Nile Cruise from Aswan to Luxor
from $585 per person* **
Day 1: Start of the Nile Cruise. Tour to the Dam and Philae Temple
Transfer from Aswan Airport to the cruise ship (arrival strictly in the first half of the day). Accommodation on the M/S HAPI cruise liner marks the start of the Nile journey. Lunch will be served at the onboard restaurant.
On the same day, we invite our guests on the first excursion of the Nile cruise to the Aswan Dam and one of Egypt’s most picturesque temples, Philae Temple. This temple gained fame during the Ptolemaic dynasty as a center of worship for the goddess Isis.
Dinner will be served in the onboard restaurant; the night will be spent on the ship in Aswan.
Day 2: Excursion to Kom Ombo: Visiting the Temples of the Falcon God and the Crocodile God
Breakfast will be served in the onboard restaurant. The ship will set sail for Kom Ombo, where travelers will enjoy a guided tour of two temple complexes. Guests will explore the iconic structures dedicated to Horus, the Falcon God, and Sobek, the Crocodile God.
After departing for Edfu, our guests will be offered lunch and dinner in the onboard restaurant. The remaining time during the cruise can be spent admiring the banks of one of the world’s most famous rivers and immersing in the timeless atmosphere of its rich history.
Day 3: Excursion to the Temple in Edfu and a Stroll Through the «City of the Living»
Early in the morning, before breakfast, guests will visit the Temple of Horus in Edfu, the second-largest temple in Egypt after the Karnak Temple. Afterward, breakfast will be served in the onboard restaurant, followed by departure for Esna.
The next highlight of the day is a visit to the site of Thebes, the former capital of ancient Egyptian civilization. Guests will enjoy a stroll through the «City of the Living,» home to two monumental temples, the Karnak and Luxor temples. Together, they form a magnificent complex adorned with giant statues and gilded obelisks glimmering against the azure sky.
Dinner will be served in the onboard restaurant, and the night will be spent aboard the ship in Luxor.
Day 4: Visit to the «City of the Dead» and the Colossi of Memnon
Breakfast will be served in the onboard restaurant, marking the conclusion of the cruise. After breakfast, guests will embark on an excursion to the Valley of the Kings and Queens, the main highlight of our program in the «City of the Dead.» Travelers will explore ancient tombs and marvel at the massive statues known as the Colossi of Memnon. Another key stop on the itinerary is the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut, an incredible masterpiece of ancient architecture carved into the rock.
The program concludes with a transfer to Luxor Airport. Guests can either depart for home or continue their vacation.
The tour price includes:
- Excursion services and entry tickets according to the tour program
- Meals as specified in the tour program
- Accommodation in a Double cabin on the M/S HAPI cruise ship (a surcharge for accommodation in a Single room should be checked while making a booking), with standard meals as specified in the program and the included excursion program
Extra payment:
- Visa
- International flight
- Domestic flights Cairo-Aswan and Luxor-Cairo (approximate price: $320 per person)
- Transfers: Aswan Airport — cruise ship – Luxor Airport
- Additional excursions or entrance fees not included in the program (NB! there are excursions available for an extra charge on the ship that are not part of the main cruise itinerary)
- Personal expenses
- Drinks at lunch and dinner
- Tips
What to bring on excursions:
- Passport
- Cash
- Warm clothing for cooler weather
- Comfortable footwear
- Camera
- Bottle of water
