4 Day itinerary in Egypt, Africa
4 Days Nile Cruise Trip from Aswan to Luxor including Abu...
One of the best ways to see Egypt and the relics of its ancient past is by taking a Nile cruise. Cruising between Aswan and Luxor will give you time to relax and take in the scenery of the Nile Valley while enjoying daily tours from your Nile cruise to some of the most impressive ancient Egyptian te... Read More
By Mohamed and Mohamed
Overview
Physical Difficulty
Light
Recommended Age
Everyone
Operated in
English, Arabic
GUIDANCE
Tour Guide, Driver
starting point
Aswan
trip type
Private
trip attributes
Sailing
Culture & History
Nature & Wildlife
Start
Night
End
Highlights
Sail in style along the River Nile
Visit Aswan and Abu Simble Temples Complex
Discover Luxor's including Karnak and Luxor Temples, Valleuy of Kings with Hot Air Balloon Ride
Explore Edfu and the Kom Ombo Temples
Sail in style along the River Nile
Visit Aswan and Abu Simble Temples Complex
Discover Luxor's including Karnak and Luxor Temples, Valleuy of Kings with Hot Air Balloon Ride
Explore Edfu and the Kom Ombo Temples
Itinerary
Accommodation Categories
Day 1
Day 1: Arrival and Transfer to Cruise Boat
Visit the Graeco Roman Temple dedicated to goddess Isis using a small motorboat to get there. Then, start your second tour by visiting the High Dam; achieved in 1960 to protect Egypt from the flood and generate electric.
Guide: Included for the day
Meals: Lunch, Dinner
Day 2
Day 2: Abu Simbel Temple & Navigation to Kom Ombo
Very early in the morning, your guide will pick you up for Abu Simbel trip (sharing a small group). Arrive around 8 am, to visit one of the most impressive places in Egypt; the rock-cut temples of Abu Simbel with their unique design built for King Ramses II and his beloved Queen Nefertari. Back to the Cruise by noon to have your lunch and sailing heading to Kom Ombo city. Arrive at Kom Ombo city to visit the temple of Sobek, the crocodile God and Horus, the falcon God. Back to the cruise and have dinner. Continue sailing to Edfu for overnight
Guide: Included for the day
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 3
Day 3: Edfu Temple & Arrive Luxor (Visit of Luxor Temple)
After your breakfast, experience Horse Carriage ride with your tour guide to visit the temple of Horus at Edfu which is considered to be the most complete and the best preserved of all the Egyptian temples. Return to the cruise.Relax on deck watching the unique landscape and admire the beautiful scenery of the Nile River while sailing to Luxor. Cross Esna Lock. Lunch on board. Afternoon tea on sundeck Late in the afternoon, arrive at your cruise dock, to be transferred to enjoy Luxor temple on the East bank of Luxor, where ancient Egyptian, Christian and Islamic features are exhibited. Dinner on board with belly dancing show and Overnight in Luxor Note: if your arrival at Luxor dock by 3:00 or 3:30 pm, then we have chance to visit both Karnak and Luxor Temples.
Guide: Included for the day
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 4
Day 4: Balloon Ride, Luxor Tour & departure transfer
Begin around 5:00 am pick up for the incredible trip of 30 to 45 minutes Hot Air Balloon flight over the west bank of Luxor and enjoy an aerial view of the country’s landscape and famous landmarks. Enjoy the sunrise illuminating the sky of the open air museum city (Luxor) over the great temples and mountains below. Breakfast and check out to start your unforgettable day by driving to the West Bank to visit the Valley of the Kings, where the pharaohs from the New kingdom carved their tombs in the mountains aiming to hide their treasure and protect their mummies. Then, to the Mortuary temple of the famous queen Hatshepsut at El Deir El Bahari, discover her beautiful temple and her attractive story with her nephew. End your tour in the West Bank by a photo stop in front of the gigantic statues of Memnon. Lunch time in a local restaurant (optional) Back to the East Bank to see the largest temple ever; Karnak Temple built through 2000 years, covering an area of about 63 acres. Have nice pics between its huge pillars and obelisks. Finally, transfer to Luxor Hotel, Airport or Railway station. (Around 3:00 to 4:00 pm)
Guide: Included for the day
Meals: Breakfast
What’s Included
Meals
- Lunch (3)
- Dinner (3)
- Breakfast (3)
Transport
- All transfers to Temples
- Pick up from Aswan Hotels, Airport or Train station
- Drop off in Luxor Train Station, Airport or Hotel
Activities
- Visit Abu Simble Temple Sharing small Group
- Hot Air Balloon Ride & Flying Certificate
- Vsit of Philae Temple and High Dam in Aswan
- Visit of Kom Ombo Temple
- Visit of Horus Temple in Edfu
- Visit of Luxor , Karnak & Hatshepsut Temples, Valley of Kings and Colossi of Memmnon in Luxor
Extras
- Egyptology English-speaking tour guide
- All Tax nd Sevice Carge
- 3 Night's Accommodation on bard a 5 Stars Cruie Boat
Not Included
- Any Other Services not mentioned in the program
- Entrance Fees to Sites and Temples Mentioned in the Program
- Tipping (Optional)
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$559.00 USD