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5-Day Nile Cruise from Luxor To Aswan with Sightseeing and Abu Simbel
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From $850.00 per person
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The Experience
What your day looks like
Blend the rich heritage and history of Luxor and Aswan with the beauty of Egypt's Upper Nile Valley. Enjoy the beautiful Nile Valley scenery and the real Egyptian life from the deck of a 5-star Nile Cruise Ship in 5 days, and 4 -Nights from Luxor to Aswan. Explore the highlights of the sightseeing in Luxor and Aswan, and stop en route to visit the pharaonic sites of interest such as; Edfu and Kom Ombo temples. Discover the most impressive temples of Abu Simbel 285 km from Aswan. 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 the beautiful Nile Valley scenery and the real Egyptian life
- Explore the highlights of the sightseeing in Luxor and Aswan
- Discover the most impressive temples of Abu Simbel
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 Hotel to be transferred by A/C van to your 5-star Nile Cruise to check in before lunch.
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Luxor
Local Flavor at Karnak Temple. Then, start your tour by visiting the largest temple ever; the Karnak temple built 2000 years ago, covers 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 to Edfu Have 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. Continue, 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.
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Luxor
Boating at Nile River. Return to the Cruise by noon to have your lunch. Start sailing down the River Nile, afternoon tea on the sundeck. Cross Esna Lock.
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Luxor
Meals included: breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
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Accommodation: Overnight at Edfu.
Day 3
Luxor
Horseback Riding at Temple Of Edfu. 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.
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Local Flavor. 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.
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Local Flavor. Return to the cruise and have dinner followed by a folkloric party operated by the cruise staff and tour guides.
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Luxor
Meals included: breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
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Luxor
Accommodation: Overnight in Aswan
Day 4
Luxor
Boating at Aswan Dam. Day 4: Aswan Tour and One-hour Felucca Ride Take your breakfast, 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. Free afternoon to enjoy a trip in nature around Aswan islands using a Felucca (a small sailing boat) for one hour.
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Meals included: breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
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Accommodation: Overnight in Aswan.
Day 5
Luxor
Local Flavor at Abu Simbel Temples. Day 5: Abu Simbel Trip (Sharing a group in a bus or minibus) and Departure transfer Check out and your guide will pick you up for the Abu Simbel trip (sharing a group in a bus or minibus), 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. Back to the cruise to pick up your luggage.
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Luxor
Meals Included: Breakfast.
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Aswan
That's a wrap-up! We hope you enjoyed your stay! Later on, you will be transferred to your Aswan East Bank hotel, Airport, or railway station and we finalize our services.
Before You Go
What to know before booking
Included
Meals, start with lunch and end with breakfast Meet and assist upon arrival and departure All transfers, pickup and drop off by an A/C. vehicle Professional English speaking Egyptology Tour guide Abu Simbel trip (sharing a English-speakingr minibus)
Not Included
Entrance fees to the mentioned sightseeing Motorboat to Philae Temple 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. 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 their hotels in Aswan West Bank 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 east bank
Languages Offered
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Before Booking
Child rate applies only when sharing 2 paying adults.( Maximum 1 Child sharing parent's room ) 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 Abu Simbel Trip 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 their hotels in Aswan west bank with extra 10$ USD per person. If you are travelling in a group and wanted to have your own room, then do a separate booking for a single person. If you are traveling in a group of 3 people, you will enjoy one triple room. If you want to have your own room, then you need to book for a single person. You will need to pay all the entrance fees by card except the High Dam and motorboat to Philae temple in cash. Passports copies are required for the cruise line company and Abu Simbel trip permission. It is available to provide 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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