4 Days - 3 Nights Nile Cruise From Cairo by Flight

Day 1: Pick up from Cairo and transfer to take the flight to Aswan. your guide waiting for you with a sign of Booking2Egypt

1. Aswan High Dam
   2h · Admission ticket included
   Aswan High Dam is a rock-fill dam located at the northern border between Egypt and Sudan.
   
   The dam is fed by the River Nile and the reservoir forms Lake Nasser.
   
   Construction for the project began in 1960 and was completed in 1968. It was officially inaugurated in 1971.
2. Temple of Philae
   3h · Admission ticket included
   Philae in Greek or Pilak in ancient Egyptian, meaning ‘the end,’ defined the southern most limit of Egypt. It was begun by Ptolemy II and completed by the Roman Emperors.
   
   Kiosk of Trajan oil paintingThe Temple was dedicated to the goddess Isis, the wife of Osiris and mother of Horus. These three characters dominate ancient Egyptian culture and their story possesses all the drama of a Shakespearian tragedy. The god Osiris is murdered and dismembered by his brother Seth. Isis searches for the fragments, collects them together and with her magic powers brings Osiris back to life. They then conceive the god Horus. Osiris becomes god of the under world and judge of the dead – who must answer to him for their deeds on Earth. Meanwhile Isis gives birth to Horus and protects the young god. Later when Horus is grown he avenges his father by defeating Seth in combat.

Day 2: Sail to Kom Ombo. Afternoon Tea. Visit the temple shared by the two gods Sobek and Haroeris. Sail to Edfu.

1. Abu Simbel Temple
   8h · Admission ticket not included
   An optional early morning trip to the magnificent temples of Ramses II and Nefertari. This tour requires a 3-hour drive each way from Aswan and is not included in the standard package. If you prefer to skip it, you can enjoy a relaxing morning on the cruise ship .
2. Kom Ombo Temple
   1h · Admission ticket included
   Explore the unique Double Temple of Kom Ombo, dedicated to both Sobek (the crocodile god) and Horus (the falcon god). Built during the Graeco-Roman era, this symmetrical temple features twin entrances, halls, and sanctuaries for each deity.
   
   Learn about the ancient myth of Seth and Horus, and visit the on-site Crocodile Museum to see remarkably preserved mummified crocodiles found in nearby cemeteries. A fascinating stop that blends ancient mythology with the natural history of the Nile."

Day 3: Breakfast on board. Visit The Temple of Horus in Edfu. Cross the lock. Sail to Luxor. Afternoon Tea.

1. Edfu Temple
   2h · Admission ticket included
   Traveling for pleasure and sightseeing have been around for a very long time. At the temple of Edfu, today’s visitors can see a 2000-year-old tourist guide; it’s inscribed in a 300 meter band around the enclosure wall.
   The author, an unknown priest, describes the temple in its heyday including its religious services, painted walls, fixtures and fittings. With “the embellishing of its walls with gold, the laying on of the colours” the imposing building must have glinted like a precious jewel in the sunlight.
   
   The writer even tells us that work on the temple had to be halted for a time because of a rebellion in Upper Egypt.
   
   His account of the temple’s inauguration festival conjures up a lively scene of excess. People from as far away as Dendara, where Hathor, wife of the god Horus had her temple, traveled upriver to join in the festivities and a great time was had by all.

Day 4: Luxor & visiting the west bank ( valley of kings & hatchepsut temple – Back to Cairo

1. Valley of the Kings
   2h · Admission ticket included
   (Optional Not included) tart your final day with a breathtaking sunrise balloon flight over the Valley of the Kings. This is an optional activity and is not included in the tour price. If you wish to join, please coordinate with your guide on the first day.
   the Valley of Kings; visit the tombs of various Dynasties. King Tut’s tomb is with extra ticket.
2. Temple of Hatshepsut
   1h 30m · Admission ticket included
   Hatshepsut was descended from a number of strong women, including Aahotep, the mother of King Ahmose I. Aahotep was a military leader and she received the “Golden Flies” awarded to soldiers who fought courageously.
   
   When Ahmose died, his son Amenhotep became pharaoh but he left no male heirs. Thutmose I, a commoner and army general, became king by marrying Amenhotep’s sister Nefertiri.
   
   Thutmose I was a strong pharaoh and, with his large professional army, made conquests south into Nubia and north as far as the Euphrates River; the farthest any pharaoh had gone up to that time. He erected two large obelisks at Karnak Temple and began the tradition of royal burials in the Valley of the
3. The Karnak Temple
   2h · Admission ticket included
   Explore the largest religious complex ever built. Walk through the spectacular Avenue of Sphinxes and marvel at the Great Hypostyle Hall with its 134 massive columns. Your guide will lead you through the sanctuary to see the obelisks of Queen Hatshepsut and Tutomosis III
4. Luxor Temple
   1h 30m · Admission ticket included
   Visit the elegant Luxor Temple, located in the heart of the city. Built largely by Amenhotep III and Ramses II, this temple is famous for its stunning statues, the mosque built atop the ruins, and its beautiful nighttime illumination. A perfect final stop for your Nile journey."

Pickup details

"For a seamless start to your journey, please provide your Cairo hotel name and address at the time of booking.

Pickup Process: Our representative will meet you at your hotel lobby with a sign showing your name or the 'Booking2Egypt' logo.

Early Flights: Since domestic flights to Aswan usually depart early, will confirm your exact pickup time one day before the tour via WhatsApp or Viator message.

Aswan Arrival: Upon landing in Aswan, your professional Egyptologist guide will be waiting for you at the airport exit gate holding a sign with your name.

Luggage: All transfers are in private, air-conditioned vehicles with ample space for your luggage."

• Wheelchair accessible
• Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
• All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels