A 5-day Nile Cruise from Sharm El Sheikh offers a magical journey through the wonders of Luxor and Aswan. Passion Egypt Tours will provide American travelers with superb services including a private A/C vehicle, a luxurious Nile cruise, and a professional Egyptologist guide. Experience the highlights of Luxor such as Karnak, Luxor Temple, Hatshepsut Temple, and the Valley of the Kings, then continue to Aswan to see Edfu, Kom Ombo, and more before flying back to Sharm. Book this enchanting cruise and explore Egypt’s eternal heritage.
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Enjoy five days of unforgettable memories on a Nile Cruise.
Discover Upper Egypt’s treasures such as Karnak, Luxor, Philae, Hatshepsut, and Edfu Temples.
Benefit from excellent onboard service with a guide and private transport.
Learn 5,000 years of history from Luxor and Aswan.
Marvel at Upper Egypt’s remarkable art and architecture.
In the morning, transfer from your Sharm hotel to the airport for your flight to Luxor via Cairo. Upon arrival, meet your guide and begin your 5-day Nile cruise from Sharm El Sheikh with a visit to:
The Karnak Temple Complex, one of Egypt’s most sacred sites, developed over 1,500 years between the Middle Kingdom and the Greco-Roman period. Dedicated to Amun, Mut, and Khonsu, it covers 247 acres and features highlights such as the Avenue of Sphinxes and the Hypostyle Hall.
Check in to your 5* deluxe Nile cruise for lunch and some rest. In the evening, head out to enjoy:
The Luxor Temple, built around 1400 BC, was dedicated to the rejuvenation of kingship and hosted the Opet Festival. Today, it is part of the UNESCO World Heritage Site of ancient Thebes.
Return to your cruise for dinner and overnight stay onboard.
Meals: Lunch, Dinner
Flight: Sharm → Cairo → Luxor
Overnight: Onboard the Cruise
Begin the second day of your Nile cruise with breakfast onboard. Then join your private guide to visit:
The Valley of the Kings, a hidden necropolis of the New Kingdom (1570–1050 BC), contains 63 tombs of Egypt’s greatest rulers including Ramses II, Hatshepsut, Seti I, and Tutankhamun.
The Mortuary Temple of Hatshepsut at Deir El Bahari, built over 15 years starting in 1479 BC, is an architectural marvel reflecting the legacy of one of Egypt’s most powerful female Pharaohs.
The Colossi of Memnon, erected in 1350 BC for Amenhotep III, once guarded his mortuary temple. Renowned in antiquity for their mysterious sounds at dawn, they symbolize resilience through time.
Return to your cruise for lunch and dinner. Sail onward to Esna and Edfu. Overnight onboard.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Overnight: Onboard the Cruise
After breakfast, continue your Nile cruise journey with visits to:
The Temple of Edfu, dedicated to Horus, built between 237 BC and 57 BC. Among Egypt’s best-preserved temples, it marks the site of the legendary battle between Horus and Set.
The Kom Ombo Temple, a rare double temple built between 180 BC and 47 BC. Dedicated to Horus the Elder and Sobek, it is unique in design and adorned with exquisite reliefs.
Return to the cruise for lunch and dinner. Sail to Aswan and overnight onboard.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Overnight: Onboard the Cruise
On the fourth day of your Nile cruise, after breakfast, embark on a guided tour of Aswan’s highlights:
The Aswan High Dam, built between 1960 and 1970, is a monumental achievement that transformed Egypt’s economy by generating electricity and controlling the Nile’s floods.
The Unfinished Obelisk, commissioned by Queen Hatshepsut, remains partially carved in its quarry. It is one of the largest obelisks ever attempted and offers insight into ancient construction techniques.
The Philae Temple, dedicated to the goddess Isis, was constructed in 280 BC by Ptolemy II. Relocated to Agilkia Island during the UNESCO Nubia Campaign, it remains one of Egypt’s most enchanting temples.
Return to your cruise for lunch and dinner, and spend the night onboard in Aswan.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Overnight: Onboard the Cruise
After breakfast and check-out, transfer to Aswan Airport for your flight to Sharm El Sheikh via Cairo. Upon arrival, you will be escorted to your hotel in Sharm, marking the end of your 5-day Nile Cruise from Sharm El Sheikh.
Meals: Breakfast
Flight: Aswan → Cairo → Sharm El Sheikh
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