A 5-day Dahabiya Nile River cruise from Luxor to Aswan offers an unparalleled adventure through the treasures of Upper Egypt. Passion Egypt Tours will provide American travelers with the best services including private A/C transport, a deluxe Dahabiya cruise, and expert Egyptologist guides. Explore legendary landmarks such as Karnak Temple, Hatshepsut Temple, the Valley of the Kings, Philae Temple, the High Dam, Kom Ombo, and Edfu. Book this remarkable journey and uncover the grace and grandeur of ancient Egypt.
Enjoy a thrilling journey along the Nile filled with unforgettable moments.
See Luxor and Aswan’s masterpieces including Edfu, Karnak, Valley of the Kings, and Philae Temples.
Benefit from superb service with a guide and private A/C vehicle.
Learn about 5,000 years of history in Upper Egypt.
Marvel at ancient artistry and architectural brilliance.
Morning pick-up from your Luxor hotel or airport to begin your 5-day Dahabiya Nile Cruise from Luxor to Aswan. Start with Luxor highlights:
The Valley of the Kings, with 63 richly decorated tombs, was the burial site of pharaohs of the 18th–20th dynasties, including Tutankhamun and Ramses II.
The Mortuary Temple of Hatshepsut, built in the 15th century BC, features three terraces designed by Senenmut, honoring Amun and showcasing classical architecture.
The Colossi of Memnon, constructed for Amenhotep III (1350 BC), were later associated with Greek legends and famed for their mysterious dawn ‘singing.’
Lunch onboard, then visit:
The Karnak Temple Complex, built over 2,000 years (1971 BC–30 AD), became Egypt’s main religious center, honoring Amun-Re, Mut, and Montu. Key features include the Hypostyle Hall and Avenue of Sphinxes.
Transfer from Luxor to Esna, embark on your cruise, enjoy dinner, and overnight onboard.
Meals: Lunch, Dinner
Overnight: Onboard the Cruise
After breakfast, sail to Edfu and visit:
The Edfu Temple (237–57 BC), dedicated to Horus, is Egypt’s most preserved temple, showcasing inscriptions of Ptolemaic religion, language, and mythology.
Continue sailing with your Dahabiya cruise towards Kom Ombo.
The ancient quarries between Edfu and Kom Ombo supplied stone for monumental temples like Karnak, Luxor, and Medinet Habu from the New Kingdom onward.
Lunch and dinner onboard. Sail to Kom Ombo and overnight.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Overnight: Onboard the Cruise
After breakfast, visit:
The Kom Ombo Temple (180–47 BC), uniquely dedicated to Sobek the crocodile god and Horus the Elder, features a symmetrical dual design.
Sail to Aswan. Lunch and dinner onboard.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Overnight: Onboard the Cruise
Morning tour of Aswan’s highlights:
The Aswan High Dam, completed in the 1960s, transformed Egypt’s economy by generating hydroelectricity and creating Lake Nasser.
The Unfinished Obelisk, commissioned by Hatshepsut (1508–1458 BC), would have stood 41.75 m tall. Cracked during carving, it remains in its quarry as a testament to ancient stonework.
The Philae Temple, relocated to Agilkia Island in the 1960s, was dedicated to Isis and expanded during the Ptolemaic era.
Return to the cruise for dinner and overnight onboard in Aswan.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Overnight: Onboard the Cruise
Disembark after breakfast. Transfer to your chosen location in Aswan, concluding your 5-day Dahabiya Nile Cruise.
Meals: Breakfast
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