Nile Cruise Tour
Orient Star Dahabiya Nile Boat 4 Days
from$1,400.00
Tour Overview
Imagine standing amidst the Great Hypostyle Hall of Karnak, surrounded by 134 massive columns that seem to reach the heavens. On our Luxor East and West Bank Tour, you don’t just see history—you walk through it.
Your day begins on the East Bank, where the morning sun illuminates the grandeur of Luxor Temple. After a traditional Egyptian lunch to recharge your senses, we cross the Nile to the Necropolis of Thebes. Here, the landscape shifts to the dramatic limestone cliffs of the West Bank. You will descend into the vibrant, color-drenched tombs of the Valley of the Kings and stand in awe of the Mortuary Temple of Queen Hatshepsut.
With a private A/C vehicle and a dedicated guide, this is the most comfortable and insightful way to experience the majesty of Ancient Thebes.
Day-by-Day Itinerary
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In the Morning your Vacations in Egypt tour guide and driver will pick you up from your hotel in a private, air-conditioned vehicle to start your incredible tour to visit
Karnak Temple
Temple of Karnak, is considered the largest in the world and has monuments dating from the twenty-first century BC, as well as many others covering the seventh century AD. In other words, almost 3,000 years of history in a single temple.
Luxor Temple
Temple of Luxor, was built by Amenhotep III and later expanded by Ramses II, and is the only temple with pharaonic, Greco-Roman, Coptic and Muslim monuments.
After these two visits, we will advance along the Nile to reach the Necropolis of Thebes,
Lunch
At the end of the visit to Luxor East Bank, we will take a break and take the opportunity to eat and recharge. Lunch will be at a restaurant and Egyptian food (drinks not included).
The Valley of the Kings
Valley of the Kings, where the magnificent tombs were discovered, those tombs were dug into the desert rock, richly decorated and full of treasures for the afterlife of the pharaohs, you will visit 3 tombs
Temple of Queen Hatshepsut
Continue the tour to visit the temple of Hatshepsut in El Deir El Bahary, this impressive temple dedicated to Queen Hatshepsut, the only female pharaoh who rises from the desert plain in a series of terraces and merges with the limestone cliffs that surround it.
Colossi of Memnon
Colossi of Memnon are two massive stone statues of Pharaoh Amenhotep III and the reason behind building them was protecting the mortuary temple of Pharaoh Amenhotep III.
After finishing your visit, our Egyptologist tour guide will take you to your hotel or Nile cruise in Luxor through a private A/C car.
What's Included
Included
- Pick up services from your hotel or Luaor air port or Nile cruise & return.
- All transfers by a private air-conditioned vehicle.
- Private English-speaking Egyptologist guide.
- Lunch served in a local restaurant.
- Bottled water during your trip.
- Entrance fees to all the mentioned sites.
- All taxes & service charges.
Not Included
- Entry visa to Egypt.
- Any extras not mentioned in the itinerary.
- Tipping.
Tour Summary
| Prices start from | $50 |
|---|---|
| Duration | 1 day |
| Pickup & drop-off | Your Hotel or Luxor air port or Nile cruise |
| Availability | Everyday |
| Tour category | Luxor Day Tours |
What to Pack
- Hat.
- Camera.
- Umbrella.
- Medication.
- Comfortable shoes.
- Sunblock & Sunglasses.
- Warm clothes in winter.
- Cotton clothes in summer.
- Passport valid for 6 months.
Location
Where this tour goes
Frequently Asked Questions
Our comprehensive tour includes pickup and drop-off from your Luxor hotel, airport, or Nile cruise. You will travel in a private, air-conditioned vehicle with a professional English-speaking Egyptologist. The package covers all entrance fees to mentioned sites, a high-quality lunch at a local restaurant, and bottled water throughout the day.
The standard entry ticket included in this tour allows you to visit three different tombs. Your expert guide will recommend the best-preserved and most vibrant tombs open on the day of your visit. Note that certain tombs, such as King Tutankhamun, require an additional special ticket.
This is a 100% private tour. You will have a private vehicle and a dedicated Egyptologist guide just for your party. This allows for a flexible pace, personalized stories, and the ability to ask as many questions as you like without the rush of a large group.
We recommend wearing lightweight, breathable clothing and comfortable walking shoes, as there is significant walking on uneven terrain. A hat, sunglasses, and sunscreen are essential for protection against the Egyptian sun. While there is no strict dress code for these ancient sites, modest dress is always respected.
Yes! We offer flexible pickup services. Whether you are arriving at Luxor International Airport, staying in a local hotel, or docked on a Nile Cruise ship, our driver and guide will meet you at your preferred location to start the tour immediately.
The tour is nearly all-inclusive. However, you should bring extra cash for your Egypt entry visa (if not already obtained), personal expenses, drinks during lunch, and tipping (gratuities) for your guide and driver, which is a customary practice in Egypt.
