5-Day MS Sara Nile Cruise from Luxor to Aswan

05 Days / 04 Nights MS Sara Nile Cruise

Day 1: Embarkation - Luxor East Bank

Welcome to Luxor. our representative will greet and meet you at Luxor Airport or the train station, then transfer you in a private air-conditioned vehicle to board the luxurious MS Sara Nile Cruise before lunchtime.

Your journey begins with a visit to the Temple of Luxor, established during the New Kingdom by Amenhotep III and later completed by Ramses II. Next, explore the impressive Temple of Karnak, the heart of ancient Egypt's religious and administrative life, where you can marvel at the vast hypostyle hall adorned with towering columns, colossal statues, and the sacred lake nestled within its grounds.

After your tours, you’ll return to the Nile Cruise for dinner and an overnight stay onboard.

Meals: Lunch, Dinner

Day 2: Luxor West Bank

On your second day, start with a delightful breakfast aboard the cruise.

For an unforgettable experience, consider a morning Hot Air Balloon ride over Luxor’s breathtaking landscapes. (optional)

Your Egyptologist will guide you on a captivating exploration of the West Bank.

Visit the Valley of the Kings, the burial ground for many pharaohs of the New Kingdom.

Next, you'll see Queen Hatshepsut's Temple at El Deir El Bahari, renowned as one of the most significant mortuary temples. You'll also stop at the Colossi of Memnon, two monumental statues dedicated to King Amenhotep III.

After your adventures, enjoy lunch on the cruise as you sail to Esna, where the afternoon features tea and the Captain’s Welcome Cocktail Party. 

Dinner will be served as you overnight in Esna.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 3: Edfu and Kom Ombo Temples

After breakfast, the cruise will set sail to Edfu. Your exploration continues with a visit to the Temple of Edfu, dedicated to the god Horus, one of ancient Egypt’s most revered deities.

Enjoy a relaxing lunch onboard as you take in the stunning views. Later, you’ll visit the Temple of Kom Ombo, dedicated to both Sobek and Haroeris, offering unique architectural features.

As the day winds down, sail toward Aswan while enjoying an entertaining oriental music show on the cruise.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 4: Aswan Nile Cruise Tours

having your breakfast aboard the cruise in Aswan, your day will start by a visit to the High Dam, a significant modern engineering feat located south of Aswan.

Next, your licensed guide will take you to the granite quarries to see the Unfinished Obelisk, which dates back to the reign of Queen Hatshepsut.

Your Aswan excursions will continue with a motorboat ride to the Temple of Philae, relocated to Agilika Island in the 1960s to protect it from the Nile's rising waters. This temple, dedicated to the goddess Isis, is a marvel of ancient architecture.

Enjoy lunch aboard the cruise, followed by a relaxing afternoon tea. You’ll spend the night in Aswan.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 5: Disembarkation

After breakfast on the cruise ship, it's time to disembark. our representative will transfer you to either Aswan Airport or the train station, concluding your memorable 5-day journey aboard the MS Sara Nile Cruise.

Abu Simbel tour in the morning (optional)

Meals: Breakfast

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