4 DAYS NILE CRUISE FROM ASWAN TO LUXOR ON AL KAHILA NILE CRUISE

Day 1- Aswan sightseeings

 Abu Simbel temples: 

The two temples of Ramses the second and the Queen Nefertari were carved out of the Mountain on the west bank of the Nile between 1274 and 1244 B.c, The Great Temple was dedicated to Ramses the second, Ra-Harakhty, Amun Ra, and Ptah, with 4 Colossal statues, The second temple was dedicated to Queen Nefertari and Goddess Hathor, andthe two temples were dismantled stone by stone and rebuilt on higher ground, The preservation of the two temples of Abu Simbel must Rank as the greatest Achievement of the Unesco

Embarkation& Lunch on board the Nile Cruise, proceed
Visits of Aswan including the Temple of Philae and tour by Felucca around Elephantine, the High Dam, the Unfinished Obelisk

► Phiala temple:
Built to honor the goddess Isis, this was the last temple built in the classical Egyptian style. Construction began around 690 BC, and it was one of the last outposts where the goddess was worshipped.

► The High Dam :
Aswan High Dam is a rock-fill dam located at the northern border between Egypt and Sudan. The dam is fed by the River Nile and the reservoir forms Lake Nasser. Construction for the project began in 1960 and was completed in 1968. It was officially inaugurated in 1971.

► The Unfinished Obelisk :
Aswan was the source of ancient Egypt’s finest granite, used to make statues and embellish temples, pyramids, and obelisks. The large unfinished obelisk in the Northern Quarries has provided valuable insight into how these monuments were created, although the full construction process is still not entirely clear. Three sides of the shaft, nearly 42m long, were completed except for the inscriptions. At 1168 tonnes, the completed obelisk would have been the single heaviest piece of stone the Egyptians ever fashioned. 

sailing trip with Felucca around Elphinatine island and visiting Lord Kitchener island-

►Optional Trip to the Nubian Village.
The Nubian village is one of Aswan's attractions. It's worth visiting and spending  2 hours on. The place is very authentic and genuine, Colorful and artistic, the Nubian Village will surprise you in every corner! While walking in the village, you will straight away feel the soul of this place!

Dinner &overnight on board the Cruise
 

Day 2-sail to kom ombo temple and Edfu temple

Breakfast & Lunch on board the cruise. 

05:00 sail to Kom Ombo

► 09:00 Visit The temple of Kom Ombo

The temple and the associated settlement site are located 40 K.m north of Aswan, the temple was dedicated to the deities Sobek and Horus  and dates mainly to the Ptolemaic and Roman periods (332 B.b -395 A.c)

Lunch on the cruise

►  Edfu temple :

The Upper Egyptian site is dominated by a large well -Preserved temple, dedicated to the hawk-God Horus, The Construction of the Ptolemaic temple of Horus, which was founded on the site of a much earlier temple, dated to the period between the reigns of Ptolemy the Third(246 B.c), The descriptions on the walls include the Myth of contending of Horus and Seth(Probably performed annually as a religious Drama.
Sail to  Luxor  through Esna lock

Dinner &overnight on board the Cruise


Galabyia Party.

   

Day 3- Karnak and Luxor temple

Optional Tour to the balloon ride- 80 $ per person

Breakfast on the board the Nile cruise, Breakfast on the Nile Cruise, Visit  Luxor  temple

►  Luxor  Temple:
Largely built by the New Kingdom Pharaoh Amenhotep the Third and Completed by King Tutankhamon and the Great King Ramses the second, The First pylon was raised by Ramses the second and Decorated with His Military Battle of Kadesh.

Lunch on the Cruise.

► Karnak  temple
Karnak  is more than A temple, is a spectacular Complex of Sanctuaries, Kiosks, Pylons, and Obelisks, All dedicated to the Theban gods and to the Greater Glory of Egypt`s Pharaohs, Karnak  was the Most Important place for the worship of the Theban Triad(Amun, Mut, and Khonso) 
Dinner &overnight onboard the Cruise

Day 4- Valley of kings

Breakfast on the board on the Nile cruise, Breakfast on the Nile Cruise, Visit the west bank of  Luxor  and Karnak 

► The Valley of the Kings :
Once  called the great Place of the Truth, this valley is Called now the valley of the Kings, It is a Majestic domain of the Pharaohs who once lay in great stone Sarcophagi, awaiting immortality, The isolated valley behind Deir el Bahri is dominated by the Pyramid-Shaped Mountain Peak

► The colossi of Memnon:
Massive  pair statues Known as the  Colossi of Memnon, Rising about 18 M from the plain, They are the remains of what was once the largest  complex on the west bank, Built by Amenhotep the Third

►The Queen Hatshepsut temple :
Rising out of the desert Plain, in a series of terraces, The temple of Hatshepsut Mergs with sheer limestone Cliffs of the eastern face of the Theban Mountain as if Nature herself had built this Extraordinary monument.

Disembarkation after Breakfast.
 

 

Inclusions:

• Meet and assist service upon arrival & departure
• Assistance of our personnel during your stay and excursions
• Transfer from hotel to the boat
• All transfers by modern air-conditioned deluxe vehicle
• Accommodation for 3 nights on Al Kahila Nile cruise
• All Nile Cruise excursions as mentioned in the itinerary
• Entrance fees to all sights between Aswan and Luxor
• English-speaking Egyptologist guide during your excursions

Exclusions:

• Any extras
• Drinks in the restaurant

Please remember to bring:

• Passports
• Hat
• suncream

info

How long is Nile cruise from Aswan to Luxor?

4 days
The Nile Cruise from Luxor to Aswan takes 5 days and vice versa from Aswan to Luxor 4 days. You also have the option to go on a round Nile cruise from Luxor to Luxor or from Aswan to Aswan.

How many days do you need on a Nile cruise?

Depending on your budget and what you want to see, most Nile cruises last for anywhere from three to seven nights. A short three-night cruise will take you to the main highlights, including Aswan, Kom-Ombo and Luxor, while the four-night option will add an extra stop like the temples of Edfu.

What is the shortest Nile cruise?

There are 3 Nights, 4 Nights and 7 Nights Nile Cruise Programs. The 3 Nights Program is the shortest available Nile Cruise Package. It is normally start from Aswan and end at Luxor.