Alexander The Great Nile Cruise 8 Days

Saturday - Nile Cruise Check in

Date of arrival

When you reach in Luxor, Alexander The Great Nile Cruise will begin. Allow plenty of time to arrive to the port from which Alexander The Great cruise will leave. After boarding and checking in, you'll have some free time. Around 1:00 p.m., a delicious supper is served aboard the ship.

After lunch, join the rest of your tour group on a trip to Luxor's East Bank to see the magnificent Luxor Temple and the colossal Karnak Temple complex, two of the world's most important ancient monuments. This city had a 2,000-year history and was once a temple-filled metropolis.

Return to the ship for afternoon tea and a fantastic Folkloric Show after your tour. Dinner is served in the evening.

Sunday - Luxor west bank

Sightseeing in Luxor

Begin by enjoying a delectable breakfast aboard Alexander The Great cruise ship while taking in the pure Nile air on a beautiful morning. Your Egyptologist brings you to Luxor's west bank in an air-conditioned private vehicle. According to Egyptian traditions, it is the pharaohs' afterlife world, where they transit the pharaonic subterranean tunnels that lead to the Valley of the Kings as would-be gods.

Then, in the midst of a mountain, a gorgeous temple appears. Hatshepsut Temple is devoted to Egypt's finest pharaoh, Hatshepsut. The Colossi of Memnon, two pharaonic giants, materialise miraculously on your way back to the boat.

Before boarding Alexander The Great cruise ship and going through Esna Lock, you'll be treated to a sumptuous supper.

Enjoy afternoon tea and drinks in the lounge while cruising to Edfu.
Finally, have a delicious dinner aboard your Edfu-bound cruise ship.

Monday - Edfu Temple

Sailing on the Nile

This day trip begins with an action-packed experience. Enjoy Alexander The Great cruise ship breakfast first and foremost. Your Egyptologist will then take you on a horse-drawn carriage ride to Edfu Temple, Horus's residence. The temple appears to have been completed lately because it is in outstanding condition.

Then have a look at the brightly coloured memorials commemorating significant historical events. Your Egyptologist will next accompany you to Alexander The Great Nile Cruise, where your incredible journey to Kom Ombo will come to an end.

Enjoy floating in the Nile while admiring the Nile Valley's gorgeous meadows. Take advantage of Alexander The Great cruise's sumptuous lunch and afternoon tea while sailing to Aswan.

Then spend the night on Alexander The Great cruise ship in Aswan, Egypt, which includes a Galabia celebration and a lavish brunch.

It is possible to take a free walking tour of Aswan's streets and the spicy open-air market, which will enchant you with its unique ambiance.

Finally, throughout your trip, dinner will be served.

Tuesday - Aswan City

Sightseeing in Aswan

Begin your day tour in Aswan, a stunningly beautiful city surrounded by natural beauty. After a sumptuous breakfast on board Alexander The Great Nile Cruise, your Egyptologist will take you to the High Dam, a colossal construction project that is regarded as one of the twentieth century's greatest mysteries. The world's largest man-made lake, Nasser Lake, can be seen.

You and Osiris will next sail to the Philae Temple, Isis's home. Your Egyptologist will take you to Philae Temple by water taxi, where you will witness the Nubians for the first time.

Then take a seat on Alexander The Great Nile Cruise board and unwind while you eat.

Visitors arrive at the Aga Khan Mausoleum, a stately Fatimid monument on Kitchener Island, after a leisurely boat ride among tropical fruit trees, exotic flowers, and old trees with beautiful birds.

Finally, after a relaxing night and dinner on Alexander The Great cruise ship, spend the night in Aswan.

Wednesday - Nile Cruise sailing

Day trip to Aswan

To begin, breakfast is provided by Alexander The Great cruise ship in Aswan. Your Egyptologist then takes you to this pharaonic engineering site, where the lines of the pharaohs on the Unfinished Obelisk may still be visible, revealing a riddle regarding one of the pharaonic architectural challenges. It is the largest in terms of size.

Aswan's Spicy Market and streets are also free to explore. A great meal follows a peaceful visit to Kom Ombo.

Finally, a night on board Alexander The Great cruise ship with Nubian entertainment and dinner will be unforgettable.

Thursday - sailing to Kom Ombo

The Temple of Kom Ombo

A day in Sobek's palace, learning about the first pharaonic hospital and how ancient Egyptians treated their injured while witnessing medical instruments. The temple's name is Kom Ombo Temple. But first, enjoy a delicious breakfast on Alexander The Great cruise ship's deck.

Your Egyptologist will next drive you to Kom Ombo Temple. Take a boat to Edfu for a great meal after that. The peaceful excursion to Luxor includes afternoon tea.

Enjoy a sumptuous supper and a galabia celebration onboard Alexander The Great cruise ship. As the cruise ship docks in Luxor for the night, unwind in your large suites.

Friday - Luxor City

Sightseeing in Luxor

West Luxor's charm beckons you once more. Alexander The Great  cruise ship breakfast is essential first and foremost. Then go to the Theban Necropolis in Luxor to learn how Ramses II built his vast memorial temple, complete with massive statues and stunning pharaonic architecture, to last for millions of years.

It's a full-fledged pharaonic metropolis with authentic ancient Egyptian monuments, ordinary objects, and Egyptian-style streets. You'll learn about royal tomb labourers, marvel builders, and pharaonic traditional archaeological objects with magnificent ornamentation during your Egypt tour. Deir el-Medina is the name of the town. Then there's the breathtaking Hapu Temple.

After a great meal, your Egyptologist joins you on Alexander The Great Nile Cruise.

Take a free walking tour of Luxor's streets and bazaars after that.

Finally, there will be a Nile night cruise with food and entertainment. Unwind and relax in your cabin this evening.

Saturday - Check out

Check in

Before disembarking, board Alexander The Great cruise ship at 8:00 a.m. for a sumptuous breakfast. Depending on your flight/train schedule, you can then explore the Nobel Valley with the help of your Egyptologist.

Finally, we will transport you to Luxor railway station or Luxor airport, where you will board a domestic or international flight (according to your choice). We're looking forward to completing all of your paperwork so you can depart in style, with happy memories of your seven-night Nile trip.