edfu to Kom Ombo
Your experience begins in the early morning as you travel to visit the Edfu Temple by horse and carriage. Following that you will return to your cruise to enjoy a drink on the sun deck as the cruise sails all the way to Kom Ombo City. Following your arrival to Kom Ombo, you will visit the local temple, before returning once more to your boat.
Day 4: Aswan
At around 5:00AM it will be time to visit the Abu Simbel Temples, before you later return to the boat to get some rest. That evening you can discover the old market of Aswan, before you return to your cruise for the night.
Day 5: Aswan, Departure
Following breakfast you will drive down to the Nile to take an Egyptian motorboat to visit the Philae Island Temple. From there, drive over to visit the famous Aswan dam, before your tour concludes.
INCLUDED
- 5-star Nile cruise for 3 nights from Luxor to Aswan
- Cabin with all facilities
- All meals starting with lunch on the first day and ending with breakfast on the last day
- All tours mentioned in the program
- Pickup and drop-off by air-conditioned minibus
- Egyptology tour guide
- Horse and carriage ride
- Motor boat
- Taxes and charges
Exclude
- Entrance fees
- Gratuities
What to bring
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