3 Nights Nile River Cruise from Aswan Include Abu Simbel

In the morning, our Egyptologist guide will pick you up from your hotel or any place in Aswan to start your tour with visits to Aswan attractions.

Aswan High Dam
Aswan High Dam is considered one of the modern tourist destinations in Aswan which was built in the 1960s. It is very important to generate electricity and save the temples from flooding.

The Unfinished Obelisk
It was built by the order of Queen Hachepsut. The Unfinished Obelisk It is considered the largest obelisk in Egypt. It was built to fulfill the Lateran Obelisk which was in the Temple of Karnak and was later moved to the Lateran Palace in Rome.

Temple of Philae
The Temple of Philae was built in the Ptolemaic period. The Temple was dedicated to the goddess Isis (goddess of motherhood, healing and birth), her husband Osiris and her son Horus. The Temple was moved to Ejelica Island after the construction of the High Dam of Aswan because it was submerged.

At the end of the day we go to 5 star luxury cruise to take lunch and overnight. Meals: lunch and dinner.

On the second day of your 4-day Nile cruise, we will depart early with breakfast boxes, accompanied by your guide in an air-conditioned vehicle to visit:

The Temple of Abu Simbel
The Temple was built by King Ramses II in 1200 BC as a commemoration of his victory in the battle of Kadesh in 1274. The Temple is divided into two temples: the large one dedicated to King Ramses II and the other dedicated to his wife Nefertari. It is celebrated in the Temple the festival of the Sun on February 22 and October 22 (the date of birth and coronation of the king).

We return to the cruise ship to take lunch and sail into the night. Overnight on board. Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner.

After enjoying breakfast cruise, you will accompany your guide to visit:

Temple of Kom
The Temple of Kom Ombo was built in the Greco-Roman period from 205 to 180 BC at the time of King Ptolemy V with later additions during the Roman period. It is divided into two temples with two entrances, two hypostyle halls and two sanctuaries. It was dedicated to the god Sobek (the crocodile god) and the god ''Hor-wer'' which means Horus the great.

Then we return to the cruise ship to take lunch and continue your 3-night Nile cruise from Aswan to Luxor by sailing to:

The Temple of Edfu
The Temple of Edfu is considered the best preserved temple of the Greco-Roman period in Egypt. On the walls of this temple we can see the scenes of the myth of the god Horus and how he defeated the god Set (the god of evil in ancient Egypt) when he avenged the murder of Osiris (the father of Horus).

We go to the cruise ship to sail to Luxor passing through Esna. In the evening we arrive in Luxor. Overnight on board. Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner.

After breakfast, we leave the cruise to continue your trip with the important visits in Luxor.

The Valley of the Kings
The Valley of the Kings contains 63 tombs of kings from the 18th to the 20th Dynasty. There are tombs of famous pharaohs such as Seti I, Ramses III, Ramses VI and many others. The tomb of Tutankhamun is considered the most visited tomb in the Valley of the Kings.

The Temple of Hachepsut
The Temple of Hachepsut is one of the best preserved temples in Egypt. It was dedicated to Queen Hachepsut and the god Amun. The construction of this temple is reflected in the following temples of the new empire.

Colossi of Memnon
The Colossi of Memnon are two giant statues representing King Amenophis III. They are the remains of the funerary temple of Amenophis III. The statues were damaged by the annual flooding of the Nile and in 27 BC were destroyed by an earthquake.

We will enjoy breakfast at a local restaurant in Luxor before ending your 4 day Nile cruise trip by visiting the largest temple in Egypt:

Karnak Temple
Karnak Temple is considered the largest temple in Egypt and in the world. It is known as the Temple of Amun. It was called in the Middle Empire “Ipet-Isu” which means “The choicest of places”, also known as “Pr-Imn” which means “House of Amun”.

At the end of day we will transfer you to your hotel in Luxor or any place in Luxor to finish your 3 nights Nile cruise from Aswan to Luxor.