3 Nights Nile Cruise Aswan Luxor from Marsa Alam

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This 3 nights Nile Cruise Aswan Luxor from Marsa Alam is an ideal Marsa Alam excursion for those seeking a cultural tour, historical adventure, and luxury travel experience in Egypt. Book your Egypt Nile cruise today and prepare for an unparalleled journey through the land of pharaohs!

Our Egypt tour packages are meticulously designed for comfort and discovery, featuring an expert Egyptologist tour guide, modern new brand vehicles for transfers, and exquisite, quality food served in beautiful restaurants.

Your journey begins in the city of Aswan, where you’ll discover engineering marvels as Aswan High Dam, and the stunning Philae temple relocated to Agilkia Island. As your luxury Nile cruise sails north, you’ll stop at remarkable temples along the riverbanks such as Kom Ombo temple and Edfu temple. Finally, you will end your Nile cruise adventure in Luxor where you will see Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut Temple, Luxor Temple, and Karnak temple.

Book your Egypt Nile cruise today which is an ideal Marsa Alam tour for those seeking a cultural tour, historical adventure, and luxury travel experience in Egypt.

Details

• Duration: 4 Days / 3Nights
• Tour Location: Marsa Alam / Aswan / Kom Ombo / Edfu / Luxor
• Tour Availability: Everyday
• Pickup & Drop Off:  Marsa Alam Hotel
• Tour Type Nile: Cruise
• Wheel Chair: accessible

Tour Highlights

Aswan attractions

• Abu Simbel
• High Dam
• Philae temple
• Kom Ombo temple
• Edfu temple

Luxor attractions

• Valley of the Kings
• Hatshepsut temple
• Menon Colossi
• Karnak temple

Inclusions

• Round transfer from Marsa Alam hotel
• Knowledgeable Egyptologist tour guide
• 3 nights accommodation at a 5***** Nile Cruise
• Entrance fees to all the places in the itinerary
• All Service Charges and Taxes

Exclusions

• Nile Cruise tipping 10 $ per person per stay

Itinerary

Day 1 Marsa Alam Aswan

Early pick up at the reception of your hotel then transfer to Aswan with a short break on the way where you can use the toilet (20L.E per person), have your breakfast and stretch your legs. Upon arrival to Aswan, you will enjoy your lunch at the Nile Cruise then start your Aswan tourist attractions

Aswan High Dam

First, marvel at the monumental Aswan High Dam, a modern engineering marvel that reshaped Egypt’s landscape and significantly impacted its agricultural and economic future. Gain insight into its immense scale and strategic importance.

Philae temple

Following Aswan High Dam, you will be transported to the enchanting Philae Temple, dedicated to the goddess Isis. Enjoy a short motorboat ride to Agilkia Island where the temple was  moved after building the High Dam. Explore its beautifully preserved pylons, Mammisi,courtyards, and sanctuaries, absorbing the Creation mythology and carvings that tell tales of devotion and divine power. In fact, there are a lot to see here like Chapel of Mandulis, Gate of Hadrian, Kiosk of Trajan, and Temple of Arisnophis. At the end of your Aswan day tours, you will go back to the Nile,Cruise for dinner and overnight.

Meals:

Lunch, dinner.

Day 2 Abu Simbel

Enjoy your morning coffee at the Nile Cruise bar then pick your breakfast boxes at the reception before you head to Abu Simbel. The distance between Aswan and Abu Simbel is about 280 km and it takes 3 hours 30 minutes with a short break. Upon arrival, you will walk about 1 km till you reach the magnificent rock-cut temples on Lake Nasser.

The Great temple of Abu Simbel

The larger temple, dedicated to Pharaoh Ramesses II himself and the gods Amun, Ra-Horakhty, and Ptah, features four enormous seated statues of Ramesses at its entrance. Inside, a series of grand halls and chambers are adorned with detailed reliefs depicting Ramesses’ military victories, particularly the Battle of Kadesh, and his devotion to the deities

Hathor temple

equally impressive temple is dedicated to his beloved chief wife, Queen Nefertari, and the goddess Hathor, distinguished by its elegant facade of standing colossal statues of the queen and king.

These UNESCO World Heritage sites were famously relocated in the 1960s to save them from being submerged by the rising waters of Lake Nasser, created by the Aswan High Dam.

At the end of your Abu Simbel tour from Aswan, you will have some free time in case if you like to have a dink at the Nubian coffee shop then you will head back to your Nile Cruise. Actually, this Abu Simbel excursion is an essential highlight of any comprehensive Egypt vacation package especially for the Nile Cruise packages. Around 14.00 pm, the cruise will start sailing to Kom Ombo. Actually, it takes around 3 hours sailing then you will visit Kom Ombo temple by Night.

The temple of Kom Ombo

Unlike most Egyptian temples dedicated to a single deity, Kom Ombo honors two distinct sets of gods, Sobek and Horus. In fact, the temple is perfectly symmetrical, divided into two identical halves, each with its own entrance, courtyards, hypostyle halls, and sanctuaries. Also, the temple has a lot of significant feature such as the unique calendrical relief, ancient surgical instruments, Sanatorium, suggesting the temple wasa medical school or healing center.

Crocodile Museum

Before going back to the Nile Cruise, you will stop by the Crocodile Museum to watch some of the 300 mummified crocodiles found in the temple plus the sarcophagi where they have been buried. Then, back to the cruise for dinner and sail to Edfu city and overnight.

Meals:

Breakfast, lunch, dinner

Day 3 Edfu Luxor

Early departure around 05.30 am before breakfast to visit the best-preserved temple in Upper Egypt, Horus temple also known as Edfu temple.

Horus temple

The visit to Horus temple in Edfu city is an absolute highlight on any Egypt Nile cruise or classical Egypt tour because it is the best-preserved ancient temple in Egypt. After short ride with horse carraige, you will start exploring the temple starting with reliefs depicting Pharaoh Ptolemy XII Neos Dionysos smiting his enemies before Horus and Hathor. In fact, the temple’s inner chambers, including the Sanctuary of Horus, contain the granite shrine and a replica of the sacred barque. Overall, the temple provides extensive information on ancient Egyptian religion, mythology, and the construction of the temple itself.

Enjoy your breakfast after coming back to the Cruise then sailing towards Luxor till the end of the day. In fact, Esna city is famous for Khnum temple or Esna temple and Esna Lock. Enjoy those moments when every two Nile cruises cross from Esna to Luxor.

Meals:

Breakfast, lunch, dinner

Day 4 Luxor Marsa Alam

Last morning breakfast on board the Nile cruise then check-out and start your Luxor tourist attractions.

Valley of the Kings

Your Luxor day tours starts on the West Bank, exploring the fabled Valley of the Kings with its 63 tombs and more now. This iconic royal necropolis served as the burial ground for the kings of the 18th,19th, 20 dynasties of the New Kingdom. You will visit 3 carved tombs, marveling at the vibrant hieroglyphs, wall paintings, and detailed funerary texts that narrate the pharaohs’ journey to the afterlife. Meanwhile, watch the religious books like Book of Dead, Opening of Mouth, Book of Holy Cow, and the Book of Gates.

Hatshepsut temple

Next, visit the magnificent Mortuary Temple of Queen Hatshepsut at Deir el-Bahari carved into the cliffs, and is a unique architectural masterpiece. get impresive by the amazing daily life scenes like agriculture scenes, music and dance, and harvest cermonies.Also, admire the Divine Birth scenes, Punt Expedition, Anubis Chapel, and Hathor Chapel.

Memnon Colossi

Conclude your Luxor west bank tour at the enigmatic Colossi of Memnon statues, reaching over 18 meters high, depict Pharaoh Amenhotep III seated on his throne. Once they were decorating his temple of millions of years.

Lunch

Enjoy your lunch at a local restaurant before you proceed to your next stop.

Karnak temple

The temple is the largest ancient religious site in the world. Karnak is an expansive open-air museum encompassing temples, chapels, pylons, and obelisks built over centuries by numerous pharaohs. Wander through the breathtaking Great Hypostyle Hall, with its forest of 134 towering columns, and explore the sacred lake and various sanctuaries. Actually, Karnak embodies the spiritual and architectural zenith of ancient Thebes, showcasing the evolving power and devotion of a civilization that spanned millennia. At the end of your Luxor attractions, you will head back to your hotel in Marsa Alam.

Meals:

breakfast

Important Notes:

This 3 Nights Nile Cruise Aswan Luxor from Marsa Alam is a proposal that includes our route suggestions. You can consider it the starting point to a trip that can be customized according to your wishes, changing the number of days, sightseeing, etc.

3 Nights Nile Cruise Aswan Luxor from Marsa Alam price

Adult Price = 800 $

Kids 0-5 years = free of charge

Kids 5 -11 years = 50% of the adult price

 Booking 3 Nights Nile Cruise Aswan Luxor from Marsa Alam

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Reservation Policy

Pay 25% of the total amount upon agreement and the rest one month before arrival.

You can pay in Egyptian Pound, US Dollar, Euro or British Pound

Cancellation policy

Cancellation is free up to 2 months before the start of your Egypt trip

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FAQ & Notes:

What are the main highlights of the Egyt Nile Cruises?

The main highlights of Egypt Nile Cruises are Valley of Kings, Tutankahamun tomb, Hatshepsut temple, Karnak temple and Luxor temple in Luxor city. Moreover, Edfu temple, Kom Ombo temple, Philae temple and Abu Simbel in Aswan city.

What do I need to pack for 3 nights Nile Cruise from Marsa Alam?

You need to Pack light clothes in summer and heavy ones during winter, comfortable walking shoes, sunhats, glasses, sunscreen and water bottles is recommended.

Does the Nile Cruises package include traveling insurance?

Travel insurance is not part of any of our Egypt vacation packages. We seriously recommend that you buy travel insurance independently.

What should I know about money and payment in Egypt?

The local currency is the Egyptian pound (EGP). Although most hotels and larger restaurants accept credit cards, it is recommended to carry cash when visiting smaller establishments and markets. There are ATMs around major cities.

How can I book Nile Cruise package with Egy tour packages?

You can book our Nile cruises packages by calling customers’ service or online through our website. Our team will assist you with booking questions as well as queries on anything.

What is the duration of the Nile cruise tours?

Nile cruise duration depends on the starting point. In other words Nile cruise between Luxor and Aswan are 5 days 4 nights but from Aswan to Luxor are 4 days 3 nights.

What is the best time for Egypt Nile cruise tours?

The best time to visit Egypt is far from June till August but from October to April when is better as it is cooler. It is more comfortable for sightseeing, especially in the desert and southern parts of the country.

What are the types of cruises in Egypt Nile cruises?

Nile cruises in Egyt varied between luxury Nile Cruises, deluxe Nile cruises, and standard Nile Cruises.

Is there a Wi-Fi connection on the Nile cruises trips?

Unfortnately, most of the Nile cruise donot have WIFI especially during sailing but some are offering some gigas against charge.

What are some traditional Egyptian dishes I should try?

Frankly speaking, some must-try dishes include Koshari, shawarma, falafel, Molokhiya, fava beans, Hawawshi (Egyptian meat pie), and mahshi. These dishes offer a taste of the local food scene and are best enjoyed in many restaurants across Egypt.