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Wonderful Journey by Dahabiya Nile Cruise Luxor to Aswan

A great journey through the heart of Egypt for 5 days / 4 nights Dahabiya Nile cruise Luxor to Aswan joined by a private Egyptologist tour guide is waiting ever American traveler who desire to visit the most famous archaeological sites in upper Egypt, where everyone will discover the great civilization of ancient Egypt which dates back to 2500 years BC, as well as, witnessing the grandeur of ancient Egyptian buildings and other marvelous views in totally private Nile cruise. Jump on this incredible dahabiya and enjoy the privacy and luxury by Book Now!

Morning time, we will pick you up from Luxor hotel/airport to start your 5 days Dahabiya Nile cruise from Luxor to Aswan joined by your private tour guide where you will visit Luxor highlights:

Day 1:

Valley of the Kings

The magical tomb of the immortals, the resting place of Egypt's rulers from the 18th to the 20th dynasty of the new kingdom such as the tombs of the great pharaoh Ramses II and boy pharaoh Tutankhamun.

Hatshepsut Temple

The queen who would-be king, Hatshepsut was a ruler loved by her people but always surrounded by controversy. See her spectacular temple in Luxor West Bank, one of the best-preserved of its kind.

Colossi of Memnon

the guardians of Luxor are Two massive stone statues of king Amenhotep III are the only remains of a complete mortuary temple in cairo that faded away with time. The statues are made from blocks of quartzite sandstone which exist in Cairo then moved 700 KM to Luxor.

After that, enjoy your lunch onboard Dahabiya, then escort your guide to visit:

Karnak Temple

No site in Egypt is more impressive than the Karnak temple. It is the largest opnen-air museum and temple complex ever built by man in history to horor the ancient Egyptian gods like Amun, Mut and khnsou plus Hator, Isis and more and represents the combined achievement of many generations of ancient builders and pharaohs. The Temple of Karnak is actually three main temples, smaller enclosed temples, and several outer temples situated on 247 acres of land.

Then you will be transferred from Luxor to Esna for embarking your Nile boat where you will enjoy the dinner meal on the boat. Overnight in Esna on board your Nile boat.

Day 2:

Edfu Temple

Dedicated to God Horus. Edfu temple considers the most preserved Greco-Roman temple all over Egypt and on its walls is an ancient tale showcasing the victory of Horus over the devil god Seth.

Then continue your perfect Dahabiya Nile cruise Luxor to Aswan sailing to visit:-

Gebel El Silsila

The site provided numerous stone quarries on both the west and east sides of the Nile. The site contains many shrines erected by officials who would have been in charge of quarrying the stone. Almost all of Ancient Egypt's great temples derived their sandstone from here. The lunch and dinner will be onboard the cruise.

Day 3: 

Kom Ombo Temple

Kom Ombo Temple overlooking the Nile. This bringer of the two ends of the universe which is divided into 2 temples with 2 entrances, 2 hypostyle Halls, and 2 sanctuaries.

At the end of the day, enjoy sailing to Aswan.

Day 4:

Morning time, join your private Egyptologist guide to continue your Dahabiya Nile cruise from Luxor to Aswan by visiting the most famous attractions in Aswan.

The High Dam

Built across the Nile at Aswan. Aswan High Dam was constructed between 1960 and 1970, and had a positive effect on the economy and culture of Egypt.

Philae Temple

Philae temple dedicated to goddess Isis of Love, motherhood and beauty plus it caries the tale of Osiris the ruler of the underworld and her husband. The temple complex was dismantled and relocated to nearby Agilkia Island as part of the UNESCO Nubia Campaign project, protecting this and other complexes before the 1970 completion of the Aswan High Dam.

At the end of the day, you will back to the Nile cruise for overnight. The lunch and dinner will be onboard the boat.