MS Nile Dolphin Nile Cruise Luxor to Aswan

Breakfast on your Egypt Nile River Cruise. Next, you will begin your magical tour to Thebes, the sacred land, by exploring the west bank of Luxor, including the Valley of the Kings, which is considered the royal burial ground of Theban kings and rulers of ancient Egypt, and the place where our pharaohs were buried. Then you will go to the temple of Queen Hatshepsut at Deir El Bahari. This temple is considered one of the most outstanding examples of ancient Egyptian architecture, as it was carved entirely out of the mountain. At the end of the tour, you will visit the Colossi of Memnon, which belongs to King Amenhotep III. After that, you will return to your boat to have your lunch. Afternoon free. Dinner and overnight on the cruise.

Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Breakfast onboard your Nile cruise. Then your tour guide will take you on a mysterious journey into the land of secrets. Today's tour begins with a visit to one of the most wonderful temples in Egypt, the Temple of Horus at Edfu, which is considered one of the best-preserved temples in Egypt. After that, you will return to your ship. Lunch will be served on board while sailing to the city of Kom Ombo.

In the afternoon, you will leave to discover the temple of Kom Ombo, where the two gods Sobek and Haroeris were worshipped for some time. Return to your boat and enjoy your lunch. Take advantage of the sunny terrace to admire the unique landscape of the great Nile River. On its banks, the ancient Egyptian civilization was created and flourished.

Dinner will be served on board during the navigation to the city of Aswan. In the late evening, arrival in Aswan and overnight.

Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Breakfast will be served onboard your boat. Later, you will join your guide to discover the great city of Aswan, including the High Dam, which was erected by Egyptian President Gamal Abdel Nasser in 1960 to protect Egypt from the Nile floods. Then, you will sail on the Nile by motorboat to the island of Agilika, where you will visit the temple of Philae, erected during the Gaelo-Roman period and dedicated to the goddess Isis (mother of the god Horus). Finally, you will be accompanied to visit one of the most beautiful tourist attractions of Aswan, the Unfinished Obelisk, which was built in red granite and was dedicated to the god Amun Re. After finishing your tour, you will return to your boat. Lunch will be served on board. Afternoon tea will be served on board. The night is free. Dinner and overnight in Aswan.

Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner.

Departure after breakfast. Then our representative will accompany you to the airport in Aswan to take your flight to Cairo (breakfast).
Optional excursion: Excursion to the temples of Abu Simbel by private coach or domestic flight: our English-speaking guide will meet you in Aswan and transfer you by private van A-C to Abu Simbel, located south of Aswan on the west bank of the Nile, 180 miles south of the First Cataract, in what was Nubia. The site was known as Meha in ancient times and was first documented in the 18th Dynasty.

You will visit the temples of Abu Simbel, which were built by the famous King Ramses II. The largest temple was called the Great Temple. It was built by Ramses II and is dedicated to the famous god Rahorakhty. The smaller temple was dedicated to King Ramses II himself and his beautiful wife, Queen Nefertari. After finishing your tour, you will leave for Aswan. Arrive in Aswan and transfer by private A-C van to the hotel of your choice for check-in, rest, and refreshment, or transfer to Aswan airport to catch your domestic flight to Cairo.
Meals included: Breakfast