NILE RIVER CRUISE FROM ASWAN TO LUXOR - 04 DAYS

Itinerary

Day 1: Arrival Aswan - Aswan Tours - Nile cruise (L D)

Pass By: Temple of Philae, Aswan, Aswan Governorate, Nile River Valley
Provide us with your arrival details in Aswan and we'll provide you with a complimentary transfer, to your Nile cruises. Check- in is at noon, if/when you arrive earlier, your cabin may not be ready, yet all the public facilities on board are at your disposal .Befor Lunch,you will visit Get ready for the tour of Aswan Dam and Philae Temple, before we head back for our lunch aboard. In the afternoon we board a graceful felucca and cruise among the islands of the Nile.Overnight Nile Cruise.

Meals included:
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Overnight on Nile cruiser 05 Stars Nile Cruise.

Day 2: Aswan - Kom Ombo - Edfu Nile cruise (B L D). Optional Tour to Abu Simbel temples

Pass By: Temple of Kom Ombo, Kom Ombo, Aswan Governorate, Nile River Valley
The breakfast will be on Nile cruise board. temple.Free morning or get Optional Abu Simbel (additional cost). Consider our optional early morning road excursion to the Temple of Ramses II at Abu Simbel.
It will be by Private air-conditioned vehicle. Abu Simbel temples are 300 km southwest of Aswan and about 300 km by road.The complex is part of the UNESCO World Heritage Site. It known as the “Nubian Monuments” which run from the complex downriver to Philae. In fact, The twin temples carved out of the mountainside. It was during the reign of Pharaoh Ramses II in the 13th century BC. They are a lasting monument to himself and his queen Nefertari. The temples erected to commemorate his alleged victory at the Battle of Kadesh. Moreover, it was also to intimidate his Nubian neighbors. The complex relocated in its entirety in 1968. It is now on an artificial hill. The complex is high above the Aswan High Dam reservoir. Afternoon sailing to Kom Ombo. Once we arrive, we will visit the Ptolemaic temple of Sobek and Haroeries. And then, we will return back to your Nile cruise. Relax on the sun deck and watch primitive villages on the banks of the river glide. The tea and coffee served in the early evening on the cruise board. While sailing to Edfu. The overnight will be also on Nile cruise board.

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Overnight at Nile cruiser - 05 Stars Nile Cruise.

Day 3: Edfu - Luxor - Nile cruise (B L D)

Pass By: Temple of Horus at Edfu, Edfu, Nile River Valley
This morning, we visit the beautiful preserved Edfu temple. The temple also known as Horus temple, the Falcon God. It built in 237 BC during the reigns of six Ptolemy’s. Moreover, the temple indeed is the best temple which preserved in Ancient Egypt. It is the second largest after Karnak temple. Edfu temple built from sandstone blocks. The huge Ptolemaic temple constructed over the site of a smaller earlier temple. In fact, it oriented east to west towards the river.The later structure of the temple faces north to south. It leaves the ruined remains of the older temple pylon to see on the east side of the first court. Little known about the first Horus temple. An inscription shows that New Kingdom rulers Seti I, Ramses II and III did building work there. The lunch will be on board. Sailing to Luxor through Esna lock while the tea and coffee served in the early evening. Dinner and overnight on board.

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Overnight at Nile cruiser - 05 Stars Nile Cruise.

Day 4: Disembarkation - Luxor - West Bank - Karnak Temple (B)

Stop At: Valley of the Kings, Luxor, Nile River Valley
Disembarkation / after breakfast. Visit Early today, the exciting ancient sites on the West Bank including Colossi of Memnon are the first monuments you’ll see during our morning visit to the West Bank, then explore the Valley of Kings And Queen Hatshepsut Temple.Short stop for Lunch (the Guide will recommend you where will have Lunch.). Then start to visit the magnificent Temple of Karnak . Transfer to your final departure in Luxor.
** Optional hot air balloon. (additional cost)
Early morning There is the option of hot air balloon to float over Luxor in a hot air balloon and see area wake up and come alive.
Duration: 5 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Disembarkation after breakfast.