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Luxor to Aswan 5 Days Nile Cruise
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From $1,300.00 per person
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The Experience
What your day looks like
Enjoy a relaxing 5-day Nile cruise sailing from Luxor to Aswan, exploring Egypt’s most iconic ancient temples along the Nile. This journey combines comfort, stunning scenery, and guided visits to world-famous archaeological sites.
At a Glance
The experience, in brief
- Explore Karnak Temple and Luxor Temple
- Visit the Valley of the Kings
- Discover Temple of Hatshepsut
- Stop at Edfu Temple and Kom Ombo Temple
- Visit Philae Temple
- Optional trip to Abu Simbel Temples
Your Itinerary
Your day, step by step
Day 1
Luxor
Your tour guide will meet and assist you at Luxor Airport/Train station or your hotel at the designated meeting time. Subsequently, you will be transported to the boarding area of your Nile voyage in an air-conditioned vehicle for check-in.
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Luxor
Sightseeing at Karnak Temple. After lunch, enjoy a visit to the stunning Karnak Temples. Your tour guide will pick you up and take you to the Karnak temple complex, where you can admire ancient Egyptian architecture and hear about the holy site's history. Be sure to bring your camera to catch the elaborate hieroglyphics and towering columns that make Karnak one of Egypt's most renowned sites. Afterward, you will be brought back to your cruise for dinner and overnight on the Nile cruise.
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Luxor
Overnight stay on your cruise ship.
Day 2
Thebes
Sightseeing at Valley Of The Kings. After breakfast aboard your Nile cruise, your tour guide will be ready to pick you up and take you to the Valley of Kings, the world's most significant valley. You will be able to tour the ancient pharaoh tombs and learn about Egypt's intriguing history. You will be taken to learn more about Egyptian history and see three tombs from the interior. The elaborate hieroglyphics and well-preserved antiquities will take you back to the period of the Pharaohs. Your educated guide will explain the importance of each tomb and help you understand Egypt's rich cultural legacy.
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Thebes
Sightseeing at Mortuary Temple Of Hatshepsut. Then visit Queen Hatshepsut's funerary temple, which is an amazing monument carved into the cliffs of Deir el-Bahari. You may enjoy the spectacular design and learn about the interesting history of this great female pharaoh. It was created by the builders of the New Kingdom, Pharaoh Hatshepsut, about the 15th century BC. After lunch, you'll cruise to Edfu and have a relaxing supper on board. Overnight aboard the Nile Cruise.
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Esna
Overnight stay on board at your cruise ship.
Day 3
Edfu
Sightseeing at Temple Of Edfu. After breakfast, you will be picked up and transported to Edfu's Temple of Horus. The Temple of Horas is one of Egypt's best-preserved ancient temples, devoted to the falcon-headed deity Horus. You will be able to examine its spectacular architecture and hear about its intriguing history from a qualified guide.
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Kom Ombo
Sightseeing at Temple Of Kom Ombo. After viewing the Huras Temple in Edfy, you will be returned to the Nile Cruise to continue. Sailing to Kom Ombo to view the unusual Temple of Sobek, which is devoted to Sobek, the crocodile deity, and Horus, the falcon-headed divinity. Lunch on board. Continue cruising towards Aswan. Dinner and stay onboard your Nile Cruise.
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Aswan
Overnight stay on board at your cruise ship.
Day 4
Aswan
Sightseeing at Aswan Dam. After breakfast aboard the Nile cruise, you will be picked up and taken to Aswan to spend the day touring. Start with the High Dam. There you will witness the biggest artificial lake in the world and the towering dam of Aswan.
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Aswan
Sightseeing at Philae. You will be escorted to the beautiful Island, where the Philae temple, an important shrine of the goddess Isis, is situated. This temple is renowned for its gorgeous architecture and rich carvings, making it a must-see for history and culture buffs. In addition, guests may take a calm boat trip on the Nile River to approach the temple, which enhances the whole experience of visiting this hallowed location.
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Aswan
Overnight stay on board at your cruise ship.
Day 5
Aswan
Disembark from your Nile cruise after breakfast, then transfer to Aswan Airport /Train Station for final departure.
Before You Go
What to know before booking
Included
Meet and greet service by our representatives and pick up from airport/train station/hotel in Luxor English speaking guide during your excursions All transfers by a private air-conditioned vehicle Accommodation for 4 nights on board 5 stars cruise based on bed, breakfast, lunch and dinner All Nile Cruise excursions as mentioned in the itinerary
Not Included
Any extras not mentioned in the program Tipping Gratuities
What to Bring
Note: We can Provide flight/train Tickets from Cairo to Luxor and back from Aswan to Cairo. Please bring a sunhat, sunglasses. sunscreen.
Restrictions
Child rates are only applicable when sharing with 2 adults
Meeting & Pickup
We will pick you up at Luxor airport/ train station or your Accommodation in Luxor..
Languages Offered
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Optional Add-ons
Abu Simbel optional Tour - 160.00 Per Person | Hot Air Balloon Ride in Luxor - 160.00 Per Person | Karnka Temple Sound and Light Show - 80.00 Per Person | Round Flight Trip (Cairo <->Aswan or Luxor) - 450.00 Per Person | Sleeper train from Cairo to Luxor and back from Aswan to Cairo - 300.00 Per Person
Before Booking
Share please your arrival details to arrange the pick-up and transfers.
Planning Notes
Hotel pickup offered: Yes Confirmation: Automatic
Traveler Impressions
What travelers are saying
2023-10-16
3.00 / 5
I had an amazing trip Victoria cruises was only 3 star not 5 star They were gracious and very accommodating However only 3 star
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