The Egypt Nile Cruise Tours offer a 5-day cruise itinerary from Luxor to Aswan, aboard the MS Royal Viking Nile Cruise. This tour provides an immersive exploration of ancient archaeological sites in Luxor, including the Valley of the Kings, Karnak Temple, and the temples of Edfu, Kom Ombo, and Philae .
The Nile Cruise Tours and Lake Nasser Cruise tours allow travelers to experience the Nile River, the longest river in the world, and engage with the sites and remnants of ancient Egyptian civilization. These cruises blend captivating experiences, delectable cuisine, and breathtaking natural landscapes.
The 5-day cruise from Luxor to Aswan encapsulates the magic of Egypt, allowing visitors to discover iconic monuments such as the Pyramids of Giza and the Luxor temples while enjoying luxurious accommodations and culinary delights.
The Egypt Nile Cruise Tour experience commences with a pick-up from your hotel in Luxor, where a designated representative will transfer you to the 5-day Nile Cruise Tour from Luxor to Aswan. Upon arrival, the tour leader will provide you with the keys to your cabin, allowing you to settle in before enjoying your first lunch meal on board the MS Royal Viking Nile Cruise.
After a brief respite, you will meet your English-speaking Egyptologist guide in the lobby to begin your Luxor East Bank Tours. Luxor, situated approximately 700 kilometers south of Cairo, is a city with a population of nearly 500,000 inhabitants, primarily reliant on tourism and agriculture as its economic mainstays.
The first stop on the Luxor excursion will be the magnificent Karnak Temple, the largest temple in Egypt. This architectural marvel has been constructed and expanded over a period of 2,000 years, evolving from a simple shrine during the New Kingdom into a sprawling complex that covers a substantial area. Following the Karnak Temple visit, you will be transferred to the impressive Luxor Temple, which was discovered in 1884 and is located on the East Bank of the Nile in Luxor.
After the Luxor tours, you will retire for the night on the cruise boat, preparing to continue your program the next day. An optional activity during this day is the Sound and Light Show at the Karnak Temple.
Meals: Lunch, Dinner
The alternate day of the Egypt Nile Cruise Tour begins with a pleasurable breakfast aboard the MS Royal Viking Nile Cruise. After the mess, you'll meet your stint leader to commence the West Bank tour of Luxor, which includes a visit to the magnificent gemstone-cut sepultures of the New Kingdom dictators, known as the Valley of the Lords. The Valley of the Lords, located far from the grave stealers, has yielded further than 60 sepultures sculpted into the jewels, furnishing a unique regard into the funerary practices and beliefs of the ancient Egyptian ruling class. Following the Valley of the Lords, the stint will continue to the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut, also known as the Temple of El Deir El Bahari. This extraordinary 97-bottom ( 30 m) altitudinous monument can daze its callers with its architectural and cultural accomplishments. The final stop on the Luxor West Bank stint will be the Colossi of Memnon, the huge statue of the great King Amenhotep III. After the day's sightseeing, a delicious lunch will be served aboard the Nile Cruise, and the vessel will also sail to the megacity of Edfu. In the evening, a pleasurable regale will be handed, and you'll stay overnight on the Nile voyage in Edfu. A voluntary exertion during the day is a Luxor Hot Air Balloon Lift above the West Bank memorials, offering a unique upstanding perspective of the ancient spots.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
On the third day of the Egypt Nile Cruise Tour, you will begin with a tasty breakfast aboard the Nile Cruise. Accompanied by your expert tour guide, you will embark on one of the most interesting Egypt Day Tours – a visit to the Temple of Horus in Edfu.
The Temple of Edfu is one of the largest and best-preserved ancient Egyptian temples in the country, with many of its original elements still unchanged. After exploring this remarkable architectural wonder, you will return to the cruise ship to enjoy an enchanting sailing experience towards the town of Kom Ombo.
Upon arrival at Kom Ombo, you will be guided to the incredible Kom Ombo Temple, dedicated to the crocodile god Sobek. This temple was built between 1350 and 180 B.C. under the orders of King Ramses II. After the Kom Ombo visit, the boat will continue sailing towards Aswan.
Following the day's excursions to Edfu and Kom Ombo, you will enjoy an unusual lunch meal aboard the cruise ship. In the evening, you will be served a delightful dinner and have the opportunity to experience the local music and entertainment show. The night will be spent docked in the beautiful city of Aswan.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
On the fourth day of the Egypt Nile Cruise Tour, you will start your day with a delightful breakfast served aboard the cruise ship. Afterward, you will meet your private tour guide to begin your Aswan Excursions.
The first stop on the Aswan tour is the High Dam, an engineering marvel that has shielded Egypt from the destructive Nile floods that used to inundate the land for months, allowing for more efficient utilization of the river's water resources. Aswan, the southernmost city in Egypt, is situated at the first Nile waterfall, nearly a thousand kilometers from Cairo.
The next destination is the Unfinished Obelisk, located in the ancient granite quarries where the Egyptians once extracted the raw material used to construct the great pyramids and temples during the Old and New Kingdoms.
The final stop on the Aswan tour is the Greco-Roman style Philae Temple, dedicated to the worship of the goddess Isis. This temple is one of the four locations where the legend of Isis, Osiris, and Horus took place.
After the Aswan excursions, you will be transferred back to the cruise ship to enjoy a lunch meal. The afternoon will be left open for you to explore Aswan at your own pace. In the evening, a high-quality dinner will be prepared and served aboard the cruise boat, followed by an entertaining Nubian cultural show. You will then spend the night docked in Aswan.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
On the final day of the Egypt Nile Cruise Tour, you will check out of the cruise boat after enjoying your last breakfast on board. Following the check-out, you will be transported to your requested drop-off location in Aswan, such as the railway station or Aswan Airport.
As an optional addition to your Aswan excursions, you may choose to visit the remarkable Abu Simbel temples, which would serve as a culmination of the amazing array of archaeological sites and monuments you have experienced during this Nile cruise tour.
Meal: Breakfast.
The pricing for the Egypt Nile Cruise Tours may be subject to fluctuations based on factors such as availability and periods of high demand.
# | May-Sep | Oct-April |
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Solo | $1020 | $1480 |
Double | $720 | $950 |
Triple | $700 | $930 |
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