4-Day Nile River Cruise from Aswan to Luxor with Ancient Temples
About This Tour
Explore the wonders of ancient Egypt on a 4-day Nile cruise from Aswan to Luxor. Witness the engineering marvel of the Aswan High Dam and the Unfinished Obelisk...
Duration: 4 Days · Tour type: Private · Activity level: Moderate · Accommodation: Included · Luxury · Transport: Included · Wheelchair access: Yes · Cities: Aswan, Edfu, Kom Ombo, Luxor, Lake Nasser · Languages: Dutch, English, French, Spanish
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What's Included
- Pick-up from and drop-off at the hotel or airport.
- All transfers in a modern private air-conditioned vehicle.
- Accommodation on a 5-star Nile cruise.
- English-speaking tour guide on board the cruise.
- Entrance fees to all sights in the itinerary.
- One complimentary bottle of water per person per day.
- All transfers are by air-conditioned vehicles with qualified drivers.
- All service charges and taxes.
Not Included
- Entry visa to Egypt.
- Any additional meals and drinks.
- All personal expenses such as laundry.
- Tipping for the guide, driver, cruise crew, etc.
- Any optional tours and activities.
Itinerary
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1Day 01
Aswan Highlights and Nile Cruise Check-in
Meet your expert Egyptologist in the morning at your hotel or chosen location in Aswan. Travel in a comfortable, air-conditioned vehicle to begin your day of discovery. Visit the Aswan High Dam, an impressive feat of modern engineering that created Lake Nasser and generates electricity. Explore the Unfinished Obelisk, a 42-metre structure partially carved from the bedrock, showcasing ancient craftsmanship. Discover the captivating Philae Temple, dedicated to the goddess Isis, with walls narrating the tale of Osiris, Isis, and Horus. Board your cruise ship for an overnight stay on the Nile. Meals: Lunch and Dinner
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2Day 02
Sail to Kom Ombo Temple
Begin the day with breakfast on board as you continue your Nile journey from Aswan to Luxor. Visit the remarkable Kom Ombo Temple, known for its unique dual design with separate entrances, hypostyle halls, and sanctuaries. Explore the temple dedicated to Haroeris, or Horus the Elder, and Sobek, the crocodile god of the Nile - a rare example of architectural distinctiveness. Enjoy meals and relax on board while sailing towards Luxor. Overnight on the cruise. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
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3Day 03
Explore the Magnificent Edfu Temple
Enjoy breakfast on board before embarking on another day of exploration along the Nile. Visit the magnificent Edfu Temple, the largest and best-preserved Greco-Roman temple in Egypt. Admire the temple walls depicting stories from 237 BC to 57 BC, including the celestial battle between Horus and Seth. Return to the cruise for a relaxing evening and overnight stay on the Nile. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
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4Day 04
Luxor Temples, Tombs and Departure
Begin with breakfast on board before disembarking to explore Luxor with your private tour guide. Visit the Valley of the Kings, home to 63 tombs of famous pharaohs including Rameses II, Seti I, Amenhotep I, Hatshepsut, and Tutankhamun. Discover the Hatshepsut Temple, celebrating the achievements and legacy of Queen Hatshepsut. Admire the Colossi of Memnon, monumental statues with Roman-era inscriptions detailing pharaonic beliefs. Conclude at the Karnak Temple complex and marvel at its hypostyle hall, shrines, towers, and ancient architecture. Transfer to your selected Luxor hotel to end your journey. Meals: Breakfast and Lunch
Meeting Point
Meeting point: Aswan International Airport, Near the Nile Valley, Aswan, Egypt · Tour start: Aswan, Aswan Governorate, Egypt — Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
