The 5-Day Standard Nile Cruise from Luxor to Aswan is a fantastic way to explore the treasures of ancient Egypt. Here's a breakdown of the tour details and itinerary:
5-tägige Standard-Nilkreuzfahrt von Luxor nach Assuan
The 5-Day Standard Nile Cruise from Luxor to Aswan is a fantastic way to explore the treasures of ancient Egypt. Here's a breakdown of the tour details and itinerary:
The 5-Day Standard Nile Cruise from Luxor to Aswan is a fantastic way to explore the treasures of ancient Egypt. Here's a breakdown of the tour details and itinerary:
Tour Details
Duration: 5 Days / 4 Nights
Availability: Every Monday, Thursday, and Saturday
Pickup & Drop-off Point: Luxor / Aswan
Tour Type: Shared
Tour Includes
Meet and assist service upon arrival and departure
Assistance during your stay and excursions
All transfers in a modern air-conditioned vehicle
Accommodation on a 5-star cruise on a full-board basis
All excursions as mentioned in the itinerary (in groups)
English-speaking tour guide during excursions
All service charges and taxes
All meals (Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner)
Tour Excludes
Personal extras and spending
Entrance fees to all sights between Luxor and Aswan
Tipping
Itinerary Overview
Day 1: Boarding and Luxor Tour
Arrive in Luxor, and transfer to the cruise.
After lunch, visit the Karnak Temple (one of the largest in the ancient world) and Luxor Temple (built during the New Kingdom).
Day 2: More Luxor Exploration
Visit the Valley of the Kings, where many pharaohs were buried.
Visit Temple of Queen Hatshepsut, known for its unique architecture.
See the Colossi of Memnon, two giant statues of Pharaoh Amenhotep III.
Sail towards Edfu.
Day 3: Edfu and Kom Ombo
Visit the well-preserved Temple of Horus in Edfu.
Continue to Kom Ombo, the unique double temple dedicated to the gods Horus and Sobek.
Sail towards Aswan.
Day 4: Aswan Exploration
Visit the High Dam (which controls Nile floods and provides hydroelectric power).
See the Unfinished Obelisk in the quarries of Aswan.
Explore the Temple of Philae, dedicated to the goddess Isis.
Day 5: Abu Simbel and Disembarkation
Early morning trip to Abu Simbel, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, to see the grand rock-cut temples of Ramses II and Queen Nefertari.
Return to Aswan for drop-off.
This is a comprehensive and immersive experience, taking you through the heart of ancient Egypt while enjoying luxury accommodations on a 5-star Nile cruise.
