4 Day Nile Cruise From Aswan To Luxor Including Nubian Village Tour
What your day looks like
Imagine yourself relaxing on the deck of a 5-star Nile Cruise ship sailing down the Nile, watching the beautiful Nile Valley scenery and the real Egyptian life. Explore the highlights of the sightseeing in Luxor and Aswan, and stop en route to visit the pharaonic sites of interest such as; Kom Ombo and Edfu Temples. Enjoy a trip in nature by motorboat and have a chance to visit one of the Nubian families on Soheil Island in Aswan. Have fun and enjoy plenty of night entertainment of the belly dancing show, galabia party, Nubian show or disco, and more in 4 days/3 night Nile Cruise every Sunday, Monday, Wednesday, or Friday from Aswan to Luxor. Full board, check-in with lunch, check-out with breakfast.
The experience, in brief
- Visit Aswan Dam, achieved in 1960 to protect Egypt from the flood & generate electric
- See the Temple Philae, the GrecoRoman Temple dedicated to the goddess Isis
- Explore the Nubian Village on Soheil Island
- Learn about Nubian Village customs, walk around the village with your guide
Your day, step by step
Aswan
Sightseeing at Aswan Dam. Welcome to this trip! Egypt Gift Tours licensed tour guide will meet and assist you at Aswan Airport, Railway station or Hotel to be transferred by A/C van to your 5-star Nile Cruise to check-in. Then, start your tour by visiting the High Dam; achieved in 1960 to protect Egypt from the flood and generate electricity.
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Local Flavor at Philae. Philae Temple: Proceed to visit the Philae temple; the Greco-Roman Temple dedicated to the goddess Isis using a small motorboat to get there. Later on, return back to your cruise for lunch.
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Meals included: lunch and dinner.
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Accommodation: Overnight in Aswan.
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Boating at Nubian Village. Nubian Village: Breakfast on board, then down to the Nile to take a motorboat, sailing slowly to enjoy the scenery and views to the Nubian Village on Soheil Island, have a welcome drink in one of the Nubian family's houses, talk to them, know about their customs, walk around the village with your guide. back to the cruise for lunch.
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City/Town Tour at Temple Of Kom Ombo. Kom Ombo City: Have lunch and be ready for the cruise navigation around 2:30 pm heading to Kom Ombo city where to visit the dual temple of Sobek, the crocodile God, and Horus, the Falcon God. Back to the cruise and have dinner. Continue sailing to Edfu overnight.
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Meals included: breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
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Accommodation: Overnight in Edfu.
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Carriage Tours at Temple Of Edfu. Edfu Temple: After your breakfast, 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. Return to the cruise. Relax on the deck watching 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 Luxor Temple on the East bank of Luxor; where ancient Egyptian, Christian, and Islamic features are exhibited. Dinner on board and belly dancing show.
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Meals included: breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
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Accommodation: Overnight in Luxor.
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Archaeological Exploration at Valley Of The Kings. Valley of the Kings: Breakfast and check out to 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. End your tour in the West Bank with a photo stop in front of the gigantic statues of Memnon. Lunchtime in a local restaurant (optional).
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Local Flavor at Karnak Temple. Karnak temple: 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. Enjoy the legends and stories of the ancient Egyptian Gods from your Egyptologist guide, and take memorable photos between its huge pillars.
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This is the end of your trip! Finally, transfer to Luxor Hotel, Airport or Railway station.
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 Trip to the Nubian Village on Soheil Island, Aswan
Not Included
Domestic flights or trains Entrance fees to the above-mentioned sightseeing Motorboat to Philae Temple Water and Drinks on the Cruise Wi-Fi on the Cruise (available with extra charge) Any personal expenses like laundry etc Tipping to Guide, Drivers, cruise crew, etc Any optional tours if required It is available to pick up Travelers from Aswan West Bank hotels with an extra 10$ USD per person It is available to drop off Travelers at their Hotels in Luxor west bank with an extra 10$ USD per person
What to Bring
Comfortable clothing and footwear Camera and other items you may need Weather-appropriate clothing Comfortable footwear Camera and other items you may need Passport copies are required for the cruise line company. The rooms are double rooms. If you have an odd number of travelers, 3 will share in a room (same size as double room, with an extra bed). Please add the "Single Supplement" at checkout if you prefer a single room.
Restrictions
If the trip to the Nubian Village cancelled due to bad weather, you will be refunded with 30$ USD per person. The cruise options for Sundays and Thursdays start sailing to Kom Ombo in the early morning of day 3 around 5 am. We will do all the excursions mentioned in the itinerary but in different order according to the cruise schedule.
Meeting & Pickup
Pick up Location: Aswan airport/Aswan train station/Aswan east bank hotel.
Languages Offered
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Optional Add-ons
Abu Simbel temples, Private tour single pax - 280.00 Per Person | Abu Simbel temples, Private tour two pax - 150.00 Per Person | Abu Simbel temples, sharing a small group - 70.00 Per Person | Hot Air Balloon In Luxor - 120.00 Per Person
Before Booking
You will need to provide us with your pick up location in Aswan either, an east bank hotel, train station or airport. If the trip to the Nubian Village cancelled due to bad weather, you will be refunded with 30$ USD per person. You will need to pay the entrance fees to the sightseeing by card It is available to add a German, French , Italian or Japanese tour guide with extra 200$ USD per person
Planning Notes
Hotel pickup offered: Yes Confirmation: Manual By Business
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