3 Nights Nile River Cruise Aswan to Luxor

Aswan / Luxor
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Golavita Travel
Duration

3 Nights / 4 Days

Golavita Travel
Tour type

Nile Cruise

3 Nights Nile River Cruise Aswan to Luxor
Trip Runs

Wednesdays / Fridays

Golavita Travel
Country

Egypt

Tour Details

3 Nights Nile River Cruise Aswan to Luxor is the best way to explore Egypt's rich history and breathtaking landscapes. Golavita Travel offers the best services possible to make Egypt tours memorable. You will experience some of the top Egypt attractions along the Nile River such as Abu Simbel temple, you will also visit the Philae temple in Aswan, and the Aswan High Dam in your Egypt travel packages. Besides, the amazing iconic temple of Kom Ombo and Horus temple in Edfu. Finally, you will end your Egypt Nile cruise tours in the majestic city of Luxor, the crown jewel of ancient Thebes. You will explore the Karnak temple, Luxor temple, Valley of the Kings, and Hatshepsut temple.


Highlights

    • Aswan High Dam
    • Unfinished Obelisk
    • Philae temple
    • Abu Simbel temples
    • Kom Ombo temple
    • Edfu temple
    • Valley of the Kings
    • Hatshepsut temple
    • Memnon Colossi
    • Karnak temple

Included

    • Pick up & drop off with new brand vehicle
    • Entrance fees for all the sights mentioned in the program
    • Expert Egyptologist tour guide
    • Accommodation for 3 nights on board 5-star cruise on full board basis
    • All services and taxes

Excluded

    • Tipping
    • Personal expensive
    • Hot Air Balloon
    • Nubian Village
    • Any Extra tombs in the Valley of the Kings

Notes

    • Pickup & Drop Off: Aswan / Luxor
    • Wheelchair: Accessible

    What to take?

    • Valid Passport for 6 months starting from the flying day
    • Warm clothes in winter
    • Comfortable shoes
    • Sunblock
    • Sunglasses
    • Hat or Scarf
    • Umbrella

Tour itinerary

  • Day 1 Aswan Nile Cruise

    Meet your guide wherever you are in Aswan like Aswan airport, train station, or Aswan hotel to start your Nile cruise at Aswan Luxor. You will have a smooth check-in then you will enjoy your lunch on board the Nile Cruise before you start your tour of Aswan attractions. Start with Aswan High Dam, the High Dam was built to regulate the flow of the Nile River to have more control over the water of the Nile. Then explore with us the Unfinished Obelisk, the unfinished obelisk is considered the largest known obelisk from ancient Egyptian Civilization. It is a huge obelisk that was left unfinished in the granite quarries. Then you can visit the Philae temple is located between Aswan Dam and Aswan High Dam on Agilkia Island instead of Philae Island. The temple was dedicated to goddess Isis and it was an ancient pilgrimage center for the cult of Isis for Egyptians and Nubians alike.

    Meals: Lunch, dinner

  • Day 2 Abu Simbel / Kom Ombo Temple

    Enjoy your morning coffee at the Nile cruise bar before you start your way to Abu Simbel temples in Nubia. It takes around 3 hours to drive through the amazing desert view and Toshka Project or the new Valley. Abu Simbel temple, Abu Simbel is a very important historical site near Sudan in Egyptian Nubia includes two massive temples built by the great Ramesses. At the end of the tour, you will be back to the Nile Cruise for lunch and start sailing towards Kom Ombo city. Upon arrival, you will start your tour of the double temple of Horus and Sobek and explore the Kom Ombo temple. Once, you finish your tour to Kom Ombo, you can visit the Crocodile Museum then back to the cruise for dinner and sail to Edfu city overnight.

    Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner

  • Day 3 Edfu Temple

    Early morning coffee then depart to Horus temple with horse carriages for about 15 minutes. Upon arrival, you will start your tour of the best-preserved temple in Egypt dedicated to Horus Behdity of Edfu Temple. Explore the highest Pylon in Egypt and learn more about ancient Egyptian festivals, especially the good union between Hathor of Dendera and Horus of Edfu. Once you finish your tour, you will go back to the Nile cruise for breakfast and enjoy the rest of the day sailing to Luxor via Esna Lock.

    Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner

  • Day 4 Luxor - Disembarkation

    Enjoy your last breakfast on board the Nile Cruise before you start your full Luxor day tour of Luxor attractions. Start your day tour on Luxor west bank as follows. Start your day tour with the Valley of the Kings, Kings’ Valley is one of the most visited places in Egypt after the Giza Pyramids and Abu Simbel temples. You can visit three tombs included in the ticket and your guide will recommend three of them. For example, we recommend three of the following tombs KV2 - Ramses IV, KV1 - Ramses VII, KV6 - Ramses IX, and KV14 - Tausert & Setnakht. Meanwhile, Tutankhamun's tomb is an extra charge tomb.

    The next stop will be Hatshepsut temple, it is one of the most amazing temples on Luxor's west bank in the Deir El Bahari area. Senmut, Queen Engineer built the temple not far from Mentohotep temple with a new design like three terraces. The temple has unique reliefs like the Punt expedition, the Divine Birth of Hatshepsut, and agriculture in ancient Egypt. After that, you will visit the Memnon Colossi, these huge statues are among the best we found in the Mortuary temple of Amenhotep III. They are two huge statutes that once decorated the entrance of the temple and they still stand there till now.

    Lunch: Enjoy your lunch at a local restaurant before you finish your Egypt tour on Luxor east bank.

    Finish your tour with the Karnak temple, Luxor day tour cannot be completed without a Karnak temple complex visit as it is the biggest temple in the world. There is a lot to see inside like Ptah temple, Mut temple, Khonsu temple, and Hatshepsut Obelisk. Once, you finish your tour, your guide will drive you wherever you like to end your Nile Cruise package.

    Meals: Breakfast, lunch

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  • What are the highlights of Egypt Nile cruise tours?

    With Egypt Nile cruise tours you can visit the best sights in Luxor, Aswan, and Cairo. In Luxor, you can visit the Valley of the Kings, Temple of Karnak, and Temple of Luxor then go to Aswan with a Nile cruise where you will find Kom Ombo temple, Abu Simbel temple, and Philae temple. You can also go on a great Nile cruise in Cairo at night.

  • What is the duration of the Nile cruise tours?

    During the 4-5 days Egypt Nile Cruise, you can discover the unparalleled beauty of the country and learn more about Egyptian culture and Egyptian lifestyle.

  • What is the best time for Egypt Nile cruise tours?

    With our Egypt travel packages, you can enjoy our Nile River cruise tours between October and April. You will enjoy sailing through Luxor and Aswan in an 8 day Nile River Cruise from Luxor where you can explore the amazing historical attractions in Egypt.

  • How can I choose my trip between a luxury Nile cruise and a Dahabiya Nile cruise?

    Today's travelers are looking for comfort, and that’s why a luxury Nile cruise comes with all modern amenities such as pools, spas, and entertainment. On the other hand, Dahabiya is a kind of small cultural sail that gives you the closest sensation to being on the calm and isolated Nile River and floats with fewer guests.
     

  • Are there themed Nile cruises for history or culture enthusiasts?

    Yes! Some cruise lines focus on specific subjects, such as lectures, Egyptian craftsmen-guided forums, and ship tours. Some focus on gourmet education, with onboard cooking classes that offer Egyptian cuisine.
     

  • Is there a Wi-Fi connection on the Nile cruises trips?

    Yes, the Internet is available on almost all luxury cruises but its quality tends to change depending on the location during the cruise. If you want to have a digital detox, then just relax and consider the beautiful scenery and entertaining stuff on the boat.
     

  • Are Nile cruises easily accessible for the physically challenged?

    Modern amenities and facilities for Nile cruises include wheelchair-accessible ship cabins, elevators, and certain deck facilities. 
     

  • What makes a Nile cruise’s evening entertainment special?

    The activities on the Sundown Nile cruise include the live traditional Egyptian performances that you and the boat will have planned for the evening, such as a Nubian drumming performance, a belly dance/singing performance, or a disco with an Egyptian theme and costume wear.

  • How can I enjoy the sunrise moments on the Nile cruise?

    Seeing the sunrise from the cruise deck sounds like a fantastic experience. As the golden light hits the scene, the locals in the river fish using their boats, and the greenery around makes a contrast with the sand desert in the backdrop. It is a calm, surprising moment that is now unforgettable and can only be observed on the Nile.

  • Do Nile cruises include nighttime activities at historical sites?

    Yes, they do have evening tours to light and sound shows at such places as the Karnak Temple or Philae Temple, etc. These entertaining spectacles make history more interesting and specific experiences of ancient Egypt are unforgettably spectacular.
     

  • What makes a luxury Nile cruise special compared to budget options?

    Luxury cruises offer hotel amenities such as spas, fabulous swimming pools, and exotic food, as well as personal Egyptologists who would otherwise guide large groups of tourists. 

    The basic ones are less expensive, and they do not deviate from showing the most attractions, making them an excellent choice for low-cost tourism.

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