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Luxor · Egypt
3-Night Cruise From Luxor To Aswan incl. Abu Simbel & Nubian Village
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From $750.00 per person
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The Experience
What your day looks like
Cruise the Nile River from Luxor to Aswan on a 5-star cruise that explores the ancient highlights of the Upper Nile. From the Temple of Philae to Kom Ombo Temple and the Valley of the Kings, discover royal tombs to temples. Discover one of the most impressive temples in Egypt by visiting Abu Simbel 285 km south of Aswan, a small-group tour, and a visit to a local family in a Nubian village on Soheil Island. Have fun and enjoy plenty of night entertainment of the belly dancing show, galabia party, Nubian show or disco, and more.
At a Glance
The experience, in brief
- Enjoy personal service from Aswan arrival to Luxor departure
- Included meals and activities and took care of logistics
- 5star accommodations mean a comfortable trip
- Nubian Village tour by Motorboat
Your Itinerary
Your day, step by step
Day 1
Luxor
Welcome to this trip! Our Egypt Gift Tours licensed tour guide will meet and assist you at Luxor Airport, Railway station or Hotel to be transferred by A/C van to your 5-star Nile Cruise to check in before lunch. Have lunch on board.
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Local Flavor at Karnak Temple. Start your tour by visiting the largest temple ever: Karnak Temple built 2000 years ago, covering an area of about 63 acres. Listen carefully to the stories and legends to be told by your tour guide. Marvel at the sheer size of the Great Hypostyle Hall, and take photos between the huge columns and obelisks.
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Luxor
Local Flavor at Luxor Temple. Proceed to visit Luxor temple, where ancient Egyptian, Christian, and Islamic features are exhibited. Admire its obelisk and statues.
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Meals included: lunch and dinner.
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Accommodation: Overnight in Luxor.
Day 2
Luxor
Archaeological Exploration at Valley Of The Kings. Day 2: Luxor West Bank Tour and Navigation Breakfast and start your remarkable day by driving to the West Bank to explore the Theban Necropolis by visiting the Valley of the Kings, where the pharaohs from the New Kingdom carved their tombs in the mountains aiming to hide their treasure and protect their mummies.
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Luxor
Local Flavor at Deir el Bahari. Then to the Mortuary temple of the famous queen Hatshepsut at El Deir El Bahari. Listen from your guide to her exciting story and how she managed to rule as a sole Pharaoh. End your tour in the West Bank with a photo stop in front of the gigantic statues of Memnon. Return back to the Cruise.
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Luxor
Boating at Nile River. Start sailing down the River Nile, afternoon tea on the sundeck. Cross Esna Lock
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Meals included: breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
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Accommodation: Overnight in Edfu.
Day 3
Luxor
Horseback Riding. Day 3: Edfu Temple and Kom Ombo Temple-Aswan After your breakfast, enjoy a Horse Carriage ride with your tour guide to visit the temple of Horus at Edfu which is considered to be the most complete and the best preserved of all the Egyptian temples. Back to the cruise. Relax on the deck watching the unique landscape and admire the scenery of the Nile River while sailing to Kom Ombo. Lunch on board. Afternoon tea on the sundeck.
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Local Flavor at Temple Of Kom Ombo. Late in the afternoon, stop at Kom Ombo city where to visit the unique double temple of Sobek, the crocodile God and Horus, the falcon God. Return to the cruise and have dinner followed by a folkloric party operated by the cruise staff and tour guides. Continue sailing to Aswan
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Meals included: breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
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Accommodation: Overnight in Aswan.
Day 4
Luxor
Archaeological Exploration at Abu Simbel Temples. Day 4: Abu Simbel Trip, Philae Temple and Nubian Village Check out, leave your luggage in the cruise reception, and pick up your breakfast box. Then your guide will pick you up for the Abu Simbel trip (sharing a group in a bus or minibus), and drive for about 3 hours to visit one of the most impressive places in Egypt; the rock-cut temples of Abu Simbel with its unique design built for King Ramesses 2nd and his beloved Queen Nefertari.
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Boating. Get back to Aswan to pick up your luggage from the cruise and proceed to visit the Graeco Roman Temple dedicated to goddess Isis using a small motorboat to get there.
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Aswan
Local Flavor at Nubian Village. Continue for the fantastic trip in nature to the Nubian Village. Down to the Nile to take a motorboat, sailing slowly to enjoy the scenery and views of the Nubian Village on Soheil Island, have a welcome drink in one of the Nubian family's houses, talk to them, learn about their customs, walk around the village with your guide. Finish by sunset, enjoy the breeze, and watch the birds while going back.
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Meals included: breakfast.
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That's a wrap-up! We hope you enjoyed your stay! Later on, you will be transferred to your Aswan East Hotel, Airport, or Railway station.
Before You Go
What to know before booking
Included
Meet and assist upon arrival and departure All transfers, pick up and drop off by an A/C. vehicle Professional English speaking Egyptology tour guide Abu Simbel trip ( Sharing a group in a bus or minibus with English Guide) Nubian Village trip to Soheil island
Not Included
Domestic flights or trains Entrance fees to the mentioned sightseeing Motorboat to Philae Temple Water or Drinks on the Cruise Any personal expenses like laundry etc. or any optional tours Tipping to Guide, Drivers, cruise crew, etc. Wi-Fi on the Cruise (available with extra charge) Availability to pick up travelers from Luxor West Bank hotels at extra cost Availability to drop off travelers at Aswan West Bank Hotels at extra cost
What to Bring
Comfortable clothes and shoes Camera and bag for essentials Sunscreen
Meeting & Pickup
Meet and assist you at Luxor Airport, Railway station, or Hotel in Luxor.
Languages Offered
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Before Booking
Child rate applies only when sharing 2 paying adults. A child from 5 to 11 years old accompanied by one adult will be treated as an adult. Prices are quoted in U.S dollars , per person per trip and valid, except during Christmas, New Year and Easter Holidays (100$ per person per night will be charged as extra supplement for these Holidays). If your arrival to Luxor is so early, so we will start the tour direct upon arrival as Cruise check in at 12:00. Sometimes due to sailing conditions on the River Nile, Nile Cruises itineraries schedule and sailing time maybe updated. We assure that our clients will see all what is on their itineraries but maybe in different order. If the trip to Abu Simbel cancelled due to bad weather, you will be refunded with 30$ USD per person. If the trip to the Nubian Village cancelled due to bad weather, you will be refunded with 30$ USD per person. It is available to pick travelers from Luxor west bank hotels with extra 10$ USD per person. It is available to drop off travelers at Aswan west bank hotels with extra 10$ USD per person You will need to pay all the entrance fees by card except the High Dam in cash. If you want to have your own room, then you need to book for a single person. If you are traveling in a group of 3 people, you will enjoy one triple room. If you are traveling in a group and wanted to have your own room, then do a separate booking for a single person. Passports copies are required for the cruise line company and Abu Simple trip permission. It is available to provide an Italian, Japanese or French tour guide with extra 150$ USD per person upon your request.
Planning Notes
Hotel pickup offered: Yes Confirmation: Manual By Business
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