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Overview
sail along into the river of Egypt via a five-star Nile cruise to explore all sightseeing in upper Egypt and Explore beyond the beaten path on a comprehensive tour of Egypt’s remarkable ancient sites, with an expert Egyptologist tour guide to ensure a great experience of your tour visit ancient tombs and temples, enter the Valley of the Kings, and sailing from Luxor to Aswan. Since accommodations and tours are included, this extended tour offers a smooth, comfortable introduction to the very best of Egypt.
What's included
Entrance fees to all sights between Luxor and Aswan
Accommodation on board a 5-star Deluxe cruise on full-board basis...
Lunch
Dinner
An Expert Egyptology Tour Guide
Breakfast
meet and assist service upon arrival and departure
Assistance of our personnel during your stay and all excursions
All transfers by a modern air-conditioned deluxe vehicle
All service charges and taxes
All Nile Cruise excursions as mentioned in the itinerary
Personal expands
tipping (not mandatory)
whats not mentioned in the itinerary
What to expect
Day 1: Nile Cruise with Visit to East Bank (temple of Karnak / Luxor temple)
The Karnak Temple
4h · Admission ticket included
After arrival meet our tour leader who would be holding a sign with your name, then transfer to the Nile cruise, after check-in enjoy your first lunch on board, then meet our expert egyptologist Guide and start your tour in the east bank of Luxor to discover the complex of Karnak temple which is the largest temple in the world
Luxor Temple
1h 30m · Admission ticket included
visit Luxor temple which is one of the magnificent temples it's large and was constructed approximately 1400 BCE. then back to the Nile cruise to enjoy your dinner onboard
Day 2: Visit West Bank ( valley of kings / Temple of Queen Hatshepsut)
Valley of the Kings
2h · Admission ticket included
after early breakfast onboard, start your tour with our Egyptologist tour guide to the west bank starting with the valley of the kings to start your experience and dive into the tombs of the kings, Valley of the Kings is situated over 1,000 feet of limestone and other sedimentary rock, which form the cliffs in the valley
Temple of Hatshepsut
2h · Admission ticket included
visit The temple of Queen Hatshepsut dedicated to the only female ruler, who ruled Egypt for 20 years with wealth and peace then back to cruise to start sailing to Edfu via Esna, enjoy lunch on board then and sit on the roof of the cruise sundeck to watch the sailing , relaxing with a tea time then enjoy your dinner.
Colossi of Memnon
30m · Admission ticket included
visit the colossi of Memnon which are wo massive stone statues of the Pharaoh Amenhotep III, who reigned in Egypt during the Dynasty XVIII. Since 1350 BCE
Day 3: Edfu, Kom Ombo
Edfu Temple
1h 30m · Admission ticket included
stop at the city of Edfu, after an early breakfast start your tour to the temple of Horus the city was known in the Hellenistic period, the Temple's inscribed building texts "provide details of its construction, and also preserve information about the mythical interpretation of this and all other temples as the Island of Creation
Kom Ombo Temple
1h 30m · Admission ticket included
back to the cruise, continue sailing to Kom Ombo while you would enjoy your lunch and a tea time then pass by Kom Ombo city to visit the temple of Kom Ombo which is unique because its 'double' design meant that there were courts, halls, sanctuaries, and rooms duplicated for two sets of gods, the southern half of the temple was dedicated to the crocodile god Sobek, god of fertility and creator of the world then back to cruise enjoy your dinner and relax
Day 4: Aswan (High Dam, Philae Temple, & the Unfinished Obelisk)
Aswan High Dam
2h · Admission ticket included
After an early breakfast enjoy your tour starting with the high dam in Aswan which is an embankment dam built across the Nile in Aswan, Egypt, between 1960 and 1970. Its significance largely eclipsed the previous Aswan Low Dam initially completed in 1902 downstream. Based on the success of the Low Dam, then at its maximum utilization, construction of the High Dam became a key objective of the government following the Egyptian Revolution of 1952.
Temple of Philae
2h · Admission ticket included
visit the temple of the phiale by motorboat, Philae was originally located near the expansive First Cataract of the Nile in Upper Egypt and was the site of an Egyptian temple complex. These rapids and the surrounding area have been variously flooded since the initial construction of the Aswan Low Dam in 1902, The temple complex was dismantled and moved to nearby Agilkia Island as part of the UNESCO Nubia Campaign project
Unfinished Obelisk
30m · Admission ticket included
Finally, make your way to the Unfinished Obelisk to dive into history via its massive pillars. Return to the cruise ship for lunch and enjoy your afternoon tea later on. Relax and eat dinner onboard
Day 5: Last Day Cruise Deprature
Aswan
Pass by
Breakfast will be served onboard the cruise before disembarking. You will then be transferred to the Aswan Airport or railway station with the assistance of your tour guide
Meeting and pickup
Pickup details
Duration changes according to farthest hotels from the cruise port
Additional information
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Specialized infant seats are available
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
