In place of planning day trips to visit the Nile temples, take a 4-day cruise from Aswan to Luxor to be surrounded by the wonders. After seeing the sights of Aswan, relax and enjoy the view aboard your well-equipped 5-star ship. On the way, you will see the temples of Edfu and Kom Ombo, and in Luxor, you will see the Valley of the Kings and other sites. All this was completed by a visit to Abu Simble.
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4 Days 3 Nights
Aswan, Luxor and Abu Simble
Egypt
Aswan to Luxor Cruise with Abu Simbel Tour
Take a 3-night Egypt Nile Cruise Tours on the Nile between Aswan and Luxor and explore the mysteries of the history of Egypt, visiting the magnificent temples between Luxor and Aswan, as well as the great temples of Abu Simbel, 285 kilometers south of Aswan. Visit the Aswan High Dam and Philae Temple in Aswan, as well as the famous Kom Ombo temples in Edfu, which are located on the west bank of the Nile.
During the Greco-Roman period, the city was known as "Apollonopolis Magna", as the Romans associated the city with their deity Apollo and Edfu. On the east bank tours of Luxor, experience the magnificence of Karnak and Luxor Temple, and be sure to witness the ceremonial atmosphere of the west bank tours of Luxor when you visit the Valley of the Kings and the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut.
You will be driven from Aswan airport to your beautiful cruise ship for a three-night cruise on the Nile. After check-in, you will embark on a full-day guided tour, which will begin with a boat ride to the Temple of Philae, built in honor of the goddess Isis.
Next, you'll see the Aswan High Dam, an engineering marvel that serves as a dike dam on the Nile and was erected in the 1960s to protect Egypt from annual flooding. After lunch, you will be taken back to the cruise ship, where you can participate in the cruise activities and have dinner in the evening.
In Aswan, you will spend the night on board.
(Meals included: lunch and dinner).
A guided tour of the Abu Simbel temple will take place early in the morning.
The Great Temple of Abu Simple was built by king Ramses II to be worshiped there inside his temple and also the temple was dedicated to other gods like the god Rahorakhty, Ptah, Osiris, and Amen Ra.
On the way back from Abu Simbel, the boat will go to Kom Ombo and Edfu. The temple of Kom Ombo, dedicated to the crocodile god Sobek, will be visited at Kom Ombo. After this visit, you will set sail for Edfu. The temple of Horus, which is dedicated to Horus, the falcon-headed god, will be shown to you. This pharaonic temple, still relatively new, is well preserved and therefore quite magnificent. In the evening, dinner will be served on board and you will spend the night there.
(Meals included: breakfast, lunch, and dinner).
The city of Esna will be passed as the ship continues on its way to Luxor. Today you can simply relax on the deck and enjoy the scenery while watching the people on the river and its banks. After arriving in Luxor, you can attend the nightly sound and light show at the Karnak temples (additional cost). Your last night on board will be spent in Luxor.
(Meals included: breakfast, lunch, and dinner).
After breakfast on board, depart the ship at 8:00 am to begin your day of sightseeing on the West Bank of Luxor. On the West Bank of Luxor, you will first be transported to the Thebes Necropolis, the Valley of the Kings. For visitors to Luxor, this ancient necropolis is a must-see. It consists of tombs buried in the mountain of Thebes. Three tombs of different dynasties are visited. Your tour guide will be able to advise you and recommend which tombs to see. After visiting the tombs, you will be taken to the temple of Queen Hatshepsut. Then you will be transported to see the Colossi of Memnon, the two largest ancient statues in Egypt.
On the east bank of Luxor, you will visit the temples of Karnak and Luxor to complete your cruise on the Nile. All other pharaonic structures are no match for Karnak, which is simply one of the most beautiful ancient monuments in Egypt. Your tour guide will provide you with information about each site, and you will have free time to explore the ancient sites on your own.