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Best 4-Day Nile Cruise Aswan to Luxor incl. Abu Simbel by Plane from Cairo
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The Experience
What your day looks like
See the best of Egypt’s Upper Nile Valley and go from Aswan to Luxor in this 4-day, 3-night cruise package from Cairo by plane. 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. Discover the most impressive temples of Abu Simbel 285 km from Aswan sharing a group in a bus or mini-bus. Have fun and enjoy plenty of night entertainment of the belly dancing show, galabia party, Nubian show or disco, and more in this 4-day Nile Cruise every Monday, Wednesday, or Friday from Aswan to Luxor. This cruise experience includes hotel and airport transfers, round-trip flight tickets, 3-night accommodation on a 5-star Nile cruise, tasty onboard meals, and more.
At a Glance
The experience, in brief
- Explore the highlights of the sightseeing in Luxor and Aswan
- Discover the most impressive temples of Abu Simbel
- See the Philae temple; the GrecoRoman temple dedicated to the goddess Isis
Your Itinerary
Your day, step by step
Day 1
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Welcome to this trip! Our Egypt Gift Tours driver will pick you up at the lobby of your hotel in Cairo or Giza to transfer to Cairo airport to take your morning flight to Aswan. You will need to use the flight tickets, we sent you via WhatsApp or email to check in and get your boarding card at Cairo airport. Once you arrive at Aswan airport and pick up your luggage, go outside through the exit door where you will find our representative holding a sign with your name to be transferred by A/C car to your 5-star Nile Cruise to check in before lunch.
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Sightseeing at Aswan Dam. Then, be ready at the cruise reception where our tour guide will meet you to start your tour by visiting the High Dam; achieved in 1960 to protect Egypt from the flood and generate electricity.
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Boating at Philae. Proceed to visit Philae Temple; the Greco-Roman temple dedicated to the goddess Isis using a small motorboat to get there.
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Local Flavor. Later on, return back to your cruise for dinner, 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
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Local Flavor at Abu Simbel Temples. Day 2: Abu Simbel Trip, Navigation, and Kom Ombo Temple 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. Get back to the cruise around 2:30 pm.
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Boating. 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. Back to the cruise and have dinner. Continue sailing to Edfu
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Meals included: Breakfast, lunch and dinner.
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Accommodation: Overnight in Edfu on board the cruise
Day 3
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Local Flavor at Temple Of Edfu. Day 3: Edfu Temple and Arrive in Luxor (visit Luxor Temple) 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.
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Boating at Nile River. 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. 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.
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Local Flavor. 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 on board the cruise
Day 4
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Archaeological Exploration at Valley Of The Kings. Day 4: Luxor West Bank, Karnak Temple Tour and Departure transfer 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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Sightseeing at Deir el Bahari. 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. End your tour in the West Bank with a photo stop in front of the gigantic 17-meter statues of Memnon. Lunchtime in a local restaurant (optional).
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Local Flavor at Karnak Temple. 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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Meal included: Breakfast.
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That's a wrap-up! We hope you enjoyed your stay! Later on, transfer to Luxor Airport to catch your evening flight from Luxor to Cairo. Once you arrive at Cairo airport and pick up your luggage, go outside the arrival hall where you will find our driver holding a sign with your name to transfer to your hotel in Cairo or Giza.
Before You Go
What to know before booking
Included
Meet and assist upon arrival and departure All transfers by an A/C. vehicle Abu Simbel Trip (Sharing a group in a bus or minibus) Professional English-speaking Egyptology Tour guide
Not Included
Entrance fees to all the mentioned sightseeing. Motorboat to Philae Temple. Water and Drinks on the Cruise. Any personal expenses like laundry etc. Tipping and gratuity to Guide, Drivers, cruise crew, etc. Any optional Tours if required Wi-Fi on the cruise (available with extra charge) Availability to pick up travelers at New Cairo hotels (available with extra charge) Availability to drop off Travelers at their hotels in New Cairo (available with extra charge) Pickup or drop off travelers from Hotels at New Administrative Capital (available with extra charge)
What to Bring
Comfortable clothes and shoes Camera and bag for essentials Sunscreen
Meeting & Pickup
Pick up at the lobby of your hotel in Cairo or Giza
Planning Notes
Hotel pickup offered: Yes Confirmation: Manual By Business
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