Overview
The Nile Cruise is meticulously organized to go from Aswan to Luxor and return. On an 8-day voyage from Aswan. Absorb the stunning vistas of the Nile Valley while navigating the Nile River. Visit the temples of Edfu, Karnak, and further sites. Indulge in the luxury of your five-star cruise ship while discovering the Valley of the Kings. During the trip, lunch and supper will be provided on your the Nile Cruise, and you may revel throughout the night in the onboard.
Tour Info
- Duration: 8 days , 7 nights
- Departure time and location: At 10:00 am from your hotel or Aswan Airport
- Return time and location: At 05:00 pm to the Aswan hotel or airport.
- Package category: Nile Cruises & Dahabiya
Tour Highlights
- Day 1: Arrival, Meet, Visit Aswan sightseeing, check-in Lunch on board, relaxing.
- Day 2: Sailing forward Kom ombo, Visiting Kom ombo.
- Day 3: Sailing forward Luxor, Crossing Esna Lock, Arriving to Luxor.
- Day 4: Visiting Luxor East Luxor.
- Day 5: Visit West Luxor, Sailing Forward Edfu
- Day 6: Visiting Edfu, Sailing forward Aswan.
- Day 7: Optional tour to visit Abu Simbel temples.
- Day 8: Departure.
More About 8 Days Nile Cruise from Aswan.
- The Tour Leader will be waiting inide the airport with sign with your good name on it , and he will contact your good self with Whatsapp if it is available .
- Dress Code: Smart Casual closes is recommended.
- Comfortable shoes for walking, sunglasses and sunhat are important in summer time.
Itinerary
According to the arranged pick-up time and location in Aswan, you will be met with your tour guide who will accompany you during the 8 Days Nile Cruise from Aswan. you will Visit the below sights before being transferred to the cruise ship to check in, enjoy the rest of the day on board after lunch, or take one of the optional tours of Aswan.
Philae temple visit
Upon arriving to Aswan, you will be met with your tour guide and be transferred to visit the unique temple of the Goddess Isis, the Philae temples, to reach there you will ride a boat with moto, sailing for 10 to 15 minutes, your guide will take you through the historical temple, where you will know more about the ancient Egyptian legends and believing, Isis considered to be the goddess of Love and motherhood in the ancient Egyptian mythology. you will explore the temple then you will take the boat back, after the visit you will be transferred to the Nile cruise Ship.
Optional tour to the Nubian village
If you would like to spend your free afternoon learning more about the history and culture of the Nubian people, you can reserve a Nubian Village Tour. This tour takes you to a Nubian village where you can walk its streets and visit a Nubian house. You get there by motorized boat on the Nile River, making it an excellent way to see Aswan from the Hule side and capture stunning sunset photos.
The High Dam visit.
The High Dam, commonly known as the Aswan Dam, is a work of contemporary engineering that was completed in 1970. It was built to manage Nile River floods and provide hydroelectric electricity for Egypt. The dam has helped to manage the flow of the Nile, assuring water security for Egypt's agriculture. you will be visited it to learn about the dam's construction and influence on the area.
The cruise category is standard 5 stars. based on bed, breakfast, lunch and dinner.
Drinks are excluded on board.
By the end of the trip, it's crucial to leave a tip for the crow.
The cruise will depart at 2:00 pm and arrive at Kom Ombo temple around 5:30 pm. Your guide will meet you in the lobby of the cruise ship and lead you through the temple to explore it before returning to the cruise to continue sailing toward Edfu temple.
Kom Ombo Temple Visit.
When the Nile cruise arrives at the temple of the gods Horas and Sobek (Kom omb temple), which was constructed to honor both gods, it will be around 5:30 p.m. You will be taken on a guided tour of the magnificent Komombo temple, where you can learn more about the mythology of ancient Egypt.
Around 03:00 pm you will cross the Esna lock, by the afternoon, you will arrive to Luxor.
Crossing Esna Lock experience.
What happens during the crossing?
When the Nile cruise ships enter the lock, the gates are closed behind them, and the water level in the lock is regulated to match the level of the river downstream. Once the water level is equalized, the gates on the downstream side of the lock are released, allowing the boat to resume its journey down the river.
According to the arranged pick-up time, you will be picked up and transferred to visit the below sights and then back before the lunch, the rest of the day is yours to relax or exploring the city of Luxor by yourself.
The Hot Air Balloon Optional tour
The hot air balloon trip is an optional activity that allows you to discover Luxor from the sky. You will be picked up at 4:00 a.m. and transported to the port, where you will soar for 45 minutes to explore Luxor and see the significant monuments from above. Then return to the boat to check out, have breakfast, and begin your tour of Luxor.
Visiting the Karnak temples
After the visit of Luxor temple you will be taken to visit the Karnak temples which include an extensive collection of ancient temples and chapels that were built to honor the deities Amun, Mut, and Khonsu. The primary temple complex of Amun-Re is a remarkably maintained and awe-inspiring religious monument, renowned worldwide for its magnificence and historical importance, drawing tourists from around the globe. after the tour you will be taken back to the cruise to relax and having your dinner on board.
Luxor temple Visit.
After the lunch and according to the arranged pick-up time with your guide, you will be met with him/her in the lobby of the Nile cruise to start your exploring of Luxor by visiting the Luxor temple which considered to be th most important temple after the Kranak temples in Luxor, you will be guided to explore every single side in the temple, then you will be picked-up and transferred to visit the Karnak temple.
The Hot Air Balloon is an optional tour.
According to the arranged pick-up time, you will be met with your tour guide and transferred to visit the below sights, then you will be transferred back to the cruise to start sailing to Edfu.
The Valley of Kings exploring.
The Valley of the Kings is an Ancient Egyptian burial complex buried in the slopes between Gurna's two limestone hills. The Valley of the Kings has 63 recognized tombs, and three additional have just been discovered. You will be allowed to tour three tombs from the inside; King Tut is not one of them. It has one additional ticket. You may purchase it on-site.
The Queen Hatshepsut temple visit
The Mortuary Temple of Hatshepsut is unusual in that it is Egypt's sole temple constructed into a cliff face in a terrace arrangement. Hatshepsut was a well-known female pharaoh who used a fake beard and all of the trappings of male pharaohs to seize the throne for herself.
Memnon stop
You will be transported to The Memnon Colossi visit: We'll then view the Memnon statues. They are the sole extant sculptures fronting the mortuary temple of Amenhotep III, showing the pharaoh seated on his throne.
According to the arranged pick-up time, you will be met with your guide who will pick you up and transfer you to visit the temple of Edfu, then back to the cruise to start sailing forward Aswan.
Edfu temple Visit.
Early in the morning, you will arrive in Edfu, where you will be met by your guide in the cruise lobby to proceed to visit the special temple of Edfu. To get there, you will use the city's traditional transportation (stagecoach carriage). The Edfu temple was built to serve the God Horas, the God of protection in ancient Egyptian history, and you will be guided to explore that special temple before returning to the cruise to start sailing forward Aswan.
If you like to see the most distinctive temples in Egypt, you can add a private day excursion to the Abu Simbel temples or enjoy leisure activities aboard or explore the city of Aswan.
The Optional tour to Abu Simbel temples.
If you reserve the optional tour to the Abu Simbel temples. You will be picked up from the cruise at 5:00 am and driven to the temples (it takes about 3 hours to get there). Once you arrive, you will be given a tour to learn about the history of the ancient Egyptians and how they constructed these incredible temples out of rocks. One of the temples was built for King Ramses II, who is regarded as the most important king in the annexes. Next, you will visit the second temple, which was constructed by Ramses II for his beloved wife, the queen Nefiratri. then return to Aswan to join the cruise
The pick-up will be scheduled based on your departure information, and the driver will be ready for you to pick you up and transport you to your next location.
Inclusions & Exclusions
Inclusions
- Hotel /Airport / Train station pickup and drop-off
- Accommodation for 7 Nights on board 5 stars cruise on full board basis.
- Qualified Egyptologist tour guide
- Entrance fees to the mentioned sights in the Program
- All ground transportation in the destination location
- 7 Breakfasts - 7 Dinners -7 Lunches
- Local Taxes
Exclusions
- International Airfare
- Drinks
- Any private expenses
- Optional Tours
- Any Extra Not Mentioned in the Program
- Tipping
Current Season Price Details
12%Please Note that price changes per season, so the price will depend on the date you pick when check out
| Single Room | Double Room | Triple Room | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Must adult # | |||
| Price per adult | $ 2200 $ 2500 | $ 1452 $ 1650 | $ 1364 $ 1550 |
| Max child # [age:6-11] | |||
| Price per child | $ 1100 $ 1250 | $ 726 $ 825 | |
| Max infant # [age:0-5] | |||
| Price per infant | $ 352 $ 400 | $ 176 $ 200 |
Deposit
50 % of the total booking amount
Extra Fees
Optional tours: The Hota Air Balloon. Abu Simbel temples tour. The Nubian village visit.
Beverages during the cruise.