05 Days Luxor and Aswan Nile River Cruise - MS May Flower Nile Cruise (Every Monday)

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Duration

5 Days

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Tour Type

Group Tour

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Every Monday

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Overview

Discover the legendary wonders of the Nile on a five-day odyssey that seamlessly blends ancient grandeur with the serene beauty of Upper Egypt. Starting in Luxor, Deluxe Tours Egypt guides you through the monumental East Bank before exploring the hidden Royal Tombs and temples of the West Bank. As you sail toward Esna, the journey unfolds with the breathtaking temples of Horus in Edfu and Sobek in Kom Ombo, leading you into the heart of Aswan’s Nubian charm and engineering marvels. This prestigious experience culminates in the south, offering a final opportunity to witness the awe-inspiring sun temples of Abu Simbel, ensuring a sophisticated and deeply immersive encounter with the crown jewels of the Nile.

Include / Exclude

  • 05 Days - 04 Nights accommodation on board the Nile cruises based on full board basis.
  • Meet and assist service upon arrival & departure.
  • Assistance of our personnel during your stay and excursions.
  • All transfers by modern air-conditioned deluxe private vehicle.
  • All Nile Cruise excursions as mentioned in the itinerary (private).
  • Entrance fees to all sights in and between Luxor and Aswan.
  • English-speaking tour guide during your excursions on the cruise (group size 1–8 maximum).
  • Complimentary 01 bottle of water per day per person.
  • All transfers by A/C vehicles with qualified driver(s).
  • All service charges and taxes.
  • Complimentary pickup & drop-off in Luxor or Aswan from/to the airport, train station, or any hotel located on the East Bank of the city.
  • Please note: pickups/drop-offs do not cover the West Bank of Luxor or Aswan (including Gharb Sohail and Elephantine Island). For guests staying on the West Bank, the pickup/drop-off point will be arranged on the East Bank of the city.
  • Extra meals and beverages.
  • Personal expenses such as laundry.
  • Tipping for guide, driver, etc.
  • Optional tours.

Itineraries

First, embark on MS MayFlower Nile Cruise before lunch, enjoy traditional hospitality, and settle into your cabin.

Next, visit Karnak Temple Complex, a vast religious site covering over 100 hectares. Walk along the Avenue of Ram-Headed Sphinxes, explore the Hypostyle Hall with 134 towering columns, sacred lakes, obelisks, and the Precinct of Amun-Re, revealing layers of history spanning 1,500 years.

Then, explore Luxor Temple gracefully lit by the afternoon sun. Admire colossal statues of Ramses II, remnants of the Abu Haggag Mosque, and the continuation of the Sphinx Avenue connecting it to Karnak.

Return to the boat for tea on the sun deck, dinner, and overnight in Luxor.

Meals: Lunch, Dinner

Morning, explore the Valley of the Kings, visiting three royal tombs with vibrant scenes of the afterlife. Optional entrance to Tutankhamun or Seti I tombs (extra cost).

Next, visit Temple of Queen Hatshepsut, a multi-terraced temple built into Deir el-Bahari cliffs, featuring elegant colonnades, detailed reliefs, and panoramic views of the Theban necropolis.

Then, see the Colossi of Memnon, two massive statues of Amenhotep III, once guarding a grand lost temple.

Return to the cruise for lunch and sail south toward Esna, passing charming villages and green riverbanks. Experience the Esna Lock. Dinner and overnight on board while sailing toward Edfu.

Optional Hot Air Balloon: Float over Luxor at sunrise, viewing the Valley of the Kings, temples, and farmlands bathed in golden light.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Morning, reach Edfu Temple by horse-drawn carriage. Explore this remarkably preserved Ptolemaic temple dedicated to Horus, with its grand pylon, courtyards, intricate reliefs of Horus defeating Seth, and the Holy of Holies.

Return to the boat for lunch as you sail to Kom Ombo.

Afternoon, explore Kom Ombo Temple, a rare dual-deity temple dedicated to Sobek, the crocodile god, and Horus the Elder. Discover carved medical instruments, the ancient calendar, and fascinating healing stories.

Visit the Crocodile Mummification Museum. Return to the cruise for dinner and overnight sailing toward Aswan.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Morning, visit the High Dam, a modern engineering masterpiece controlling the Nile and offering panoramic views of Lake Nasser.

Next, explore Philae Temple on Agilkia Island, accessible only by boat. Dedicated to Isis, this temple was relocated stone by stone during the UNESCO rescue project. Its columns, sanctuaries, and lakeside location make it a true gem of Aswan.

Then, see the Unfinished Obelisk at the ancient granite quarries, the largest ever attempted, still in situ, showcasing ancient Egyptian stone-working techniques.

Return to the cruise for lunch. Afternoon at leisure or optional felucca sailing. Dinner and overnight in Aswan.

Optional Nubian Village Visit: Explore colorful Nubian homes, meet locals, and discover traditional music and lifestyle.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Breakfast on board and disembarkation in Aswan.

Optional Abu Simbel Temples (From Aswan): Early morning excursion to the awe-inspiring temples of Ramses II and Queen Nefertari, carved directly into sandstone cliffs facing the rising sun. These relocated UNESCO treasures are a must-see.

Afterward, transfer to Aswan Airport for your departure flight.

Meals: Breakfast

Prices

Price quotes are in US dollars per person per trip all the Year Except over Christmas, New Year’s, and Easter holidays.

0 to 1,99 years: FREE 2 Years Old and below 6 years: 25% of adult price 6 Years up to 11.99 years: 50% of adult price 12 and Up: Calculate as an adult price.

Notes:

Children policy is applied to children who share rooms with their parents (Maximum 2 Child sharing parent's room some hotels Maximum 1 child sharing parents’ room) If your tour includes airfare, additional charges for your children may apply. According to Booking Policy.

We are offering the minimum down payment of just 10% to secure your spaces on the tour including hotel room, cruise cabin, domestic flight ticket, and other travel services. The remaining balance can be paid up to four days prior to your arrival date or in cash upon arrival at the destination to your Representative.

In case you cancel your trip, the following of charges will be applied: From the date of booking until 61 days before your arrival date, 7% of the tour package price will be charged. Between 60 and 21 days before your arrival date, 20% of the entire tour Package price will be charged. Between 20 and 7 days before your arrival date, 40% of the package tour price will be charged. Between 6 and 1 days before your arrival date, 75% of the tour package price will be applied.

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