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Nile Cruise from Luxor to Aswan
Description
This 5-day Nile cruise tour from Luxor to Aswan offers an unforgettable journey through Egypt’s ancient history, combining iconic archaeological sites with the serene beauty of the Nile River. Beginning in Luxor, you'll explore the West Bank's famed tombs in the Valley of the Kings, the impressive Hatshepsut Temple, and the monumental Colossi of Memnon. As you sail down the Nile, you'll visit the well-preserved Edfu Temple, dedicated to Horus, and the unique Kom Ombo Temple, where two gods are honored. In Aswan, marvel at the High Dam, the Unfinished Obelisk, and the stunning Philae Temple dedicated to Isis. This comprehensive tour combines fascinating history, remarkable monuments, and relaxing cruise experiences, making it an ideal way to immerse yourself in Egypt’s ancient legacy.
Itinerary
Inécia tour guide will pick you up from Luxor International Airport to transfer to the Nile cruise.
Full board on the Nile cruise. Inécia tour guide will pick you up from the Nile cruise to start the tour of West Bank of Luxor. Your first stop will be the Valley of the Kings, where you'll explore the tombs of legendary pharaohs adorned with stunning hieroglyphs and vivid wall paintings. Then, you will visit Hatshepsut Temple, extraordinary terraced temple dedicated to Egypt’s powerful female pharaoh. Finally, you will visit the Colossi of Memnon, two giant statues that once guarded the entrance to Amenhotep III’s grand temple. Then, you will return to the Nile cruise.
Full board on the Nile cruise. Inécia tour guide will pick you up from the Nile cruise to start Edfu Tour. You will visit, Edfu Temple, one of Egypt's best-preserved temples and dedicated to the falcon-headed god Horus.
At evening, you will visit Kom Ombo Temple, dedicated to gods Haroeris and Sobek, who were considered arch-enemies in the Egyptian mythology. Then, you will return to the Nile cruise.
Possibility of an optional visit to Abu Simbel Temples, which consists of two temples; the Great Temple, built by King Ramses II, and the Small Temple, dedicated to his wife, Nefertari.
Full board on the Nile cruise. Inécia tour guide will pick you up from the Nile cruise to start the tour of Aswan. First, you will visit the High Dam, an engineering miracle built in 1960 to protect Egypt from the annual flood of the Nile. Then, you will visit the Unfinished Obelisk, erected by Queen Hatshepsut. It revealed a lot of techniques used by the ancient Egyptian workers to cut rocks. Finally, you will visit Philae Temple, dedicated to the famous goddess Isis. Then, you will return to the Nile cruise.
Breakfast on the Nile cruise. Then, you will be transferred to Aswan International Airport for departure.
Notes:
· The order of the itinerary may change without affecting the content of the visits.
· The optional tour to Abu Simbel Temples may be arranged on the departure day instead of the fourth day, provided the departure flight is scheduled for the evening.
· Inécia Tours is dedicated to supporting stray animals in archaeological sites during tours while promoting responsible tourism. For more information, please click here.
