Nile cruise from Luxor for 5 Days

Start your morning with a nice breakfast on your Nile cruise and be ready to explore the Valley of Kings, which is the location that was chosen by the Egyptian kings to be the safe place where their tombs would be. They chose a far place inside a cliff of the mountain that looks like the pyramids of Giza in terms of its outer shape. 

The Valley of the Kings on the western bank of the Nile witnessed one of the most important events, which was the discovery of the tomb and the treasure of King Tutankhamun. The valley includes many tombs for important, courageous Egyptian kings like Setti I and Ramses, which are known for the beauty of their construction and how value of their possessions, making the valley one of the most attractive sights in Luxor day tours. 

Then, let’s move with our tour guide to see the colossi of Memnon, which are two tall and massive statues for king Amenhotep III, one of the great kings of the Egyptian history. The two statues reveal the development of the art of architecture of the Egyptians. The Greek scientists gathered with the Egyptian scientists and gave the statues the name of Memnon, like the Greek hero who was killed in the Trojan War. 

Then we will move to the Hatshepsut temple of the queen Hatshepsut, one of the greatest queens who ruled the Egyptian kingdom. The temple is known as “Gesro-Gesro” in the ancient Egyptian language, which means the holiest of holies. Moreover, the temple has witnessed the funeral rituals of Queen Hatshepsut, but it was also dedicated to Isis, Hathor, Anubis, and Hor Ra Achti. 

The walls of the temple represent scenes depicting temple rituals, moving the obelisks to the temples, the trip of Queen Hatshepsut to Punt countries, and finally, how Hatshepsut became the legal ruler for Egypt. Finally, you will be transferred back to your Nile cruise to rest and enjoy the shows on board.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and dinner 

Start your morning when your Nile cruise sails to the Kom-Ombo and Edfu temples. Your first visit will be to the Kom-Ombo temple with your tour guide, who will reveal the secrets of the ancient Egyptian pharaohs for you. Kom-Ombo temple is a prominent temple in terms of its different religious and architectural styles. The meaning of the word Kom-Ombo means the city of the hill of the Gold due to its location on the high hill on the east bank of the Aswan Nile

When you see the temple, it seems like it is divided into two parts with a phantom line: one of the parts is dedicated to worshiping god Sobek, symbolizing the evil part of life, and the second part is dedicated to worshiping god Horus, symbolizing the good, which represents the theory that life should consist of evil and good parts to be balanced. 

Our upcoming adventure will be to the Edfu Temple. Let’s discover the beautiful temple together. The inscriptions of the temple are still keeping their colors and golden decorations. Furthermore, the temple is dedicated to the goddess of the Sun, known as Hor Behdti. The original boat chamber used by the temple's priests in their religious rituals is still preserved, having been saved from destruction by French archaeologist Mariette.

The temple has a nice sound and light show that narrates the pharaonic story with the best modernist technologies for sound and display equipment. The temple embraces many stories from ancient history, such as the famous story of Horus and Seth. After seeing these gorgeous temples, you will go back to your luxury Nile cruise to enjoy your dinner and stay tuned for Aswan day tours with Cairo Top Tours.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and dinner 

The fourth day is an exceptional day where your Nile cruise will reach Aswan City to enjoy how beautiful Aswan is, surrounded by nature, different islands, fascinating plants, unique birds, and views. Aswan is beautiful not only because of its nature but also because of its incredible artifacts. You will start your tour with your private guide to show you more of Aswan, reassured by first seeing the High Dam of Aswan. 

The Aswan High Dam is a massive project that was made to protect Egypt from the floods of the Great Nile River. It also contributes to producing electricity from the movement of the water to enlighten Egypt and keep it safe. The High Dam is considered one of the largest construction dams in the Middle East and Africa due to its importance and the large amount of water inside it. Then we move to see another one of Aswan's wonders. 

Our next destination is the Philae temple, which you will reach by small boat. You will see the enchanting nature surrounding the great civilization represented in this temple, which was dedicated to the goddess Isis, one of the most well-known goddesses in Egyptian mythology. It is one of the most attractive sights for visitors through Egypt travel packages to see the great temple. Goddess Isis was known as a healer, life-giver, and protector of kings; in addition, she was also known not only in Egypt but also to the Roman and Greek emperors. After seeing the great temple of Philae and discovering the exciting myth of Isis and Osiris, we will go to discover another incredible sight. 

Our next sight will be the unfinished obelisk, which is a large obelisk carved from red granite, and its height is about 41 meters tall. Historians believe that the obelisk dates back to the duration of Queen Hatshepsut’s reign because during her reign she was building and carving many obelisks to be used in the Karnak temple. The great construction and carving reflect how clever the Egyptian architects and workers were.

Finally, you will be back on your Nile cruise to enjoy your final night on your Nile cruise tour. 

Meals: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner. 

Enjoy the last morning on your Nile cruise tour; be prepared to check out of your Nile cruise. Then, you will be transferred to your chosen drop-off destination in Aswab, either Aswan Airport or Aswan Station. You can choose to add the special tour to the Abu Simple temples upon your request. 

Meals: Breakfast