Day 1: WELCOME TO LUXOR CITY AND EAST BANK TOUR.
Upon arrival at Luxor airport or train station, our representative will transfer you to your Nile Cruisess by a private A/C vehicle. Embark 12:00 PM. In the afternoon, you will explore Luxor’s east bank, including the Karnak Temples Complex, which is one of the biggest buildings ever built in human history.
The main structure is that of the deity Amun Ra, which was considered the seat of god on earth. The earliest structures date back to the Middle Kingdom, while other sources point to previous buildings as ancient as the third dynasty. Later, you will continue to explore the Temple of Luxor, which was built by one of the rulers of the 12th dynasty and finished by the well-known king Ramses II.
This temple was built in the centre of ancient Luxor. Like Karnak, this temple was dedicated to the main/chief god Amun Re. After your day excursion, you will be taken back to the boat to rest. At night, Dinner will be served, followed by an overnight stay in Luxor City.
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Note: If your arrival time to Luxor is so early, we will start the tour directly upon arrival as the cruise check in time is at 12:00 and we don’t want our guests to waste their time waiting at the lobby for check in.
Day 2: LUXOR WEST BANK, VISIT TO TOMB OF TUTANKHAMUN, AND SAILING TO ASWAN.
Begin the second day with breakfast aboard the Nile Cruise boat. (For the early birds, there is an opportunity for an optional Hot Air Balloon ride. Note, that this optional activity is an additional cost.) The trip will then continue to Luxor’s West Bank, where guests will see the spectacular Valley of Kings and three royal tombs.
During this once in a lifetime encounter, guests will enter King TUTANKHAMUN’s tomb and witness his mummy’s coffin and sarcophagus. Afterwards, we will visit the Hatshepsut Temple in Deir el-Bahari, as well as the Colossi of Memnon. Then we will return to the Nile Cruise ship for a delicious lunch. After lunch, we set sail towards Aswan, while guests enjoy afternoon tea and incredible views of the Nile Valley.
Upon arrival in Esna, you will see our vessel crossing the lock to a higher level of water, affording the most amazing views of the Nile during your excursion. As the day comes to a close, dinner and an overnight stay will be served on board the Nile Cruise ship at Edfu.
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Day 3: VISIT TO KOM OMBO TEMPLE AND SAILING TO ASWAN CITY.
The third day starts with a great breakfast aboard the Nile Cruise boat. Guests will then enjoy cruising towards Kom Ombo, admiring the stunning views of the Nile Valley. Lunch will be served on board as we sail towards the day’s first stop, Kom Ombo. Upon arriving in Kom Ombo, guests will take a ten-minute walk to the historical Kom Ombo temple dedicated to the deity Sobek, an exceptional historical monument that provides insight into ancient Egypt’s rich cultural heritage.
Then return to the Nile Cruise ship and continue cruising towards Aswan while having afternoon tea on the sun deck. Finally, dinner and overnight stay will take place on board the Nile Cruise boat in Aswan City.
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Day 4: ASWAN CITY TOUR AND FELUCCA RIDE.
The fourth day starts with a great breakfast aboard the Nile Cruise boat in Aswan. (For the early birds, there is an opportunity for an optional tour of the Abu Simbel temple during this time. Note, that this optional tour is an additional cost and comes with a breakfast box. The temple may also be visited on the next Day).
Then guests will start the tour of Aswan, which will include stops at the Philae Temple and the Unfinished Obelisk in the granite quarry of Aswan. Then will return to the Nile Cruise for lunch. In the afternoon, our guests will ride along the lush green Nile in a traditional Felucca boat, an ancient form of transportation that dates back to the 16th century. (Sailing is subject to weather conditions). Finally, you will board the Nile Cruise for dinner and overnight in Aswan City.
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Day 5: CHECK OUT AND RETURN HOME.
Our guests will begin their last day with breakfast on board before checking out the Nile Cruise. At the right time, guests will be transferred to Aswan airport for their journey home or to their accommodation in Aswan, with pleasant experiences of their Egyptian trip.
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*Kindly be aware that minor adjustments to the schedule may occur owing to circumstances beyond our control, especially those relating to navigation and sailing on the Nile.*
Nile Cruise Prices:
4 Nights Luxor to Aswan:
Summer Rate From May To August:
$1250 Per Person In Triple Cabin.
$1330 Per Person In a Double Cabin.
$2090 Per Person in a Single Cabin.
4 Nights Aswan to Luxor:
Winter Rate From September To April:
$1800 Per Person In Triple Cabin.
$1880 Per Person In a Double Cabin.
$2940 Per Person in a Single Cabin.
