Nile Cruise  From Hurghada to Luxor

HIGHLIGHTS:

Nile Cruise  From Hurghada to Luxor, A trip to Egypt would not be complete without a cruise on the Nile, an experience sure to stay with you forever. On this 4-day cruise from Luxor to Aswan, we’ll visit the most important temples in the country.

Program:

Day 1: Hurghada to Luxor City (Approximately 4 hours)

We’ll pick you up at your hotel in Hurghada then we’ll transfer you to the cruise boat in which we’ll sail the Nile, where your full room and board begins.

Having eaten lunch we’ll disembark to see the majestic city of Luxor, or Thebes to give it its ancient name. Here we’ll visit two of the most spectacular temples in Egypt, the Luxor Temple and the Karnak Temple, separated from each other by the Avenue of Sphynxes, a three-kilometer long road lined with the aforementioned sphynxes.

Meals: Lunch, Dinner.

Day 2: Luxor – Esna – Edfu

Having eaten breakfast we’ll head to the giant necropolises near to Luxor. We’ll visit the Valley of the Kings (seeing the inside of 3 tombs), the Temple of Hatshepsut (dedicated to the only woman to rule Egypt for an extended period), and the Colossi of Memnon (two giant stone statues which represent the Pharoah Amenhotep III).

Then upon our return to the boat, we’ll sail in the direction of Edfu, where we’ll dock to eat and spend the night.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.

Day 3: Edfu – Kom Ombo – Aswan

Once we’ve eaten and with batteries recharged, we’ll visit the Edfu temple, dedicated to the god Horus. The cruise then continues towards Kom Ombo, where we’ll visit its incredible temple, dedicated to the gods Sobek and Hareoris.

After the day’s tour, we’ll head up the Nile to Aswan, where we’ll spend the night.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.

Day 4: Aswan

Having eaten we’ll disembark to visit one of the most beautiful temples in the country, the Philae Temple, dedicated to the Goddess Isis. And after visiting Philae, anyone who wants to can visit the Abu Simbel temples, something highly recommended. (3 hrs each way by road, pre-bookable $110 Per Person).

Then in the evening, we’ll ride in a traditional felucca boat down the Nile, taking in its flora and fauna, volcanic islands, and its natural beauty, and later spend the night again in Aswan.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.

Day 5: Aswan

Having eaten breakfast and checked out you’ll have free time, and whenever you like we’ll take you to the Aswan airport, train station, or whichever point in the city you would like. If your transfer is in the evening you can also have lunch on board.

Meals: Breakfast.

Tours Included

Our 4-night cruise from Luxor includes the following tours, all of which are with certified professional tour guides.

Luxor Temple, Karnak Temple, Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut Temple, Colossi of Memnon, Edfu Temple, Philae Temple, and the Temple of Kom Ombo and its crocodile museum. You will also enjoy a cruise on a traditional felucca boat.

OPTIONAL:

Balloon ride in Luxor $100 Per Person (Day 2).

Abu Simbel tour from Aswan $110 Per Person (Day 4).

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