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4 Day Nile Cruise from Aswan to Luxor Including Abu Simbel - Private Tour
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The Experience
What your day looks like
Cruise down the river Nile in a 4-day 3-night and see major archaeological sites from Aswan to Luxor led by a private qualified Egyptologist tour guide. Discover breathtaking and most impressive pharaonic temples, while you dig deep into history and mythology. Visit the Kom Ombo Temple, the only temple in Egypt that is shared by the crocodile-headed god Sobek and the falcon-headed god Horus. See the temples of Karnak, Edfu, and more. Explore the Valley of the Kings, the final resting place of more than 60 pharaohs of ancient Egypt. Discover the most impressive temples of Abu Simbel 285 km from Aswan. Enjoy easy transfers including pickup and drop off from the airport, train station, and hotel.
At a Glance
The experience, in brief
- Visit High Dam, achieved in 1960 to protect Egypt from the flood and generate electric
- Explore the Philae Temple and Greaco Roman temple dedicated to the goddess Isis
- Visit one of the most impressive places in Egypt, Abu Simbel Temples
- Horse Carriage ride with your tour guide to visit the temple of Horus at Edfu
- Get the opportunity to be guided by an Egyptologist tour guide
Your Itinerary
Your day, step by step
Day 1
Aswan
Relaxation & Fun. Welcome to this trip! Our licensed tour guide will meet and assist you at Aswan railway station, Airport 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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Sightseeing at Aswan Dam. High Dam & temples: Start visiting the High Dam; achieved in 1960 to protect Egypt from the floods and generate electricity. Proceed to visit Philae Temple; the Greaco Roman temple dedicated to goddess Isis using a small motorboat to get there.
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Local Flavor. Folkloric show: Return back to your cruise for dinner and a folkloric show.
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Meals included: lunch and dinner.
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Accommodation: Overnight in Aswan on board the cruise.
Day 2
Aswan
Local Flavor at Abu Simbel Temples. Abu Simbel: Around 4 to 4:30 am, your guide will pick you up for Abu Simbel trip (sharing a small group), to visit one of the most impressive places in Egypt; the rock-cut temples of Abu Simbel with their unique design built for King Ramesses 2nd and his beloved Queen Nefertari.
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Local Flavor at Temple Of Kom Ombo. Kom Ombo City: Enjoy lunch and be ready for the cruise navigation by afternoon heading to Kom Ombo city where to visit the dual temple of Sobek, the crocodile God, and Horus, the Falcon God. Continue sailing to Edfu overnight.
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Aswan
Meals included: Breakfast, lunch and dinner.
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Accommodation: Overnight at Edfu on board the cruise.
Day 3
Aswan
Carriage Tours at Temple Of Edfu. Temple of Edfu: Around 4:30 to 5 am, enjoy 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.
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Boating at Nile River. Cruising: Return to the cruise, relax on the deck watch the unique landscape, and admire the beautiful scenery of the Nile River while sailing to Luxor. Cross Esna Lock, lunch on board, and afternoon tea on the sundeck.
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Local Flavor at Luxor Temple. Luxor temple: Late in the afternoon, arrive at Luxor dock, to be transferred to enjoy the Luxor temple on the East bank of Luxor; where ancient Egyptian, Christian, and Islamic features are exhibited. Note: If your cruise arrives by 3:00 or 3:30 pm, then you have a chance to visit both Karnak and Luxor Temples on the East Bank of Luxor.
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Aswan
Meal included: breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Dinner with live performance: Belly Dance Show.
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Accommodation: Overnight in Luxor on board the cruise.
Day 4
Aswan
Archaeological Exploration at Valley Of The Kings. Valley of the Kings: Start your remarkable day by driving to the West Bank to visit 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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Local Flavor at Mortuary Temple Of Hatshepsut. Mortuary temple: 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 solo female Pharaoh.
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Sightseeing at Colossi Of Memnon. Memnon: End your tour in the West Bank with a photo stop in front of the gigantic 17-meter statues of Memnon.
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Local Flavor at Karnak Temple. Karnak: Drive back to the East Bank to see the largest temple ever; Karnak temple built through 2000 years and covers an area of about 63 acres.
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This is the end of your trip, we hope you enjoyed it! Transfer to Luxor railway station, Airport or Luxor hotel.
Before You Go
What to know before booking
Included
Meet and assist upon arrival and departure All transfers, pickup and drop off by a private A/C. vehicle All Nile Cruise excursions as mentioned in the itinerary Abu Simbel Trip (Sharing a small group) Professional English speaking Egyptology tour guide
Not Included
Entrance fees to the mentioned sightseeing Motorboat to Philae temple- Water or Drinks during meals on the cruise. Wi-Fi on the cruise.(available with extra charge) Any personal expenses like laundry etc. or Any optional Tours Tipping to the guide, drivers, cruise crew etc. It is available to pick travelers from Aswan west bank hotels with extra 10$ USD per person. It is available to drop off travelers at their hotels in Luxor west bank with extra 10$ USD per person.
What to Bring
Weather-appropriate clothing Comfortable footwear Camera and other items you may need
Meeting & Pickup
Our licensed tour guide will meet and assist you at the Aswan railway station, Airport, or Aswan east bank hotel. Pick-up Time: 6:00 to 12:00 pm (Available to change)
Planning Notes
Hotel pickup offered: Yes Confirmation: Manual By Business
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