4 nights/ 5 days from $399
Cruising the River Nile is like stepping into a time machine that transports you back to the ancient world of Egypt. As you sail along the iconic Nile River, you will have the opportunity to witness some of the most breathtaking historical sites the world has to offer. The journey begins in Luxor, where you can explore the Valley of the Kings, home to the tombs of pharaohs like Tutankhamun, and the magnificent
Karnak Temple, a colossal complex that will leave you in awe of its grandeur. Moving on, you’ll cruise to Edfu, where the Temple of Horus, the best-preserved ancient temple in Egypt, awaits you. As the cruise progresses, you’ll arrive in Aswan, where you can marvel at the stunning Temple of Philae, dedicated to the goddess Isis, and take a tranquil boat ride to the beautiful Agilkia Island.
Upon arrival in to Luxor airport or railway station, our representative will meet and greet you. Subsequently, you will be introduced to the driver who will drive you to your designated Nile Cruiser. Your next step will involve checking into the cruise. After lunch you will be visiting the temples of Karnak and Luxor, before returning to the cruise for dinner.
This morning you will be visiting the West Bank of the River Nile in Luxor, including the Valley of the Kings with it’s colorful tombs, and the temple of Queen Hatshepsut, before returning to the cruise for lunch and sailing to Edfu via the Esna locks. Dinner will be served on the cruise.
As the morning arrives and you have finished your breakfast, its time to visit the best preserved temple from the ancient world, the temple of Edfu which was dedicated to Horus. After your temple visit return to the cruiser for sailing to Komombo.
In the afternoon arriving to Komobo, a short stroll from the cruiser will get you to the temple of Komombo, a very famous temple for it’s healing powers. After visiting the temple return to the cruise for sailing to Aswan. Lunch and dinner are served on the cruise, tonight’s dinner is Egyptian themed to try some of the most famous Egyptian dishes.
This morning you will have a chance to travel to Abu Simbel to see the 2 miraculous temples carved in the rock of the mountains (optional for extra cost).
In the afternoon, you will be visiting the temples of Philae and the High Dam of Aswan.
Lunch and dinner on the cruise ship.
At the right time for your train or flight, you will be transported accordingly.
Make yourself comfortable, comfy shoes, shorts, jeans, casual pants and T-shirts are ok during Summer, though during Winter (December to March) casual pants or jeans with a pullover or jacket might be needed in the South of Egypt!
Still keep in mind that Egypt is a Middle Eastern country where people are not used to excessive bare skin showing clothes like hot shorts, micro skirts or swimming attire might not be respectful to the culture.
Don’t forget to bring your hat in all seasons!
Absolutely, you can prebook or book with your guide on the cruise
Your regular entry ticket to the Valley of the Kings allows you to enter 3 tombs, some tombs require extra tickets like the tomb of King Tut, or Ramses VI or Seti I, the ticket prices for those in 2023 are 300, 150, and 1400 Egyptian Pounds respectively.
