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

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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 La Sara Nile Cruise.

This cruise is a perfect blend of history, culture, and relaxation, taking you through the timeless landscapes of Upper Egypt between Luxor and Aswan. Along the way, you will explore legendary temples, royal tombs, and sacred monuments that tell the story of ancient Egyptian civilization.

Each day unfolds like a living museum along the Nile—where grand temples, mythological stories, and breathtaking scenery come together in a seamless journey of discovery and comfort.

 

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  • 05 Days-04 Nights accommodation on board the Nile cruise based on FB basis
  • 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. You will be welcomed on board with traditional hospitality and given time to settle into your cabin.

In the afternoon, begin exploring Luxor’s East Bank.

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

Continue to Luxor Temple, beautifully illuminated by the afternoon sun. Admire the colossal statues of Ramesses II, the integration of Abu Haggag Mosque within the temple, and the ancient Sphinx Avenue that once connected it to Karnak.

Return to the cruise for tea time and relaxation on the sun deck. Dinner on board and overnight in Luxor.

Meals: Lunch, Dinner

After breakfast, explore Luxor’s West Bank.

Visit the Valley of the Kings, where royal tombs are carved deep into the desert cliffs. Explore three tombs decorated with vivid scenes of the afterlife, with optional entry to the tomb of Tutankhamun or Seti I.

Continue to the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut, a magnificent structure built into limestone cliffs at Deir el-Bahari, honoring Egypt’s first female pharaoh.

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

Return to the cruise for lunch on board, then begin sailing south toward Esna. Pass through the Esna Lock while enjoying views of rural Nile life.

Dinner and overnight on board while sailing toward Edfu.

Optional Activity: Hot Air Balloon Ride
Experience a breathtaking sunrise over Luxor, floating above the Valley of the Kings and ancient temples for a panoramic view of Thebes.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

 

After breakfast, travel by horse-drawn carriage to the Temple of Horus at Edfu, the most completely preserved temple in Egypt. Explore its monumental entrance, open courtyards, and detailed reliefs depicting the 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 rare double temple dedicated to Sobek, the crocodile god, and Horus the Elder. Discover ancient carvings, including medical instruments and calendars that reflect early scientific knowledge.

Visit the Crocodile Mummification Museum to learn more about ancient religious practices.

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 marvel that controls the Nile and provides electricity and irrigation across Egypt.

Continue by boat to Agilkia Island to visit the Philae Temple, dedicated to the goddess Isis. This beautifully relocated temple stands as one of Egypt’s most enchanting sites, surrounded by calm waters and elegant architecture.

End the tour at the Unfinished Obelisk in the ancient granite quarries, offering a rare insight into ancient stone-cutting techniques.

Return to the cruise for lunch on board. Enjoy a relaxing afternoon or an optional felucca sailing experience.

Optional Activity: Nubian Village Visit
Discover the colorful culture of Nubian villages, meet local families, and experience their traditions, music, and lifestyle along the Nile.

Dinner and overnight on board in Aswan.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Enjoy 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 greatest monuments and were relocated in a historic UNESCO rescue project.

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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