Nile Cruise Luxor to Aswan in 5 Days – Royal Ruby II

A unique morning amid the fresh atmosphere of the Nile on the cruise deck with a delicious breakfast meal.

After having your breakfast and coffee, be ready for exploring the Thebes Necropolis with your Egyptologist, arriving there by the private AC vehicle.

Arrive at the Valley of the Kings 

Uncover all the mysteries behind this site where the great kings of ancient Egypt found their last rest in royal tombs teeming with treasures and vibrant inscriptions from the afterlife world.

Now, you can wander amid these tombs, visiting the best three of the ones on the main entrance ticket, discovering inscriptions from the Book of the Dead, the Amduat ("That Which Is in the Underworld"), the Book of Gates, the Book of Caverns, the Book of the Earth, and the Litany of Ra.

Uncover the whole puzzle of this site since being selected by Inini until the last tomb is closed on the last buried king.

You can visit one of the following tombs: KV1—Ramesses VII, KV2—Ramesses IV, or KV6—Ramesses IX. KV8 – Merenptah, KV11 – Ramesses III, KV14 – Tausert-Setnakht, KV15 – Sety II, KV16 – Ramesses I, KV43 – Thutmose IV, and KV47 – Siptah. 

There are tombs outside of the main entrance ticket, and they need extra fees not included in the tour charge, but we can help you to book them, like the tickets for visiting KV9—Tomb of Ramesses V & VI, KV17—Tomb of Seti I, and KV62—Tomb of Tutankhamun.

The visit lasts up to 2 hours.

Hatshepsut Temple Visit 

Meet this dramatic, unrepeatable facade of Hatshepsut Temple with three rising terraces carved into the cliff of Deir El Bahari as if the creative pharaonic architecture created marvelously with nature a unique harmony that tells the secret of Hatshepsut.

The backdrop of rugged cliffs and the wide-open space in front of the temple is considered unique photo opportunities.

Arrive at the first terrace (Outer Courtyard) with colonnades of giant columns, and explore the second terrace with the Divine Birth Scene while uncovering if Hatshepsut had the right to rule ancient Egypt or not, and also inscriptions show us Hatshepsut's Expedition to Punt.

Explore the third terrace, which is dedicated to the god Amun-Ra, embarking amid wall carvings that depict religious rituals and Hatshepsut’s connection to the gods.

The visit lasts up to 1 hour and 30 minutes.

Explore the Colossi of Memnon 

Meet those two massive stone statues of Pharaoh Amenhotep III, adorning his mortuary temple, which was the largest one in Thebes Necropolis.

Here, Pharaoh Amenhotep, who ruled during the 18th Dynasty (around 1350 BCE), was purified with the 7 holy oils after being mummified, and the mysteries around those Colossi started. Uncover all now.

Go Back to the Nile Cruise for Sailing to Edfu & Lunch

Arrive back at the Nile Cruise for a restful time with a tasty lunch meal.

Have your tea/ coffee, or any drink you prefer while sailing to Edfu, crossing through Esna Lock.

Docking on Edfu Bank & Have Your Dinner 

Relish your restful night while savoring your dinner meal on the Edfu bank.

Meals:

Breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

Relish your breakfast meal on the cruise deck amid the lush banks of the Nile while meeting the desert amazingly.

Be ready for a unique visit today with the accompaniment of your Egyptologist.

Edfu Temple Visit 

Welcome to the most well-preserved temple in ancient Egypt; you feel as if the pharaohs are still alive.

Explore the Great Pylon (Entrance Gateway), the Courtyard of Offerings surrounded by columns with floral capitals, and the Hypostyle Halls (Outer and Inner), with rows of ornate columns and ceilings painted with astronomical motifs.

Arrive at the Sanctuary, and the Festival Hall and Inner Chapels of Hathor and Osiris, The Birth House (Mammisi), and discover the oldest Nilometer in ancient Egypt 

Arrive back at the Nile Cruise for Lunch and Relaxing Sailing to Kom Ombo

Enjoy the relaxing experience and another tasty lunch meal made by the expert chefs; we take care of your desires in food when preparing.

Dock in front of Kom Ombo Temple.

Kom Ombo Temple Visit 

Meet the only dual temple layout in ancient Egypt, dedicated to two gods: Sobek, the crocodile god (left side), and Horus the Elder (Haroeris), the falcon-headed god.

Explore the Hypostyle Halls with beautiful columns and sanctuaries covered with inscriptions of offerings, rituals, and deities.

Explore this ancient Egyptian hospital with surgical instruments. 

The visit extends to 1 hour and around 15 minutes.

Arrive Back at the Nile Cruise for Dinner and Sailing to Aswan 

Enjoy a restful night while sailing to Aswan with a delicious dinner.

The cruise docks on the Aswan board.

Meals:

Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner.

Relish your breakfast on the cruise deck. With your private expert Egyptologist, go ahead to the Aswan High Dam.

Aswan High Dam Stop

Enjoy the panoramic views of the Aswan High Dam, which is one of the greatest buildings of the 20th century, and Lake Nasser, the largest man-made lake in the world.

The visit lasts up to 1 hour and 30 minutes.

Philae Temple Visit 

Arrive at the Philae Port and enjoy meeting the Nubians. Enjoy the unique sailing by the motorboat, going ahead to Agilkia Island. The Philae Temple appears dramatically while you are amid the Nile.

Embark on the Temple of Isis with a large forecourt, hypostyle hall, sanctuary, and inner chapels dedicated to Osiris and Horus.

Explore the Kiosk of Trajan, Temple of Hathor, Gate of Hadrian, Temple of Horus, Temple of Harendotes, Birth House (Mammisi), and Nilometer.

The Visit Lasts 1 Hour and 30 Minutes.

Explore the Unfinished Obelisk 

It is the most important granite quarry in Aswan, where the largest obelisk, dedicated to Hatshepsut, lies on the ground, revealing one of the most important pharaonic architectural miracles.

The visit lasts from 30 to 45 minutes.

Return back to the Nile Cruise for Lunch.

You are docking on the Aswan board, relishing your dinner with dinner.

Meals:

Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner

Enjoy your breakfast meal on the Cruise deck. After checking out of the Nile Cruise, you will have the rest of the day at your leisure, which is not included in the tour price. 

We can arrive at the drop-off point you select, including Aswan’s airport/hotel/train station. 

Meals:

Breakfast