5-Day Egypt Nile River cruise From Luxor
Highlights
Aswan, Luxor, Kom Ombo, Edfu
Locations Covered
Aswan, Luxor, Kom Ombo, Edfu
historical, sightseeing, Sailing
Private Tour
5 Days
Easy
Arabic, English, French, Italian, Spanish
Languages
Arabic, English, French, Italian, Spanish
Description
Sail along the Nile River, visiting the iconic Temple of Luxor and the sprawling Karnak Temple complex. Immerse yourself in the grandeur of ancient Egypt as you explore these historic sites, rich in cultural heritage and architectural marvels. Witness breathtaking sunsets over the serene river and experience the timeless charm of the pharaohs. Enjoy luxurious accommodations and warm hospitality, creating a perfect blend of modern comfort and historical exploration.
Itinerary
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Day 1 Luxor East Bank - The Temples of Karnak & Luxor
- Upon arrival at Luxor airport or station, canaria travel egypt representative will welcome & transfer you to your Nile Cruise by a private A/C van. Embarkation before 12:00 PM.
- Afternoon, you will discover the East bank of Luxor start by the Karnak Temples Complex, which are the largest structures ever build in the history of the mankind. The principal building is that of God Amun The Main God of Thebes, since it was considered the house of God on the earth, the earlier structure date back to the middle kingdom, but there are some references which refer to the earlier buildings as old as the 3rd dynasty.
- Later on, you will proceed to visit the Temple of Luxor, which was built by one of the kings of the 12th dynasty and completed by the well-known king Ramses II. This temple was in the heart of ancient Thebes and, like Karnak, was dedicated to the main God Amun Re.
- After finishing your day tour, you will be transferred back to your ship to rest and refresh.
- At night, Egyptian folkloric show will be operated by the staff. Dinner will be served and overnight in Luxor.
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Day 2 Explore the West bank of Luxor -Valley of the Kings
- Breakfast on your Nile cruise.
- After that you will start your magical tour in ancient Thebes, the sacred land by exploring the west bank of Luxor including Valley of the Kings, which considers as the royal cemetery of the ancient kings of Egypt, and the place where our Pharaohs were buried, it was a hidden place of burial after the robbery of the great pyramids you will visit 3 tombs (any extra tombs with extra charges).
- After that, you will proceed to visit Temple of Queen Hatshepsut at Deir El Bahari.
- This temple is considered as one of the most wonderful examples of the Architecture in ancient Egypt, because it was totally carved into the mountain and was built by the most powerful Queen in the New Kingdom.
- At the end of the tour you will stop by Colossi of Memnon, which is belonging to king Amenhotep III.
- After that you will return to your ship to have your lunch. Afternoon, free at leisure. Dinner and overnight on the cruise.
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Day 3 Temples of The Nile - Visit the Temples of Edfu & Kom Ombo
- Breakfast on board your luxury Nile cruise.
- Then, your tour guide will take you on a mysterious journey to the land of the Pharaohs.
- This guided tour of today begins by visiting one of the most wonderful temples in Egypt, the Temple of God Horus in Edfu by Stagecoach, which is one of the most well-preserved temples in Egypt.
- After that, you will revert to your ship. Lunch will be served on board during the sailing to the city of Kom Ombo.
- Afternoon, you will proceed to explore the Temple of Kom Ombo, where the two Gods Sobek & Haroeris were worshipped for a while.
- Get back to your ship and enjoy your lunch.
- Enjoy the sun deck, watching the unique landscape of the mighty River Nile. On its banks, the ancient Egyptian civilization has created and flourished.
- Dinner meals will be served on board during the sailing to the city of Aswan. Late evening arrives at Aswan and overnight.
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Day 4 Aswan- The High Dam & Temple of Philae
- Breakfast will be served on board your cruise.
- Later, you will join your Egyptologist tour guide to discover the great city of Aswan, including The High Dam, which has been erected by the Egyptian president Gamal Abdel Nasser in 1960 AD to protect Egypt from the Nile flood.
- After that, you will enjoy sailing on the Nile River by a motorboat till reach Agilika Island, where you will visit the Temple of Philae, which was erected during the Greco-Roman period and was dedicated to the Goddess Isis (mother of god Horus).
- Finally, you will be escorted to After finishing your day tour, you will get back to your ship.
- Lunch will be served on board. you’ll have a delicious lunch and then transfer to a traditional sailing boat (Felucca) to set sail on the Nile, taking in the beautiful scenery, and exploring the Aswan region (subject to weather conditions)
Dinner and overnight in Aswan.
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Day 5 Disembarkation From Your Nile Cruise-Departure
- Check out from your Nile cruise after breakfast.
- Then our representative will accompany you to Aswan airport – station end of our service.
What's Included
What's Excluded
What To Bring
Meeting Point
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 10 | /person |
Child | |
1 to 10 | /person |
This is a private tour |