Nile Cruise Tour of MS Nile Ruby from Luxor to Aswan

Commence your second day with a delightful breakfast on the boat, followed by a fantastic opportunity to take a thrilling hot air balloon ride over Luxor in the morning. Your Egyptologist will lead you to one of the most enjoyable day trips in Luxor; enjoy the West Bank of Luxor tours by seeing the Valley of the Kings, which is the final resting place of several well-known Egyptian kings from the time of the new kingdom.

After that, you'll be taken to see the Colossi of Memnon, which were constructed for King Amenhotep III, and Queen Hatshepsut's Temple at El Deir El Bahari, which is regarded as one of the most significant funeral temples. Before afternoon tea and the Captain's Welcome Cocktail Party begin, lunch will be provided to you on board the cruise ship while you sail to Esna. Have a great meal and stay overnight in Esna.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

After enjoying breakfast on the cruise ship, you will sail to Edfu and begin your second Egypt Day Tour by visiting Edfu Temple, which was constructed for the worship of God Horus, the son of Osiris and Isis and considered by the ancient Egyptians to be one of the strongest and most important gods of ancient Egypt. You will also enjoy a leisurely lunch while taking in the scenery, and then you will visit the Temple shared by the gods Sobek and Haroeris in Kom Ombo. After that, you'll continue to cruise Aswan while taking in an oriental music performance.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

You will begin your Aswan day excursion to see the High Dam, which is located between Aswan and Sudan to the south of Aswan, the most important construction project in Egypt's modern history, after enjoying your delicious breakfast on the Nile Cruise. The greatest unfinished obelisk, which was built during the time of the fabled Queen Hatshepsut, who ruled over Egypt during the establishment of the new country, will then be visible as you explore the granite quarries with the assistance of your certified tour guide.

Ultimately, we will take you by motorboat to continue your Aswan excursions to the Temple of Philae. Built for the worship of Goddess Isis, the husband of the mythical god Osiris, god of the underworld, the temple was moved to Agilika Island during a campaign in the 1960s to prevent the temple from being submerged by the water of the Nile. Savor your leisurely afternoon tea and lunch on the cruise ship. Spend the night in Aswan

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

You will enjoy your 5-day Luxor to Aswan Nile Cruise aboard the 5-star Nile Ruby Nile Cruise. After breakfast on board, you will exit and be driven by our agent to the Aswan airport or train station.
Meals: Breakfast