05 Days - Aswan from Luxor River Nile Cruise - A Sara Nile Cruise (Every Saturday)

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Duration

5 Days

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Tour Type

Group Tour

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Every Saturday

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Overview

Embark on a remarkable journey along the Nile with Deluxe Tours Egypt aboard the elegant A Sara Nile Cruise.

This experience is more than a cruise—it is a voyage through the living history of ancient Egypt, where majestic temples, royal tombs, and timeless landscapes unfold along the banks of the Nile.

Sailing from Luxor to Aswan, you will explore some of the most iconic archaeological treasures in the world. From the majestic temples of Thebes to the serene beauty of Aswan, each day reveals a new story shaped by gods, pharaohs, and centuries of civilization.

Blending cultural discovery with comfort and relaxation, this journey offers a perfect balance between exploration and leisure.

Include / Exclude

  • 05 Days-04 Nights accommodation on board the Nile cruise
  • Meet and assist service upon arrival and departure
  • All transfers by modern air-conditioned deluxe private vehicles
  • Accommodation on board Nile cruise on full board basis (3, 4, or 7 nights depending on program)
  • All Nile cruise excursions as mentioned in the itinerary (private tours)
  • Entrance fees to all sites between Luxor and Aswan
  • Professional English-speaking Egyptologist guide (small group 1–8 persons)
  • Complimentary 1 bottle of water per day per person
  • All service charges and taxes
  • Complimentary pickup & drop-off from/to Luxor or Aswan (East Bank hotels, airport, or train station only)
  • Extra meals and beverages
  • Personal expenses (laundry, phone calls, etc.)
  • Tipping for guide, driver, and cruise staff
  • Optional tours not mentioned in the itinerary

Itineraries

Your journey begins with embarkation before lunch, where you are welcomed on board and have time to settle into your cabin.

In the afternoon, explore Luxor’s East Bank.

Visit the Karnak Temple Complex, a vast religious center covering more than 100 hectares. Walk along the Avenue of Ram-Headed Sphinxes, pass through the massive pylons, and enter the legendary Hypostyle Hall with its 134 towering columns decorated with intricate hieroglyphs. Discover sacred lakes, obelisks, and the Precinct of Amun-Re, reflecting over 1,500 years of history.

Continue to Luxor Temple, beautifully illuminated by the afternoon light. Admire the colossal statues of Ramesses II, the unique presence of Abu Haggag Mosque within the temple, and the ancient avenue that once connected it to Karnak.

Return to the cruise for tea time and relaxation, followed by dinner and overnight in Luxor.

Meals: Lunch, Dinner

After breakfast, begin your exploration of Luxor’s West Bank.

Visit the Valley of the Kings, where the tombs of ancient pharaohs are hidden deep within the Theban cliffs. Explore three royal tombs decorated with vivid scenes of the afterlife, with optional access to the tomb of Tutankhamun or Seti I.

Continue to the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut, a magnificent structure built into the limestone cliffs at Deir el-Bahari, honoring one of Egypt’s most powerful rulers.

Stop at the Colossi of Memnon, two massive statues of Amenhotep III that once stood at the entrance of a grand temple.

Return to the cruise for lunch, then begin sailing south toward Esna, passing traditional villages and lush green landscapes. Experience crossing the Esna Lock.

Dinner and overnight on board while sailing toward Edfu.

Optional Activity: Hot Air Balloon Ride
Enjoy a breathtaking sunrise over Luxor from above, offering panoramic views of the Valley of the Kings and surrounding landscapes.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

 

After breakfast, travel by horse-drawn carriage to visit the Temple of Horus at Edfu, one of the most complete and best-preserved temples in Egypt. Discover its grand entrance, open courtyards, and detailed carvings depicting the mythological battle between Horus and Seth.

Return to the cruise and sail toward Kom Ombo while enjoying lunch on board.

In the afternoon, visit the Temple of Kom Ombo, a unique symmetrical temple dedicated to two deities: Sobek, the crocodile god, and Horus the Elder. Explore its fascinating carvings, including ancient medical instruments and calendars.

Continue to the Crocodile Museum, where mummified crocodiles reveal the importance of Sobek in ancient Egyptian beliefs.

Return to the cruise for dinner and overnight while sailing to Aswan.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

After breakfast, explore the highlights of Aswan.

Visit the High Dam, a modern engineering achievement that controls the Nile and provides irrigation and electricity across Egypt.

Continue by boat to Agilkia Island to visit the Philae Temple, dedicated to the goddess Isis. Surrounded by water, this temple offers a serene and picturesque setting.

End your tour at the Unfinished Obelisk in the ancient granite quarries, offering insight into ancient construction techniques.

Return to the cruise for lunch, followed by a relaxing afternoon or an optional felucca sailing experience.

Optional Activity: Nubian Village Visit
Discover the vibrant culture of Nubian villages, meet local residents, and learn about their traditions and lifestyle.

Dinner and overnight on board in Aswan.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Enjoy your final breakfast on board before disembarkation in Aswan.

Optional excursion to Abu Simbel:
Travel early in the morning by road or flight to visit the magnificent temples of Ramesses II and Queen Nefertari. Carved into the mountainside overlooking Lake Nasser, these temples are among Egypt’s most impressive monuments and stand as a testament to ancient engineering and devotion.

Meals: Breakfast

 

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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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