3 Nights Nile River Cruise from Aswan Include Abu Simbel

Tour Availability	Everyday
Cruise Inclusions	Pick up service from Aswan and your drop-off in Luxor. Accommodation on 5* Deluxe Nile Cruise for 3 nights. Entrance fees to all the indicated sites in the itinerary. Egyptologist tour guide during your tours. All trips and transfers by modern air-conditioned vehicles. Meals as indicated in the itinerary. All services, charges, and taxes.
Cruise Exclusions	Any optional tours. Personal expenses. Gratuities “Tipping”.
Cruise Highlights	Luxor City Attractions Karnak Temples. Hatshepsut Temple. Valley of the Kings. Colossi of Memnon. Aswan City Attractions Abu Simbel Temples. Edfu Temple. Philae Temple. Kom Ombo Temple.

In the morning, one of our fluent Egyptologists will pick you up from your hotel or anywhere you decide in Aswan by a modern air-conditioned vehicle to explore the best of Aswan, including: Aswan High Dam The incredible Aswan High Dam is a highly advanced technological wonder made in the 60s to control the annual floodwaters in the artificial lake of Nasser while producing electricity. The Unfinished Obelisk The greatest wonder that never came to be is the golden Unfinished Obelisk of Hatshepsut (1508–1458 BC) that stands at 42 m in height while lying in the bedrock. It was broken before being transported to Karnak Temple, where it would have become the greatest obelisk ever made. Philae Temple The divine storybook of Philae Temple was created between 380–360 BC in the Ptolemaic era to honor the grand sacrifice of Isis, the goddess of motherhood and healing. The walls of Philae Temple narrate the epic tale of the goddess and her son Horus. We will transfer you to the 5* deluxe Nile cruise to check in, have lunch and dinner onboard, and spend the night on the cruise. Meals: Lunch, Dinner Overnight: Onboard the Cruise

In the early morning, you will have your breakfast boxes, then you will be taken by your professional tour guide in a modern A/C vehicle to witness the: Abu Simbel Temples The colossal Temple of Abu Simbel is the guardian of the southern borders, created by Ozymandias Ramses the Great (1292–1186 BC) and established in 1200 BC to honor his victory in the epic battle of Kadesh. The temple commemorates the signing of the first peace treaty in Egypt and pays tribute to his wife, Queen Nefertari, beloved of Hathor. We will drive you back to your Nile cruise, where your lunch & dinner will be served, and the journey will continue as you start sailing and spend the night onboard. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Overnight: Onboard the Cruise

Breakfast on board, then you will be taken on a guided trip by a modern A/C vehicle to: Kom Ombo Temple The grand and majestic double temples of Kom Ombo were created in 205 BC & 180 BC as one of the temples built in the Ptolemaic era to honor the two gods, Sobek and Haroeris. The unique double temple will uncover the medical tools used in ancient Egyptian civilization. Once you finish, you will be back on your cruise ship for a delicious lunch meal while cruising toward Edfu. Upon arrival, you will be escorted by a horse carriage to marvel at: Edfu Temple The majestic and highly preserved Edfu Temple is the epic headquarters of the falcon sky god Horus, established between 237–27 BC in the Ptolemaic era on the divine site where Horus defeated Set, as seen across all the epic walls of Edfu. Return to your Nile cruise, continue cruising to Luxor through Esna, and arrive in Luxor late at night. Overnight onboard the cruise. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Overnight: Onboard the Cruise

Have breakfast on board then check out before your Egyptologist will guide you by an air-conditioned car to Luxor east and west bank to the allure: Valley of the Kings The majestic Valley of the Kings is a mythical monument that was created in the New Kingdom (1570-1070 BC). It can be only found in the belly of the mythical hill located in the Theban triad, which contains 63 tombs dedicated to Rameses II, Seti I, Amenhotep I, Hatshepsut, Tutankhamun, and many more. Hatshepsut Temple The blessed and classical Hatshepsut temple is a very wonder that stood the test of time and immortalizes the heritage of Queen Hatshepsut (1508-1458 BC). It was made in 1479 BC and was designed by Senenmut, her central Overseer of the golden Works, to honor her many achievements and Amun. Colossi of Memnon The magical Colossi of Amenhotep III (1368-1350 BC) was made in 1350 BC and moved across 700 km to stand at the entrance of the city. The epic mythical tale holds 107 Roman-era ancient Latin & Greek inscriptions displaying majestic facts about his beliefs and achievements. Lunch Time Lunch will be served at a good-quality restaurant, then move to visit: Karnak Temple The magical Karnak temple complex is the house of the divine gods of the 18th dynasty Theban triad of Mut, Khonso, and Amun, plus many more. It was established from 1971 BC to 30 BC to be the center of worshipping. The Karnak holds the most incredible example of ancient Egyptian architecture and art, the hypostyle hall, shrines, pylons, and more. At the end of the tour, you will be transferred to your hotel or anywhere you decide in Luxor and end your 3 nights Nile cruise tour. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Destination

Aswan

Cairo

Cuba

India

Luxor

Paris

Duration

Tour Type

Aswan, Luxor