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Nile River Cruise: Explore Ancient Egyptian Temples from Aswan to Luxor

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Aswan

Embark on a captivating Nile River cruise from Aswan to Luxor and explore ancient Egyptian temples. Immerse yourself in Egyptian culture, enjoy onboard meals and entertainment, and discover the wonders of ancient Egypt with an Egyptologist guide.

Duration: 3 days

Cancellation: 1 day learn more

Highlights

Temple of Philae - day 1:

Enjoy sun set and sun rise while cruise sail above the river Nile which has many secrets.you can be one of a lot who desire to find out some of these secrets. our professional tour guide will pick you up from Aswan hotel, airport or railway station and start our first amazing tour

Visit the beautiful Philae Temple which was dedicated to the Goddess Isis.

Then proceed to the amazing High Dam an engineering miracle built in 1960 protecting Egypt from annual floods from the Nile. transfer to the Nile cruise.

after check in the cruise will start sailing around 2 pm. enjoy Aswan views and take rare photos of Aswan islands in the both sides of the Nile. watch the professional captain of the cruise who wear mostly galabya the official dress of upper Egypt men while he move from the port slowly step by step between the another cruises and motor boats. the Egyptian culture around you every where.the cruise sail by the Nubian islands where you will find their children play and their men and women work at the green fields. small fish boats. villages which is full of splendid Egyptian culture. it is great chance to have unique photos of the real culture.

around sun set time cruise will stop at komombo to visit komombo temple.the wonderful Temple shared by the two gods Sobek and Horus. Sobek also known as the Crocodile is the God of the Nile, the Army Military and fertility. Horus is the God of Sky and Kingship back to cruise.

continue sailing till edfu where the cruise will stop. over night cruise.

Temple of Horus - Day 2:Edfu&Enjoy sailing

Early morning it is time to enjoy riding horse and carriage to visit Edfu temple.The Temple of Edfu is an ancient Egyptian Temple which houses important scenes and inscriptions of the Sacred Drama which related to the conflict between Horus and Seth. Afternoon tea during sailing to Luxor.

Pass the famous Esna lock. Enjoy sailing.arrive Luxor around 7 pm.Over night cruise in Luxor

Valley of the Kings - day 3:

Try to listen well to your Expert tour guide who will inform you by details the history of valley of the kings.Journey through the valley of the Kings and explore the tombs of King Tutankhamun, Ramssess V1, King Tutmosis and Amonhotep II, there are also many kings buried in the Valley.So let us unlock the secret story of the Royal Tombs, the world of mystery and treasure.

Now proceed to the Temple of Queen Hatsheput at Deir El Bahari . Queen Hatsheput was the first Pharonic woman to rule Egypt.

Now onto the Colossi of Memnon facing the Nile.The Colossi are twin statues of Amenhotep III, a large earthquake reportedly shattered the northern colossus,after the rupture the lower half of the statue was reputed to Sing, always within 1 or 2 hours of Sunrise.Here you can take some fabulous photos.

Our qualified Egyptologist Guide will be waiting to accompany you to visit the magical Karnak Temples, the greatest example of worship in history and was dedicated to the God Amun and his wife Mut. Karnak Temple was the place where the earliest International Peace Treaty known to Historians. The Egyptian version of the Peace Treaty was preserved on a wall in the Temple of Amun at Karnak.

Then continue onto visit the majestic Luxor Temple which was built by Amunhotep III in 18th Dynasty in the New Kingdom and it was completed by Ramesses II during the 19th Dynasty. King Ramses II was the most famous king in the 19th Dynasty he ruled Egypt for about 67 years. It was dedicated to the great god Amun-Ra his wife Mut and their son Khonsu together representing the Theban triad. Enjoy visiting Obelisk of Ramses II in front of the 1st Pylon.

You will then be transferred to the Airport/Railway Station for your final departure.

What's Included

Egyptology tour guide
Horse and carriage
2 nights at 5 stars Nile cruise from Aswan to Luxor
All sites which mentioned in itinerary
Taxes and charges
Pick up and drop off by air conditioning mini bus
Cruise cabin with all facilities
Kom Ombo and Edfu temples
All Nile Cruise excursions as mentioned in the itinerary
Meet and assist service upon arrival & departure
West and east banks of Luxor
Cruise facilities, swimming pool, and entertainment
Aswan tours
Valley of the kings and so much more as in itinerary
All meals start with lunch first day end with breakfast third day

What's Not Included

Tipping(recommended).
Entrance fees(around 30 us dollars per person)
Water or Drinks on the cruise.
Wifi on The cruise (with extra charge on the cruise)

Additional Information

Explore the Nile beauty by Nile cruise.

A Nile River cruise is an essential part of any southern Egypt trip.

This cruise from Aswan to Luxor is the perfect way to unwind for an evening and absorb yourself in Egyptian culture.

Enjoy all your meals on board the vessel

and stop at the Kom Ombo and Edfu temples to learn more about ancient Egypt.

Sail along the Nile River during this cruise.

Explore the High dam,Philae temple, Kom Ombo,Edfu,Valley of the kings,Queen Hatsheput temple,Colossi of Memnon,Karnak and Luxor temples.

Absorb Egyptian culture through on board meals and entertainment.

A private cabin with an ensuite is included.

Save money on a cruise along the Nile, without sacrificing comfort

Led by an Egyptologist guide: Discover ancient sites on excursions.

Discover ancient sites during land excursions.

One of the best ways to see Egypt is to take a trip on the River Nile.

All meals,Egyptology tour guide,Horse and carriage&all transfers are included

Abu Simbel day trip is available with extra cost upon your request
Hot air balloon in Luxor is available with extra cost
We pick up all our guests from Aswan east bank hotels and available to pick up from west bank hotels with extra 10 us dollars per person
(A child from 6 to 11 accompanied by one adult will be treated as an adult).
(Children from 6 to 11 sharing with parents .(maximum 2 children in one room).
Sometimes due to sailing conditions on the River Nile,Nile Cruises itineraries schedule and sailing time maybe updated.We assure that our clients will see all what is on their itineraries but maybe in different order).
(If you want to have your own room, then you need to book for a single person)
(If you are traveling in a group of 3 people, you will enjoy one triple room)
If your traveling in a group and wanted to have your own room, then do a separate booking for a single person).
We drive all our guest to Luxor east bank hotels and available to drive them to west bank hotels with extra 10 us dollars per person
Tour ends in Luxor in day number 3 around 4 pm so Evening departure is recommended

Location

Temple of Philae

Island of Agilika

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings

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Robert_l

Jan 4, 2024

Excellent trip - well organised - A great way to see a lot of sites in a short period. Our guide Ahmed was excellent. Really informative and got us around efficiently without missing anything. Really well organised and would recommend.

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Austin

Jun 29, 2023

Spectacular - The best part of the cruise was the guided tours. Owf Naggar is an amazing tour guide. His attention to detail is exceptional. He has amazing knowledge of ancient and current history. You will not be disappointed with him as a tour guide .

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Peter

May 15, 2023

Cruise exceeded all my expections. Amazing, awesome experience. - More than met my expectations, the cruise was amazing. Big modern and very comfortable room. Meals were amazing, especially the sweets. All the staff went out of their to make the cruise enjoyable. My guide Ahmed was always on hand to arrange things, setting up meeting times and places, and advising of the days itinery. Never had to worry about anything, Ahmed was always in control of events .It could be a bit chaotic when leaving the boat for tours, but Ahmed always managed to keep it simple. Then had his knowledge to share when visiting the temples. Pick up and drop off to hotels was included.

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J2991eupeterl

May 15, 2023

The cruise exceeded all my expectations. Amazing, awesome. - The Nile cruise exceeded my expections. The room was modern and very comfortable. The meals were outstanding. All the cruise staff went out of their way to make the cruise awesome. Ahmed my guide, was great to have along. Organised everything so well. Gave daily updates on what was happening, and what stops for tours. Always kept me upto date. Times to be ready and where to meet. Then had his knowledge for the temple tours.

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Hester_d

Apr 2, 2023

Amazing experience - I was a bit anxious about this tour because we didn't get the name of the ship beforehand and the reviews are mixed. We were on the Sapphire and it was fine. Outdated, but clean and very friendly staff. The food was surprisingly good. We spent three days with the same guide, Mohamed, and he took great care of us. The sights are amazing. The only thing I don't understand is the horse and carriage ride to Edfu. In my opinion that shouldn't be the default option, those poor animals.

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Odonferrer

Nov 13, 2022

Nice trip, excellent guide - Excellent trip, boat and visits. Very well guided by Ahmed Abass, a real expert on Ancient Egypt with impressive explanations general and in detail in every site. Ahmed has also been a professional with all matters related with the whole trip in all senses in every moment allowing us three relaxing days Furthermore, very kind and 😀smiley.

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Maria

Feb 21, 2024

Great experience on the Nile I would definitely recommend! - We had a very good time during the Nile cruise! The service was quick and friendly, the days trips were offered in small groups and different languages, the sunsets from the view deck were amazing, the buffet was good (salads, main dishes, soups) and everything was always on time. Our guide Ahmed was very considerate and answered all of our questions. He is really an expert in egyptian history! There only thing to be “criticized” was that the card for the room door didn’t work properly, I think the door had a lose connection… All in all a great experience, especially if you want to see many things/temples in a short time.

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Katharine_v

Jun 3, 2023

a very good trip with a great guide - We did the shortest cruise owing to time constraints, arriving Aswan by overnight train from Cairo on Tuesday, and cruising until Thursday. It was a fabulous way to see the Nile and the key pharaonic sites, if a little mass produced. We were lucky our cruise boat was good - if a bit shabby looking. The twin room was great, the staff were exceptionally helpful and friendly and most of all our tour guide Mohammed Shakour was fabulous: he was ahead of the game about how to approach the sites to optimise the visit (ie being ahead of the queue early morning), and he lead us into world of Egyptian pharaohs and gods magnificently, as we stood in 40 degrees looking at the sites. A good guide makes the hieroglyphs and the world in which they were written come alive. What would have helped - and I did ask Viator before hand but received no reply - is to know the exact itinerary (as they print it on the boat) a few days beforehand so you have a chance to prepare for the trip more and know what you will be doing and how the site visits are organised. There are many many cruise boats mooring beside you, and we felt lucky to have a good guide and a reasonable boat to make it work well. Viator should allow you to choose the company organising the trip so the guests can be in direct contact with that company from the start, and look at the reviews for that specific company. Ours was Cupid EgypTravel and they did a good job, contacting us by WhatsApp just before the trip. But being able to contact them directly at the time of booking would have been useful. Viator is just the gateway.

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Nuwan_d

Aug 6, 2023

Quick way to cover all the key spots - Tour guide was exceptional. Got to cover most of the key places within three days. The food was bit bland and not too tasty. The rooms were not done up since the 1990s and the towels were dirty. Overall the exposure and the experience is great.

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Karen_p

Feb 27, 2023

Bring way more cash than you ever thought you might need - I’m definitely going to be honest here because I read the reviews myself before deciding to book this trip. The ship was definitely less than desirable. Most things in my room did not work so don’t expect much. The hairdryer didn’t work and was taped together. The fridge had mildew in it and did not work. I struggled to get any sleep at all due to the super thin walls, and the windows rattled the entire time. I might’ve gotten three hours sleep in one night at best. The food was average at best. The tours were very very rushed, and I can’t even explain how unorganized everything was. The tour said to plan on a certain amount of US dollars but trust me I needed three times that just for entry fees. If I was to make one recommendation, the entry fees should’ve been included. The tour guide was always willing to take us to ATM because we always needed more money. The tipping is insane. Everyone And every horse carriage driver, everything everyone wanted to tip in the tour guide made us feel guilty if we didn’t tip. I felt like I was constantly dishing out money and cash. No one wanted credit cards of course, for the entry fees. The tour guide again made us feel awkward if we didn’t have the cash to give him so that we as a group didn’t need to stay in lines or wait for others. It’s a great way to see a lot fast, but if you have a problem with waking up at three or four in the morning to start your day and being gone for 12 to 14 hours and this is not your trip.

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