3 Night Nile River Cruise (Aswan to Luxor)

About this tour

Day 1
My driver will pick you up at your hotel in Cairo and transfer you to the airport.
Fly to Aswan early morning depending on airplane time.
My representative will meet you at the airport in Aswan

Visit: -Philae Temple which was built on the honor of Goddess Isis who is the chief deity of the island
-Unfinished obelisk which shows the techniques used by the ancient Egyptians to cut obelisk
-The High Dam, an engineering miracle built in 1960 protecting Egypt from annual floods from the Nile.

You will check into 5 Star Nile river Cruise. You will be on the Nile river Cruise for 3 nights. The Nile River Cruise is full board (drinks not included)

Night on Nile river Cruise

Day 2
Continue Nile river cruise. While on cruise you will stop two times to see Kom Ombo temple and Edfu Temple (these may be on this day or next depending on the cruise)

Day 3
Visit Luxor East bank
Nicknamed the city of The Hundred Gate or the City of the Sun, the city of Luxor will leave you in awe. This extraordinary place, known as an ancient Pharaonic museum city is located on the banks of the Nile River and is filled with multiple monuments that have survived from ancient Thebes

Visit Luxor East bank :
-Luxor temple, one of the most beautiful and well-preserved temples in the country, which features stunning statues, obelisks, and reliefs.
-Karanak temples, the largest temple complex ever built by man. Here, you will explore the vast halls, towering columns, and intricate carvings that tell the stories of the gods and goddesses of ancient Egypt

Night on Nile River Cruise

Day 4
Checkout from cruise

Visit Luxor West bank :
-Valley of Kings. Here, you will explore the magnificent tombs of the Pharaohs, which are decorated with intricate carvings and paintings depicting their lives and their journey to the afterlife.
-Hatshepsut temple, an architectural marvel that stands as a testament to the power and vision of Queen Hatshepsut, one of the most famous female Pharaohs in Egyptian history. The temple is carved into the cliff face and features stunning reliefs and inscriptions that depict the life and achievements of the queen.
-Memnon statues, two massive statues that once stood at the entrance of Amenhotep III’s mortuary temple. The statues, which are over 3,400 years old, stand 18 meters tall and are made of solid quartzite.

Transfer to Luxor airport for afternoon/evening flight back to Cairo.

** Please note: 3 night cruises start on Wednesdays or Fridays**