Overview
Admire the highlights of the Pharaonic monuments on the 5 days/4 nights Nile cruise from Luxor to Aswan, accompanied by our private Egyptologist tour guide. The Nile cruise offers the best opportunity to see and experience a lot and enjoy the beautiful landscape of Upper Egypt.
Itinerary
When you arrive in Luxor, you will be welcomed by our travel companion and accompanied to your Nile ship (the transfer from Hurghada airport to Luxor or vice versa is bookable and inexpensive). After embarkation and lunch on board, you will visit the East Bank of the Nile including Karnak Temple and Luxor Temple. Overnight on board in Luxor.
After breakfast you drive to the western bank of the Nile (West Thebes) to visit the tombs of the greatest pharaohs in the Valley of the Kings . Continue to visit the terraced Hatshepsut Temple . On the return journey you will make a short stop at the Colossi of Memnon .
After lunch the ship sets off and travels upriver via Esna through the lock to Edfu (100 km south of Luxor). Overnight on board in Edfu.
After breakfast, take a horse-drawn carriage to visit the well-preserved Edfu Temple of the falcon god Horus. The next stop, halfway between Edfu and Aswan, is the Kom Ombo Temple , at the foot of which we will visit after lunch. Then enjoy the Nile cruise from Kom Ombo to Aswan. Overnight in Aswan.
After breakfast you have the sightseeing of the highlights of Aswan: Philae Temple , the High Dam and the unfinished obelisk . After lunch on board the cruise, you have the option of one of the optional excursions from Aswan.
Disembarkation after breakfast and drive to Aswan airport or train station & farewell.
Includes :
- Reception & pick-up service at the airport/train station in Luxor or Aswan.
- 5 days / 4 nights on the 5* Nile ship, including full board.
- Private tour guide.
- Support from Pioneers Tours employees on site.
- All transfers in air-conditioned private vehicle.
- Sightseeing and excursions according to the program.
- Entrance tickets to the mentioned attractions.
Excludes :
- Transfer from Hurghada to Luxor or vice versa.
- Optional excursions.
- Tips
- Personal expenses