5 Days Nile cruise for Easter 2025

5 Days Nile cruise for Easter 2025

Tour Details

Duration

Duration

5 Days
pickup

Pickup & drop off

Luxor Airport
location

Location

Luxor, Aswan
Duration

Availability

Everyday
tour type

Tour Type

Private
guide

Guide

En, Fr, De, It, Es, Ru, Nl

Overview

Enjoy a private 5 Days Nile cruise in Easter 2025 on a 5-star Nile cruise and discover the wonders of ancient Egypt. Visit the magnificent temples and tombs in Luxor, such as the awe-inspiring Karnak Temple, the beautiful Hatshepsut Temple, and the Valley of the Kings. Then, sail along the Nile and marvel at the majestic temples along the way. A professional Egyptologist guide will accompany you on the tours, sharing fascinating facts and stories about the ancient Egyptian civilization.


Tour Highlights

Luxor

Karnak Temples

Luxor Temple

Valley of the Kings

Hatshepsut Temple

Aswan

Philae Temple

Abu Simbel Temples

Edfu Temple

Kom Ombo Temple


Tour Inclusion:

4 Nights Nile cruise on a 5-star ship with Full board on board.

All transfers in air-conditioned vehicles.

Private Egyptologist tour guide.

All entrance fees to the mentioned attractions.

All service charges and taxes.

Tour Exclusion:

Costs for international flights (We are happy to book flights for you).

Entry visa.

Sightseeing not included in the program.

Excursion to Abu Simbel (optionally bookable).

Tipping.


Tour Itinerary

A 5-star Nile cruise ship awaits you for your 5-day Easter 2024 adventure. As soon as you land at Luxor Airport, our friendly tour guide will greet you and help you with the boarding process. You’ll enjoy the comfort and luxury of your cruise ship as you explore the ancient wonders of the Nile.

Note:

Your Egypt travel guide, a qualified Egyptologist, will accompany you on the entire Nile cruise aboard the ship and the excursions.

After lunch on board, you will visit, with your guide, the magnificent:

Karnak Temple

Karnak Temple

The Karnak Temple is the most massive Temple ever established by Man. This truly unique Site covers 247 acres of land and consists of three main buildings. Its uniqueness isn’t only due to its vast size but also because its exhibits are unique drawings and decorations all over its Walls. Because of being the largest Religious Site, the Karnak Temple was mainly constructed for the worshipping of Amun, Khonsu, and Mut.

Next, you will visit:

Luxor Temple

Luxor Temple

In the World’s Largest Outdoor Museum, the Temple of Luxor is a mark of Ancient Civilization and truly is a remarkable Monument in the heart of Luxor City. Luxor Temple unlike the other Temples in the City was not constructed for the worship of a figure or a God of the Kings but was constructed solely for the rejuvenation of Kingship.

After the tour, the first day in Luxor concludes, and you will be taken back to your 5-star Nile cruise ship.

Tip of the day:

In the evening, you have the opportunity to experience the fascinating sound and light show at the Karnak Temple. (optional)

After a leisurely breakfast on board, you will travel with your guide to Thebes West. The first highlight of the day awaits you at:

Valley of the Kings

Valley of the Kings

The Valley of the Kings is a portal to paradise and was used by the greatest Kings and Queens of Egypt’s new Kingdom between 1570 and 1070 BC. The Valley of the Kings holds the resting place of some of the most important Pharaohs such as Ramses II, Hatshepsut, Amenhotep I, and Tutankhamun. It also contains 63 Tombs filled with amazing statues, artifacts, treasures, and remarkable decorations. In 1979 the Valley of the Kings became a World Heritage site by UNESCO.

Leaving this unique valley and its magical atmosphere, you’ll head to another enchanting location:

Hatshepsut Temple

Hatshepsut Temple

Queen Hatshepsut is renowned as one of the most successful Pharaohs of Ancient Egypt and the only female ruler in the history of Egypt. Queen Hatshepsut’s reign was peaceful and prosperous therefore, as a result, she earned a wide variety of achievements and one of them was her own Mortuary Temple which commemorates all her great works on its walls.

Enjoy the view from the terraces of the temple overlooking Luxor and the Nile Valley. Then continue the journey with a stop to visit:

Colossi of Memnon

Colossi of Memnon

The legendary Colossi of Memnon is the protector of the Mortuary Temple of Amenhotep III. The Temple consists of two outstanding twin statues that sit at the entrance of Luxor and it gained its fame due to its majestic appearance.

Afterward, you will be escorted back to your ship.

Following lunch on board, the ship departs towards Edfu via the Esna lock.

(In the afternoon, enjoy the journey from Luxor to Edfu on the ship. You have ample time to relax on the sun deck. Choose your favorite spot on the ship and let the typical Egyptian Nile landscape unfold.)

Tip of the day:

Today, you have the opportunity to enjoy a hot air balloon ride at sunrise over Thebes West, offering a unique view of Luxor’s ancient treasures. (optional)

On day three, you will begin your morning by enjoying your breakfast then you go by horse and carriage to the Temples of Kom Ombo and Edfu where you will meet your Egyptologist Tour Guide:

Edfu Temple

Edfu Temple

A majestic Temple dedicated to the Horus Edfu Temple is considered by most to be the best-preserved cult Temple in Egypt. According to the Egyptian myths, the Temple was believed to be the place where Horus the falcon-headed God revenged the murder of Osiris his Father by killing Seth.

After the Edfu Temple, your dream journey continues, and the ship sets sail towards Kom Ombo. In the afternoon, you will visit:

Kom Ombo Temple

Kom Ombo Temple

Standing on high grounds overlooking the Nile this Temple is different from other Temples because of its double entrance. The Temple of Kom Ombo was built in honor of two Deities the ancient falcon-headed Horus and the crocodile-headed Sobek, God of fertility and creator of the World. Also, the importance of the Kom Ombo lies in its huge sugar cane.

Once the surreal tour of the Temples has finished, you will return to your Nile Cruise to sail onwards to Aswan. You will arrive late and have a peaceful night.

 

Enjoy breakfast on board your Nile Cruise then you will be led by your Egyptologist Tour Guide to visit the most renowned Attractions of the city of Aswan including:

Philae Temple

Philae Temple

The Philae Temple is one of the most impressive Temples which currently sits on Agilika Island. The Temple rose to be the place of worship of the Goddess Isis during the Ptolemaic Period.

Afterward, you will visit the imposing dam that impounds the Nile into Lake Nasser, with both positive and negative consequences.

The High Dam

The High Dam

Aswan High Dam is a captivating engineering feat that is listed as the most remarkable project that belongs to the ruling period of President Gamal Abdul Nasser. The project started in 1960 to cover around 12,500 feet and was completed by 1971 to be responsible for almost half of the electricity generation in the country.

Tip of the day:

In the afternoon, you have the opportunity to visit the beautiful botanical garden on Kitchener Island and a Nubian village, experiencing the hospitality of the locals. (optional)

Your Nile cruise comes to a close today, and you will leave the ship. However, you still have one more amazing experience to look forward to: a private tour of the magnificent:

Abu Simbel Temples

Abu Simbel Temples

Abu Simbel Temple is one of the Monuments beyond compare in Egypt’s History and it is the main representation of the glamour of ancient Egyptian Architecture. The Temple was remarkably carved during the ruling time of Pharaoh Ramses II, it was carved directly into the mountains and it consists of two Twin Temples. The main Temple was devoted to the King and the secondary one was formed to honor his inspiring Queen Nefertari.

After exploring the amazing Abu Simbel temples, you will head back to Aswan for a tasty lunch at a local restaurant. Then, you will be transferred to Aswan Airport to board your flight to your final destination.


Tour pricing

Easter Holidays 2024
Single Room / Cabinfrom US$ 1010
Double Room / Cabinfrom US$ 725
5* Standard
Nile Cruise: MS Emilio, MS Royal Esadora, MS Crown Prince
Easter Holidays 2024
Single Room / Cabinfrom US$ 1475
Double Room / Cabinfrom US$ 1025
5* Deluxe
Nile Cruise: MS Steigenberger Legacy, MS Esmeralda, MS Amwaj


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