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Join an exciting  5 Days Nile Cruise from Soma bay to Luxor and Aswan exploring the Ancient History of Upper Egypt in Luxor and Aswan starting with the famous sites in Luxor including Karnak Temple and Luxor Temple and the West Bank Valley of the Kings and Valley of the Queens and Colossi Of Memnon.

Included

Transfers from Soma bay to Luxor/ Aswan to Soma bay by A-C vehicle

Meet and greet service upon arrival & departure

The assistance of our personnel during your stay and excursions

Excursions to Karnak and Luxor Temples

Transfer Soma bay to Aswan and Luxor to Soma bay

Excursions to Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut Temple, and Colossi of Memnon

Excursions to Edfu and Kom Ombo Temples

Accommodation on board 5 star Nile Cruise

All Nile Cruise excursions as mentioned in the itinerary

Excursions to Philae Temple, High Dam, and the Unfinished Obelisk

Entrance fees to all sights between Luxor and Aswan as per itinerary

Expert English-speaking Tour Guide for all Nile Cruise tours and shore excursions

Excluded

Any extras

Tipping

Remember to bring

passports

Sunglasses

Your Itinerary

  • 1) Day 1- Soma bay to Luxor Nile Cruise Luxor Sightseeing

    A Marsa Alam Tours Representative will meet and assist you at your hotel in Soma bay for your transfer to Luxor (about 4 hours driving in the eastern desert). Arrive Luxor and then meet and be accompanied by your expert Egyptologist Tour Guide Karnak karnak Egypt 360 Temple : Karnak karnak Egypt 360 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 karnak Egypt 360 was the Most Important place for the worship of the Theban Triad(Amun, Mut, and Khonso) 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 Optional sound and the light show
    Dinner &Overnight onboard the Cruise in Cairo Meals: Lunch, Dinner

  • 2) Day 2 - Luxor Nile Cruise Shore Excursions

    Optional trip to the balloon ride -85 $ per person Breakfast on the board the Nile cruise, Breakfast on the Nile Cruise, Visit the west bank of the Nile Including: 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, 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 on the eastern face of the Theban Mountain as if Nature herself had built this Extraordinary monument. 13:00 sail to Esna lock& lunch will be during the sail 18:00 arrive, Esna Lock, Sail to Edfu& Dinner Overnight o board the Cruise in Edfu
    Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

  • 3) Day 3 - Tours to Edfu and Kom Ombo Temples

    Breakfast on board the Cruise 07:00 Visit the temple of Edfu Edfu temple Upper Egyptian site dominated by a large well -Preserved temple, dedicated to the hawk-God Horus, The Construction of 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. 09:30 Sail to Kom combo 12:30 lunch on board of the Nile cruise during the sail 15:30 arrive Kom Ombo, visit the temple of Kom Ombo Kom Ombo temple The temple and the associated settlement site located 40 K.m north of Aswan, the temple was dedicated to the deities Sobek and Horus  and date mainly to the Ptolemaic and Roman period(332 B.b -395 A.c) 17:30 Continue sailing to Aswan, Dinner will be during the sail
    21:00 arrive Aswan and overnight on board the Cruise Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

  • 4) Day 4 - Abu Simbel from Aswan Nile

    Breakfast on board the cruise. 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 The Queen Nefertari and Goddess Hathor, the 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. 12:00 lunch on board the Cruise at 16:00 sailing trip with Felucca around Elphinatine island and Visit Lord Kitchener island- Optional trip the Nubian village- 60 $ per person The Nubian village is one of Aswan's attractions. It's worth visiting and spending  2 hours. 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!
    Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.

  • 5) Day 5 - Aswan Nile Cruise to Soma bay Red Sea

    Breakfast on Board the Cruise 08:00 Proceed with Visits to Aswan including the Temple of Philae and a 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. 12:00 lunch in Aswan then transfers back to Soma bay from Aswan. (about 4 hours by road) Meals: Breakfast

Reviews

  • Emily Smith

    March 5, 2024, 12:21 p.m.

    The 5-day Nile Cruise was an unforgettable journey through Egypt's ancient history! The views of Luxor and Aswan were breathtaking and visiting amazing sites like Karnak Temple and Valley of the Kings felt like stepping back in time. Highly recommend this cruise for anyone interested in history and culture!

  • Anna Kuznetsova

    Dec. 31, 2023, 7:05 a.m.

    Круиз по Нилу – это путешествие в историю Древнего Египта. Каждый день был заполнен удивительными видами и историческими открытиями. Это было незабываемое приключение и мой лучший отпуск!

  • Emily Johnson

    Dec. 1, 2023, 9:40 p.m.

    Absolutely loved the Nile cruise from Soma Bay to Luxor and Aswan! The visit to ancient sites like the Valley of the Queens was a highlight. The organization was flawless and the guides were knowledgeable, making our experience thoroughly enjoyable.

  • Marie Dubois

    Aug. 17, 2023, 12:57 a.m.

    Cette croisière sur le Nil pendant 5 jours était un voyage magique. Les sites historiques visités, comme la Vallée des Rois et les Colosses de Memnon, sont incroyables. C'est une expérience à ne pas manquer pour tous ceux qui s'intéressent à l'histoire égyptienne.

  • Hans Müller

    Aug. 12, 2023, 4:28 a.m.

    Eine faszinierende Reise von Soma Bay nach Luxor und Assuan! Besonders beeindruckend waren die Tempel von Karnak und Luxor. Die Kreuzfahrt war gut organisiert und die Crew war äußerst hilfsbereit. Absolut empfehlenswert!

  • John Carter

    May 24, 2023, 7:06 p.m.

    An exceptional journey that exceeded my expectations! The 5-day cruise from Soma Bay to Luxor and Aswan provided not only historical insights but also stunning landscapes. Experiencing the grandeur of the Karnak and Luxor Temples was beyond words. Truly a must-see for every traveler!

  • Laura Hernández

    March 21, 2023, 4:23 a.m.

    El crucero por el Nilo fue simplemente mágico. La visita al Valle de los Reyes y la vista desde los Colosos de Memnón fueron los puntos destacados. Cada día del recorrido era emocionante y lleno de cultura e historia.

  • Giovanni Rossi

    Feb. 22, 2023, 1:26 a.m.

    Crociere sul Nilo semplicemente incredibile! Abbiamo visitato luoghi iconici e storici come i Templi di Luxor e la Valle delle Regine. Un viaggio da sogno per scoprire la vera bellezza dell'Egitto!

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