Esmeralda Nile Cruise – 5 Days from Luxor to Aswan

Entertain yourself on a fresh morning amid the wonderful banks of Thebes on the cruise board, and enjoy your tasty breakfast.

Meet your Egyptologist on the cruise board, going ahead to Thebes Necropolis by the AC vehicle.

Marvel at the Valley of the Kings: 

It is a royal burial ground for the pharaohs of the New Kingdom. Step into elaborately decorated underground chambers that have survived over 3,000 years. Every wall tells a sacred story—from the Book of the Dead to star-filled ceilings. You can visit up to three of the best tombs available on the main entrance ticket.

The visit to the Valley of the Kings takes around 2 hours. Ride the AC vehicle, going ahead to the 2nd stop, Hathepsut Temple.

Hatshepsut Temple Visit: 

Unlike any other temple in Egypt, its tiered, terraced design blends seamlessly into the cliffs behind it—creating a breathtaking harmony of nature and architecture. built by Queen Like no other—Hatshepsut.

The visit to the Hatshepsut Temple takes around 1 hour and 30 minutes. Ride the AC vehicle, going ahead to the Colossi of Memnon.

Stand Before Colossi of Memnon: 

Those massive statues guard the gateway to ancient Thebes, representing Pharaoh Amenhotep III, seated in timeless majesty. Built over 3,400 years ago, each is 18 meters tall. Uncover the mysteries around the internal sounds that come from those statues.

The stop lasts 45 minutes. Ride the AC vehicle, going ahead back to the Nile Cruise.

Nile Cruise Sails to Edfu: 

Savor one of the tastiest lunch meals you can experience, and enjoy the relaxing sailing to Edfu, crossing through Esna Lock.

The Nile Cruise docks on the Edfu shore; spend a romantic night and have your dinner.

Meals Included:

• Breakfast.
• Lunch.
• Dinner.

Relish your early morning with a tasty breakfast. Meet your Egyptologist on the cruise board to start your day tour with a unique experience: riding a horse carriage to the Edfu Temple, which takes around 7 minutes.

Visit Edfu Temple:

It is the best-preserved temple in all of Egypt, including the walls, ceilings, and inscriptions—all almost fully intact, offering the most complete picture of how the temples were in ancient times. It was built more than 2000 years ago and dedicated to Horus, the falcon-headed god of protection and kingship.

The visit lasts 1 hour and 30 minutes. Return back to the Nile Cruise by the horse carriage.

The Nile Cruise Sails to Kom Ombo: 

Relish a fresh-cooked lunch meal made by the expert chefs, and enjoy the relaxing sailing in the Nile, arriving in front of Kom Ombo Temple.

Embark on Kom Ombo Temple:

It is one of Egypt’s most unique ancient sites, dedicated to two gods—Horus the Elder (the falcon-headed protector) and Sobek (the crocodile god of fertility and the Nile), offering the only Twin Temple in One in history. The temple features double entrances, halls, and sanctuaries.

The visit lasts 1 hour and 30 minutes. Return back to the Nile Cruise.

The Nile Cruise Sails to Aswan:

Relish the relaxing sailing to Aswan, docking on Aswan's shore. Spend a relaxing night with dinner.

Meals Included:

• Breakfast.
• Lunch.
• Dinner.

Amid the wonderful nature and culture of Aswan, relish your breakfast on the cruise board.

Meet your Egyptologist on the cruise board to start your day tour of Aswan attractions in an air-conditioned vehicle.

Arrive at Aswan High Dam: 

It is more than just a dam; it is considered one of the marvels of the 20th century. Stretching over 3.8 km long and 111 meters high, this colossal structure controls the flow of the Nile, generating electricity, irrigating the desert, and creating the largest man-made lake in the world, Lake Nasser.

The visit to the Aswan High Dam takes around 1 hour and 15 minutes. By the air-conditioned vehicle, we go ahead to Philae port.

Philae Temple Visit: 

Take a motorboat from the Philae Temple, sailing uniquely, finding the temple appears magically while you are in  the heart of the Nile—take non-repeatable photos—and come close to entering this jewel of the temples, dedicated to Isis, wandering through giant columns and walls covered by holy hieroglyphs.

The visit takes around 1 hour and 30 minutes, sailing back to Philae Port to take the air-conditioned vehicle to the Unfinished Obelisk.

Explore the Unfinished Obelisk: 

Arrive at this granite quarry in Aswan, discovering the largest known ancient obelisk ever attempted—42 meters long and estimated to weigh over 1,200 tons—while the lines and tools of the ancient Egyptian workers are on it. It reveals how the massive structures were carved using simple tools and incredible skill.

The stop lasts 45 minutes, and then we go ahead to the Nile Cruise.

Spend relaxing time on the cruise with lunch and dinner meals. The rest of the day is on your leisure.

Meals Included:

• Breakfast.
• Lunch.
• Dinner.

Enjoy your morning with breakfast, and then check out.

At the drop-off point you select inside Aswan, we accompany you smoothly with the air-conditioned vehicle, saying goodbye to you after spending an unforgettable journey.