Tour Details
Duration | 6 Days / 5 Nights |
Destinations | Cairo / Luxor / Aswan |
Tour Availability | Everyday |
Pickup & Drop Off | Your Hotel |
Tour Type | Private Tour |
Enjoy the experience you deserve through our 5 days Nile Cruise from Luxor to Aswan, sailing through the Nile River on board our luxury Nile Cruises a Magic Tour with the real beauty of travel, enjoy discovering the hidden secrets of the ancient Egyptians in Luxor & Aswan, visit the most famous attractions such as Valley of the Kings, Karnak temple, Queen Hatshepsut temple, and more, your 5 days Nile River Cruise will be accompanied by a private Egyptologist tour guide and with high-quality services, travel to Cairo to enjoy the visit of the Three Pyramids of Giza & the Sphinx.
Tour Highlights
Tour Itinerary
Day 1: LUXOR
Upon arrival to Luxor, start your 8-day Nile cruise from Luxor to Aswan & Cairo by meeting your private tour guide to discover ancient Egyptian civilization in the most famous archaeological sites along the Riverbank in Luxor East Bank like Karnak Temple No site in Egypt is more impressive than the Karnak temple. The Temple of Luxor was the center of the most important festival, the festival of Opet. Built largely by Amenhotep III and Rameses II, the temple’s purpose was a setting for the rituals of the festival. At the end of the day, return back to the cruise and overnight on board. Meals: Lunch. Dinner
Day 2: WEST BANK THE VALLEY OF KINGS
The final resting place of Egypt’s rulers from the 18th to the 20th dynasty, it is home to tombs including the great Pharaoh Ramses II and boy Tutankhamun. The tombs were well stocked with all the material goods a ruler might need in the next world. Most of the decoration inside the tombs is still well preserved. Hatshepsut Temple is one of the most beautiful & best preserved of all of the temples of Ancient Egypt. The temple was built on three levels with two wide ramps in a central position joining the levels together. Colossi of Memnon, Two massive stone statues of King Amenhotep III are the only remains of a complete mortuary temple. The statues are made from blocks of quartzite sandstone which existed in Cairo and then moved 700 KM to Luxor. Sail to Esna and Edfu. Overnight in Edfu. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch. Dinner
Day 3: EDFU
After Breakfast, move to explore “The Temple of God Hours“: Edfu temple is considered the most preserved Greco-Roman temple all over Egypt, and on its walls portrayed a “Play” showing the overcome of Horus over the devil god Seth. Then sail to Kom Ombo to visit Kom Ombo Temple: A temple overlooking the Nile. This temple is divided into 2 temples with 2 entrances, 2 hypostyle Halls, and 2 sanctuaries. Overnight in Aswan (late-night arrival). Meals: Breakfast, Lunch. Dinner
Day 4: ABU SIMBEL (OPTIONAL EXCURSION)
Possibility to visit Abu Simbel in the morning as an optional Excursion) in the afternoon Felluca ride.
Day 5: ASWAN TOUR
The High Dam Built across the Nile at Aswan. The High Dam was constructed between 1960 and 1970 and has had a significant effect on the economy and culture of Egypt. The Unfinished Obelisk The largest known ancient obelisk. It was ordered by Hatshepsut (1508–1458 BC), possibly to complement the Lateran Obelisk (which was originally at Karnak and was later brought to the Lateran Palace in Rome. Philae temple is dedicated to the goddess Isis of Love and beauty. The temple complex was dismantled and relocated to nearby Agilkia Island as part of the UNESCO Nubia Campaign project, protecting this and other complexes before the 1970 completion of the Aswan High Dam. transfer to the airport of Aswan or the Train station travel to Cairo, arrive & transfer check in hotel and overnight Meals: Breakfast,
Day 6: PYRAMIDS / SAKKARA / MEMPHIS
After breakfast, you will be accompanied by your personal guide to the Giza Plateau to visit the Great Pyramids of Cheops, Chefren, and Mykerinus- the Famous Sphinx and Valley temple facing the great statue. Additional visit to the Solar Boat in front of Cheops Pyramid (extra ticket on the spot). Lunch will be served in a good quality restaurant, and then proceed to the Sakkara area to visit the Sakkara Complex, and first pyramid ever built (Djoser Pyramid). Move to Memphis Old Kingdom's capital and famous Necropolis. Overnight in Cairo. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Day 7: MUSEUM / CITADEL / ALABASTER MOSQUE/ KHANELKHALILI
Breakfast at your hotel in Cairo and then you will be escorted by your private guide to visit the Egyptian Museum, the Treasures room for the child King Tutankhamun, alongside many other fascinating artifacts. Additional visit to the mummies' room at the museum (extra ticket on the spot) Lunch throughout the tour at a local restaurant. Continue driving to Islamic Cairo, where you will be able to explore Khan El Khalili, Cairo’s old bazaar. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Day 8: DEPARTURE TO THE AIRPORT
Breakfast & transfer to the airport.
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Tour Inclusions
- The assistance of our personnel during your tour.
- All transfers are by a modern air-conditioned deluxe vehicle.
- Accommodation for 4 nights on board a 5-star cruise on a full board basis.
- 3 nights accommodation hotel Cairo included breakfast.
- All Nile Cruise excursions are as mentioned in the itinerary.
- Entrance fees to all sights between Luxor, Aswan & Cairo.
- Egyptologist guide during your tour.
- All service charges and taxes.
Tour Exclusions
- Any extras not mentioned in the program.
- Drinks
- Tipping.
- Abu Simbel