5-Day Nile Cruise from Hurghada: Explore Luxor, Aswan & Ancient Egypt’s Treasures

5-Day Nile Cruise from Hurghada: Explore Luxor & Aswan

Highlights:

• Karnak Temple
• Luxor Temple by Night
• Valley of the Kings
• Hatshepsut Temple
• Colossi of Memnon
• Edfu Temple
• Kom Ombo Temple
• The High Dam
• The Unfinished Obelisk
• Philae Temple

Full Itinerary:

Day 1:

• Morning: Pickup from your hotel in Hurghada in a private AC vehicle. Begin your 5-day Nile cruise and arrive in Luxor. Meet your private Egyptologist guide.
• Visit Karnak Temple: Explore the largest temple complex ever built by man, spanning 247 acres.
• Check-in to the 5 deluxe Nile cruise* for lunch and relaxation.
• Evening: Visit Luxor Temple at night, known for its historic significance and dramatic lighting.
• Overnight: Onboard the cruise.

Day 2:

• Breakfast onboard.
• Visit the Valley of the Kings: Explore the tombs of Egypt’s rulers, including Ramses II and King Tutankhamun.
• Hatshepsut Temple: Admire this well-preserved temple built on three levels.
• Colossi of Memnon: View the gigantic statues of King Amenhotep III.
• Afternoon: Sail towards Esna and Edfu.
• Overnight: In Edfu.

Day 3:

• Breakfast onboard.
• Visit Edfu Temple: Dedicated to the god Horus, this is one of the best-preserved temples in Egypt.
• Sail to Kom Ombo: Explore the unique double temple dedicated to the gods Sobek and Horus.
• Arrival in Aswan late at night.
• Overnight: Onboard.

Day 4:

• Breakfast onboard.
• Visit Aswan’s top attractions:
  • The High Dam: A landmark of modern Egypt, which transformed the country’s economy.
  • The Unfinished Obelisk: A massive obelisk that would have been the largest ever built.
  • Temple of Philae: A beautiful temple dedicated to the goddess Isis, relocated to Agilkia Island to preserve it from the rising waters of the Nile.
• Return to the cruise ship for the night.

Day 5:

• Morning: Check-out from your Nile cruise.
• Transfer: Travel in a modern car to the train station for your train to Qena. After arrival, you’ll be transferred back to your hotel in Hurghada.

Enjoy this incredible journey through ancient Egypt’s most iconic sites while relaxing on a luxurious Nile cruise.