Exploring the best of ancient Egypt on a Nile cruise is an unforgettable tour. Some of the most fascinating places in Upper Egypt are visited during our 5-day Tosca Luxury Nile Cruise itinerary, including Luxor, Karnak, and Aswan. On board our luxurious Nile Cruisers, guests can enjoy sumptuous meals, professional guiding, and unrivaled views of the longest river in the world while traveling in comfort and style.
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5 days
Luxor - Aswan
Egypt
River Tosca Nile Cruise
Experience 5 days of absolute luxury as you cruise down the majestic Nile on board our luxurious Tosca Nile Cruise. From the ancient city of Luxor to the historic city of Aswan, this itinerary offers an unmatched level of sophistication and comfort. Marvel at the sight of the world's oldest and most famous monuments while enjoying all the amenities and services that our cruise has to offer.
MS Tosca Nile Cruise
You will start your trip in Luxor, where you can visit the famous temples of Karnak and Luxor. Plus, you'll take a visit to the west bank with its various tombs. Then it's time to head to Aswan for a day of rest and exploration. Regardless of which excursions you choose or how much time you spend visiting each site, there is plenty to do, so you are sure to have a great time!
Greetings from Egypt! Come aboard with us for the best Egypt Nile River cruise tour. Your journey begins when we board the MS Tosca. Before departing for the tour of the East Bank of Luxor, enjoy a welcome drink.
After a short ride, you will arrive at the Karnak temple complex. This temple is one of the most significant structures in ancient Egypt. A large wall, which was used for religious events, surrounds the main structure. You can visit the Hypostyle Hall, which is composed of 134 huge columns with reliefs representing the wars of King Thutmose III against Syria and Nubia as well as scenes of daily life.
Then you will board a boat to see Luxor Temple, which Amenhotep III built in honor of the gods Amun-Re, Mut, and Khonsu. There are two main temples: one honors Amen-Ra, the other the goddesses Mut-Thekhu. In addition to these two temples, there are other structures in the complex, including the Colonnade Hall and the small temple of Hathor, which can be seen on the north side of Amenhotep III.
You will then return to your boat and spend the night there.
Meals: Lunch, Dinner
Your second day on the River Tosca Nile Cruise has arrived, and you have a full day of activities planned.
After breakfast, you will take a morning excursion to Luxor west bank tour to see the temple of Queen Hatshepsut, an ancient Egyptian structure built during the 18th Dynasty by Queen Hatshepsut, who was the regent of Thutmose III. The temple was built to praise and worship Amun, who had helped Hatshepsut become pharaoh by giving her a heavenly father figure in the form of Amun himself.
Later in the day, you will visit the Valley of the Kings to see some of the most famous tombs, including those of Rameses III and Tutankhamen.
By visiting the Valley of the kinds on the western bank of Thebes, you will be amazed by knowing more secrets and hidden things about the great kings who established the ancient Egyptian kingdom throughout ancient history.
Towards the end of the trip, you will see the colossi Memnon, two huge stone sculptures of Amenhotep III that were moved to their current site in the 19th century CE.
You will head to Esna to continue your adventure after lunch at The Nile restaurant. One night on the boat.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
We will spend some time visiting Kom Ombo and Edfu, two ancient cities. The Temple of Horus and the Temple of Sobek, two of the most important temples in Egypt, are both accessible from here.
You start your day by going to the Temple of Horus in Edfu. Here you will find some of the finest examples of Egyptian art and architecture. Horus, the falcon-headed deity of heaven and royalty, was the subject of the temple that Pharaoh Ptolemy II Philadelphus (285-246 BC) erected. Then you will go to Kom Ombo, where you will discover the importance of this place in relation to the attempt to unify Egypt by King Ramses II (1279-1213 BC).
Finally, you'll head back down the Nile and take a moonlight cruise to Aswan to end your wonderful adventure!
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
We will be in Aswan for the entire day. You will go to the Aswan High Dam, which prevents 90% of the water in Lake Nasser from flowing out. You will have the opportunity to learn the history of the dam and how it was built. Standing at the top of the dam, take a picture of the longest river in the world flowing underneath.
Next, you'll see the enormous Temple of Philae, which was carved out of granite rock. You'll also see the impressive Temple of Isis, one of only two remaining temples on the island of Philae, and the Unfinished Obelisk, which Ramses II started but never finished before he died.
Then enjoy your free time as you please. Dinner aboard the Tosca Nile Cruise in the evening before spending the night in Aswan.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Regretfully, the fifth day of your 5-day Nile cruise from Luxor to Aswan is coming to an end, but not before enjoying another delicious breakfast on board. After breakfast, it will be time to say goodbye to everyone before being driven to the airport or the Aswan train station by one of our tour guides.
Meals: Breakfast