Embark on a 5-day Nile cruise from Luxor to Aswan, exploring ancient temples, tombs, and monuments with a private guide. Discover the Valley of the Kings, Karnak temple, Queen Hatshepsut temple, and more on this unforgettable journey.
Embark on a 5-day Nile cruise from Luxor to Aswan, exploring ancient temples, tombs, and monuments with a private guide. Discover the Valley of the Kings, Karnak temple, Queen Hatshepsut temple, and more on this unforgettable journey.
- Luxor Temple - At 10:00 am, meet and be assisted by our local representatives at your hotel in Luxor or from Luxor airport, then transfer to the Nile Cruise. Boarding before lunch. Lunch on board. Visit the Luxor Temple, an ancient Egyptian temple complex on the east bank of the Nile River in Luxor. Originally built by Amenhotep III and Ramses II…
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Luxor Temple - At 10:00 am, meet and be assisted by our local representatives at your hotel in Luxor or from Luxor airport, then transfer to the Nile Cruise. Boarding before lunch. Lunch on board. Visit the Luxor Temple, an ancient Egyptian temple complex on the east bank of the Nile River in Luxor. Originally built by Amenhotep III and Ramses II in the 14th century BC, it was dedicated to the gods Amun, Mut, and Khonsu. The complex includes two main temples, a smaller temple dedicated to Mut, and several other smaller structures. The main temple is renowned for its impressive columns and statues, as well as its numerous hieroglyphic inscriptions. The complex also features a large courtyard with a sacred lake used for religious ceremonies. Luxor Temple is one of Egypt’s most visited sites due to its historical significance and stunning architecture.
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Temple of Karnak - The Temple of Karnak is an ancient Egyptian temple complex on the east bank of the Nile River in Luxor. It is one of Egypt’s most important archaeological sites, constructed over more than 2000 years, starting during the Middle Kingdom (2040-1782 BC). The complex comprises three main temples, several smaller temples, and numerous other structures. The most famous structure at Karnak is the Great Temple of Amun, dedicated to the god Amun-Ra. Other notable structures include the Hypostyle Hall, featuring 134 massive columns, and the Sacred Lake, used for religious ceremonies.
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Valley of the Kings - Breakfast on board, then tour the West Bank. The Valley of the Kings is an ancient burial ground in Luxor, Egypt, housing the tombs of many of Egypt’s most famous pharaohs, including Tutankhamun, Ramses II, and Seti I. Used as a burial site for over 500 years, from the 16th to 11th centuries BC, it is now a popular tourist destination and a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
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Temple of Hatshepsut at Deir el Bahari - The Temple of Hatshepsut at Deir el Bahari is an ancient funerary temple in the Theban Necropolis on the west bank of the Nile River in Luxor, Egypt. Built by the 18th Dynasty Pharaoh Hatshepsut, who ruled from 1479 to 1458 BC, the temple was dedicated to Amun and designed as a mortuary temple for her burial. It is considered one of Egypt’s most beautiful monuments and is one of Luxor’s most visited sites. The temple consists of three terraces connected by ramps and surrounded by a high wall. The first terrace contains a colonnade with Hathor-headed columns, the second terrace has a series of chapels dedicated to various gods and goddesses, and the third terrace contains a large sanctuary dedicated to Amun-Re, decorated with reliefs depicting Hatshepsut’s divine birth and lineage.
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Colossi of Memnon - The Colossi of Memnon are two massive stone statues of Pharaoh Amenhotep III, who reigned during the 18th Dynasty of the New Kingdom. Located in the Theban Necropolis on the west bank of the Nile River near Luxor, the statues are made from quartzite sandstone and stand around 18 meters (60 feet) tall. They depict Amenhotep III seated on a throne with his hands resting on his knees. Believed to have been built around 1350 BC, the statues were originally part of a larger mortuary temple complex dedicated to Amenhotep III. Despite damage from earthquakes and other natural disasters, they remain impressive monuments to ancient Egyptian art and culture.
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Temple of Horus - Breakfast on board. The Temple of Horus is an ancient Egyptian temple in Edfu, Egypt. One of the best-preserved temples in Egypt, it was dedicated to the falcon god Horus. Built during the Ptolemaic dynasty (305–30 BC) and completed during the reign of Ptolemy III (246–222 BC), the temple is a large structure with two courtyards, a hypostyle hall, and a sanctuary. It features many reliefs depicting scenes from the life of Horus and other gods and goddesses. The temple also contains several statues of Horus, including one over 10 meters tall.
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Temple of Kom Ombo - Lunch on board. The Temple of Kom Ombo is a stunning Greco-Roman double temple dedicated to the gods Sobek and Horus. Built during the Ptolemaic period between 180 and 47 BC, the temple is unique in its construction, featuring two separate entrances, two courtyards, two hypostyle halls, and two sanctuaries. Its walls are adorned with carvings of hieroglyphs, gods, and mythical creatures. The temple was a site of great religious significance, attracting pilgrims and travelers from all over Egypt to pay tribute to the gods. Today, the Temple of Kom Ombo is a popular tourist attraction and a reminder of ancient Egypt’s grandeur.
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Aswan High Dam - Breakfast on board and sail to Aswan. Upon arrival in Aswan, visit the High Dam. The Aswan High Dam is a rock-fill embankment dam in Aswan, Egypt. Built between 1960 and 1970 and officially inaugurated in 1971, the dam is located on the Nile River and is one of the largest dams in the world. It stands 111 meters (364 feet) high and stretches 3,830 meters (12,570 feet) long.
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Unfinished Obelisk - The Unfinished Obelisk is an ancient, incomplete, and abandoned granite obelisk in the northern region of Aswan, Egypt. Despite being unfinished, it is an impressive structure, measuring about 42 meters in length and weighing over 1150 tons. The Unfinished Obelisk exemplifies the ancient Egyptians’ ambition to create grand structures from large granite blocks. Its size and complex design reflect the skill and ingenuity of ancient Egyptian builders. Although never completed, the Unfinished Obelisk stands as a testament to the grandeur of ancient Egyptian architecture.
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Temple of Philae - The Temple of Philae is a stunning edifice dedicated to the goddess Isis, located in an idyllic setting in Aswan, Egypt.
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Aswan - Breakfast on board. Disembark and transfer to Aswan airport.
- All the Entry/Admission
- Accommodation for 4 nights on board 5 * Luxury cruise on full board basis
- Meet and greet service by your representative
- Private transportation
- Egyptologist guide during your excursions
- All the Entry/Admission
- Accommodation for 4 nights on board 5 * Luxury cruise on full board basis
- Meet and greet service by your representative
- Private transportation
- Egyptologist guide during your excursions
- Any optional tours
- Personal Items
- Tipping
- Any optional tours
- Personal Items
- Tipping
Embark on a 5-day, 4-night cruise along the Nile, commencing from Luxor to Aswan. Throughout this journey, you’ll get the opportunity to explore renowned Egyptian landmarks like the Valley of the Kings, Karnak temple, and the temple of Queen Hatshepsut, among others. The cruise encompasses a private guide, air-conditioned transport, and covers all…
Embark on a 5-day, 4-night cruise along the Nile, commencing from Luxor to Aswan. Throughout this journey, you’ll get the opportunity to explore renowned Egyptian landmarks like the Valley of the Kings, Karnak temple, and the temple of Queen Hatshepsut, among others. The cruise encompasses a private guide, air-conditioned transport, and covers all transfers. The schedule also includes stops at the Luxor temple and the Valley of the Kings, in addition to the temples of Edfu, Kom Ombo, and Philae en route to Aswan. Further, the tour features a visit to the Unfinished Obelisk, the High Dam, with dinners and overnight stays aboard the ship. The duration of this rewarding experience is approximately 5 days.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.