See Egypt at a slower pace on this four-night deluxe cruise from Luxor to Aswan. With an Egyptologist guide, visit the highlights of the region, including the Valley of the Kings, Karnak Temple, and the Colossi of Memnon. On board the ship, enjoy three meals a day and evening entertainment. You can also elect to visit the temples of Ramses II at Abu Simbel for an additional fee at the end of the tour in Aswan. meals included, Hotel pickup and drop-off in Luxor included, Enjoy Egypt’s brilliant sun and blue skies as you sail along the Nile in 5-star luxury with a professional Egyptologist guide. Besides visiting the highlights of Aswan, Luxor, Edfu, and Kom Ombo, you’ll enjoy three delicious meals a day plus evening entertainment on board this classic Nile cruise. A day trip to the temples of Ramses II at Abu Simbel is available as an additional extra, allowing for an additional day in Aswan
Inclusions & Exclusions
✔ Bottled water during the tours
✔ Meals start with lunch first day and end with breakfast last day
✔ Aswan tours
✔ Accommodation for 4 nights on Nile Cruise on full board
✔ Lunch
✔ Dinner
✔ Cruise cabin with all facilities
✔ Breakfast
✔ Kom Ombo and Edfu temples
✔ All transfers to / from airport & hotel by a private air-conditioned vehicle
✔ all sightseen mentioned
✔ Deluxe air-conditioned vehicle throughout.
✔ Tour the West and East banks in Luxor.
✔ Guide
✔ All service charges and taxes.
✖ Gratuities (Tipping)
✖ All Entrance fees (Optional)
Pickup Locations
1. Pavillon Winter Luxor
2. Mara House
3. Luxor Airport
4. Pharaonic Rose
5. Royal House Hotel
6. Mountain View Villa
7. Minamar Hotel
8. San mina Hotel
9. Sant Mina Hotel
10. Jaz Yakouta Dahabya
11. Little Garden Hotel
12. Roma Hotel Luxor
13. New Windsor Hotel
14. Villa Diletta Luxor
15. Nur el-Gurna Hotel
16. Cleopatra Hotel Luxor
17. Pharaon
18. Al Moudira Hotel
19. Djorff Palace
20. Pyramids Luxor Hotel
Additional Info: We pick up all travelers from their location in Luxor
and drop off at Aswan Airport, Hotel, or Station.
Itinerary
Luxor Nile Cruise (Karnak and Luxor Temples)
1
Temple of Karnak
We will pick you from your hotel in Luxor or The Airport. Transfer by air conditioned car to your Nile Cruise, Check in and visit the huge temple complex at Karnak Temple and Luxor temple, back to your Cruise for overnight
Duration: 2 hours
2
Luxor Temple
The Luxor Temple is a large Ancient Egyptian temple complex located on the east bank of the Nile River in the city today known as Luxor and was constructed approximately 1400 BCE. In the Egyptian language it was known as ipet resyt, "the southern sanctuary".
Duration: 1.5 hours
3
Our tour guide takes you to one of the Papyrus Institutes. They have a fantastic selection of Papyrus art. They will demonstrate how to make papyrus.
Duration: 30 minutes
Luxor Nile Cruise (West bank tour) Sail to Edfu
1
Valley of the Kings
Breakfast and start your day tour in Luxor to visit the West Bank of the Nile and explore the Pharaonic tombs in the Valley of the Kings, Queen Hatshepsut and the Colossi of Memnon. In the afternoon we sail up-river and cross through the lock on the Nile at Esna before continuing to Edfu. Overnight
Duration: 7 hours
2
Temple of Hatshepsut at Deir el Bahari
Deir el-Bahari or Dayr al-Bahri is a complex of mortuary temples and tombs located on the west bank of the Nile, opposite the city of Luxor, Egypt. This is a part of the Theban Necropolis. The first monument built at the site was the mortuary temple of Mentuhotep II of the Eleventh Dynasty.
Duration: 1.5 hours
3
Tomb of King Tutankhamun (Tut)
The tomb of Tutankhamun, also known by its tomb number, KV62, is the burial place of Tutankhamun, a pharaoh of the Eighteenth Dynasty of ancient Egypt, in the Valley of the Kings. The tomb consists of four chambers and an entrance staircase and corridor.
Duration: 20 minutes
4
Tomb of Seti I
Tomb KV17, located in Egypt's Valley of the Kings and also known by the names "Belzoni's tomb", "the Tomb of Apis", and "the Tomb of Psammis, son of Nechois", is the tomb of Pharaoh Seti I of the Nineteenth Dynasty. It is one of the best decorated tombs in the valley.
Duration: 30 minutes
Edfu and Kom Ombo temples. Sail to Aswan
1
Temple of Horus
This Ptolemaic temple, built between 237 and 57 BC, is one of the best-preserved ancient monuments in Egypt. Preserved by desert sand, which filled the place after the pagan cult was banned, the temple is dedicated to Horus, the avenging son of Isis and Osiris. With its roof intact, it is also one of the most atmospheric of ancient buildings.
Duration: 1.5 hours
2
Temple of Kom Ombo
The Temple of Kom Ombo is an unusual double temple in the town of Kom Ombo in Aswan Governorate, Upper Egypt. It was constructed during the Ptolemaic dynasty, 180–47 BC. Some additions to it were later made during the Roman period.
Duration: 1.5 hours
Aswan Free day
1
Temple of Philae
Breakfast on board: this morning you will visit the high dam and Philae temple in Aswan, Optional Tours to visit the Nubian Museum. In the afternoon we take a felucca sailboat trip around Kitchener and Elephantine islands. Transfer to your Hotel or The Airport, End of our services
Duration: 2 hours
Aswan Tour (Nile Cruise)
1
Abu Simbel Temple Complex
Breakfast on board; This morning you have free time to explore Aswan, Optional tour to Abu Simbel Temple in Aswan by Car. Overnight in Nile Cruise
Duration: 7 hours
Additional info
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
