Paketübersicht
Sailing from Luxor up to Aswan , 5 days 4 nights on a Nile Cruise
Ab $9005 Tage
Reiseverlauf / Vollständige Details
- DAY-BY-DAY ITINERARY
- Day 1 – Luxor East Bank (Arrival & Embarkation)
- Pickup:
- Our representative will meet you at the agreed location (Luxor airport, train station, or hotel) with a sign displaying your name. You will be transferred in a private air-conditioned vehicle to your 5-star Nile cruise ship.
- Check-in:
- Our team will assist you with check-in procedures. After settling into your cabin, lunch will be served on board.
- Afternoon Excursion (East Bank of Luxor):
- Karnak Temple: Explore the largest religious complex ever built in ancient Egypt. Walk through the Great Hypostyle Hall, view the impressive obelisks of Queen Hatshepsut and Tuthmosis III, visit the Sacred Lake, and marvel at the Avenue of Sphinxes. [9†L15-L17]
- Luxor Temple: Admire this magnificent temple located in the heart of Luxor, famous for its elegant statues, courtyards, and the granite statues of Ramses the Great. [9†L17-L19]
- Evening:
- Dinner on board. Enjoy a traditional Egyptian Galabeya party and entertainment show. Overnight on board in Luxor.
- Meals: Lunch, Dinner
- Optional Add-on: Sound and Light Show at Karnak Temple (approx. $45 per person)
- Day 2 – Luxor West Bank & Sailing to Edfu
- Morning Excursion (West Bank of Luxor):
- Early breakfast on board, then visit the West Bank:
- Valley of the Kings: Explore three royal tombs carved into the mountainside, including the tombs of Ramses III, Ramses IX, and Merenptah. The valley served as the burial ground for New Kingdom pharaohs. [9†L23-L25]
- Temple of Hatshepsut (El-Deir El-Bahari): Discover the stunning terraced mortuary temple of Egypt's most famous female pharaoh, set dramatically against the cliffs. [9†L25-L27]
- Colossi of Memnon: Stop for photos at the massive twin statues of Amenhotep III, which once stood guard at his mortuary temple. [9†L27-L28]
- Optional Morning Activity:
- If you choose the Sunrise Hot Air Balloon Ride, you will depart around 4:30-5:00 AM for a breathtaking aerial view of Luxor's West Bank before joining the regular tour. [9†L21-L23]
- Afternoon:
- Return to the ship for lunch. The cruise ship will sail towards Edfu. Cross the Esna Lock (a unique experience as the ship rises or descends several meters). Enjoy afternoon tea on the sun deck as you sail. Overnight on board near Edfu.
- Evening:
- Dinner on board followed by entertainment show. Overnight in Edfu.
- Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Optional Add-on: Hot Air Balloon Ride over Luxor's West Bank at sunrise (additional cost)
- Day 3 – Edfu Temple, Kom Ombo Temple & Sail to Aswan
- Morning Excursion (Edfu Temple):
- After breakfast, meet your guide and take a short ride by horse-drawn carriage to:
- Edfu Temple (Temple of Horus): This is the best-preserved temple in Egypt, dedicated to the falcon-headed god Horus. Built during the Ptolemaic period, its towering pylons, intricate reliefs, and well-preserved sanctuary offer an unparalleled glimpse into ancient Egyptian religious life. [9†L30-L32]
- Mid-Morning:
- Return to the ship. Sail towards Kom Ombo while enjoying lunch on board.
- Afternoon Excursion (Kom Ombo Temple):
- Kom Ombo Temple: Visit the unique double temple dedicated to two gods—Sobek (the crocodile god) and Haroeris (the falcon god). The temple features two identical entrances, halls, and sanctuaries. On-site, see a small museum displaying mummified crocodiles. [9†L32-L34]
- Late Afternoon:
- Continue sailing towards Aswan. Afternoon tea on board.
- Evening:
- Dinner on board. Enjoy a traditional Nubian folkloric show or Galabeya party. Overnight on board in Aswan.
- Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Day 4 – Aswan City Tour (High Dam, Unfinished Obelisk, Philae Temple & Felucca Ride)
- Morning Excursion (Aswan Highlights):
- After breakfast, meet your Egyptologist guide for a full-day tour of Aswan:
- Aswan High Dam: Visit one of Egypt's greatest modern engineering achievements, built in 1970 to control Nile flooding and generate hydroelectric power. [9†L37-L38]
- Unfinished Obelisk: See the massive granite obelisk left incomplete in its quarry. This site offers fascinating insight into how ancient Egyptians carved these enormous monuments. [9†L39-L40]
- Philae Temple: Take a motorboat ride to Agilkia Island to explore the beautiful temple dedicated to the goddess Isis. This magnificent complex was relocated here to save it from flooding after the construction of the High Dam. [9†L36-L37]
- Lunch:
- Return to the ship for lunch on board.
- Afternoon Activity (Felucca Ride):
- Sail on the Nile by traditional felucca boat around Kitchener's Island (botanical garden) and the Agha Khan Mausoleum. Experience the timeless beauty of the Nile from a classic wooden sailing vessel.
- Evening:
- Afternoon tea on board. Dinner on board. Overnight in Aswan.
- Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Day 5 – Disembarkation & Departure
- Morning:
- Enjoy your final breakfast on board. After check-out, our representative will assist with your luggage and transfer you to Aswan Airport, train station, or your preferred location.
- Meals: Breakfast
- End of Service
Inklusive
- Meet and assist service upon arrival and departure
- 4 nights' accommodation on a 5-star deluxe Nile cruise (Luxor to Aswan)
- Full-board dining: breakfast, lunch, and dinner throughout the cruise
- Private, licensed English-speaking Egyptologist tour guide for all excursions
- All entrance fees to the mentioned historical sites (including: Karnak Temple, Luxor Temple, Valley of the Kings [3 tombs], Temple of Hatshepsut, Colossi of Memnon, Edfu Temple, Kom Ombo Temple, Aswan High Dam, Unfinished Obelisk, Philae Temple)
- All transfers in a private, air-conditioned latest-model vehicle
- Bottled water provided during all excursions and in the vehicle
- All service charges and taxes
- Complementary 1 bottle of water per person per day
Die genauen Leistungen können je nach Reisedatum und Ihren Wünschen leicht variieren. Unser Team bestätigt alles vor der Buchung.
Nicht inklusive
- International and domestic flights
- Egyptian entry visa fees
- Any optional tours (e.g., Abu Simbel excursion, Hot Air Balloon Ride, Sound and Light Show)
- Entrance fees to the Tomb of Tutankhamun in the Valley of the Kings (optional extra tomb)
- Entrance fees to the Tomb of Ramses VI or Seti I (optional premium tombs)
- Beverages on board (soft drinks, bottled water beyond the included bottle, alcoholic drinks)
- Any personal expenses (laundry, spa treatments, minibar, souvenirs, etc.)
- Tipping (gratuities) for the cruise crew, tour guide, drivers, and representatives
- Anything not mentioned in the itinerary
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