5 Days Nile River Cruise Luxor to Aswan

Upon arrival to Luxor, start your 5 days Nile cruise from Luxor to Aswan by meeting your private tour guide to discover ancient Egyptian civilization in the most famous archaeological sites along the Riverbank in Luxor East Bank like:

Karnak Temple

The shining Karnak temple has achieved everlasting grace and beauty to showcase the dedication of the ancient Egyptian for more than 1500 their divine beliefs. It was built for the Theban triad is made up of Amun, Mut, and Khonsu, and become the biggest religious complex on the face of the earth until this current moment. It was built between 2000 BC and 30 BC by many rulers from different backgrounds across the Theban lands on 247 acres. The Complex holds the finest examples of ancient Egyptian architectural wonders such as the Avenue of Sphinxes and the great hypostyle hall plus many more.

Then check in 5* Nile cruise to have lunch and relax. Evening time, we will pick you up to enjoy:

Luxor Temple by Night

The lunar and golden marvel of Thebes Luxor temple are a living miracle that became known as the southern Sanctuary for the crowning and the rejuvenation of kings. The temple of Luxor was built in 1400 BC by Amenhotep III and Rameses II to host the Opet festival.

At the end of the day, return back to the cruise to have dinner meal and overnight on board.

Meals: Lunch, Dinner

Overnight: Onboard the Cruise

Have your breakfast onboard the cruise, then continue your 5 days Nile River cruise by a tour to the West Bank of Luxor where you will visit:

Valley of the Kings

The Valley of the Kings is a royal passage to the underworld and the glories of the heavens that served as the final resting place for pharaohs from the 18th to the 20th dynasty during the new kingdom (1570 – 1050 BC). The illuminating underground valley contains 63 tombs filled with enchanting treasures and decorations of the great rulers of Ramses the Great, Hatshepsut, Seti I, Tutankhamen, and many more.

Hatshepsut Temple

The immortal symbol of beauty and grace the temple of Queen Hatshepsut (1507–1458 BC) was cared by hand at the Deir El Bahari mountain hills in 1479 BC for 15 years to eternalize and honor the heavenly heritage of Queen Hatshepsut which is without a doubt one of the most successful pharaohs in the history of ancient Egypt.

Colossi of Memnon

The power guardian Colossi of Memnon of Pharaoh Amenhotep III (1386 – 1349 BC) was been standing tall since 1350 BC to protect the priceless wonders of the ancient Egyptian Civilization. It was renovated many times and during the Greco-Roman period, the vocal phenomenon of dawn was highly famous during the Greco-Roman period.

At the end of the tour, return back to the cruise & have lunch & dinner meals. Sailing to Edfu while spending the overnight.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Overnight: Onboard the Cruise

After having breakfast, move to explore “The Temple of God Hours”:

Edfu temple

The symbol of power and victory Edfu temple of the sky falcon god Horus was built between 237 BC and 57 BC on the west bank of the Nile River to become the biggest and most preserved temple in Egypt.

Then return back to your cruise & continue sailing until reach:

Kom Ombo Temple

The glorious house of twin wonders Kom Ombo Temple is a unique piece of architecture that was constructed between 180 BC and 47 BC to honor the Haroeris “Horus the Elder” and Sobek the crocodile god of the Nile. The hill of gold is a majestic landmark found directly on the bank of the Nile River offering a glimpse of the mastership and skill of the ancient Egyptian builder.

Return back to the cruise & taste your great lunch & dinner. At the night, you will sail to Aswan while spending the overnight onboard the cruise.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Overnight: Onboard the Cruise

In the morning time, enjoy your breakfast then move to continue your 5 days on the Nile River cruise by visiting Aswan Highlights:

Aswan High Dam

The magical high dam of Aswan was built between 1960 and 1970 to improve the economy and culture of Egypt due to its ability to produce electricity and save the Nile river flood waters.

The Unfinished Obelisk

The Unfinished Obelisk of Queen Hatshepsut (1508-1458 BC) was able to stand the test of time and offer a glimpse into the skill and mastership of the ancient Egyptian builders. It was to complement the Lateran Obelisk at the entrance of the Karnak temple but was broken during construction.

Philae Temple

The miraculous Philae temple of Isis the goddess of motherhood was built in 280 BC by King Ptolemy II to keep the myth of Osiris alive through all the massive cravings found across its grand walls. It was relocated to Agilkia Island between the 60s and 70s as part of the UNESCO Nubia Campaign project.

Return back to the cruise & enjoy lunch & dinner. Overnight on board the cruise.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Overnight: Onboard the Cruise

In the morning, have your breakfast & check out from your Nile cruise, then we will transfer you to anywhere inside Aswan to end your 5 days on the Nile River cruise. We hope you enjoy your experience with us.

Meals: Breakfast