ᐈ 5 Days Luxor to Aswan Philae Nile Cruise tour

12+

Age

Year-round

Dates

9 Days

Duration

Aswan, Giza, Luxor

Location

10/10

Physicality

The M/S Philae has combined Edwardian splendor with modern convenience’s and is certainly the Queen of the Nile. It’s the luxury of the Titanic without worrying about Icebergs! Featuring 58 large cabins, a lounge, sophisticated bar and first class restaurant it offers it’s guests the highest quality service and surroundings complete with antique furnishings and decor. All cabins have their own private balcony as well as huge Nile view windows.

5 Day/ 4 Night Luxor to Aswan cruise:

DEPARTURE/RETURN LOCATION

Cairo International Airport

DEPARTURE TIME

Please arrive at least 1 hours before the flight.

TOUR INCLUDEDS

Five star hotels	English speaking licensed Egyptologist
All transfers by air-conditioned	Five star cruise

TOUR NOT INCLUDEDS

Drinks with Meals

Bar Bills

Telephone

Entry Visa

TOUR SIGHTSEING

Temples of Karnak

Theban Necropolis

Valley of the Kings and Queens

Medinet Habu

Colossi of Memnon

Temple of the God Khnum

Temple of Horus in Edfu

Temple of Kom Ombo

Botanical gardens on Kitchener’s island

High dam | Obelisk and the Temple of Philae

Additional information

Tour Type	Cruises

Day 1: Arrival

Board before noon. Enjoy lunch then depart for a tour of the East bank including the temples of Karnak and Luxor. Afternoon tea, a cocktail reception and dinner with dancing afterward. O/N Luxor.

Day 2:

Visit the West bank’ Necropolis of Thebes to see the Valley of the Kings and Queens, Medinet Habu and the Colossi of Memnon. Sail to Esna with lunch enroute. Enjoy an excellent video presentation on upper Egypt. Afternoon tea, Black & White dinner and after dinner dancing.O/N Esna.

Day 3:

Visit the temple of the God Khnum. Sail to Edfu with lunch in route. Visit the Temple of Horus in Edfu by Caleche. Sail to Kom Ombo with afternoon tea enroute. Enjoy an Egyptian buffet dinner with a costume party (costumes furnished by the ship). O/N Kom Ombo.

Day 4:

Visit the temple of Kom Ombo. Sail to Aswan with lunch in route. Enjoy an afternoon Felucca (native sailboat) ride to the botanical gardens on Kitchener’s island, pass Elephantine Island and the Agha Khan mausoleum. Afternoon tea, dinner and after dinner dancing. O/N Aswan.

Day 5:

Disembark and visit the high dam, the old dam, the unfinished Obelisk and the Temple of Philae.

5 Days Luxor to Aswan Philae Nile Cruise

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5 Days Luxor to Aswan Philae Nile Cruise tours