A cruise down the river Nile is a far more relaxed way to see the sights between Aswan and Luxor that rushing along roads. This 4-day, 3-night cruise includes accommodation and meals, as well as visits to Aswan’s Philae Temple, the High Dam, and Unfinished Obelisk, and the Valley of the Kings in Luxor.
A cruise down the river Nile is a far more relaxed way to see the sights between Aswan and Luxor that rushing along roads. This 4-day, 3-night cruise includes accommodation and meals, as well as visits to Aswan’s Philae Temple, the High Dam, and Unfinished Obelisk, and the Valley of the Kings in Luxor.
Aswan- Philae temple - high dam - unfinished obelisk
Aswan - Upon arrival in Aswan, you will be greeted by our English-speaking representative who will transfer you by private air-conditioned vehicle to your luxurious Nile cruise ship. Check-in before 12:00 PM. Your first meal on board will be lunch. Afterward, you will visit The High Dam,…
Aswan- Philae temple - high dam - unfinished obelisk
Aswan - Upon arrival in Aswan, you will be greeted by our English-speaking representative who will transfer you by private air-conditioned vehicle to your luxurious Nile cruise ship. Check-in before 12:00 PM. Your first meal on board will be lunch. Afterward, you will visit The High Dam, constructed by Egyptian President Gamal Abdel Nasser in 1960 AD to protect Egypt from Nile floods. Next, enjoy a motorboat ride on the Nile to reach the Temple of Philae, built during the Graeco-Roman period and dedicated to the goddess Isis. Finally, visit The Unfinished Obelisk, made of red granite and dedicated to the god Amun Ra. After your tour, return to your ship. The evening is free for leisure in Aswan.
Temple of Philae - Philae is an island in the reservoir of the Aswan Low Dam, downstream of the Aswan Dam and Lake Nasser, Egypt. Originally located near the First Cataract of the Nile in Upper Egypt, it was the site of an Egyptian temple complex.
Aswan High Dam - The Aswan High Dam, built across the Nile in Aswan, Egypt, between 1960 and 1970, is the world’s largest embankment dam. Its significance has largely overshadowed the earlier Aswan Low Dam, completed in 1902 downstream.
Unfinished Obelisk - The unfinished obelisk, the largest known ancient obelisk, is located in the northern region of the stone quarries of ancient Egypt in Aswan.
abu simbel / sailing / Kom Ombo temple
Aswan - Breakfast will be served on board your ship. Then, join your Egyptologist tour guide to visit the Temple of Kom Ombo, where the gods Sobek and Haroeris were worshipped. Return to your ship for lunch on the sun deck, enjoying the unique landscape of the Nile. In the afternoon, enjoy a chariot ride to the Temple of Horus in Edfu, one of the best-preserved temples in Egypt. After your tour, return to your ship. Relax on board in the afternoon. Dinner will be served on board, followed by an Egyptian Folkloric Show party hosted by the staff.
Abu Simbel Temple Complex - (OPTIONAL TOUR without missing any part of the cruise) Enjoy a private tour to Abu Simbel from Aswan with a private guide. Visit the rock-cut temples of Abu Simbel, including the great temple of Ramses II and the temple of Queen Nefertari.
Temple of Kom Ombo - The Temple of Kom Ombo is a unique double temple in the town of Kom Ombo in Aswan Governorate, Upper Egypt. Constructed during the Ptolemaic dynasty (180–47 BC), it saw additional modifications during the Roman period.
Jabal as Silsilah - Gebel El-Silsila, or simply Silsila, was a significant site for the ancient Egyptians. This vital sandstone quarry provided the materials for massive structures at Luxor, Karnak, Ramesseum, and Kom Ombo.
Edfu- Luxor temple - Karnak temple
Temple of Horus - One of the best-preserved temples in Egypt, built in the Ptolemaic Kingdom between 237 and 57 BC. The inscriptions on its walls offer valuable insights into the language, myth, and religion of the Hellenistic period in Egypt.
Temple of Karnak - The Karnak Temple Complex, commonly known as Karnak, is a vast mix of decayed temples, pylons, chapels, and other buildings near Luxor, Egypt. Construction began during the reign of Senusret I (1971–1926 BCE) in the Middle Kingdom and continued into the Ptolemaic Kingdom (305–30 BCE).
Luxor Temple - The Luxor Temple is a large ancient Egyptian temple complex on the east bank of the Nile River in Luxor, constructed around 1400 BCE. Known in Egyptian as ipet resyt, “the southern sanctuary,” it was dedicated to the rejuvenation of kingship and may have been where many pharaohs were crowned.
Esna Lock - The lock is a scenic photo spot for Nile travelers crossing between Edfu and Luxor on their Nile cruises.
Valley of the Kings - queen Hatshepsut - Memnon Colossi
Luxor - Check out after breakfast (at 08:00 AM). Enjoy a tour of the west bank of Luxor, including the magnificent temple of Queen Hatshepsut, the Valley of the Kings, and the Colossi of Memnon. This marks the end of our services.
Valley of the Kings - The Valley of the Kings, also known as the Valley of the Gates of the Kings, is a valley in Egypt where, for nearly 500 years (16th to 11th century BC), rock-cut tombs were excavated for pharaohs and powerful nobles of the New Kingdom. A normal ticket grants access to 3 tombs; additional tickets are required for other tombs like Tutankhamun’s.
Tomb of Merenptah - One of the most impressive royal tombs in the Valley of the Kings, notable for its length (164.5 meters), distinguished reliefs, and the largest granite sarcophagus found in the valley.
Tomb of Ramses III - One of the most popular and well-preserved tombs in the valley, KV 11 measures a total of 180 meters and was originally started by Sethnakht.
Tomb of Ramases IX - Extending 105 meters into the hillside, the tomb begins with a gate and a shallow descending ramp, followed by three successive corridors, the first of which has four side chambers.
Temple of Hatshepsut at Deir el Bahari - The Temple of Hatshepsut is a mortuary temple built during the reign of Pharaoh Hatshepsut of the Eighteenth Dynasty. Located opposite Luxor, it is considered a masterpiece of ancient architecture, with three massive terraces rising above the desert floor into the cliffs of Deir el-Bahari.
Colossi of Memnon - The Colossi of Memnon are two massive stone statues of Pharaoh Amenhotep III, standing at the entrance of the ruined Mortuary Temple of Amenhotep III, the largest temple in the Theban Necropolis.
Howard Carter House - Located on the west bank of Luxor, the house of British archaeologist and Egyptologist Howard Carter, who led the excavation of Tutankhamun’s tomb, remains a tourist site today.
Ramesseum (Mortuary Temple of Ramses II) - The Ramesseum is the memorial temple of Pharaoh Ramesses II, located on the west bank of Luxor.
- Entrance fees to the mentioned sightseeing
- Private Egyptology English-speaking tour guide
- Lunch and Dinner included
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Complementary bottle of water per day per person
- Breakfast included
- All fees and taxes covered
- Meet and assist by English-speaking representatives
- Entrance fees to the mentioned sightseeing
- Private Egyptology English-speaking tour guide
- Lunch and Dinner included
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Complementary bottle of water per day per person
- Breakfast included
- All fees and taxes covered
- Meet and assist by English-speaking representatives
- Any Extra not mentioned above.
- All personal expenses like laundry etc.
- Tipping to tour guide, driver, cruise staff, etc
- Any Extra not mentioned above.
- All personal expenses like laundry etc.
- Tipping to tour guide, driver, cruise staff, etc
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
