Explore Egypt on this 5-Day Cruise from Luxor To Aswan
Highlights
Aswan, Edfu, Luxor
archaeological, cultural, Sailing
Private Tour
5 Days
Easy
English
Description
Embark on this exciting 5-day cruise for a thorough exploration of Upper Egypt on a Nile cruise ride, starting from Luxor. Visit the ancient Karnak Temple, the Valley of the Kings, the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut, the Edfu Temple and the Temple of Kom Ombo before moving to Aswan. End the tour with explorations of the Aswan High Dam, the Unfinished Obelisk and the Temple of Philae.
Itinerary
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Day 1- Luxor Nile Cruise - East Bank Sightseeing
Be greeted by your Egyptologist Tour Guide for an incredible journey through time into the lives of the ancient Egyptians.
Be escorted along the East Bank of the River Nile to see the impressive and famous Luxor Temple and Karnak Temple, along with the Avenue of Sphinx, which connected the two Temples in ancient times.
Transfer to your Nile Cruise boat for the rest of the day and evening.
Please note: There is an optional tour of the 'Sound and Light Show at Karnak Temple' that can be done.
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Day 2- Luxor Nile Cruise - West Bank Sightseeing
After enjoying a leisurely breakfast on board the Nile cruise boat, your expert tour guide will take you on a fascinating Nile journey to the West Bank of the River Nile.
Visit the original resting place of the world-famous boy King Tutankhamun in the Valley of the Kings and discover the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut (the only Female Pharaoh) at El Deir EL Bahari and the two towering statues of the Colossi of Memnon.
After this memorable experience on the Nile, you will return to your boat for lunch and set sail towards Edfu via the famous lock at Esna.
Dock overnight at Edfu with a superb dinner on board. *Includes breakfast, lunch and dinner.
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Day 3- Tours to Edfu and Kom Ombo
Your morning will start after breakfast on your Nile Cruise boat with a guided expert tour of Edfu Temple, an inspiring Temple dedicated to the God Horus (falcon-headed God). This is one of the best-preserved temples along the Nile.
Following this, have lunch onboard your Nile cruise boat, whilst sailing on towards Kom Ombo.
Once arrived, you will indulge in an exciting tour with your guide of the Temple of Kom Ombo, the famous home of the two Gods Sobek (the crocodile God of fertility), and the falcon god Haroeris, also known as Horus the Elder (the Good Sister, a special form of Hathor).
Sail along on your Nile journey to Aswan under the spectacular Aswan Bridge, the Gateway to Nubia and Aswan City, and see the remarkable sandstone rocks illuminating the ‘Tombs of the Nobles’ dating back to the Middle Kingdom here.
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Day 4- Aswan Nile Cruise Sightseeing Tour
After breakfast, you will prepare as another exciting day awaits you, where you will be escorted by your expert Egyptologist Tour Guide in Aswan for a fantastic tour to see the Aswan High Dam, the Unfinished Obelisk and the Temple of Philae in Aswan.
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Day 5- Departure
Leave your memorable Nile Cruise behind and deboard the boat after breakfast.
Transfer to Aswan airport or train station for departure and return flights back home.
What's Included
What's Excluded
Know Before You Go
Cancellation Policy
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For cancellations upto 2 days before the tour -
Refund of 80% of the tour price.
Price
Adult | |
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1 to 4 | /person |
Child | |
1 to 4 | /person |
This is a private tour |