Time to discover the beauty of Egypt Upper Nile Valley from the deck of a 5 star Nile Cruise ship. Enjoy the riverside scenery and discover the ancient wonders of Egypt. Explore the highlights of the sightseeing in Luxor and Aswan, stop en the route to visit the pharaonic sites of interest such as; Kom Ombo and Edfu Temples. Discover one of the most impressive temples in Egypt by visiting Abu Simbel 285 km south of Aswan. Visit one of the Nubian families on Soheil Island in Aswan. Have fun and enjoy plenty of night entertainments of the belly dancing show, galabeya party, Nubian show or disco and more in 4 days/3 nights on 5 stars Nile Cruise every, Monday, Wednesday or Friday from Aswan to Luxor. Full board, check in with lunch, check out with breakfast.
Note:★ Arrival time on the first day should be before 12:01 pm.
★the tour ends in Luxor on the last day around 5:00 pm, so evening departure is recommended.
Inclusions & Exclusions
✔ Abu Simbel trip( Sharing a small group with English Guide).
✔ Nubian Village trip to Soheil island.
✔ 3 nights accommodation on 5 stars Nile Cruise on full board basis.
✔ Lunch
✔ Dinner
✔ Breakfast
✔ All transfers, pick up and drop off by an A/C. vehicle.
✔ Professional English speaking Egyptology Tour guide.
✖ Entrance fees to the mentioned sightseeing.
✖ Water and Drinks or WiFi on the cruise.
✖ Tipping to Guide, Drivers, cruise crew etc.
✖ Any optional tours if required or Any personal expenses like laundry etc.
✖ Motorboat to Philae temple.
✖ It is available to pick travelers from Aswan west bank hotels with extra 10$ USD per person.
✖ It is available to drop off travelers at Luxor west bank hotels with extra 10$ USD per person.
Pickup Locations
1. Luxor Airport
2. Kato Dool Wellness Resort
3. Dahabeya Queen Farida
4. Meshra Katto
5. Benben By Dhara Hotels
6. Fenti Nubian Resort
7. InterContinental Cairo Semiramis, an IHG hotel
8. Ramsis Hotel
9. Tolip Aswan Hotel
10. Pyramisa Isis Corniche Hotel
11. Citymax Hotel Aswan
12. Opal
13. El-amin Guest House
14. Abo ORabi Guest House
15. Kalabsha Hotel
16. Villa Misk
17. Tiba Hotel Aswan
18. Go Inn Backpackers
19. Basma Hotel
20. Shehrazad Nile Floating Hotel
Additional Info: All hotels, or Rental apartments in Luxor East bank
Luxor Railway station or Luxor Airport.
Itinerary
Arrival transfer to Nile Cruise, Nubian Village and Aswan Tours
1
Aswan
Egypt Gift Tours licensed tour guide will meet and assist you at Aswan Airport, Railway station or Hotel to be transferred by A/C van to your 5 stars Nile Cruise to check in.
2
Temple of Philae
Then, start your tour by visiting the High Dam; achieved in 1960 to protect Egypt from the flood and generate electric. Proceed to visit Philae temple; the Graeco Roman temple dedicated to goddess Isis using a small motorboat to get there. Later on, return back to your cruise for lunch.
Duration: 4 hours
3
Nubian Village
Relax a bit after lunch then, down to the Nile to take a motorboat, sailing slowly to enjoy the scenery and views to the Nubian Village on Soheil Island, have a welcome drink in one of the Nubian families houses, talk to them, know about their customs, walk around the village with your guide.
Duration: 2 hours
Abu Simbel trip and Kom Ombo temple
1
Abu Simbel Temple Complex
Around 4 to 4:30, your guide will pick you up for Abu Simbel trip (sharing a small group),drive for about 4 hours to visit one of the most impressive places in Egypt; the rock-cut temples of Abu Simbel with their unique design built for King Ramesses 2nd and his beloved Queen Nefertari.
Duration: 9 hours
2
Temple of Kom Ombo
Back to the cruise around 2:30 pm to have your lunch and start sailing heading to Kom Ombo city where to visit the dual temple of Sobek, the crocodile God and Horus, the Falcon God. Back to the cruise and have dinner. Continue sailing to Edfu for overnight.
Duration: 1.5 hours
Edfu Temple and Arrive Luxor (visit Luxor Temple)
1
Temple of Horus
After your breakfast, enjoy Horse Carriage ride with your tour guide to visit the temple of Horus at Edfu which is considered to be the most complete and the best preserved of all the Egyptian temples. Return to the cruise. Relax on the deck watching the unique landscape and admire the beautiful scenery of the Nile river while sailing to Luxor. Cross Esna Lock. Lunch on board. Afternoon tea on the sundeck.
Duration: 1.5 hours
2
Luxor Temple
Late in the afternoon, arrive at Luxor dock, to be transferred to enjoy Luxor Temple on the East bank of Luxor; where ancient Egyptian, Christian and Islamic features are exhibited. Dinner on board and belly dancing show. Overnight in Luxor.
Duration: 1.5 hours
Luxor Tour and departure transfer
1
Valley of the Kings
Have your breakfast and check out to start your unforgettable day by driving to the West Bank to visit the Valley of the Kings, where the pharaohs from the new kingdom carved their tombs in the mountains aiming to hide their treasure and protect their mummies.
Duration: 1.5 hours
2
Temple of Hatshepsut at Deir el Bahari
Then, to the Mortuary temple of the famous queen Hatshepsut at El Deir El Bahari. End your tour in the West Bank by a photo stop in front of the gigantic statues of Memnon. Lunchtime in a local restaurant (optional).
Duration: 1.5 hours
3
Temple of Karnak
Back to the East Bank to see the largest temple ever; Karnak temple built through 2000 years and covering an area of about 63 acres. Have nice pics between its huge pillars and obelisks.
Finally, transfer to Luxor Hotel, Airport or Railway station.
Duration: 1.5 hours
Additional info
• Wheelchair accessible
• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Specialized infant seats are available
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• A child from 5 to 11 sharing with one adult will be treated as an adult( full payment)
• A child price applies only when sharing with 2 adults.(maximum 1 child in one room).
• If the trip to Abu Simbel cancelled due to bad weather, you will be refunded with 30$ per person.
• If your arrival to Aswan is so early, so we might start the tour direct upon arrival as Cruise check in at 12:00.
• Sometimes due to sailing conditions on the River Nile,Nile Cruises itineraries schedule and sailing time maybe updated. We assure that our clients will see all what is on their itineraries but maybe in different order.
• If the Nubian Village tour cancelled due to bad weather, you will be refunded with 30$ USD per person.
• It is available to pick travelers from Aswan west bank hotels with extra 10$ USD per person.
• It is available to drop off travelers at their Hotels in Luxor west bank with extra 10$ USD per person.
• If you are travelling in a group and wanted to have yor own room, then do a separate booking for a single person.
• If you are traveling in a group of 3 people, you will enjoy one triple room.
• If you want to have your own room, then you need to book for a single person.
• You will need to pay all the entrance fees by card except the High Dam and motorboat to Philae temple in cash.
• Passports copies are required for the cruise line company and Abu Simple trip permission.
