Al Hambra Nile Cruise 4 Days 2023/2024

Monday - Check-in

Nile Cruise and Aswan Tour

With our Private Driver and private vehicle, arrive in Aswan and begin touring the city and its highlights.

Then go to Egypt's High Dam, which is located south of Aswan.

After that, you will be transported by ferry to the famous Island of Goddess Isis to visit Philae Temple, where you will get the opportunity to spend time with our Egyptologist Tour Guide who will reveal all of the Temple's mysteries and tell you the story of Isis and her husband Osiris' love.

Return to the dock for a tour of Aswan's Red Granite Quarry, where you'll learn how Ancient Egyptians chiselled a single rock weighing more than a thousand tonnes known as "the Unfinished Obelisk."

After that, it's time to check into our five-star Al Hambra Nile Cruise in Aswan, where our tour guide will greet you.

Finally, unwind in a lovely cabin with a view of the Nile River, enjoy lunch on board, and spend the afternoon exploring Aswan and its open-air market. Enjoy dinner on board while enjoying the cruise entertainment in the Cruise Bar.

Tuesday - Nile Cruise Sailing

Cruise to Kom Ombo

Get your tea or coffee first, then your breakfast on your Al Hambra Nile Cruise. as well as having some free time for photography

Then, relax and enjoy lunch on a Nile Cruise as you cruise towards Kom Ombo.

Following that, this evening you will visit the Crocodile God's Kom Ombo Temple, which is situated right on the Nile River's shore. Because this temple was previously a hospital, your tour guide will show you the Crocodile Mummies and a healing area.

Return to the Nile Cruise for dinner and entertainment on board.

Wednesday - Edfu Temple Visit

Sailing on the Nile

As you eat breakfast, your Al Hambra Nile Cruise will proceed along the Nile River.

Then you'll arrive in Edfu City, where our tour guide will arrange for a 15-minute ride to God Horus Temple in a horse carriage, "the only method to go to the temple."

Then head to the Temple and grab some stunning photos near Horus' massive Falcon Statue, then stroll down the Alley to see the legendary tale of good and evil written on the walls.

After that, meet your horse carriage driver and enjoy your ride back to the Nile Cruise, eat on board, and relax on the top-deck of the ship while watching Egyptian farmers on both sides go about their daily routines.

Then, when the sun sets, your Nile Cruise will pass through Esna lock, and we propose that you stay and watch as your floating hotel sinks a few metres "depending on the flood season."

Finally, dinner will be served on board, followed by an overnight stay.

Thursday - Check-out

Luxor Tour and Nile Cruise check out

To begin, your Al Hambra Nile Cruise will arrive at Luxor early this morning as a floating hotel. Before meeting our tour guide and driver for a full day tour of Luxor, enjoy a great breakfast on board.

Then, on the outskirts of Luxor, in the King Valley, your journey will begin; tickets to The Valley of Kings allow you to see three royal tombs, and our Egyptologist tour guide will choose the best tombs to visit.

After leaving the colourful tombs of the royal pharaohs, join our Egyptologist for an exciting open-air journey to the Queen Hatshepsut Funeral Temple, where you will learn more about the First Lady's control over a country throughout history.

Luxor East Bank

Stop for a photo break at Memnon's Giant Colossi on your way back to Luxor East Bank.

After that, enjoy lunch in Luxor before visiting Karnak Temple to witness its towering walls, spacious halls, and massive obelisks, as well as the Sacred Lake and the Sound and Light Theater, before returning to your car and driving to Luxor Temple, your final stop of the day.

Travel along the Sphinxes Road and enter Amun's Harem home to see the distinctive papyrus flower colonnades and the Holy of The Holy.

Finally, Enjoy some free time walking in Luxor city before end your trip and transfer to Luxor Airport or Luxor Train Station.