5 Days Dahabiya Nile River Cruise Luxor to Aswan
Enchanting 5-Day Dahabiya Nile River Cruise from Luxor to Aswan
Embark on an unforgettable 5-day journey aboard a Dahabiya Nile River Cruise from Luxor to Aswan, experiencing the perfect blend of serenity and adventure. This voyage will immerse you in the wonders of ancient Egyptian civilization, with breathtaking archaeological sites dating back over 4,500 years.
Egypt Tours Portal, renowned for providing top-tier travel experiences, offers expert Egyptologist-guided tours, luxurious Dahabiya accommodations, and private air-conditioned transportation to ensure a remarkable trip.
During this extraordinary cruise, guests will traverse Upper Egypt, visiting some of its most iconic archaeological marvels. Explore the legendary Karnak Temple, Queen Hatshepsut Temple, Valley of the Kings, Philae Temple, and the High Dam, along with Kom Ombo Temple, Edfu Temple, and more. Witness the grandeur of these ancient sites and uncover the beauty of Egypt’s historic structures.
Book this captivating 5-day Dahabiya Nile Cruise and immerse yourself in the rich heritage and architectural brilliance of the ancient Egyptian civilization.
| Tour Availability |
Everyday |
| Cruise Inclusions |
- The assistance of our personnel during your Dahabiya Nile cruises.
- All transfers by modern air-conditioned deluxe vehicle.
- Accommodation for 4 nights onboard 5-star Dahabiya on a full board basis.
- All excursions as mentioned in the itinerary.
- Entrance fees to all sights between Aswan and Luxor.
- Egyptologist guide during your journey.
- All service charges and taxes.
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| Cruise Exclusions |
- Tipping.
- Personal Expenses.
- Any extras not mentioned in the program.
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| Cruise Highlights |
Luxor Attractions
- Valley of the Kings
- Queen Hatshepsut Temple
- Colossi of Memnon
- Karnak Temples
Aswan Attractions
- Edfu Temple
- Kom Ombo Temple
- The High Dam
- Philae Temple
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What You Will Love About This Tour?
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The entire golden 5000 years old history of the ancient Egyptian Civilization will be narrated from all the great archaeological wonders of Upper Egypt.
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Our clients will discover the eternal blessings of Upper Egypt which are Karnak Temples Complex, Valley of the Kings, Luxor Temple, the Edfu temple, Philae temple, Hatshepsut temple, and various more.
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All the mesmerizing art and majestic architecture will shed light on the heavenly culture of Upper Egypt in Luxor and Aswan.
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All our clients will enjoy the most excellent and satisfying service onboard the Dahabiya Nile Cruise which includes an Egyptologist tour guide and a private A/C Vehicle.
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Everyone will enjoy a fun and majestic travel experience filled with blessed memories showcasing the very best of Thebes and Aswan.
Details
Details
Morning time, we will pick you up from Luxor hotel / Airport to start your
5 days Dahabiya Nile cruise from Luxor to Aswan
joining your private tour guide where you will visit Luxor highlights:
Valley of the Kings
During the span of the entire New Kingdom (1550 -1070 BC), the Kings and queens of the 18th, 19th, and 20th dynasties chose the
Valley of the Kings
to be their final resting place within the divine heart of the Theban Necropolis. Under the surface of the earth are 63 golden tombs to a great name like
Tutankhamun, Ramses II
the great, and more containing illuminating golden wealth in the shape of amazing treasures and infinite facts about the religious beliefs, ancient mythology, and funerary arts of the ancient Egyptian during that period.
Hatshepsut Temple
The entire magical and influential heritage of
Queen Hatshepsut
came to reality in the 15th century BC to stand as the most incredible example of ancient Egyptian classical architecture of the New Kingdom.
Hatshepsut Temple
is colossal, made of three floors designed by the brilliant architect Senenmut and served as a worship center of Amun.
Colossi of Memnon
Pharaoh Amenhotep III wished to construct an immortal piece of art to stand the test of time, radiating power and grace. The
Colossi of Memnon
was constructed in the New Kingdom in 1350 BC to welcome all visitors to the great mortuary temple of Amenhotep III, which no longer exists.
The colossal temples were very famous between the Roman and Greek periods, and they chose to immortalize the name of King Memnon through their great constructions between 20 and 250 AD.
After that, enjoy your lunch onboard the Dahabiya cruise, then escort your guide to visit:
Karnak Temple
The heavenly fortified village of
Karnak
is a magical architectural wonder that became the center of religious life as the most selected of Places to worship Amun-Re, Mut, and Montu, plus a number of other ancient Egyptian deities. The complex was built and enlarged for 2000 years from 1971 all the way to 30 AD in the heart of the land of Thebes.
Some of the finest masterpieces in Karnak are the Avenue of Sphinxes, the grand hypostyle hall, and many more.
Then, you will be transferred from Luxor to Esna for embarking on your Nile boat, where you will enjoy the dinner meal on the boat.
Overnight in Esna on board your Nile boat.
Meals:
🍽 Lunch, Dinner
Overnight:
🏨 Onboard the Cruise
Enjoy the best delicious breakfast onboard the cruise & sailing to Edfu, arrive around noon time to visit:
Edfu Temple
The epic house of victory Temple of Edfu was created by the Ptolemaic dynasty between 237 BC and 57 BC to honor the protective power and triumph of the sky falcon god Horus. The temple is by far the most preserved in Upper Egypt which is able to display clear inscriptions showcasing the religion, language, and myth of the Hellenistic period.
Then continue your perfect Dahabiya Nile cruise Luxor to Aswan sailing to visit:
Gebel El Silsila
The golden chain of mountains, the immortal place of rowing, can be found between Edfu Temple and the north side of Kom Ombo Temple, just 65 km in the north of Aswan. It used to be a highly famous quarry location situated on both sides of the Nile River from the 18th Dynasty of the New Kingdom (1550 – 1070 BC) to construct some of the most legendary structures of that era which include the Karnak Temple Complex, Luxor Temple, Medinet Habu, Kom Ombo, and many more.
The lunch and dinner will be onboard the cruise. Sail to Kom Ombo & spend the overnight onboard the cruise.
Meals:
🥞 Breakfast 🍽 Lunch, Dinner
Overnight:
🛏 Onboard the Cruise
Enjoy the breakfast, then join your private tour guide to visit:
Kom Ombo Temple
One of the most unique and magical architectural constructions to ever be built in Egypt between 180 BC and 180 BC in the Ptolemaic dynasty.
Kom Ombo became known as the hill of gold which honors the crocodile god Sobek, god of fertility on the southern half, and the falcon god Haroeris on the northern half.
At the end of the day, enjoy sailing to Aswan. The lunch & dinner meals will be served onboard the Dahabiya boat.
Meals:
🥞 Breakfast 🍽 Lunch, Dinner
Overnight:
🛏 Onboard the Cruise
Morning time, have your breakfast & join your private Egyptologist guide to continue your 5 days Dahabiya Nile cruise from Luxor to Aswan by visiting the most famous attractions in Aswan:
The High Dam
The great Aswan High Dam has been the key to innovation and the beginning of the industrial age in Egypt when it was constructed in the 60s.
The Unfinished Obelisk
One of the greatest masterpieces of art that never saw the light of day and reached the heavens is the great Unfinished Obelisk, made for Queen Hatshepsut between 1508 and 1458 BC to become 41.75 m tall and weigh a thousand tons. It is now found within the bedrock cracked showcasing the ancient Egyptians' stone-working techniques.
Philae Temple
The miraculous worship house of the golden Philae Temple sits alone on Agilkia Island in Lake Nasser, which was founded between the 7th and 6th century BC and significantly enlarged during the Ptolemaic era to honor the goddess of Motherhood Isis and preserve her legendary tale of Osiris.
At the end of the day, you will return to the Nile cruise for the overnight stay. The lunch and dinner will be on board the boat.
Meals:
🥞🍽 Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Overnight:
🛏 Onboard the Cruise
Disembarkation after enjoying your breakfast, then we will transfer you to any place in Aswan for final departure to end your beautiful experience 5 days Dahabiya Nile cruise in Upper Egypt.
Meals:
🥞🍽 Breakfast
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