Aswan Trip Overview
Experience the wonders of Egypt on our River Nile cruise, and discover our tradition of excellence. We carry travellers in supreme comfort and elegance a perfect base from which to discover the breathtaking sights of ancient Egypt. Beautifully appointed furnishings and impeccable service from a welcoming crew have earned this floating hotel a high reputation. We offer the perfect blend of relaxation and opportunities for sightseeing. Prepare yourself for the awe-inspiring sights of a long-ago age and let us take you to the Valley of the Kings. And when you simply want to chill out, just relax on the sun deck of the River Nile cruise ship, and sip a cool drink by the swimming pool.
Additional Info
Duration: 4 days
Starts: Aswan, Egypt
Trip Category: Multi-day & Extended Tours >> Multi-day Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting Aswan, Nile River Valley, Egypt
Experience the wonders of Egypt on our River Nile cruise, and discover our tradition of excellence. We carry travellers in supreme comfort and elegance a perfect base from which to discover the breathtaking sights of ancient Egypt. Beautifully appointed furnishings and impeccable service from a welcoming crew have earned this floating hotel a high reputation. We offer the perfect blend of relaxation and opportunities for sightseeing. Prepare yourself for the awe-inspiring sights of a long-ago age and let us take you to the Valley of the Kings. And when you simply want to chill out, just relax on the sun deck of the River Nile cruise ship, and sip a cool drink by the swimming pool.
Itinerary
Day 1: Aswan
Pass By: Aswan High Dam, Manteqet As Sad Al Aali, Aswan Egypt
Arrival to Aswan airport or train station or bus station our representative will meet you, transfer by private air-conditioned car to your Nile Cruise , Check-IN after lunch start tour to visit Aswan sight seen, High Dam and Philae Temple, transfer to Nile Cruise, Overnight Aswan
Stop At: Temple of Philae, Island of Agilika, Aswan Egypt
Philae is an island in the reservoir of the Aswan Low Dam, downstream of the Aswan Dam and Lake Nasser, Egypt. Philae was originally located near the expansive First Cataract of the Nile in Upper Egypt and was the site of an Egyptian temple complex.
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: Your Accommodation will be on the Nile Cruise Boat.
Day 2: Aswan/ Abu Simple (optional) EXTRA TOUR
Pass By: Aswan, Aswan, Aswan Governorate, Nile River Valley
After breakfast(Abu simple optional Extra tour) enjoy and relax on Nile Cruise, after lunch cruise sailing to Kom-Ombo where we stop to visit Kom-Ombo temple and crocodile museum, back to cruise, sailing to Edfu, Overnight Edfu.
Stop At: Abu Simbel, Abu Simbel, Aswan Governorate, Nile River Valley
(Optional Trip)extra tour
Abu Simbel is a village in the Egyptian part of Nubia, about 240 kilometers southwest of Aswan and near the border with Sudan. As of 2012, it has about 2600 inhabitants. It is best known as the site of the Abu Simbel temples, which were built by King Ramses II.
Duration: 6 hours
Stop At: Kom Ombo, Kom Ombo, Aswan Governorate, Nile River Valley
The Temple of Kom Ombo is an unusual double temple in the town of Kom Ombo in Aswan Governorate, Upper Egypt. It was constructed during the Ptolemaic dynasty, 180–47 BC. Some additions to it were later made during the Roman period.
Duration: 1 hour
No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: Your Accommodation will be on the Nile Cruise Boat.
Day 3: Edfu/Luxor
Pass By: Luxor, Luxor, Nile River Valley
After breakfast take a horse carriage to visit Edfu Temple, return back to Nile Cruise then continues sailing to Esna city, Cross Esna lock continue sailing to Luxor, (sound and light show at Karnak temple), Overnight Luxor
Stop At: Karnak Open Air Museum, You Require a separate ticket within the walls of Karnak Temple, Luxor Egypt
The Karnak Temple Complex, commonly known as Karnak, comprises a vast mix of decayed temples, chapels, pylons, and other buildings near Luxor, in Egypt.
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Stop At: Temple of Horus, Adfo, Edfu Egypt
The Temple of Edfu is an Egyptian temple located on the west bank of the Nile in Edfu, Upper Egypt. The city was known in the Hellenistic period as Koinē Greek: Ἀπόλλωνος πόλις and Latin Apollonopolis Magna, after the chief god Horus, who was identified as Apollo under the interpretation graeca
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: Your Accommodation will be on the Nile Cruise Boat.
Day 4: Luxor
Stop At: Temple of Hatshepsut at Deir el Bahari, Kings Valley Rd Deir el-Bahari, Luxor 23512 Egypt
After breakfast checkout , start a tour to visit Luxor sight seen west bank (valley of the kings – Hatshepsut temple – Colossi of Memnon) , have a lunch with a break , continue tour to visit Karnak Temple and Luxor Temple, transfer to your bus station, train station or airport.
Stop At: Valley of the Kings, Luxor City, Luxor 85511 Egypt
The Valley of the Kings, also known as the Valley of the Gates of the Kings, is a valley in Egypt where, for a period of nearly 500 years from the 16th to 11th century BC, rock cut tombs were excavated for the pharaohs and powerful nobles of the New Kingdom.
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Stop At: Colossi of Memnon, Thebes, Luxor Egypt
The Colossi of Memnon are two massive stone statues of the Pharaoh Amenhotep III, who reigned in Egypt during the Dynasty XVIII. Since 1350 BCE, they have stood in the Theban Necropolis, located west of the River Nile from the modern city of Luxor.
Duration: 20 minutes
No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.
