Pyramids Dahabiya Nile Cruise 4 Days Aswan to Luxor

Enjoy a unique morning amidst Aswan's shores with breakfast.

Enjoy a relaxing sail to Kom Ombo city with a delicious lunch meal, standing before the temple. With the accompaniment of your Egyptologist, go ahead to Kom Ombo Temple.

Kom Ombo Temple Visit: 

The structure is comprised of two symmetrical halves, one dedicated to Sobek and the other to Horus, a feature uncommon in ancient Egyptian architecture., Inside, you will find the oldest Nilometer in history, which was used to measure the Nile’s water levels. You can also see the Crocodile Mummies, which showcase real mummified crocodiles representing the god Sobek, along with statues and ancient artifacts related to crocodile worship for Sobek.

It is a unique temple that you will visit in around 1 hour and 30 minutes. Go back to the Nile cruise, and relish the sailing journey to Edfu.

Meals Included:

• Breakfast.
• Lunch.
• Dinner.

Have a refreshed morning with a delicious breakfast, and then, with your Egyptologist, enjoy this experience, riding a horse carriage in around 7 to 10 minutes, arriving at Edfu Temple.

Arrive at Edfu Temple: 

It is the best-preserved temple in Egypt, known as the Temple of Horus, dedicated to the falcon-headed god of protection and kingship. There, you can wander through the majesty of the Massive Entrance (Pylon) with a huge gateway with towering walls decorated with carvings of Horus and the king smiting enemies — very photogenic—the Courtyard and Hypostyle Halls, Statues of Horus, Sanctuary of Horus, and even more.

The visit lasts around 1 hour and 30 minutes, going back to the Dahabiya by horse carriage.

The dahabiya sails to Luxor, crossing the Esna Lock; savor one of the tastiest lunch dishes you can experience, and enjoy the peaceful sailing, arriving at the majesty of Thebes, the capital of ancient Egypt, Luxor now.

Have a relaxing night on Luxor's shore, and relish your dinner.

Meals Included:

• Breakfast.
• Lunch.
• Dinner.

Relish your morning on Luxor's shore, Thebes, and have your tasty breakfast. Check out of the cruise and, with the accompaniment of your Egyptologist, arrive at Thebes Necropolis.

Explore the Valley of the Kings: 

It is a royal burial ground for pharaohs of the New Kingdom (1550–1070 BC), with over 60 tombs having been carved into the rock—each with its artwork, layout, and history—with vivid, colorful scenes from the Book of the Dead, star maps, and stories of the pharaoh’s journey to the afterlife. You can visit the best three of these tombs, including the Tomb of Ramses III (KV 11), the Tomb of Ramses IV (KV 2), the Tomb of Merenptah (KV 8), the Tomb of Ramses IX (KV 6), the Tomb of Tausert & Setnakht (KV 14), and the Tomb of Siptah (KV 47).

The visit lasts around 2 hours; afterward, we proceed to the second stop, Hatshepsut Temple.

Marvel at Hatshepsut Temple: 

It is one of the unique mortuary temples in ancient Egypt, built for Queen Hatshepsut, one of Egypt’s most powerful and successful pharaohs — and one of the few women to rule as king The temple has a unique three-level structure with colonnaded terraces connected by Deir El Bahri ramps — incredibly modern-looking for its time.

The visit lasts around 1 hour and 30 minutes. With the accompaniment of your Egyptologist, cross through the Colossi of Memnon.

Colossi of Memnon Stop: 

The statues depict Amenhotep III seated on a throne during the 18th Dynasty (around 1386–1349 BC), hands resting on knees, facing east toward the Nile and the rising sun, adorning the largest mortuary temple in ancient Egypt. In ancient times, the northern colossus would “sing” or make a musical, whistling sound at dawn — described as a "melodic hum" or "crying voice." Discover how that is!

This stop, during which we take non-repeatable photos, lasts 45 minutes. Afterward, we proceed to the local restaurant.

Lunchtime: 

Savor one of the most delicious Egyptian lunch meals in a local restaurant.

Karnak Temple: 

Built and expanded over more than 2,000 years by successive pharaohs, especially during the New Kingdom (c. 1550–1070 BC), it was dedicated primarily to the Theban Triad: Amun-Ra (sun god), Mut (his wife), and Khonsu (their son). At Karnak Temple, you can wander through the greatest hypostyle hall in history, which features 134 massive sandstone columns that are 10 to 21 meters tall, an avenue of sphinxes, towering obelisks of Hatshepsut and Thutmose I, sacred lakes, and much more.

The visit to Karnak Temple lasts around 2 hours.

At the drop-off point you select in Luxor, including Luxor bus station/train station/hotel/airport, we take you by the air-conditioned vehicle to enjoy a smooth drop-off service.

Meals Included:

• Breakfast.
• Lunch.
• Dinner.