Nile cruise 3 nights -4 days Aswan to Luxor

Itinerary

Day 1: Aswan sightseeings

Stop At: Aswan High Dam, Manteqet As Sad Al Aali, Aswan Egypt
The first stop is to Aswan High Dam, located in Egypt, is a remarkable engineering feat. Completed in 1970, this massive structure spans the Nile River and serves multiple purposes. It provides hydroelectric power, helping to meet Egypt's energy needs. The dam also controls the annual flooding of the Nile, allowing for better irrigation and agriculture. Additionally, it created Lake Nasser, one of the largest man-made lakes in the world, which supports fishing and tourism. Despite its benefits, the dam has faced criticism for its environmental impact, including the displacement of communities and the alteration of ecosystems. Nonetheless, the Aswan High Dam remains a symbol of Egypt's ambition and technological prowess.
Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Temple of Philae, Island of Agilika, Aswan 1, Aswan 1240271 Egypt
Next, a motor boat, The visit to the Philae Temple of the goddess Isis is a journey that transports you back in time to the ancient world of Egypt. Located on the picturesque island of Philae in the Nile River, this magnificent temple complex stands as a testament to the rich history and religious significance of the goddess Isis.

As you approach the temple, you are greeted by the awe-inspiring sight of towering columns and intricately carved reliefs. The temple's architecture, a blend of ancient Egyptian and Greco-Roman styles, showcases the cultural influences that shaped the region over centuries.

Stepping inside, you are enveloped in an atmosphere of reverence and spirituality. The air is infused with a sense of ancient rituals and devotion. The main sanctuary, dedicated to the goddess Isis, is adorned with elaborate wall carvings depicting mythological scenes and the divine powers of the goddess. The hieroglyphs tell stories of Isis' role as a mother, healer, and protector.

Duration: 2 hours

Stop At: Aswan, Aswan, Aswan Governorate, Nile River Valley
Don't miss out on our incredible Felucca Ride on the Nile in Aswan ( Aswan Felucca Tours ), where you can board classic Egyptian native sailboats and enjoy the breeze and the tranquility of the River Nile during Aswan day tours, the blend of birds that are migrating, a truly fabulous sailing experience while passing by the Elephantine Island and seeing the popular Botanical Gardens at Kitchener island which make your Aswan day trips, a really unforgettable Aswan Excursions and among the top things to do in Aswan.

Duration: 1 hour

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Accommodation included: Overnight on board Nile Cruise


Day 2: Kom Ombo - Edfu

Stop At: Temple of Kom Ombo, Nagoa Ash Shatb, Kom Ombo 81611 Egypt
After a satisfying breakfast served on board your ship, Standing on a promontory at a bend in the Nile, where in ancient times sacred crocodiles basked in the sun on the riverbank, is the Temple of Kom Ombo, one of the Nile Valley's most beautifully sited temples. Unique in Egypt, it is dedicated to two gods; the local crocodile god Sobek, and Haroeris (from har-wer), meaning Horus the Elder.

The temple's twin dedication is reflected in its plan: perfectly symmetrical along the main axis of the temple, there are twin entrances, two linked hypostyle halls with carvings of the two gods on either side, and twin sanctuaries. It is assumed that there were also two priesthoods. The left (western) side of the temple was dedicated to the god Haroeris, and the right (eastern) half to Sobek.
Duration: 2 hours

Stop At: Kom Ombo, Kom Ombo, Aswan Governorate, Nile River Valley
Once your exploration of the Temple of Kom Ombo concludes, you'll return to your cruise ship to indulge in a delicious lunch on the sun deck. As you dine, take in the mesmerizing views of the Nile's scenic landscape, creating a serene and unforgettable backdrop.

Duration: 3 hours

Stop At: Temple of Horus, Adfo, Edfu Egypt
In the afternoon, a delightful experience
This Ptolemaic temple, built between 237 and 57 BC, is one of the best-preserved ancient monuments in Egypt. Preserved by desert sand, which filled the place after the pagan cult was banned, the temple is dedicated to Horus, the avenging son of Isis and Osiris. With its roof intact, it is also one of the most atmospheric of ancient buildings.

Edfu was a settlement and cemetery site from around 3000 BC onward. It was the 'home' and cult centre of the falcon god Horus of Behdet (the ancient name for Edfu), although the Temple of Horus as it exists today is Ptolemaic. Started by Ptolemy III (246–221 BC) on 23 August 237 BC, on the site of an earlier and smaller New Kingdom structure, the sandstone temple was completed some 180 years later by Ptolemy XII Neos Dionysos, Cleopatra VII’s father.

Duration: 2 hours

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Accommodation included: Overnight on board Nile Cruise


Day 3: Luxor East bank sights.

Stop At: Karnak Open Air Museum, You Require a separate ticket within the walls of Karnak Temple, Luxor Egypt
Upon arrival, will have the chance to visit, Karnak is an extraordinary complex of sanctuaries, kiosks, pylons and obelisks dedicated to the Theban triad but also to the greater glory of pharaohs. The site covers more than 2 sq km; it's large enough to contain about 10 cathedrals. At its heart is the Temple of Amun, the earthly 'home' of the local god. Built, added to, dismantled, restored, enlarged and decorated over nearly 1500 years, Karnak was the most important place of worship in Egypt during the New Kingdom.

The complex is dominated by the great Temple of Amun-Ra – one of the world's largest religious complexes – with its famous hypostyle hall, a spectacular forest of giant papyrus-shaped columns. This main structure is surrounded by the houses of Amun's wife Mut and their son Khonsu, two other huge temple complexes on this site.
Duration: 2 hours

Stop At: Luxor Temple, Luxor 23512 Egypt
then we drive to visit, Largely built by the New Kingdom pharaohs Amenhotep III (1390–1352 BC) and Ramses II (1279–1213 BC), this temple is a strikingly graceful monument in the heart of the modern town. Also known as the Southern Sanctuary, its main function was during the annual Opet celebrations, when the statues of Amun, Mut and Khonsu were brought from Karnak, along the Avenue of Sphinxes, and reunited here during the inundation.

Visit early when the temple opens, before the crowds arrive, or later at sunset when the stones glow. Whenever you go, be sure to return at night when the temple is lit up, creating an eerie spectacle as shadow and light play off the reliefs and colonnades.

Amenhotep III greatly enlarged an older shrine built by Hatshepsut, and rededicated the massive temple as Amun’s southern ipet (harem), the private quarters of the god. The structure was further added to by Tutankhamun, Ramses II, Alexander the Great and various Romans.
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes

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Accommodation included: Overnight on board Nile Cruise


Day 4: Check Out - Luxor West Bank

Stop At: Valley of the Kings, Luxor City, Luxor 85511 Egypt
The west bank of Luxor had been the site of royal burials since around 2100 BC, but it was the pharaohs of the New Kingdom period (1550–1069 BC) who chose this isolated valley dominated by the pyramid-shaped mountain peak of Al Qurn (The Horn). Once called the Great Necropolis of Millions of Years of Pharaoh, or the Place of Truth, the Valley of the Kings has 63 magnificent royal tombs.
The tombs have suffered greatly from treasure hunters, floods and, in recent years, mass tourism: carbon dioxide, friction and the humidity produced by the average 2.8g of sweat left by each visitor have affected the reliefs and the stability of paintings that were made on plaster laid over limestone. The Department of Antiquities has installed dehumidifiers and glass screens in the worst-affected tombs. They have also any one time. The entry ticket gains access to three tombs, with extra tickets to see the tombs of Ay, Tutankhamun, Seti I and Ramses VI
Duration: 2 hours

Stop At: Temple of Hatshepsut at Deir el Bahari, Kings Valley Rd Deir el-Bahari, Luxor 23512 Egypt
At Deir Al Bahri, the eyes first focus on the dramatic rugged limestone cliffs that rise nearly 300m above the desert plain, only to realise that at the foot of all this immense beauty lies a monument even more extraordinary, the dazzling Temple of Hatshepsut. The almost-modern-looking temple blends in beautifully with the cliffs from which it is partly cut – a marriage made in heaven. Most of what you see has been painstakingly reconstructed.

Continuous excavation and restoration since 1891 have revealed one of ancient Egypt’s finest monuments. It must have been even more stunning in the days of Hatshepsut (1473–1458 BC), when it was approached by a grand sphinx-lined causeway instead of today’s noisy tourist bazaar, when the court was a garden planted with exotic trees and perfumed plants, and when it was linked due east across the Nile to the Temple of Karnak.
Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Colossi of Memnon, Thebes, Luxor Egypt
The two faceless Colossi of Memnon, originally representing Pharaoh Amenhotep III, rising majestically about 18m from the plain, are the first monuments tourists see when they visit the west bank. These magnificent colossi, each cut from a single block of stone and weighing 1000 tonnes, sat at the eastern entrance to the funerary temple of Amenophis III, the largest on the west bank. Egyptologists are currently excavating the temple and their discoveries can be seen behind the colossi.
Duration: 15 minutes

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No accommodation included on this day.