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5 Day Nile Cruise From Luxor To Aswan Including Abu Simbel Private Tour
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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 to your queries about ancient Egypt. Enjoy easy transfers including pickup and drop off from the airport, train station, and hotel.
At a Glance
The experience, in brief
- Spend four nights cruising from Luxor to Aswan via Edfu and Kom Ombo
- See the temples of Karnak, Edfu, and others
- Explore the Valley of the Kings, the final resting place of more than 60 pharaohs
- Enjoy the services of a private qualified Egyptologist who will answer your inquiries
- See the unforgettable landscape of ancient Egypt surrounding the Nile
Your Itinerary
Your day, step by step
Day 1
Luxor
Welcome to this trip! Our licensed tour guide will meet and assist you at Luxor Airport, Railway station or East Bank Hotel to be transferred by A/C car to your 5-star Nile Cruise to check in before lunch. Have lunch on board.
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Luxor
Local Flavor at Karnak Temple. Karnak temple: Start your tour by visiting the largest temple ever: Karnak Temple built 2000 years ago, covering an area of about 63 acres.
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Luxor
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.
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Luxor
Meals included: lunch and dinner.
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Luxor
Accommodation: Overnight in Luxor on board the cruise.
Day 2
Luxor
Archaeological Exploration at Valley Of The Kings. Theban Necropolis: 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.
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Luxor
Sightseeing at Colossi Of Memnon. Colossi of Memnon: End your tour in the West Bank by a photo stop in front of the gigantic statues of Memnon. Return back to the Cruise by noon.
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Luxor
Boating at Nile River. Cruise: Start sailing down the River Nile, afternoon tea on the sundeck.
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Luxor
Meals included: breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
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Luxor
Accommodation: Overnight at Edfu on board the cruise
Day 3
Luxor
Carriage Tours at Temple Of Edfu. Temple of Edfu: 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.
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Kom Ombo
Local Flavor at Temple Of Kom Ombo. Kom Ombo: Stop at Kom Ombo city where to visit the unique double temple of Sobek, the crocodile God, and Horus, the falcon God.
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Luxor
Local Flavor. Folkloric party: 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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Luxor
Meals included: breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
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Luxor
Accommodation: Overnight in Aswan on board the cruise
Day 4
Aswan
City/Town Tour at Aswan Dam. Aswan City Tour: Discover with your guide the highlights of Aswan and listen to the story of the Nubian immigration. Start your tour by visiting the High Dam; achieved in 1960 to protect Egypt from the flood and generate electricity. Proceed to visit the Graeco Roman Temple dedicated to goddess Isis using a small motorboat to get there.
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Luxor
Meals included: breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
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Luxor
Accommodation: Overnight in Aswan on board the cruise
Day 5
Luxor
Local Flavor at Abu Simbel Temples. Abu Simbel: Check out around 4 to 4:30 am, your guide will pick you up for the 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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Luxor
This is the end of your trip! Back to the cruise by noon time to pick up your luggage. Later on, You will be transferred to your Aswan hotel, Airport, or railway station. We hope you enjoyed it!
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 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 mentioned sightseeing Motorboat to Philae temple. Wi-fi on the cruise (available with extra charge) Water or Drinks during meals on the cruise 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 Luxor west bank hotels with extra 10$ USD per person. It is available to drop off Travelers at their Hotels in Aswan 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 Luxor Airport, Railway Station, or Hotel.
Planning Notes
Hotel pickup offered: Yes Confirmation: Manual By Business
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