3 Nights Nile River Cruise from Aswan Include Abu Simbel

In the morning, one of our fluent Egyptologists will pick you up from your hotel or anywhere you decide in Aswan by a modern air-conditioned vehicle to explore the best of Aswan including:

Aswan High Dam

Aswan Dam is one of the few modern attractions of Aswan was created in the 60s with the help of the Soviet government to protect Egypt from the floodwaters plus control and store it and produce electricity in the process.

The Unfinished Obelisk

One of the most unfortunate events in the history of ancient Egypt is the broken Obelisk of Hatshepsut (1508-1458 BC) which was meant to stand at the entrance to Karnak temple at a total height of 42 m.

Philae Temple

Philae Temple is like a stone open book revealing all the ancient tales of the Isis goddess of motherhood and healing of the wife of Osiris the ruler of the underworld. The temple is the last temple of its kind to be built in Egypt during the Ptolemaic period between 380-360 BC.

We will transfer you to a 5* deluxe Nile cruise to check in, have lunch on the cruise, and overnight on board.

Meals: Lunch and Dinner

In the early morning, you will have your breakfast boxes then you will be taken by your professional tour guide in a modern A/C car to witness:

Abu Simbel Temples

At the end of the southern borders is the biggest temple ever created the temple of Abu Simbel of Ramses the Great (1292-1186 BC) created in 1200 BC to immortalize his great achievements and especially his victories like the battle of Kadesh. Next to the second temple is the temple of his wife Nefertari.

We will drive you back to your Nile cruise where your lunch will be served and start sailing while you are spending the night on board.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner.

Breakfast on board then you will be taken on a guided trip by a modern A/C vehicle to:

Kom Ombo Temple

The double temples of the crocodile Sobek came to be in 205 BC & 180 BC that offers a unique design located across the Nile for everyone to see.

Once you finish, you will be back on your cruise ship for a delicious lunch meal while cruising towards Edfu. Upon arrival, you will be escorted by a horse carriage to marvel at:

Edfu Temple

The great temple of the falcon sky god Horus “Edfu Temple” was constructed between 237- 27 BC in the Ptolemaic era to honor the site where Horus fought his uncle set in an epic battle.

Return to your Nile cruise, continue cruising to Luxor through Esna, and arrive in Luxor late at night. Overnight onboard the cruise.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner.

Have breakfast on board then check out before your Egyptologist will guide you by an air-conditioned car to Luxor’s east and the west bank to the allure:

Valley of the Kings

During the New Kingdom (1570-1070 BC), the kings and the queens of this period were buried inside the core of a mountain in mesmerizing tombs up to 20 royal ones filled with captivating colorful artwork and designs, golden treasures to famous names like Seti I, Tutankhamun and more.

Hatshepsut Temple

The legendary beauty of Hatshepsut temple is truly intoxicating and created during her reign between 1479 BC and 1458 BC to showcase his glorious might, successful legacy, and more importantly the beauty of the classical architecture design of that era.

Colossi of Memnon

The only monument in Luxor that is not home-crafted as it was made in Cairo in the reign of Amenhotep III (1368-1350 BC) and moved across 700 km to stand at the entrance of the city.

Lunch will be served at a good quality restaurant then move to visit:

Karnak Temple

One of the oldest complete and preserved constructions in the history of mankind is located in Luxor called the Karnak temple complex which became the center where ancient Egyptians worshipped their gods from 2055 BC all the way to 100 AD. It is like a stone archive showcasing all the religious life aspects of ancient Egyptian times.

At the end of the tour, you will be transferred to your hotel or anywhere you decide in Luxor and end your 3 nights Nile cruise tour.

Meals: Breakfast and Lunch