From Aswan: 4-Day 3-Night Nile Cruise to Luxor 5-Star Standard Cruise with Abu Simbel

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ID: GYG528020-O-918985
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Country: Egypt

Duration: 4 days


Description

Take a wonderful 3-Night Nile cruise journey through Egyptian culture on a 5-star Nile cruise from Aswan to Luxor. Visit iconic temples with a tour guide along the way and full-board accommodation. All transportation will be by A/C vehicles
Day 1/


Enjoy an easy and relaxing tour, especially for history and natural landscape lovers from all over the world.


Start the unique experience in the beautiful city of Aswan, our representative will pick you up from your accommodation in Aswan to explore the well-preserved temple of Philae, The tiny island of Philae, was famed for its beauty and was known as the "Pearl of Egypt'. Plants and palm trees grew from the fertile deposits that had collected in the crevices of the granite bedrock. Gracious Graeco-Roman temples and colonnades, kiosks, and sanctuaries rose proudly against the skyline. There was a sense of mystery. Not furtive, in violating secrets, so much as veiled mystification.


Afterward, the driver will drop you off on the Cruise Ship booked for you in Aswan to enjoy lunch and dinner and spend the day relaxing onboard




Day 2/


Early in the morning (usually around 4 am), You can take an optional guided tour to Abu Simbel, If you are interested in the tour please book the option that includes Abu Simbel
  
After the visit to Abu Simbel temple, the driver will drop you off at the cruise ship to enjoy your lunch and start the sailing until you reach Kom Ombo where our guide will be waiting for you. 
 
Once you arrive at Kom Ombo, The guide will pick you up to visit the unique temple of Kom Ombo, This is a double temple, dedicated to Sobek the crocodile god, and Horus the falcon-headed god. The layout combines two temples in one with each side having its gateways and chapels.
 
After the visit, you will be dropped off at the cruise ship




Day 3/


In the morning after enjoying breakfast onboard, our guide will pick you up from the reception to visit the hidden gem in Edfu, Horus temple, As the largest temple dedicated to Horus, one of Egypt's most important historic deities, statues of the falcon-headed god are found throughout the complex, and its extensive wall carvings have provided valuable information to historians about the Hellenistic period of Egyptian history: the exquisite reliefs give us insight into the religion, mythology, and way of life during the era.

After the visit, you will be dropped off at the cruise ship





Day 4/


After enjoying your breakfast kindly check out and leave with your luggage when the guide picks you up at 9 a.m. to visit the other side of the Luxor, the world's biggest open museum. 

starting with The Valley of the Kings, Its main purpose was to secure the royal tombs for the pharaohs of the new kingdom

Next, The Mortuary Temple of Queen Hatshepsut,  an admirer of Mentuhotep II's temple had her own designed to mirror it but on a much grander scale and, just in case anyone should miss the comparison, ordered it built right next to the older temple.
 
Ending the tour with a quick visit to the massive colossi of Memnon for pictures. 


enjoy a little break to have an Egyptian lunch in a local restaurant in Luxor.


Then time to explore Luxor's East Bank, starting with The biggest temple in Luxor, The Karnak Temple, which is home to three main temples, several smaller enclosed temples, and several outer temples - combining the achievements of many generations of ancient builders over 1500 years.
 
The next destination is the temple of Luxor, This beautiful temple was the main function during the annual Opet celebrations 



After the unique journey in Luxor, our driver will drop you off at your accommodation in Luxor.

Highlights

  • Enjoy a 5-star ship with meals
  • Admire the natural landscapes and small Egyptian villages along the river
  • Discover the rich history of the Edfu and Kom Ombo temples

Guiding languages

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

Hotel pick-up and drop-off
INCLUDED
NOT INCLUDED

When should I book?

To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.


Cancellations

Cancellation is not possible. If you cancel it anyway or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity and the money you paid will not be refunded.