A 5-day Nile cruise from El Gouna offers the perfect way to experience Egypt’s golden heritage dating back over 4,500 years. Passion Egypt Tours will provide American travelers with outstanding services including a private A/C vehicle, a luxury Nile cruise, and a knowledgeable Egyptologist guide. Visit Luxor’s treasures such as Luxor Temple, Karnak Temple, the Valley of the Kings, and Hatshepsut Temple, then sail to Edfu and Kom Ombo before exploring Aswan’s highlights like the High Dam, the Unfinished Obelisk, and Philae Temple. Book this remarkable Nile cruise and uncover the timeless wonders of ancient Egypt.
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Create unforgettable memories on this enriching Nile Cruise holiday.
Marvel at Upper Egypt’s treasures including Edfu, Karnak, Valley of the Kings, Luxor, Philae, and Hatshepsut Temples.
Enjoy top-quality service with a professional Egyptologist guide and private A/C transport.
Uncover 5,000 years of history in Luxor and Aswan, highlighting Egypt’s golden heritage.
See ancient art and architecture come to life in the most majestic way.
Pick-up from your hotel in El Gouna by private A/C car to begin a 5-day Nile Cruise. Upon arrival in Luxor, meet your Egyptologist guide to visit:
The Karnak Temples Complex, dedicated to the Theban triad of Amun, Mut, and Khonsu, is the largest religious complex ever built. Constructed between 2000 BC and 30 BC, it spans 247 acres and features highlights such as the Avenue of Sphinxes and the magnificent Hypostyle Hall.
Afterward, check in to your 5* deluxe Nile cruise and enjoy lunch. In the evening, continue your tour with a visit to:
The Luxor Temple, known as the Southern Sanctuary, was built in 1400 BC by Amenhotep III and Ramses II. It was the focal point of the Opet Festival, symbolizing the rejuvenation of kingship.
Overnight onboard the Nile cruise with lunch and dinner included.
Meals: Lunch, Dinner
Overnight: Onboard the Cruise
After breakfast on board, explore Luxor’s West Bank attractions with your private guide:
The Valley of the Kings, burial site of pharaohs from the 18th–20th dynasties (1570–1050 BC). This sacred site holds 63 tombs decorated with treasures and inscriptions of rulers such as Ramses II, Hatshepsut, Seti I, and Tutankhamun.
The Mortuary Temple of Queen Hatshepsut (1507–1458 BC) at Deir El Bahari, one of the finest examples of classical ancient Egyptian architecture, built over 15 years beginning in 1479 BC.
The Colossi of Memnon, two massive statues of Pharaoh Amenhotep III (1386–1349 BC), built in 1350 BC. Known in the Greco-Roman period for their mysterious ‘singing’ phenomenon at dawn.
Overnight on board in Edfu with lunch and dinner served on the cruise.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Overnight: Onboard the Cruise
Breakfast on board, then continue your cruise with visits to:
Edfu Temple, dedicated to Horus, built between 237 BC and 57 BC. It is the most preserved temple in Egypt and the site of the mythical battle between Horus and Set.
Continue Sailing to Kom Ombo and visit:
Kom Ombo Temple, uniquely dedicated to two gods: Haroeris (Horus the Elder) and Sobek, the crocodile god. Constructed between 180 BC and 47 BC, it stands directly on the Nile’s banks and features inscriptions on medicine and astronomy.
Overnight on board in Aswan (late arrival). Lunch and dinner included on the cruise.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Overnight: Onboard the Cruise
Breakfast onboard, then enjoy a guided tour of Aswan highlights:
The Aswan High Dam, built between 1960 and 1970, revolutionized Egypt’s economy and culture by generating electricity and controlling Nile floods.
The Unfinished Obelisk, commissioned by Queen Hatshepsut (1508–1458 BC), provides insight into ancient Egyptian stone-carving techniques despite cracking during construction.
The Philae Temple, dedicated to the goddess Isis, was built in 280 BC by Ptolemy II and later relocated to Agilkia Island during the UNESCO Nubia Campaign (1960s–1970s).
Overnight onboard the cruise with lunch and dinner served.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Overnight: Onboard the Cruise
After breakfast, check out from the cruise, then transfer to Aswan train station for your 1st class train to Luxor. Upon arrival, drive back to your hotel in El Gouna.
Meals: Breakfast
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