5 Days 4Nights Nile Cruise Luxury Luxor to Aswan
Overview
Float along the life-giving waters of Egypt’s ancient heartland aboard an elegant vessel, as five sun-drenched days unfold between historic Luxor and Aswan. Your floating palace glides past untouched riverbanks where farmers tend their fields much as their ancestors did millennia ago.
Wake to golden mornings on your private, Step ashore to wander through temple complexes where pharaohs once walked – from Karnak’s towering columns to Edfu’s falcon-headed guardians. Each stop reveals new treasures: Kom Ombo’s unusual double temple, the mighty High Dam, and Philae’s romantic island sanctuary.
Between adventures, lounge by the top-deck pool as dhows drift past with their distinctive triangular sails.
Your floating boutique hotel offers modern comforts wrapped in Old World charm – think polished wood, brass accents, and attentive service that makes you feel like royalty sailing through the cradle of civilization.
Included/Excluded
- 4 nights accommodation on board the Nile cruises based on FB basis.
- Meet and assist service upon arrival and departure
- The assistance of our personnel during your stay and excursions
- All transfers by a modern air-conditioned deluxe vehicle private
- All Nile Cruise excursions as mentioned in the itinerary Private
- Private Egyptologist English-speaking tour guide (s)
- Complementary 1 bottle of water per day per person
- All transfers by A-C vehicles with qualified driver (s).
- All service charges and taxes
- Entrance fees to all sites
- Tips for the guide and driver
Tour Plan
Arrive in Luxor and board your Nile cruise vessel. Enjoy a welcome lunch as you settle into your cabin. In the afternoon, immerse yourself in the grandeur of ancient Egypt with visits to the sprawling Karnak Temple Complex and the majestic Luxor Temple. Conclude the day with a delightful dinner on board.
Venture to the West Bank of the Nile to explore the Valley of the Kings, where you'll discover the tombs of pharaohs like Tutankhamun and Ramesses VI. Continue your journey to the mortuary temple of Ramses III at Medinet Habu and the ancient worker's village of Deir el-Medina. Witness the iconic Colossi of Memnon, remnants of Amenhotep III's temple, before cruising to Esna.
Sail to Edfu to explore the well-preserved Temple of Horus, dedicated to the falcon-headed god. Afterward, visit the unique double temple of Kom Ombo, honoring the crocodile god Sobek and the falcon god Haroeris. Continue your Nile cruise to Kom Ombo.
Arrive in Aswan and marvel at the engineering feat of the High Dam. Embark on a motorboat ride to the serene Philae Temple, dedicated to the goddess Isis. Immerse yourself in the rich Nubian culture at the Nubian Museum. Enjoy a farewell dinner on board.
Disembark from your cruise and transfer to Luxor Airport for your departure flight.
**Optional Excursions:**
* Hot air balloon ride over the Valley of the Kings
* Felucca sail on the Nile River
*Please note that the itinerary may be adjusted to suit your preferences and interests.*
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