The Egypt Nile Cruise Tour package offers a 5-day cruise experience from Luxor to Aswan aboard the MS Royal Viking Nile Cruise. The tour itinerary includes visits to various ancient archaeological sites in Luxor, such as the Valley of the Kings, Karnak Temple, Edfu, Kom Ombo Temple, and Philae Temple, as well as excursions in Aswan.
Travelers have the opportunity to explore the Nile River, the longest river in the world, and discover the rich cultural heritage and ancient civilization sites of Egypt. The Nile Cruise Tours provide a unique and immersive experience, combining exploration of remarkable sights, such as the Pyramids of Giza and Luxor temples, with luxurious accommodations and delectable cuisine.
By undertaking on this Nile Cruise journey, travelers can truly immerse themselves in the magic and wonder of Egypt, creating unforgettable memories and gaining a deeper understanding of the country's remarkable history and cultural legacy.
Upon appearance in Luxor, guests will be met by a representative from the stint company and transferred to the MS Royal Viking Nile Cruise, where they will be checked into their cabins. After a brief break, trippers will enjoy their first lunch onboard the voyage boat. Following the lunch, guests will meet their English-speaking Egyptologist companion in the lobby to commence the Luxor East Bank Tour. Luxor positioned roughly 700 kilometers south of Cairo, is a megacity with a population of around 500,000 people and a significant reliance on tourism and farming. During the tour, callers will explore the magnificent Karnak Temple, a vast religious complex that has been constructed and expanded throughout 2,000 times, transubstantiating from a simple sanctum during the New Kingdom into an immense and admiration-inspiring structure. The stint will also be due to the remarkable Luxor Temple, which was discovered in 1884 and is located on the east bank of the Nile River in Luxor. Overnight lodgment will be handed onboard the Nile Cruise, with the coming day's program to follow. For those interested, an unforced Sound and Light Show at Karnak Temple can be arranged.
meals included for the day are lunch and dinner.
After a succulent breakfast aboard the MS Royal Viking Nile Cruise, guests will meet their stint leader to begin the Luxor West Bank Tour. The primary focus of the stint will be the magnificent gemstone-cut sepultures of the New Kingdom oppressors, known as the Valley of the Lords. This ancient necropolis was designed positioned far down from implicit grave aggressors, and to date, further than 60 sepultures sculpted into the jewels have been discovered. The stint will also continue to the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut, also known as the Temple of El Deir El Bahari. This extraordinary monument, standing at 97 bases( 30 m) altitudinous, can daze its callers with its emotional architectural design and literal significance. The final stop on the Luxor West Bank Tour will be the Colossi of Memnon, the huge statue of the great King Amenhotep III. Following the tour, a delicious lunch will be served aboard the Luxor to Aswan Nile Cruise, and the boat will also sail towards Edfu. For those interested, a volunteer Luxor Hot Air Balloon Lift above the West Bank monuments can be arranged. In the evening, a pleasurable regale will be served, and guests will stay overnight aboard the Nile voyage in Edfu.
Meals included for the day are breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
After the previous two days of Luxor sightseeing tours, the daily itinerary continues with the following: Participants will enjoy a tasty breakfast aboard the Nile Cruise, followed by an accompanied tour with an expert guide to Edfu, one of the most interesting destinations in Egypt. The highlight of this excursion will be a visit to the well-preserved Temple of Horus in Edfu, which is considered one of the largest and best-preserved ancient Egyptian temples, second only to the Karnak Temple.
Following the Edfu tour, the participants will return to the cruise ship and enjoy an enchanting sailing experience towards the town of Kom Ombo. During the journey, an unusual and delightful lunch meal will be served on board the ship.
Upon arrival in Kom Ombo, the group will be accompanied to the amazing Kom Ombo Temple, which is dedicated to the crocodile god Sobek. This temple was constructed between 1350 and 180 B.C., under the orders of King Ramses II.
After the Kom Ombo and Edfu tours, the cruise ship will continue its journey towards Aswan. During the evening, participants will enjoy a delightful dinner aboard the cruise, accompanied by local music and entertainment. The day will conclude with an overnight stay in the beautiful city of Aswan.
The meals included in the daily itinerary are breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
The daily itinerary for the Nile cruise begins with breakfast served on board the Egypt Nile cruise ship. Participants will then meet with the private tour guide to commence the Aswan Excursions.
The Aswan Excursions include a visit to the Aswan High Dam, an engineering marvel that has protected Egypt from the devastating Nile floods that previously inundated the country for extended periods, allowing for more efficient water management. Aswan, the southernmost city in Egypt, is situated near the first Nile cataract, approximately 1,000 kilometers from Cairo.
The tour will also explore the Unfinished Obelisk Site, which features the granite quarries where ancient Egyptians extracted and transported granite used in the construction of the great pyramids during the Old Kingdom, as well as for the building of temples, pillars, and obelisks, particularly during the New Kingdom.
Participants will then tour the Philae Temple, a Greco-Roman-style temple dedicated to the worship of the goddess Isis and one of the significant locations associated with the legend of Isis, Osiris, and Horus.
After the Aswan excursions, the participants will return to the cruise ship and enjoy a lunch meal. They will then spend the afternoon at leisure in Aswan. In the evening, a high-quality dinner will be served on board the cruise boat, accompanied by an interesting Nubian cultural performance. The day will conclude with an overnight stay on the cruise ship in Aswan.
The meals included in the daily itinerary are breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
On the final day of the Nile cruise, the program includes the following:
After enjoying the last breakfast on board the Luxor-Aswan cruise ship, participants will check out and be transferred to their requested drop-off location in Aswan, such as the railway station or Aswan Airport.
Additionally, an optional tour of the renowned Abu Simbel temple complex is available during the last day, providing an opportunity to complete the Aswan excursions. The Abu Simbel temples, which were relocated to their current position due to the construction of the Aswan High Dam, are considered one of the most impressive archaeological sites in Egypt.
The sole meal included in the daily itinerary for the final day is breakfast.
The cost may fluctuate depending on product 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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