5 Days 4 Nights MS Alexander the Great Nile Cruise From Luxor To Aswan

After breakfast on board the Nile cruise, you will embark on exciting tours on the banks of the Nile in Luxor. You will start by visiting the Valley of the Kings, which is the tomb of kings during the New Kingdom. There, you can explore the royal tombs and learn about the history of ancient Egypt through magnificent monuments.

Your tour will continue to the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut in the Deir el-Bahri Temple area. Hatshepsut was a powerful ruler in ancient Egypt, and her temple tells the story of her life and achievements. You will be able to explore this temple and learn about its historical significance.

Then, you'll head to the Colossi Memnon, one of Esna's most prominent landmarks. You will learn about the history of this huge statue and how it was successfully restored.

After completing the Luxor tours, you will sail back to Esna and have lunch on board the Nile cruise. This will be followed by afternoon tea and a welcome cocktail party from the captain. Dinner and overnight will be in Esna, where you can enjoy a quiet and relaxing night.

Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner

After breakfast, we will head on an exciting tour to the Temple of Horus in Edfu , a temple dedicated to the god Horus, one of the best-preserved temples in Egypt. You will have the opportunity to explore this historic site and admire its exquisite artistic details.

Afterward, we will sail along the Nile to Kom Ombo, where we will have a sumptuous lunch on board the Nile cruise. It will be a great opportunity to enjoy the stunning views of the Nile and relax in a cozy atmosphere.

After arriving in Kom Ombo, you will visit its temples dedicated to the two gods, and your specialized tour guide will explain the exciting details about these temples. You will have the opportunity to explore these monuments and understand their historical significance.

After completing the tours in Kom Ombo, we will return to the ship and enjoy afternoon tea while sailing to Aswan. You will have the opportunity to rest and enjoy the magnificent views along the Nile.

The day will end with dinner and overnight in Aswan, where you can enjoy a quiet and relaxing night after a day full of explorations and wonderful experiences.

Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner

After a buffet breakfast on board the cruise ship in Aswan, your explorations will continue on this exciting day. You'll start with a visit to the High Dam, a major engineering feat undertaken by Egypt to secure the country from the annual flooding of the Nile River and ensure full utilization of its waters.

Then you will head to the Unfinished Obelisk in the granite quarries, where you will see how huge columns and stones were cut in the past, and how they were used to build huge structures such as pyramids and temples in Egypt's ancient history.

Tours continue to the Temple of Philae, a temple overlooking the Nile River and dedicated to the goddess of magic, Isis, the mother of the god Horus. This will be a great opportunity to explore this historic site and enjoy its unique architectural beauty.

After the explorations, you will return to the Nile cruise for lunch and rest. In the afternoon, you will enjoy afternoon tea as you continue your scenic Nile cruise.

Your enjoyable day continues with a delicious dinner on board, complete with a popular Nubian folkloric show. Hence, a comfortable stay in Aswan is provided.

Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner

Enjoy breakfast on board the Nile cruise and get ready to glide off the Alexander the Great Nile Cruise. Afterward, you will be transferred by private vehicle to Aswan Airport or the railway station where you will continue your journey to your next destination or depart Egypt.

Meals: Breakfast.