Tour Description
Now, if you are wondering how you would spend your time in this amazing 5 Days Nile River Cruise Luxor to Aswan, the answer is magnificent. In the mornings, you will visit breathtaking historical sites including all the treasures of Aswan and Luxor. You will also have a memorable time sailing down the longest river in the whole world. In the evening, all ships sailing the Nile from Aswan to Luxor and vice versa, provide an amusing entertainment program every night. You will enjoy top-class services and facilities in all details of your Nile cruise journey
Inclusions
- Accommodation for 4 nights on board a 5-star cruise on a full board basis.
- The assistance of our personnel during your tour.
- All transfers are by a modern air-conditioned deluxe vehicle.
- All Nile Cruise excursions as mentioned in the itinerary.
- Entrance fees to all sights between Luxor and Aswan.
- Egyptologist guide during your tour.
- All service charges and taxes
- Free Mobile Device during your stay with unlimited internet & Local Calls
Excluded
- Tipping
- Personal Expenses.
- Any extras not mentioned in the program.
- Domestic Flights
Day by Day itinerary
You onboard your Nile cruise ship for a wonderful journey sailing down the Nile from Luxor in the North to Aswan in the South.
After checking-in your deluxe Nile cruise, you will begin exploring the wonders of the East Bank of Luxor.
You check-in your Nile cruise to begin this amazing journey sailing down the Nile and visiting all the ancient historical sites of Southern Egypt.
You begin your visits by discovering the secrets of the Karnak Temple, Constructed for the worship of the holy three gods of ancient Thebes, Amun, Mut, and Khonsu, this is the largest and most impressive Pharaonic complex to be built all over Egypt. Each ruler and Pharaoh of ancient Egypt for more than 2000 years wanted to have his or her contributions to the Karnak. This resulted in this astonishing complex we view today.
Your second visit of the day will be to the Temple of Luxor. This is considered like the smaller sister of the Karnak as the two temples were connected in ancient times by the avenue of sphinxes, which the Egyptian government renovated recently. There are many impressive elements to watch out for in the Temple of Luxor.
Lunch and dinner on the Nile Cruise ship
Entertainment in the evening.
Overnight in the Nile cruise.
You enjoy your breakfast on board your Nile Cruise ship to be energized and be ready to explore the wonders of the West Bank of Luxor, the richest archaeological area in the whole world.
Now, it is your time to visit the Valley of the Kings. Founded during the ruling period of the New Kingdom, more than 3000 years ago, the Pharaohs had done their best to dig their tombs deep inside the mountains to avoid thrifts. These breathtaking tombs are quite impressive with more than 60 ancient tombs for several rulers of ancient Egypt.
The second visit you will enjoy to the maximum in the West Bank of Luxor would be to the famous Colossi of Memnon. Representing one of the renowned landmarks of Luxor, the two gigantic statues used to belong to the legendary and large mortuary temple of Amenhotep III. However, they gained the name Memnon during the Greek period, when the Greeks thought, one a sound of crying came out of one of them, that this sound belongs to the mother of Memnon, one of the ancient Greek heroes.
The third visit of the West Bank will be among the best. You will be discovering the wonders of the Temple of Hatshepsut. This unique ancient Egyptian temple is matchless for its location, distinctive design that contains terraces, one over the other, the famous statues of Queen Hatshepsut disguised as a Pharaoh, and several amazing chapels.
Lunch and dinner on the Nile Cruise ship while sailing to Edfu
Entertainment in the evening.
Overnight in the Nile cruise.
You enjoy your marvellous breakfast in the Nile cruise ship before you continue your Nile cruise journey in Egypt.
After enjoying the best breakfast ever on your Nile cruise ship, sailing from Luxor to Aswan, we reach Edfu.
Your first visit of the day will be to the Temple of Horus in Edfu. This magnificent masterpiece of architecture represents the most valuable achievements of the Ptolemies in Egypt. It is also among the best-preserved ancient Egypt that was constructed over a course of 300 years more than 2000 years ago.
Afterwards, you go back to the ship to enjoy sailing to the South towards Kom Ombo.
Upon arrival in Kom Ombo, you visit the remarkable temple of Sobek, the local crocodile god. This magnificent temple was constructed more than 20 centuries ago and has some marvellous sections and details.
Lunch and dinner on the Nile cruise ship sailing to Aswan.
Entertainment in the evening.
Overnight in the Nile cruise.
You savor a delightful breakfast on your Nile cruise ship, preparing for another day filled with excitement. Today's itinerary involves exploring the significant and captivating highlights of the charming city of Aswan.
You commence your Aswan exploration with a tour of the High Dam. This massive structure, built over 50 years ago, stands as one of Egypt's remarkable contemporary projects, serving the dual purpose of water preservation in the Nile River and electricity generation. Following that, your second excursion in Aswan will take you to the Temple of Philae. Dedicated to the gods Osiris and Isis, this splendid temple, established over two centuries ago, underwent relocation after the construction of the High Dam.
The final stop in Aswan for the day is the renowned Unfinished Obelisk. This massive granite structure was intended to be the largest in history, yet due to structural flaws, workers abandoned it in its present location. Your visit includes a fascinating explanation and demonstration of the ancient Egyptian obelisk construction process. Subsequently, you savor your lunch and dinner aboard the Nile cruise ship as it sails toward Luxor. The evening is complemented by entertainment, concluding with an overnight stay on the Nile cruise.
You savor a delightful breakfast aboard your Nile Cruise ship.
Conclude your unforgettable 5-day Nile Cruise from Luxor to Aswan by checking out of the Nile cruise ship.
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General Notes
Monuments included in the package:
- The High Dam
- The Temple of Philae
- The Unfinished Obelisk
- The Temple of Horus in Edfu
- The Temple of Sobek in Kom Ombo
- The Karnak Temple
- The Luxor Temple
- The Valley of the Kings
- The Temple of Hatshepsut
- The Colossi of Memnon
