Nile Crusie Luxor Aswan

Unleash your inner with Flying Carpet Tours and live the adventure with our Luxor to Aswan Cruises which is considered a journey back in time to the Ancient Egypt. Enjoy cruising one of the most famous rivers in the world and discover the ancient Egyptian history while visiting the charming attractions between Luxor and Aswan. Discover the culture of Luxor City which was the religious capital for almost all of the Pharaonic period that contains amazing landmarks such as Karnak Temple, Valley of the Kings, and Queen Hatshepsut Temple. Sail to visit Aswan and enjoy the beauty of its nature while visiting Philae Temple and the High Dam. Moreover, you will visit Edfu and Kom Ombo Temples.

Flying Carpet Tours is offering variety of Nile Cruise Luxor Aswan; you will have the chance to select between big varieties of deluxe Nile Cruise with high facilities to explore the main sightseeing between Aswan and Luxor such as Movenpick Royal Lily Nile Cruise, Sonesta St. George Nile Cruise, Movenpick Royal Lotus Nile Cruise, Princess Sarah Nile Cruise, Nile Goddess Nile Cruise, and Oberoi Zahra Nile Cruise.

The West Bank of Luxor in Egypt is even more of an archaeological paradise; it is one of the most important archaeological sites in the world. Explore the sightseeing in the area with our Luxor and Aswan Nile Cruise and visit Queen Hatshepsut Temple; this temple located at Deir El Bahari stands out as one of the most impressive and well preserved temples in Egypt due to its design and decorations as it was built of limestone, not sandstone like most of the other funerary temples of the New Kingdom period. It dates back to the 18th dynasty, dedicated to Queen Hatshepsut who was a rare female Pharoah as she was the fifth pharaoh of the 18th dynasty of Ancient Egypt. Then move to visit Colossi of Memnon which are two ruined statues around 20 m high, known as the guardians of Amenhotep III Temple which was completely destroyed during the earthquake that occurred in 27 BC. They were made famous in antiquity by a mysterious sound emitted from one of them each sunrise.

Moreover, you will explore the Valley of the Kings which is home to the tombs of the great pharaohs of the New Kingdom (1550 – 1070 BC). There are 63 known tombs in the valley, 26 carved for kings and the others granted to royal family members or the highest of the elite. The number and preservation of the monuments in the Luxor area are unparalleled anywhere else in the world. Explore the biggest temple in the world with our Luxor Aswan Cruise and visit Karnak Temple, it is an extraordinary complex of sanctuaries, kiosks, pylons and obelisks that are unparalleled throughout the world. Construction at Karnak started by 4,000 years ago and continued up until the time of the Romans, about 2,000 years ago. The temple was dedicated to god Amun.

Sail to the great Kom Ombo and Edfu Temples with Luxor Nile Cruise. Get the chance to visit Kom Ombo Temple which consists of two temples Sobek Temple and Haroeris Temple. Kom Ombo Temple was built during the Greco Roman period. It was constructed on the ruins of a much older temple which was called "Ber Sobek" or the house of the god Sobek. Moreover, sail to Edfu Temple which is considered the second largest temple after Karnak. It was constructed on the Ptolemy III era and completed during the Ptolemy IV era. It was dedicated to Horus, the falcon headed god. Therefore it was the center of many ancient Egyptian sacred festivals to Horus.

Visit Aswan and enjoy its charming Nature, know all about the simple Nubian life and enjoy visits to the most famous attractions in Aswan. Flying Carpet Tours gives you the chance to experience Luxor Aswan Nile Cruise and visit the famous sightseeing in Aswan. Get delighted while visiting Philae Temple which contains many ancient Egyptian sanctuaries and shrines, like For Millennia, the Bed of Pharaoh or Trajan’s Kiosk and more. Philae rose to prominence during the Ptolemaic Dynasty as the center of the cult of the goddess Isis. Then visit the High Dam, considered one of the most important achievements of in the last century in Egypt, and the Unfinished Obelisk; supposed to be the biggest part of Egyptian masonry. Had this obelisk been completed, it would have been the heaviest obelisk ever cut in Ancient Egypt, weighing nearly 1100 tons; it is 42m in length and was most probably abandoned when some cracks appeared in the rock during its construction.

Find below one itinerary of Aswan and Luxor Nile Cruise.

Sonesta St. George Nile Cruise

Itinerary

04 Days / 03 Nights

Friday Aswan / luxor

Friday:

Embarkation to Sonesta St. George Nile cruise before Lunch, start to scout the fabulous High Dam, Feast your eyes by watching the glory of Philae Temple, Sail on the Nile by Felucca, finally transfer back to your Nile Cruise, Lunch is waiting for you on board Afternoon tea, enjoy Captain's welcome cocktail, Dinner and overnight on board Sonesta St. George in Aswan.

Saturday:

Taste the flavor of your breakfast on board, feast your eyes at the time your Cruise Sailing to Kom Ombo, scout the glorious of Kom Ombo Temple, then sail to Edfu, Once you arrive Edfu visit the ravishing Temple of Horus in Edfu, next sail to Esna, Lunch included on board, enjoy Egyptian Galabeya Party, dinner and overnight on board on board Sonesta St. George Nile Cruise in Esna.

Sunday:

Taste the flavor of your breakfast on board, sail to Luxor, Unleash your soul between Valley of the Kings (visit 03 Tombs Only), Next visit to the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut, known now with the name of El-Deir El-Bahary, your last visit will be to Colossi of Memnon, Watch the glory of the two huge statues, finally Flying Carpet Tours guide will escort you back to Sonesta St. George Nile Cruise, Lunch included on board, Afternoon Tea, Disco and Music in the evening, dinner and overnight on board Sonesta St. George Nile Cruise in Luxor.

Monday:

Disembarkation from Sonesta St. George Nile Cruise after tasting the flavor of your breakfast on board, it is the time to beguile your eyes by visiting the fabulous Karnak Temple with its huge Pillars hall, then move towards Luxor temple.

05 Days / 04 Nights

Monday luxor / Aswan

Monday:

Embarkation to Sonesta St. George Nile cruise before Lunch, embrace the Culture of Luxor, visit the flourishing Karnak Temple, watch the glory of the huge Pillars hall, move to scout Luxor temple, at the end of your tour back to your Cruise, Lunch included on board, Afternoon tea, Dinner on board, Belly dance and Egyptian folkloric show, overnight on board Sonesta St. George Nile cruise in Luxor.

Tuesday:

Taste the flavor of your breakfast on board, feast your eyes between Valley of the Kings ( visit 03 Tombs Only ), Next visit to Valley of the Queens, Proceed to visit Temple of Queen Hatshepsut, known now with the name of El-Deir El-Bahary, your last visit will be to Colossi of Memnon, Watch the glory of the two huge statues, finally your tour guide will escort you back to your Cruise, Sail to Esna, Lunch included on board, Afternoon tea, Captain's welcome cocktail, Disco & music in the evening, Dinner and overnight on board Sonesta St. George Nile cruise in Esna.

Wednesday:

Taste the flavor of your breakfast on board, Sail to Edfu, then Flying Carpet Tours Guide will escort you to visit Edfu Temple (Horus Temple), feast your eyes once your Cruise sailing from Edfu to Kom Ombo, arrive Kom Ombo, unleash your soul while exploring the glory of Kom Ombo Temple, Lunch included on board, Afternoon tea, enjoy Egyptian Galabya party, Dinner and overnight on board Sonesta St. George Nile cruise in Kom Ombo.

Thursday:

Taste the flavor of your breakfast on board, Sai lto Aswan, embrace Aswan Culture by visiting the High Dam, feast your eyes and visit the ravishing Philae Temple, Lunch included on board, Sail on the Nile by felucca and visit botanical garden, Afternoon tea, Dinner and overnight on board Sonesta St. George Nile cruise in Aswan.

Friday:

Taste the flavor of your breakfast on board, disembarkation after breakfast.

Including

Accommodation on board Sonesta St. George Nile Cruise including breakfast, lunch, dinner
All Sightseeing tours mentioned at the above itinerary
English speaking guide on board Sonesta St. George Nile Cruise
Entrance fees to the above mentioned sites
All Service Charges and taxes

Excluding