Darakum Nile Cruise 5 Days from Luxor
Egypt is a wonderful country. Set sail from Luxor on the gorgeous Nile on a magnificent Egypt Nile cruise. Every stays onboard “Darakum Nile Cruise” is an incredible experience thanks to the stunning cabins, excellent cuisine, and, most importantly, world-class facilities.
Esna, Edfu, Kom Ombo, and Aswan are all interesting places to visit. Some of Egypt’s most well-known historical sights will be visible along the way. Horus’ temple is one of three, the others being dedicated to Sobek and Haeroris, respectively.
In Aswan, the High Dam and the lovely Philae Temple are must-sees. You’ve got all you need for a five-day getaway in beautiful surroundings! Take a private air-conditioned driving tour of ancient Egypt as part of your Darakum Nile CruiseNile Cruise 5 Days itinerary.
Trip Summary
| Tour Starts: | Luxor |
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| Tour Ends : | Aswan |
| Trip Duration : | 5 Days / 4 Nights |
| Accommodation : | 5 stars Luxury |
| Tour Category : | Nile Cruise Tours |
| Trip Theme : | Egypt Nile Tours |
| Cities to Visit : | Aswan - Luxor |
| Tour Difficulty : | Easy |
| Available for Handicap : | yes |
| Group Size : | 2 to 10 persons |
| Style : | Comfort - Educational - Cultural - Luxury |
| Nile Cruise : | Darakum Nile Cruise , |
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Itinerary
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Day 1
Luxor Tour to Kings Valley and Hatshepsut Temple
Check-in on board 0f Darakum Nile Cruise
Begin your Luxor West Bank trip with a visit to the Kings' Royal Graveyard, Hatshepsut Temple, and the Memnon Giant Statues, also known as the "Colossi of Memnon."
Take a full-board Nile Cruise with lunch on board and an afternoon to unwind and recover following a four-night stay in a five-star hotel.
Following that, as the sun sets, take a stroll around Luxor's lovely neighborhood streets and market.
Continue to the Nile Cruise for dinner and entertainment before spending the evening in Luxor.
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Day 2
Nile Cruise Navigation
Luxor Tour to Karnak and Luxor Temples
After a delicious breakfast on board your Nile Ship, meet our Egyptologist tour guide in the cruise lobby to begin a half-day tour of the largest ancient Egyptian temples at Karnak Temple of God Amun Raa, followed by a visit to Luxor Temple to see the Temple of God Amun's wife Mut.
Return to Nile Cruise to begin your boat ride across the Nile River Valley.
After that, your Nile Cruise will pass through Esna Lock, a once-in-a-lifetime sight best seen from the ship's top deck.
Finally, stay aboard your Nile Cruise for the night.
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Day 3
Sailing Nile Cruise
Edfu and Kom Ombo Temples visit
To begin, take a horse carriage to Edfu Temple's House of Horus the Falcon God this morning, then eat lunch on board your Nile Cruise with our Egyptologist.
Behold the Falcon God of Sky confronting the devil's Hippopotamus sign in the Great Pylons' combat hallway, which is the best-preserved Ancient Egyptian temple of devotion.
Your horse carriage driver will then take you to the ship, where you may spend the remainder of the day sailing the Nile.
Later this evening, your boat will dock in Kom Ombo, where you may take a night tour of the 180 BC Temple of the Crocodile God.
Our Egyptologist will describe the Nilo Meter, the Ancient Calendar, and the crocodile mummy room, as well as how this site was formerly used as a hospital, complete with medical equipment carved into the Temple walls to cure various maladies.
Finally, as your Nile River cruise winds down, prepare your meals and unwind onboard.
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Day 4
Sailing to Aswan
Felucca sailing and a visit to Nubian Village
Your boat will dock at Kom Ombo tonight, where you can take a night tour of the Crocodile God Temple, which was built in 180 BC.
Our Egyptologist will describe the Nilo Meter, the Ancient Calendar, and the crocodile mummy room, as well as how this site was formerly used as a hospital, complete with medical equipment carved into the Temple walls to cure various maladies.
Finally, as your Nile River cruise comes to an end, prepare your meals and unwind onboard.
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Day 5
Check out
Aswan Sightseeing
Before meeting our tour guide for check-out assistance, enjoy your Nile Cruise breakfast. Start your Aswan day tour by meeting our driver in Aswan, who will take you to Aswan in a private air-conditioned vehicle.
The journey begins today at the Isis Temple in Philae (280 BC). Take a Nubian Nile Taxi to Isis Island's Temple of Love, Isis House of Birth, and holy shrine, where our tour guide will point out the Christian Cross Symbol and inscriptions left by visitors in the 18th and 19th centuries AD.
Visit the High Dam, which President Gamal Abdulnasser erected in 1961 and provides a breathtaking view of the Nile Cataract and Lake Nasser, as well as the Egyptian and Soviet Friendship Symbol in the shape of a Lotus Flower.
Our Egyptologist will show you how Ancient Egyptians carved massive granite slabs like the Unfinished Obelisk, carried them to the Nile, and used them to build temples in Aswan's Northern Quarry, one of the best red granite quarries in the world.
Before traveling to Aswan Train Station or Airport, make the most of your spare time.
Inclusions
Darakum Nile Cruise 5 Days from Luxor Includes:
- Meeting and assisting at Luxor Airport or Train Station.
- 4 Nights accommodation onboard a Nile Cruise from Luxor to Aswan
- Egyptologist tour Guide for 5 days on board "Fluent English Speaking".
- All Transfers during tours
- 4 Breakfasts - 4 Lunches and 4 Dinners
- All Taxes and Services Charges
Exclusions
Darakum Nile Cruise 5 Days from Luxor Excludes:
- Entry visa to Egypt on arrival.
- Transfer from Cairo to Luxor or back.
- All Entrance fees and tickets to the sites mentioned above
- Personal calls and internet usage.
- All optional tours are not mentioned in the above itinerary.
- Tipping and Gratuities
Tour Attractions and Highlights
Package Price
Start from $4276 $4703 / Person
