8-Day luxurious journey: Luxor Cruise to Aswan

After breakfast, your private Egyptologist will take you on a luxurious tour of Giza. It is time to travel back to one of the oldest civilizations known. Here’s what you’ll experience:

📍 The Giza Pyramids

Over 4,500 years old are ancient tombs and engineering marvels, with the Great Pyramid holding the title of the tallest structure for 3,800 years.

📍 The Sphinx
See the legendary Sphinx, carved from a single rock, with the body of a lion and the face of Pharaoh Khafre, symbolizing strength and wisdom.

📍 Valley Temple
Discover the Valley Temple, an impressive site where ancient Egyptians practiced the art of mummification, including the “Opening of the Mouth” ritual.

📍 Grand Egyptian Museum
Explore the treasures of the Grand Egyptian Museum, where you’ll encounter breathtaking artifacts, statues, and monuments that span over 5,000 years of Egyptian history.

Enjoy a relaxing lunch at a restaurant with stunning views of the Pyramids or the Nile. Afterward, return to your hotel to relax for the night.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch | Overnight: Hotel in Cairo.

Enjoy a leisurely breakfast at the hotel before being transferred to the airport for your flight to Luxor. After reaching there, you'll first complete the check-in at the Nile cruise. Once you receive your cabin, your guide will take you for a memorable tour of the East Bank of Luxor guiding an Egyptologist will greet you.

📍 Karnak Temple
Explore the grand Karnak Temple, an ancient hub of political, artistic, and religious life. Built over 2,000 years, this vast complex was dedicated to the Theban Triad of Amun, Mut, and Khonsu. 

After lunch, check into your luxurious Nile Cruise, where you can relax before your evening adventure.

📍 Luxor Temple
Luxor Temple was built around 1400 BC to celebrate the revival of royalty and the coronations of kings. Under the moonlight, the temple comes alive with stories of ancient Egypt. 

After the tour, return to your cruise for dinner and relaxation.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner | Overnight: Nile Cruise.

After a delightful breakfast on board your luxurious Nile Cruise, get ready to move on a journey of adventure and discovery on the West Bank in Luxor:

📍 Valley of the Kings

Valley of the Kings, home to 63 royal tombs, including those of Tutankhamun, Seti I, and Ramses the Great. This ancient necropolis offers a glimpse into the spiritual beliefs and burial customs of Egypt's New Kingdom (1570–1050 BC).

📍 Temple of Hatshepsut

an architectural masterpiece carved into the cliffs showcasing ancient Egypt’s art and design. Built-in 1479 BC, this temple honors Hatshepsut’s reign and her role as Amun’s high priestess.

📍 Colossi of Memnon

Stand in awe of the towering statues of Amenhotep III, crafted in 1350 BC. These grand figures once guarded his now-dismantled temple.

After your tour, return to the cruise for a relaxing afternoon with lunch and dinner on board.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner | Overnight: Luxury Nile Cruise.

Prepare a tasteful breakfast because an adventure around the Nile awaits you! Today’s trip will introduce you to two of Egypt’s most fascinating temples.

📍 Edfu Temple

 Edfu Temple, dedicated to Horus, the falcon god. Built by the Ptolemaic kings, it stands as one of Egypt's best-preserved temples, showcasing incredible carvings and ancient mythology.

📍 Kom Ombo Temple

A unique dual temple dedicated to Sobek, the crocodile god, and Haroeris, overlooking the Nile in Aswan.

After your tour, enjoy lunch on board as you sail to your next destination, soaking in the serene Nile views.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner | Overnight: Nile River Cruise.

Let’s have a nice breakfast to kick start the day and then go to visit the attractions of Aswan, a beautiful and ancient city.

📍 Unfinished Obelisk

An enormous ancient monument commissioned by Queen Hatshepsut, showcasing the stone-carving techniques of ancient Egypt, was left incomplete because of a crack in the bedrock.

📍 Philae Temple

Dedicated to the goddess Isis, with its intricate carvings and fascinating history. Located on Agilkia Island, this Ptolemaic-era temple stands as a masterpiece of art and devotion.

After your tour, return to your Nile cruise for a relaxing afternoon and evening under the stars in the Nubian city.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner | Overnight: On the Cruise.

You will have breakfast on board and shortly after that, you are going to be taken to the amazing Abu Simbel Temples by your private Egyptologist. You'll be transferred by a luxury car for 3 hours from Aswan to reach Abu Simbel. 

📍 Abu Simbel Temples

Majestic rock-cut temples built by Ramses II, are famous for their alignment with the sun during the biannual Sun Festival and their stunning depiction of Egypt's history.

Later, savor spicy local cuisines at a restaurant in Aswan before making a transfer to Aswan Airport for the onward flight to Cairo. Once we get there, we will take you to the hotel and start your check-in process before getting some rest. 

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner | Overnight: Hotel in Cairo.

Indulge in one last breakfast at your hotel in Cairo and prepare for your transfer to the Cairo Airport punctuality courtesy of Respect Egypt Tours' member. He will always assist with all the exit formalities to make a hassle-free exit. 

After the amazing trip, you go back home from Egypt with beautiful photos in your camera and your heart with deep feelings of the ancient Egyptian civilization and all its most precious places.

Meals: Breakfast.