5-day Nile Cruise journey from Luxor to Aswan
When: Tour starts every day at 10 am. Duration: 5 days Highlights: Monument, Church, Shopping center, ancient theatre Language: The tour is originally in English. Embarking on a 5-day Nile Cruise from Luxor to Aswan offers an unforgettable journey through the heart of ancient Egypt. Travelers can witness the grandeur of Pharaonic sites, such as the Valley of the Kings and the temples of Karnak, Luxor, Edfu, and Philae. The cruise provides a blend of historical exploration and serene river views, with the comfort of modern amenities and the guidance of expert Egyptologists. This voyage is not just a trip but a passage through time, where each bend of the Nile reveals a new chapter of history.
Activities
Day 1| Karnak & Luxor Temples Your tour guide will meet and assist you at Luxor Airport/Train station or your hotel at the designated meeting time. Subsequently, you will be transported to the boarding area of your Nile voyage in an air-conditioned vehicle for check-in. After lunch, enjoy a visit to the stunning Karnak Temples. Your tour guide will pick you up and take you to the Karnak temple complex, where you can admire ancient Egyptian architecture and hear about the holy site's history. Be sure to bring your camera to catch the elaborate hieroglyphics and towering columns that make Karnak one of Egypt's most renowned sites. Afterward, you will be brought back to your cruise for dinner and overnight on the Nile cruise.
- Overnight stay on your cruise ship.
Day 2| Valley of the Kings After breakfast aboard your Nile cruise, your tour guide will be ready to pick you up and take you to the Valley of Kings, the world's most significant valley. You will be able to tour the ancient pharaoh tombs and learn about Egypt's intriguing history. You will be taken to learn more about Egyptian history and see three tombs from the interior. The elaborate hieroglyphics and well-preserved antiquities will take you back to the period of the Pharaohs. Your educated guide will explain the importance of each tomb and help you understand Egypt's rich cultural legacy. Mortuary Temple of Hatshepsut Then visit Queen Hatshepsut's funerary temple, which is an amazing monument carved into the cliffs of Deir el-Bahari. You may enjoy the spectacular design and learn about the interesting history of this great female pharaoh. It was created by the builders of the New Kingdom, Pharaoh Hatshepsut, about the 15th century BC. After lunch, you'll cruise to Edfu and have a relaxing supper on board.
- Overnight stay on board at your cruise ship.
Day 3| Temple of Edfu-Temple of Kom Ombo After breakfast, you will be picked up and transported to Edfu's Temple of Horus. The Temple of Horas is one of Egypt's best-preserved ancient temples, devoted to the falcon-headed deity Horus. You will be able to examine its spectacular architecture and hear about its intriguing history from a qualified guide. After viewing the Horus Temple in Edfu, you will be returned to the Nile Cruise to continue. Sailing to Kom Ombo to view the unusual Temple of Sobek, which is devoted to Sobek, the crocodile deity, and Horus, the falcon-headed divinity. Lunch on board. Continue cruising towards Aswan.
- Dinner and stay onboard your Nile Cruise.
- Overnight stay on board at your cruise ship.
Day 4| Sightseeing at Aswan After breakfast aboard the Nile cruise, you will be picked up and taken to Aswan to spend the day touring. Start with the High Dam. There you will witness the biggest artificial lake in the world and the towering dam of Aswan. Sightseeing at Philae Island You will be escorted to the beautiful Island, where the Philae temple, an important shrine of the goddess Isis, is situated. This temple is renowned for its gorgeous architecture and rich carvings, making it a must-see for history and culture buffs. In addition, guests may take a calm boat trip on the Nile River to approach the temple, which enhances the whole experience of visiting this hallowed location.
- Overnight stay on board at your cruise ship.
Day 5| Departure Disembark from your Nile cruise after breakfast, then transfer to Aswan Airport /Train Station for final departure.
Meeting Location We will pick you up at Luxor airport/ train station or your Accommodation in Luxor.
