This 4-day Nile cruise for repeat visitors highlights hidden treasures of Upper Egypt. American travelers will enjoy luxury cruise service, expert Egyptologists, and private transport while exploring Valley of the Queens, Medinet Habu, Deir El Medina, Elephantine Island, Kom Ombo, Edfu, and Nubian villages. Discover off-the-beaten-path wonders and book this enriching cruise today.
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Enjoy a memorable Nile Cruise where every moment is magical.
Learn about 5,000 years of Egypt’s artistic history and tales.
Visit Edfu, Kom Ombo, Valley of the Queens, Deir El Medina, Medinet Habu, and more.
Explore Elephantine Island and Kitchener Island for unique wonders.
Relax with excellent services aboard the cruise.
Early in the morning, a private, air-conditioned vehicle will collect you from your hotel in Aswan to meet our tour guide and begin the visit to:
Elephantine Island is a stunning natural treasure located just downstream of the First Cataract, measuring 1,200 m (3,900 ft) in length and 400 m (1,300 ft) in width. As one of Egypt’s oldest sites, dating back to the Second Intermediate Period (1650–1550 BC), it served as a fort marking the southern border of the country. Elephantine was the residence of Khnum, the ram-headed god of cataracts, who was believed to control and protect the waters of the Nile River. The island was a major source of granite used in monuments and structures throughout Egypt. Recognizing its significance, Elephantine was designated a World Heritage Site in 1979.
The Nubian Village is a remarkable natural sanctuary featuring distinctive landscapes, architectural marvels, symbolic designs, and vibrant colors. It extends along the Nile River, covering 123,000 square kilometers from Aswan in southern Egypt to Khartoum in central northern Sudan. The Nubian villages represent one of Africa’s earliest civilizations, with origins dating back to 2000 BCE. The Nubian lifestyle is richly diverse, shaped by the unique customs and traditions of three main tribes: Al-Fadiga, Al-Orayqat (also known as Al-Konoz), and Al-Matoka. Throughout the area, visitors can admire intricate and colorful artwork, handcrafted items, and jewelry that showcase exceptional artistic expression.
Kitchener Island is an exceptional, small oval-shaped island measuring less than half a kilometer wide and one kilometer long. It has been developed into a natural sanctuary featuring exotic trees and plants from across the globe, showcased in remarkable gardens. The island was named after Lord Kitchener, who redesigned it between 1911 and 1914 into the Aswan Botanical Garden, currently managed by the Egyptian government.
Board your 5-star Nile cruise for lunch and enjoy an overnight stay on board. Dinner will also be served on the cruise.
Meals: Lunch, Dinner
Overnight: Onboard the Cruise
Begin your sailing journey at noon, followed by a guided tour with our expert.
Kom Ombo Temple is an impressive and majestic architectural masterpiece constructed in 205 BC and expanded in 180 BC during the Ptolemaic period. This distinctive double temple was dedicated to the worship of two ancient Egyptian gods, Sobek and Haroeris, in its northern and southern sections. The temple's intricate carvings and depths have revealed ancient medical instruments, calendars, and astronomical knowledge, offering valuable insights into the practices of ancient Egyptian civilization.
Proceed to Edfu and spend the night on the vessel. Breakfast, lunch, and dinner will be served aboard the cruise.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Overnight: Onboard the Cruise
You will accompany our Egyptologist by horse carriage to explore:
Edfu Temple is a grand and exceptionally well-preserved sanctuary dedicated to the falcon sky god, Horus. Constructed between 237 and 27 BC during the Ptolemaic period, it stands on a sacred site believed to be the location of the mythical battle between Horus and Set. Visitors can explore the elaborate decorations that richly illustrate this legendary event on the temple’s walls.
Return to the Nile cruise to proceed towards Luxor, where upon arrival, you will visit:
The Mummification Museum is a renowned institution spanning 2035 m2, dedicated to illuminating the art of mummification and the embalming techniques employed by the ancient Egyptians for both humans and animals. Since its opening in 1997, the museum has exhibited mummified cats, fish, and crocodiles, along with various related tools. The collection includes artifacts associated with ancient Egyptian deities, as well as mummification tools, Canopic jars, embalming materials, Ushabtis, embalming fluids, amulets, the coffin of Padiamun, organic materials, and the mummy of Masaharta.
Overnight stay aboard the cruise in Luxor. Breakfast, lunch, and dinner will be served on board.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Overnight: Onboard the Cruise
After breakfast, you will check out and meet our guide for a visit to:
The Valley of the Queens is renowned as a place of beauty and the burial site for royal children, serving as the final resting place for queens, princesses, princes, and other prominent officials. The main valley contains 91 tombs dating back to the 18th, 19th, and 20th dynasties (1550 – 1077 BC). Several tombs belong to the distinguished wives of Ramesses I, Seti I, and Ramesses II, with the most famous being the tomb of the beloved Hathor Queen Nefertari (1290–1224 BCE).
Medinet Habu is an archaeological treasure dating back to the 12th century BC, featuring numerous remarkable structures, including the well-preserved Mortuary Temple of Ramesses III, which provides valuable insights into the architecture of that era. For centuries, Habu served as the economic hub of Thebes and housed the Temple of Amun as well as the Temples of Ay and Horemheb. Medinet Habu encompasses temples, workshops, storage facilities, a royal palace, administrative buildings, and residences for prominent priests and officials.
Deir El Medina is a remarkable site that provides insight into the lives and work of the ancient Egyptian craftsmen and laborers who served in the Valley of the Kings during the 18th to 20th Dynasties of the New Kingdom (1550–1070 BCE). The inhabitants of this “Place of Truth” lived across an area of 5,600 m² for several centuries, offering valuable information about their working and living conditions, social structure, medical practices, legal system, religious beliefs, and community interactions.
Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant in Luxor, followed by a drop-off at your hotel in Luxor.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
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