5 Days Nile Cruise Experience from Makadi Bay

First, enjoy your breakfast on board the cruise, then you will be accompanied by your private Egyptologist tour guide and a private air-conditioned vehicle to continue your Makadi Bay Nile Cruise excursion, exploring the treasures of Luxor’s West Bank.

Then, you will visit the legendary Valley of the Kings, the royal burial ground of Egypt’s New Kingdom (1570–1070 BC), which contains up to 63 richly decorated tombs filled with golden treasures, artifacts, and fascinating wall paintings, including the resting places of pharaohs such as Ramses II and Tutankhamun.

Next, you will continue to the magnificent Temple of Hatshepsut one of the most remarkable architectural masterpieces in ancient Egypt, built to honor Queen Hatshepsut (1478–1485 BC) and showcase her powerful legacy and divine connection.

After that, you will stop at the iconic Colossi of Memnon, two massive seated statues standing 18 meters high, representing Pharaoh Amenhotep III (1386–1350 BC), which have stood as silent guardians of Luxor for thousands of years.

Then, you will return to your cruise and enjoy lunch while sailing towards Esna and Edfu, enjoying the peaceful views of the Nile along the way.

Finally, you will spend the night on board your cruise in Edfu, enjoying dinner and relaxation in a magical atmosphere on the Nile.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Overnight: Onboard the Cruise

First, enjoy your breakfast on board your Nile cruise as you continue your relaxing journey along the magical Nile River during your 5 Days Nile Cruise from Makadi Bay.

Then, you will visit the magnificent Edfu Temple, one of the best-preserved temples in Egypt, built between 237 BC and 57 BC during the Ptolemaic period. This sacred temple was dedicated to the falcon god Horus, symbolizing the legendary battle between Horus and his uncle Set, representing the victory of good over evil in ancient Egyptian mythology.

Next, you will return to your cruise and continue sailing towards Kom Ombo while enjoying lunch on board and the stunning scenery of the Nile.

Then, you will visit the unique Kom Ombo Temple, known as the “Temple of the Hill of Gold,” built between 205 BC and 180 BC. This extraordinary temple features a rare double design dedicated equally to two gods: Sobek, the crocodile god of fertility, and Horus, the falcon god, reflecting harmony and balance in ancient Egyptian belief.

Finally, you will continue sailing towards Aswan, where you will spend the night on board your cruise enjoying dinner and a peaceful atmosphere on the Nile.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Overnight: Onboard the Cruise

First, in the morning after breakfast on board, you will continue your 5 Days Nile Cruise from Makadi Bay by exploring the most famous attractions of Aswan with your private Egyptologist tour guide.

Then, you will visit the impressive Aswan High Dam, one of the greatest modern engineering achievements, built during the 1960s and 1970s. It was constructed to control the Nile floods, generate hydroelectric power, and support irrigation, playing a major role in Egypt’s economic and agricultural development.

Next, you will continue to the fascinating Unfinished Obelisk, ordered by Queen Hatshepsut (1508–1458 BC). This massive structure, intended to reach 42 meters in height and weighing around 1200 tons, was abandoned after cracks appeared during its carving, offering a unique insight into ancient stone-working techniques.

Then, you will visit the beautiful Philae Temple, built between 380–362 BC during the Ptolemaic period. Dedicated to the goddess Isis, the temple represents one of the most important religious centers in ancient Egypt, symbolizing motherhood, magic, and protection.

Finally, you will return to your cruise for lunch, dinner, and overnight stay on board while enjoying the peaceful atmosphere of Aswan and the Nile.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Overnight: Onboard the Cruise

First, in the morning following breakfast on board, you will check out from your Nile cruise and prepare to head back home.

Second, you will depart aboard your first-class train from Aswan to Luxor, reliving the memories of your once-in-a-lifetime 5 Days Nile Cruise from Makadi Bay.

Third, at the conclusion of your journey to Luxor, you will be greeted and transported in an air-conditioned private car to your hotel in Makadi Bay, thus concluding your delightful Nile adventure.

Meals: Breakfast