04 Days Aswan to Luxor
Downstream Nile Cruise
Overview
Take a journey downstream that takes in the wonders of Egypt, from modern Aswan to the heart of Ancient Egypt, Luxor. From the incredible engineering of the Aswan Dam to the ancient tombs of the Valley of the Kings at Thebes, you can experience the essence of Egypt and 4,000 years of history. Sit back on the sun deck and see the beauty of the green Nile Valley pass you by and wonder at the soaring statues of the mighty Colossi of Memnon. This 4-day cruise allows you to enjoy a luxurious cruise that embraces everything that makes Egypt so unique. Relax, take a journey through time
Brief Itinerary
- D1 Check-in, Visit High Dam, Philae, and Island tour
- D2 Nubian Village, sail and Visit Komombo, ONE dfu
- D4 Check-out,Visit the west bank and Karnak Temple
- D3 Visit Edfu , Sail and Visit Luxor temple
Essentials
All of the highlights, culture, access, and I-can’t-believe-we-did-that moments, all at a great price.
Comfortable tourist-class accommodations with character; mix of public and private transport.
Light walking and hiking suitable for most fitness levels. Nothing too challenging.
Small group experience; Max 15, avg 10
All travellers under age 18 must be accompanied by an adult.
With a passport from
Detailed Itinerary
Morning Flight to Aswan, Upon arrival your Tour manager will pick you up from the Airport and transfer you to the Nile Cruise Ship (Champollion II) for Check-in. Then you’ll start the excursion to the Aswan Dam; The English built the first dam in 1898 – 1902 which was the largest dam in the world at the time, but the Russians built a new significant high dam in 1960-1971. Next, you’ll visit Philae temple, the temple of Isis and Hathor.
Meals Included: Lunch and Dinner
You’ll have some optional tours at an extra cost.
1) trip to Abo Simbel, where you’ll drive (approx. 4 hours). As part of a guided tour (by a local expert guide in Abu Simbel), you’ll visit the impressive rock temples of Abu Simbel. After sightseeing (approx. 1.5 – 2 hours) you’ll return to Aswan. Then your downstream cruise begins in the afternoon with a visit to Kom Ombo. Afterwards, you’ll sail to Edfu overnight.
Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner.
In the morning you’ll head to Edfu’s pier to visit the Temple of Horus. Afterward, you’ll start to sail to Luxor where you’ll experience the captivating Nile panorama from the sun deck. Then you’ll arrive at Luxor’s old royal seat. Next, you’ll have a guided tour of the illuminated Luxor Temple.
Meals on Board: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
In the morning, you’ll start the tour to the West bank visiting tombs in the famed Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut temple, and the mighty Colossi of Memnon. In the afternoon, you’ll visit Karnak Temple, which includes the ancient Sphinx Avenue. End of Service
Meals on Board: Breakfast,
Superior Accommodations 5 *
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Tips, Transfers, Sightseeing
Nile Explorer II
"Downstream Nile Cruise"
Tour Code: NILEXP3NTSAL
Brief Itinerary
- D1 Check-in, Visit High Dam, Philae, and Island tour
- D2 Nubian Village, sail and Visit Kom Ombo, ON Edfu
- D 3 Visit Edfu, Sail and Visit Luxor temple
- D4 Check- out, Visit the west bank and Karnak Temple.
