5 Days 4 Nights Private Nile Cruise from Luxor to Aswan with Private Guide-

5 Days 4 Nights Private Nile Cruise from Luxor to Aswan with Private Guide-

Explore the ancient culture of Luxor and Aswan and the beauty of the River Nile.The Nile was the lifeline of ancient Egyptian civilization and today the banks of the river are dotted with ancient tombs and temples.
Lying 420 miles south of Cairo, Luxor is the most dramatic historical site in Egypt - and is often referred to as the world’s greatest open air museum.
Luxor is the modern day name for Thebes, the ancient capital city of the New Kingdom Pharaohs. Today, Luxor is home to more than half of Egyptian antiquities and is a must-see destination for any visitor to Egypt. Aswan is the “Jewel of the Nile”. Pink and grey granite thrusts upward through the Nubian sandstone, forming mountains, cliffs and jagged outcrops. The Nile runs clear and cold here, and endless waves of golden sand swirl against its banks.

Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product

Pass By: Luxor, Luxor, Nile River Valley

Your Egyptologist guide will pick you up from your ( hotel in Luxor – train station or from Luxor airport ) to start your interesting tour by air conditioned vehicle to visit the east bank where the impressive Karnak temple which dedicated to the triad of Thebes ( ancient name of Luxor ) To God Amun Ra , his wife goddess Mut and their son god Khunsu god of the moon . This temple was built by several Kings as a kind of offering to God Amun Ra the main god at that time , so the temple is complicated on its plan .At the temple you will see the majesty of the ancient Egyptians throughout erecting the Hypostyle Hall which contains 134 columns arranged in rows.

The next stop will be at Luxor temple which is situated at down town of Luxor and built by King Amenhotep III who ruled Egypt during the New Kingdom .

Then staying one night at 5 * Nile cruise .

Pass By: Edfu, Edfu, Nile River Valley

After enjoying your breakfast on board , your Qualified Egyptologist guide will pick you up to visit the west bank which called the city of the dead where the ancient Egyptians built their tombs.

you will stop at the valley of the kings to visit three tombs and explore the cleverness of the ancient Egyptian artists and the shining colors .

then moving towards the temple of queen Hatsheput , your guide will explain how she reached to the throne , her divine birth and her struggle against King Thutmose the third .

The next stop will be at Colossi of Memnon , the two huge statues of King Amenhotep III and taking some lovely pictures.

Transfer back on board , enjoy your Lunch and sailing to Edfu city .


Pass By: Kom Ombo, Kom Ombo, Aswan Governorate, Nile River Valley

After Enjoying your breakfast on board , your Qualified Egyptologist guide will pick you up to visit the well preserved temple of Edfu which dedicated to the Falcon god Horus , god of protection .

comeback to your boat and sail on Kom Ombo City and visit its fascinating temple.


Pass By: Aswan, Aswan, Aswan Governorate, Nile River Valley

Arriving Aswan and visit the sightseeing of Aswan with your Egyptologist guide , you will visit the incredible Philae temple , the High Dam and the unfinished obelisk .

Staying an overnight in Aswan .

Pass By: Aswan, Aswan, Aswan Governorate, Nile River Valley

Enjoy your breakfast and you have chance to visit the famous Abu Simbel temple ( optional ) in the early morning.

Check out and transfer by air conditioned vehicle to your( hotel – Aswan train station – airport ).