Overview
With High Quality Service, Discover the Rich heritage and history of Luxor and Aswan with the beauty of Egypt Nile Valley. Enjoy the beautiful Nile Valley scenery and the real Egyptian life from your 5 stars Nile Cruise Ship deck, in 5 days, 4 Nights from Luxor to Aswan. Discover the highlights of the sightseeing in Luxor and Aswan, stop in the way to visit the Pharaonic sites of interest such as Edfu and Kom Ombo Temples. Discover the most impressive temples of Abu Simbel from Aswan and enjoy a memorable Hot Air balloon Ride over Luxor. Have fun and enjoy plenty of entertainments nights such as belly dancing show, Galabeya party, Nubian show or disco and more in this 5 days Nile Cruise between Luxor and Aswan city.
Highlights
- Luxor
- Temple of Karnak
- Luxor Temple
- Luxor hot air balloon
- Colossi of Memnon
- Temple of Hatshepsut at Deir el Bahari
- Valley of the Kings
- Temple of Horus
- Temple of Kom Ombo
- Abu Simbel Temple Complex
- Temple of Philae
Itinerary
Luxor
Charming tours representative will pick you up from your hotel in Luxor, Luxor airport Or Railway station – Then Transfer to board your 5 stars Nile cruise before lunch – Lunch on board – Then visit the East Bank Karnak and Luxor Temples. Dinner on board – Folkloric Show – Overnight in Luxor Meals: Lunch, Dinner Note: If your arrival time to Luxor or Pick up time is so early ( Recommended ), so we will start the tour direct upon arrival since the cruise check-in time at 12:00 PM, and we don’t want our guests waste their time waiting at the lobby for check-in and also to avoid the sun heat.
Temple of Karnak
After lunch enjoy your tour to Luxor East Bank by visiting Karnak temples, Karnak is more than A temple, is a spectacular Complex of Sanctuaries, Kiosks, Pylons and Obelisks, All dedicated to the Theban gods and to the Greater Glory of Egypt`s Pharaohs, Karnak was the Most Important place for the worship of the Theban Triad ( Amun, Mut, and Khonso ) Then drive to enjoy luxor temple. Read more about 5 Days Nile Cruise FromAfter lunch enjoy your tour to Karnak temples, Karnak is more than A temple, is a spectacular Complex of Sanctuaries, Kiosks, Pylons and Obelisks, All dedicated to the Theban gods and to the Greater Glory of Egypt`s Pharaohs, Karnak was the Most Important place for the worship of the Theban Triad ( Amun, Mut, and Khonso ) Then drive to enjoy luxor temple.
Luxor Temple
After Karnak Temples, you will visit Luxor Temple, Largely built by the New Kingdom Pharaoh Amenhotep the Third,18th dynasty and Completed by King Tutankhamon and the Great King Ramses the second, The First pylon was raised by Ramses the second and Decorated by scenes of his Military Battle of Kadesh. Dinner onboard – Folkloric Show Overnight in Luxor.
Accommodation: Overnight on the Nile cruise
Meals: Lunch, Dinner
Luxor hot air balloon
In the early morning we will pick you up for an incredible memorable trip of Hot Air Balloon ride over the west bank of Luxor and enjoy an aerial view of the city landscape and famous landmarks. Enjoy the open air museum city (Luxor) over the great temples and mountains below ( 40 to 55 minutes ride ) – Breakfast Box
Colossi of Memnon
After the Balloon ride you will have a photo stop by Colossi of Memnon, two magnificent twin statues image of pharaoh Amenhotep III and two smaller statues carved by his feet (one being his wife and the other his mother), stands graciously in the horizon of the magnificent Luxor horizons. The two statues, each measuring 60 feet tall, stands in the entrance of Amenhotep III’s mortuary temple. They are famously named by the name of Colossi of Memnon due to a phenomenon produced by one of the statues after an earthquake. Originally built in the Theban Necropolis in the west of the Nile River in the modern city of Luxor, the Colossi of Memnon, two colossal statues mad
Temple of Hatshepsut at Deir el Bahari
Visit The Queen Hatshepsut temple,discover her beautiful temple and her attractive story with her nephew. Rising out of the desert Plain, in a series of terraces, The temple of Hatshepsut Mergs with sheer limestone Cliffs of the eastern face of the Theban Mountain as if Nature herself had built this Extraordinary monument, Then drive to the Valley of the kings.
Valley of the Kings
Arrive to The Valley of the Kings, which called the great Place of the Truth, this valley Called now the valley of the Kings, It is a Majestic domain of the Pharaohs who once lay in great stone Sarcophagi, awaiting immortality, Glance around the complex and see the tombs and resting places of remarkable Egyptian kings such as Merneptah, Ramesses III, and Ramesses VI. Get back to the cruise and be ready for the cruise navigation by afternoon heading to Edfu city Through Esna Lock, Lunch onboard – relax on the sundeck watching the unique landscape and admire the beautiful scenery of the Nile river while you enjoying your afternoon tea on the sundeck – Cross Esna Lock Dinner on board and.Overnight in Edfu City.
Accommodation: Overnight on the Nile cruise
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Temple of Horus
Breakfast onboard, Then visit Edfu temple, the most Preserved temple in Egypt, dedicated to the hawk-God Horus, The Construction of Ptolemaic temple of Horus,which was founded on the site of a much earlier temple, dates to the period between the reigns of Ptolemy the Third (237 B.c),The descriptions on the walls include the Myth of contending of Horus and Seth (Probably performed annually as a religious Drama. Return to the cruise, relax on the sundeck watching the unique landscape and admire the beautiful scenery of the Nile river while sailing to Kom Ombo City . – Lunch on board and afternoon tea on the sundeck.
Temple of Kom Ombo
Almost 5 hours of sailing to kom ombo city while you enjoying your tea time on the sundeck. Arrive to Kom ombo city then visit The temple of Kom ombo The temple and the associated settlement site located 45 KM, north of Aswan, the temple was dedicated to the god Sobek Raa the crocodile God and the god Horus the elder, kom ombo temple was built 180 B.C by the Ptolemaic dynasty during the Roman invasion, what’s so special about the temple of Kom ombo that it stands right on the river bank between Edfu and Aswan which makes it a wonderful stop station for Nile cruises. Sail Aswan – Dinner on board – Galabyia Party. Overnight in Aswan city.
Accommodation: Overnight on the Nile cruise
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Abu Simbel Temple Complex
Around 5 am it is time for the amazing abu simbel tour.back around 1:30 pm at lunch time.get some rest.at night it is great chance to be at Aswan to visit the famous local market.over night cruise. Duration: 9 hours
Accommodation: Overnight on the Nile cruise
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Temple of Philae
Our expert tour guide will pick you up on time where we will drive down to the Nile to take motor boat to get to philae island temple.listen well to your guide who will inform you all the details of such a great temple. drive over to visit the famous high dam of Aswan.end of service. Duration: 5 hours
Accommodation: Not included
Meals: Breakfast
Includes/Excludes
Cost Includes
- Accommodation for 4 nights on a 5 stars cruise on full board basis.
- cabin with all facilities
- Meet and greet service upon your Arrival & Departure. Egyptologist speaking tour guide during your excursions.
- The assistance of our personnel during your stay and excursions.
- meals start with lunch end with breakfast last day
- All Nile Cruise excursions as mentioned in the itinerary.
- Hot Air Balloon Ride Over Luxor west bank.
- Sharing a small group tour to Abu Simbel temple. Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required.
- All service charges and taxes.
- Lunch (4)
- Breakfast (4)
- Dinner (4)
Cost Excludes
- Tipping. ( Tour guide / Drivers / Nile Cruise crew )
- Entrance fees to the mentioned sightseeing.
- Water or Drinks during meals or WiFi on the Nile cruise.
Additional Info
Pricing
Prices are quoted in US Dollars per room per trip except during Christmas,New Year& Easter holidays.
Booking confirmation
Confirmation will be received at time of booking.
Flexible itinerary
This itinerary is flexible so we can amend any part of it upon your request.
Available languages
Other languages are available with extra cost upon your request.
Age requirement for Balloon
A child less than 6 years is not allowed for the balloon trip.
Single Booking
If you want to have your own room, then you need to book for a single room.
Balloon Basket rules
The camera is not allowed on the balloon basket, you can only use your cellphone to take pictures.
Tour type
This Tour is not private but in a small group.
Optional tours
Optional tours such as Abu Simbel Or Nubian village are available upon your request.
Wi-fi onboard
Wi fi is Available on board your Dahabiya.
Alcohol onboard
Alcohol on board is available with extra cost upon your request.
Suits Booking
Suits in our calendar booking applies only to our Dahabiya accommodation not to hotels in Cairo,red sea.etc
Child pricing
Child pricing applies to children who share rooms with their parents (max 1 children in each room)
Tipping
Tipping is recommended in Egypt (We advise our guests for tipping 10 us dollars per person per night which will cover everything)
Entrance fees
Entrance fees for this itinerary is 24 us dollars per person.
Children Policy
- Up to 2 years free of charge.
- Age from 2 and below 5 years : 15% of adult price.
- Age from 5 up to 11 years : 50% of adult price.
- Ages 12 years and up : adult price.
Cancellation Policy
- You can cancel 5 days before the travel date and you will get full refund.
- Between 4 and 2 days before the travel date a fee of 30% of the total price.
- Less than 2 days before the travel date a fee of 50% of the total price.
- In case of no show no refund.