NILE CRUISE LUXOR ASWAN
One of the best ways to see Egypt and the relics of its ancient past is by taking a Nile cruise. Cruising between Luxor and Aswan 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 temples and tombs, such as Karnak Temple, Luxor Temple, Temple of Queen Hatshepsut, Colossi of Memnon, Philae Temple, High Dam, Unfinished Obelisk, Abu Simbel Temple and many more!
Description
Cruise Schedule: Monday-Wednesday-Friday
Pick up Time: 8 am (Available to change)
Tour Type: Join Tours
Tour Duration: 4-Days/3 Nights
Pick up Location: Aswan airport/Aswan Hotel.
The Beauty of Egypt Upper Nile Valley, is best appreciated from the deck of a Nile Cruise ship. Enjoy the riverside scenery and discover the ancient wonders of Egypt passing by pharaonic sites en route between Luxor and Aswan. Explore the highlights of the sightseeing in Luxor and Aswan, two stops in the way to visit the pharaonic sites of interest such as; Kom Ombo and Edfu Temples. Discover one of the most impressive temples in Egypt by visiting Abu Simbel 285 km south of Aswan. Experience the exciting trip of the Hot Air Balloon in Luxor. Have fun and enjoy plenty of night entertainments of the belly dancing show, galabiya party, Nubian show or disco and more in 4 days/3 nights Nile Cruise every Sunday, Monday, Wednesday or Friday from Aswan to Luxor. Full board, check in with lunch, check out with breakfast.
Note: ★Recommended Arrival time on the first day should be before 12:01 pm.
★the tour ends in Luxor on the last day around 3:30 to 4:30 pm, so evening departure is recommended.
Itinerary
Day 1: Arrival transfer to Nile Cruise and Aswan Tours
Egypt Gift Tours licensed tour guide will meet and assist you at Aswan Airport, Railway station or Hotel to be transferred by A/C van to your 5 stars Nile Cruise to check in before lunch. Have lunch on board. Then, start your tour by visiting the High Dam; achieved in 1960 to protect Egypt from the flood and generate electric. Proceed to visit Philae Temple; the Graeco Roman Temple dedicated to goddess Isis using a small motorboat to get there. Later on, return back to your cruise for dinner, folkloric show, and overnight in Aswan.
Note: If your arrival to Aswan is so early, so we will start the tour direct upon arrival since the cruise check-in time at 12:00 and we don’t want our guest to waste their time waiting at the lobby for check-in.
Meals included: lunch and dinner.
Accommodation: Overnight in Aswan.
Day 2: Abu Simbel trip and Kom Ombo temple
Around 4:30, your guide will pick you up for Abu Simbel trip (sharing a small group), to visit one of the most impressive places in Egypt; the rock-cut temples of Abu Simbel with their unique design built for King Ramesses 2nd and his beloved Queen Nefertari. Back to the cruise by noon to have your lunch and sailing heading to Kom Ombo city where to visit the dual temple of Sobek, the crocodile God and Horus, the Falcon God. Back to the cruise and have dinner. Continue sailing to Edfu for overnight.
Meals included: breakfast, lunch and dinner.
Accommodation: Overnight in Edfu.
Day 3: Edfu Temple and Arrive Luxor (visit Luxor Temple)
After your breakfast, enjoy 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 the 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 the sundeck.
Late in the afternoon, arrive at Luxor 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 and belly dancing show. Overnight in Luxor.
Meals included: breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
Accommodation: Overnight in Luxor.
Day 4: Balloon ride, Luxor Tour and departure transfer
Begin around 4:00 am(available to change) 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. End your tour in the West Bank by a photo stop in front of the gigantic statues of Memnon. Lunchtime in a local restaurant (optional). Back to the East Bank to see the largest temple ever; Karnak temple built through 2000 years and 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.
Meal included: breakfast.
Facilities:
All Cabins Contain:
- Mini Bar.
- Safe Deposit Box.
- Satellite TV.
- Private Bathroom with full bathtub.
Additional Information:
- Child rate applies only when sharing 2 paying adults.(maximum 2 children in one room).
- A child from 0 – 05.99 Free of Charge.(not allowed in the Air Balloon Trip).
- A child from 6 to 11 years old accompanied by one adult will be treated as an adult.(full price)
- Prices are quoted in U.S dollars, per person per trip and valid, except during Christmas, New Year and Easter Holidays (70$ per person per night will be charged as extra supplement for these Holidays).
- If your arrival to Aswan is so early, so we will start the tour direct upon arrival as Cruise check in at 12:00.
- Sometimes due to sailing conditions on the River Nile,Nile Cruises itineraries schedule and sailing time maybe updated. We assure that our clients will see all what is on their itineraries but maybe in different order.
- If the trip to Abu Simbel cancelled due to bad weather, you will be refunded with 30 USD per person.
- If the Hot Air Balloon trip cancelled due to bad weather, you will be refunded with 30 USD per person.
- Camera is not allowed on the balloon basket, you can only use your cellphone to take pictures.
- It is available to pick Travelers from Aswan west bank hotels with extra 15$ USD per person.
- It is available to drop off Travelers at their Hotels in Luxor west bank with extra 15$ USD per person.
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