A 5-day luxury Nile cruise from Cairo offers an unforgettable journey through Egypt’s royal heritage. Passion Egypt Tours will provide American travelers with top-notch services including private A/C vehicles, a luxury cruise ship, and experienced Egyptologist guides. Sail for 4 nights/5 days and explore Luxor and Aswan highlights such as Karnak, Luxor Temple, the Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut Temple, Edfu, Kom Ombo, Philae, and the Unfinished Obelisk before returning to Cairo. Book this extraordinary luxury cruise and immerse yourself in the treasures of ancient Egypt.
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Discover 5,000 years of history in Luxor and Aswan.
Enjoy luxurious service aboard the Nile Cruise with a guide and private transport.
Marvel at masterpieces of art and architecture.
Visit Hatshepsut, Karnak, Valley of the Kings, Philae, and Edfu Temples.
Experience a truly magical and unforgettable journey.
Morning time, we will transfer you to Cairo airport to catch your flight to Luxor where you will meet your tour guide to embark on the 5* luxury Nile Cruise then start your luxury Nile cruise from Cairo to Luxor by visiting Luxor tourist attractions starting by:
The blessed Karnak Temple Complex is one of the greatest archaeological attractions on the face of the earth that provide a glimpse into a whole new world. The construction process of the complex started in Senusret I (1971–1926 BCE) and continued all the way to the Ptolemaic Kingdom (305–30 BCE), all for the purpose of honoring The Theban Triad of Amun, Montu, and Mut which earned the place the title of the most selected of place across Thebes.
Check-in on board a 5* luxury Nile cruise to have lunch and take a rest. Evening time, we will pick you up to enjoy:
The enchanting southern sanctuary of Luxor " Temple of Luxor " was erected in 1400 BC by a combination of ancient rulers like Amenhotep III, Alexander the Great, Tutankhamun, and Ramesses II for the rejuvenation of kingship which gained the title of the southern sanctuary of royal power were many crowning ceremonies took place.
Transfer back to your Nile River cruise to enjoy the dinner & spend the overnight.
Meals: Lunch, Dinner
Flight: From Cairo to Luxor
Overnight: Onboard the Cruise
Enjoy your breakfast onboard the cruise and enjoy a tour to the West Bank of Luxor to visit:
The heavenly archaeological living miracle of the Valley of the Kings is a gate to a whole new world displaying the illuminating heritage and blessings of the ancient Egyptian kings and queens for nearly 500 years from the 16th to 11th century BC who were buried in an underground labyrinth through a hidden divine hill in a golden tomb filled with untold riches for their journey to the afterlife.
The one-of-a-kind mortuary Hatshepsut Temple is famous for being one of the greatest architectural projects in the history of mankind. It was constructed in the 15th century BC to become the holy of holies, the house of Amun-Re which possessed three colossal terraces showcasing the great architectural innovation of the ancient Egyptians.
One of the greatest archaeological monuments that stood its ground since 1350 BC was two giant stone statues of the Pharaoh Amenhotep III that were meant to stand at his long-gone mega-mortuary temple. The temple has many Greco-Roman influences as it was named after the great warrior Memnon was killed by Achilles.
Return back to the cruise & have lunch & dinner. Sail to Esna and Edfu, overnight in Edfu.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Overnight: Onboard the Cruise
After Breakfast in the cruise, escort your tour guide to continue your luxury Nile cruise from Cairo tours by visiting:
The majestic Edfu Temple is by far the most preserved archaeological attraction on the face of Egypt as it was built in 237 BC and finished in 57 BC then rediscovered in 1860 AD after being buried in the sand for more than 1800 years. The entire temple is for the sky falcon god Horus who defeated his evil uncle set seen across the walls of the temple.
Then continue your luxury Luxor & Aswan Nile cruise from Cairo by sailing to Kom Ombo to visit:
One of the last original and extraordinary temples to be built in the history of ancient Egypt during the Ptolemaic dynasty from 180 BC to 47 BC to honor the crocodile god Sobek god of fertility and the falcon god Horus the Elder. Kom Ombo Temple showcases a great deal of information about the ancient Egyptian colander, medical practices, and more.
Return back to the cruise to have lunch & dinner. Overnight in Aswan (late night arrival).
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Overnight: Onboard the Cruise
After breakfast, head with your private tour guide and enjoy visiting Aswan tourist attractions starting by:
Aswan High Dam is considered to be the biggest construction project of its time which was meant to lead Egypt on a magical path of innovation in producing electricity.
The granite miraculous Unfinished Obelisk of Queen Hatshepsut (1508–1458 BC) came to be found always in the face of the bedrock cracked and broken and was planned to stand at the Karnak temple. It is able to shed light and provide incredible details and facts about the ancient Egyptian tools and stone-working techniques.
The magical house of the Goddess Isis of healing and motherhood " Philae Temple "is a captivating archaeological attraction that narrates the immortal tale of her husband Osiris the ruler of the underworld who she resurrected from the dead. It was created in 380-362 BC and is now found on Aglika island where it was relocated in the 70s by the UNESCO Nubia Campaign Rescue project.
Return back to the cruise & have lunch & dinner. Overnight on board of the cruise.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Overnight: Onboard the Cruise
Finally, check-out from the cruise after breakfast and transfer to Aswan Airport to catch your flight to Cairo, and transfer to your hotel to end the luxury Nile cruise from Cairo .
Meals: Breakfast
Flight: From Aswan to Cairo
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