5 Days Nile Cruise from Marsa Alam
Get ready for an unforgettable 5 days Nile Cruise from Marsa Alam to Luxor to Aswan, offering a unique blend of history, culture, and relaxation.
This unique Egypt tours started in Luxor, the biggest open-air Museum where you will see the Valley of the Kings, the Tutankhamun tomb, Karnak temple, Luxor temple, and Hatshepsut temple.
Also, this Egypt travel packages takes you to Aswan attractions such as Edfu temple, Kom Ombo temple, and Philae temple dedicated to the goddess Isis on Agilkia Island. Egy tour packages offer this Nile Cruises on luxury boats, a private guide, a private car and best services.
indeed, you will end your Marsa Alam tours with the Abu Simbel temple of Ramesses the Great before you head back to your hotel.
Tour Details
- Duration 5 Days / 4 Nights
- Tour Location: Marsa Alam, Luxor, Edfu, Kom Ombo, Aswan, Marsa Alam
- Tour Availability: Every day
- Pickup & Drop Off Hurghada Hotels
- Tour Type: Private
- Language: English
- Wheelchair: Accessible
Tour highlight
- Valley of the Kings
- Hatshepsut temple
- Memnon Colossi
- Karnak temple
- Luxor temple
- Edfu temple
- Kom Ombo temple
- Aswan High Dam
- Philae temple
- Abu Simbel temples
Inclusions
- Round transfer with an air-conditioned vehicle
- English-speaking tour guide
- 4 nights on board Nile River Cruise on a full-board basis, Luxor to Aswan
- Entrance fees to all the places in the itinerary
- Transfer from Hurghada to Luxor
- Train from Aswan to Qena
- Transfer from Qena to Hurghada hotel
- All Service Charges and Taxes
Exclusions
- Entrance fees for the extra tombs in the Valley of the Kings
- Tipping for the Nile Cruise and guide
- Beverages during lunches
- Any optional tours
What to Pack
- Sunglasses / Sunscreen
- Hat/Scarf
- Comfortable shoes and clothes
- Heavy clothes in winter
Itinerary
Day 1, Marsa Alam, Luxor Nile Cruise
Meet your guide at the lobby of your hotel around 04.00 am to start your Marsa Alam tour package to Luxor, Aswan Nile Cruise. Upon arrival, you will start your Luxor attractions on the east bank of the Nile River.
Karnak Temple Complex
Enjoy the biggest open air Museum in the world and marvel at the beautiful pylons, hypostyle hall, sacred lake, Obelisks, and shrines of Amun, Mut and Khonsu.
Walk with your guide to visit the Red Chapel of Hatshepsut, the Ptah temple and Sekhmet shrine, Karnak Calendar, and Khonsu temple. at the end of your Karnak tour, your guide will join you to have a smooth check-in at the Nile Cruise and lunch on board.
Luxor Temple by night
After having some rest, you will join your guide again to visit Luxor Temple by night and admire the hieroglyphics, carvings, birth room, Alexander shrine, and much more. Back for dinner on board and overnight at Luxor
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner
Day 2, Luxor Edfu
Enjoy your tasty breakfast on board the cruise before you start the Luxor attractions on the west bank of the Nile River.
Luxor West Bank
Start your Luxor day tours with one of the most important stops and the second most visited place in Egypt, the Valley of the Kings. The Valley was the burial place of the Egyptian pharaohs for about 500 years during the New Kingdom of Egypt.
Your guide will recommend 3 tombs for you to marvel at the amazing religious books decorating the walls of the tombs. The Book of the Dead, Book of the Day, Opening of the Mouth, and Book of the Holy Cow are among the most beautiful books on the walls. Finish your tour in the Valley with the opportunity to visit the Tutankhamun tomb before you head to your next stop.
Hatshepsut temple
If you are in Luxor, you can not miss the unique temple of Hatshepsut in Deir El Bahri with its unique design and scenes. The female king Hatshepsut decorated the temple with Punt expedition scenes, agriculture scenes, divine birth scenes, offering scenes, and Osiris statues of her.
Later, you will go to your last stop on the West Bank before heading back to the cruise.
Memnon Colossi
The two huge statues of Amenhotep once decorated the entrance of his mortuary temple on the west bank. Each is 16m high and 600 tons show him with his mother and wife.
After that, you will go back to the cruise and have lunch on board, and sail towards Edfu City via Esna lock all day and overnight at Edfu
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner
Day 3: Edfu, Kom Ombo, Aswan
Enjoy your morning coffee at the cruise bar before you start your visit to Edfu Temple with hors carriage for about 15 minutes. Horus temple at Edfu is the best preserved temple in all of Egypt and the only one where you can see the struggle between Horus and Seth in detail. Moreover, it’s the only one where they portrayed the steps of building the temple in detail.
at the end of your tour, you will go back to the cruise for breakfast and sail towards Kom Ombo city. Enjoy lunch while sailing, then stop to visit the crocodile temple of Kom Ombo.
Marvel at the only double temple in Egypt where you can see everything duplicated, and enjoy unique scenes like the Calendar, surgical instruments, and the Cleopatra scenes. Later on, back to dinner while sailing to Aswan for overnight.
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner
Day 4, Aswan
Get your morning coffee at the cruise bar before you start your early departure with your Egyptologist guide to the Abu Simbel temples. The distance between Aswan and Abu Simbel takes around three and a half hours with a coffee break on the way. Upon arrival, you can use the WC and start your visit to the great temple of Ramesses II and the Nefertari temple. Both temples were relocated after building the High Dam in Aswan.
After visiting the two temples, you will start your way back to Aswan to enjoy lunch on board the Nile Cruise. There is a chance to visit the Nubian village without charge by motorboat through the First Cataract.
Dinner and overnight on board
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner
Day 5, Aswan, Qena, Marsa Alam
Enjoy your last breakfast on board before you check out and start exploring Aswan attractions with your friendly guide to the Aswan High Dam. Then you will head to the magic temple of Isis on Agilkia Island, where you can see the meaning of absolute love between Isis and Osiris.
After that, you will have a light lunch near the train station before you board the VIP train from Aswan to Qena. Upon arrival, you will be transferred from Qena to the Marsa Alam hotel.
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner
5-Days Nile Cruise from Marsa Alam price
Adult Price = 800 €
Kids 0-5 years = free of charge
Kids 5-11 years = 50% of the adult price
Booking
You can book your 5 Days Nile Cruise from Marsa Alam via WhatsApp or send us an E-mail and you will receive the confirmation on spot.
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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
Why book with Egypt tour packages?
- Our main goal is customer satisfaction, comfort, and enjoyment with professional expert guides, and best services.
- Customer support online via WhatsApp 24/7 & follow-up from arrival till final departure.
FAQ & Notes:
What are the main highlights of the Egyt Nile Cruises?
The main highlights of the Nile Cruises are Valley of Kings, Tutankahamun tomb, the Hatshepsut temple, the 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 5 Days 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 are recommended.
Does the Nile Cruises package include travel 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 cruise packages by calling our customer 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 cruises between Luxor and Aswan are 5 days 4 nights but from Aswan to Luxor, they 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 Egypt varied between luxury Nile Cruises, deluxe Nile cruises, and standard Nile Cruises.
Is there a Wi-Fi connection on the Nile cruises trips?
Unfortunately, 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.
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