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5 Day Nile Cruise From Luxor, Edfu, Kom Ombo & Aswan
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The Experience
What your day looks like
Travel on a 5-star cruise boat from Luxor and sail to Edfu, Kom Ombo, and Aswan. See the unforgettable landscape of ancient Egypt surrounding the Nile. Explore the ancient sites along the Nile on a 5-day cruise to discover the jewels of the Nile. Relax by the sundeck or the swimming pool during the day and dance the night away in the cruise’s disco. Enjoy the services of a private qualified Egyptologist who will answer your queries about ancient Egypt. Enjoy easy transfers including pickup and drop off from the airport, train station, and hotel. For more about this trip, please go through the itinerary below.
At a Glance
The experience, in brief
- Visit the largest temple Karnak temple built through 2000 years
- Explore the Theban Necropolis by visiting the Valley of the Kings
- Photo stop in front of the gigantic statues of Memnon
- Enjoy a horse Carriage ride with your tour guide to visit the temple of Horus
- Visit Kom Ombo City and see the temple of Sobek
Your Itinerary
Your day, step by step
Day 1
Luxor
Local Flavor at Karnak Temple. Welcome to this trip! Egypt Gift Tours licensed tour guide will meet and assist you at Luxor Airport, Railway station or East Bank Hotel to be transferred by A/C van to your 5-star Nile Cruise to check in before lunch. Have lunch on board. Then, start your tour by visiting the largest temple ever: Karnak temple, one of the most important religious centers of ancient Egypt with its marvelous obelisks and temples. It was built through 2000 years, covering an area of about 63 acres.
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Local Flavor at Luxor Temple. Luxor temple: Proceed to visit Luxor temple, where ancient Egyptian, Christian, and Islamic features are exhibited. Admire its obelisk and statues. Back to the cruise, dinner on board, and overnight in Luxor.
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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. Valley of the Kings: 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 Mortuary Temple Of Hatshepsut. Mortuary temple: Continue, 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.
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Luxor
Sightseeing at Colossi Of Memnon. Memnon: End your tour in the West Bank with a photo stop in front of the gigantic statues of Memnon. Return to the Cruise by noon to have your lunch. Start sailing down the River Nile, afternoon tea on the sundeck. Cross Esna Lock and overnight in Edfu.
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Luxor
Meals included: breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
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Accommodation: Overnight in Edfu.
Day 3
Luxor
Carriage Tours at Temple Of Edfu. Edfu: 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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Luxor
City/Town Tour at Temple Of Kom Ombo. 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 for overnight.
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Meals included: breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
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Accommodation: Overnight in Aswan.
Day 4
Luxor
Sightseeing at Aswan Dam. Aswan Dam: After breakfast, be ready to discover with your guide the highlights of Aswan and listen to the story of Nubian immigration. Start your tour by visiting the High Dam; achieved in 1960 to protect Egypt from the flood and generate electricity.
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Luxor
Boating at Philae. Philae: Proceed to visit the Philae temple; the Graeco Roman Temple dedicated to goddess Isis using a small motorboat to get there.
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Meals included: breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
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Accommodation: Overnight in Aswan.
Day 5
Luxor
Boating. Aswan islands: Enjoy a trip in nature around Aswan islands using a felucca (a small sailing boat) for one hour.
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Luxor
Enjoy a trip in nature around Aswan islands using a felucca (a small sailing boat) for one hour. The trip ends here. You will take back lovely memories of many enchanting destinations on your tour.
Before You Go
What to know before booking
Included
Meet and assist upon arrival and departure All transfers by a private A/C. vehicle All Nile Cruise excursions as mentioned in the itinerary Professional English-speaking Egyptology Tour guide All Cabins Contain: Mini Bar. Safe Deposit Box. Satellite TV. Private Bathroom with full bathtub.
Not Included
Entrance fees to the above-mentioned sightseeing Motorboat to Philae temple Water or Drinks on the cruise Any personal expenses like laundry etc Tipping to the guide, drivers, cruise crew, etc Any optional tours if required Wi-Fi on the cruise
What to Bring
Weather-appropriate clothing Comfortable footwear Camera and other items you may need You will need to pay all the entrance fees by card except for the High Dam and motorboat to Philae temple in cash.
Meeting & Pickup
Pick up Location: Luxor east bank hotel, train station or airport
Languages Offered
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Optional Add-ons
Abu Simbel temples, private tour (Single traveler) - 200.00 Per Person | Abu Simbel temples, private tour (Two traveler) - 120.00 Per Person | Abu Simbel temples, sharing a small group - 60.00 Per Person | Hot Air Balloon In Luxor - 100.00 Per Person | Nubian Village by motorboat - 50.00 Per Person
Planning Notes
Hotel pickup offered: Yes Confirmation: Manual By Business
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