Aswan Trip Overview
Starting out at Aswan and the Nile cataract, this 11-day long Nile cruise begins in Aswan and heads downstream along the Nile, taking in the beauty of the Nile Valley along with the famous historic landmarks of Thebes, Karnak, Luxor, Tell el-Amarna and Giza, ending in Cairo. From the comfort of this impressive cruise ship, you can enjoy the sights of historic structures that bring Ancient Egypt to life.
Build lasting memories of this beautiful and mysterious land, experience the best of Egypt today and walk in the footsteps of Pharaohs to get a taste of what it was like thousands of years ago. Bring Egypt and history to life and enjoy the finest in luxury cruising in this incredible 11-day journey through time.
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Additional Info
Duration: 11 days
Starts: Aswan, Egypt
Trip Category: Air, Helicopter & Balloon Tours >> Balloon Rides
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What to Expect When Visiting Aswan, Nile River Valley, Egypt
Starting out at Aswan and the Nile cataract, this 11-day long Nile cruise begins in Aswan and heads downstream along the Nile, taking in the beauty of the Nile Valley along with the famous historic landmarks of Thebes, Karnak, Luxor, Tell el-Amarna and Giza, ending in Cairo. From the comfort of this impressive cruise ship, you can enjoy the sights of historic structures that bring Ancient Egypt to life.
Build lasting memories of this beautiful and mysterious land, experience the best of Egypt today and walk in the footsteps of Pharaohs to get a taste of what it was like thousands of years ago. Bring Egypt and history to life and enjoy the finest in luxury cruising in this incredible 11-day journey through time.
Itinerary
Day 1: Friday: Check-In Nile Cruise In Aswan
Stop At: Aswan, Aswan, Aswan Governorate, Nile River Valley
Upon arrival, your Tour Manager will pick you up from the Airport /Hotel or Train Staion and transfer you to the Nile Cruise Ship (Champollion II) for Check-in. Then you’ll start the excursion to the Aswan Dam; The English built the first dam in 1898 – 1902, which was the largest dam in the world, but the Russians built a new significant high dam in 1960-1971. Next, you’ll visit Philae temple, the temple of Isis and Hathor.
Meals Included: Lunch and Dinner
Duration: 4 hours
Meals included:
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: 5* Floating Hotel Champollion II 5*
Day 2: Saturday: ( Abu Simbel ), Sailing to Kom Ombo – Edfu
Stop At: Kom Ombo, Kom Ombo, Aswan Governorate, Nile River Valley
You’ll have some optional tours at an extra cost.
1) trip to Abo Simbel, where you’ll drive there (approx. 4 hours). As part of a guided tour (by a local expert guide in Abu Simbel), you’ll visit the impressive rock temples of Abu Simbel. After sightseeing (approx. 1.5 – 2 hours), you’ll return to Aswan. Then your downstream cruise begins in the afternoon visit Kom Ombo. Afterwards, you’ll sail to Edfu overnight.
Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner.
Duration: 12 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: 5* Floating Hotel Champollion II 5*
Day 3: Sunday: Edfu – Luxor Temple
Stop At: Luxor, Luxor, Nile River Valley
In the morning, you’ll head to Edfu’s pier to visit the Temple of Horus. Afterwards, you’ll start to sail to Luxor, where you’ll experience the captivating Nile panorama from the sun deck. Then you’ll arrive at Luxor’s old royal seat. Next, you’ll have a guided tour of the illuminated Luxor Temple.
Meals on Board: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
Duration: 12 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: 5* Floating Hotel Champollion II
Day 4: Monday: West Thebes – Karnak
Stop At: Luxor, Luxor, Nile River Valley
In the morning, you’ll start the tour to the West bank visiting tombs in the famed Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut temple, and the mighty Colossi of Memnon. In the afternoon, you’ll visit Karnak Temple, including the ancient Sphinx Avenue.
Meals on Board: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
Duration: 8 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: 5* Floating Hotel Champollion II
Day 5: Tuesday Qena , Dandara , Nagai Hamadi
Stop At: Nagaa Hammadi, Madinet Najaa Hammadi, Nag Hammadi, Qena Governorate, Egypt
in the morning, your Nile cruise ship will sail to Qena; after breakfast, you will take a trip to the Hathor Temple at Dendera, consecrated in honor of the all-embracing mother goddess. Next, enjoy your river cruise through the beautiful Nile Valley downstream, pass the lock of Nagi Hammadi, and overnight. Meals Included: Breakfast, lunch, dinner,
Duration: 12 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: 5* Floating Hotel Champollion II
Day 6: Wednesday: Abydos – Suhag
Stop At: Sohag, Sohag, Sohag Governorate, Nile River Valley
Early Morning sailing to Ballina, to visit Abydos temple, one of the most important ancient Egyptian temples, with its unique architectural planning, the beauty of its inscriptions, and the brightness of its colors despite being built more than 3300 years ago. It still stands tall to remain a witness to life in ancient Egypt, also Witness the story of the eternal love of Isis and Osiris. Next, Continuing sailing through the beautiful Nile Valley and picturesque villages, you will reach the pier in Suhag at About 8 in the evening.
Meals Included: Breakfast, lunch, dinner, sunset tea time
Duration: 12 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: 5* Floating Hotel Champollion II
Day 7: Thursday: Suhag – Sail to Tell el Amarna
Stop At: Tell el-Amarna, Dayr Mawas Egypt
After we pass the lock, you’ll continue your wonderful sail along the lush green oasis of the Nile with the desert behind on the longest river on earth to Tell el-Amarna while having breakfast on the sundeck.
Meals Included: Breakfast, lunch, dinner, and sunset tea time
Duration: 12 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: 5* Floating Hotel Champollion II
Day 8: Friday: Tell el Amarna – Tuna el-Gebel – Sail to Minia
Stop At: Al Minya, Al Minya, Al Minya Governorate
In the morning, the tour guide will take you to Tell el-Amarna to explore the mysteries of the ancient city tombs, which were deserted before Akhenaten chose it as the country’s capital. And in which two kings, Smenkhre and Tutankhamun, lived before his return to Thebes. Next, you’ll visit Tuna al-Jabal tombs located ca. 18 km From Mallawi city; known at the time as the land of the pond or the holy lake because the sacred Ibis bird and holy baboon drank from it; they were goddesses symbolic of the region. In the afternoon, you continue to Minia. Evening walk.
Meals Included: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
Duration: 12 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: 5* Floating Hotel Champollion II
Day 9: Saturday: Beni Hassan – river trip to Beni Suef
Stop At: Beni Suef, Qism Bani Sweif, Beni Suef, Beni Suef Governorate, Egypt
From the pier in Minia, In the early morning, the guide will take you to the Western Desert and visit the tombs of Beni Hassan dedicated to the nobles and the rulers of the regions from the Middle Kingdom era; they were influential, prestige and sultans; As they have been married from the royal family. We will see this clearly in the beautiful system and the Capabilities they had/used in building Their tombs. The frescoes embody daily life, sports, and rhythmic acrobatics. As well as scenes of ancient manufacturers such as the textile, gold industry, hunting, sports, and veterinary medicine. Then you’ll continue downstream to the north, enjoying the incredible river landscape from the sun deck and watching the tranquil life of local people and animals along with the Nile gardens with the desert behind. Overnight in Beni Suef
Meals Included: Breakfast, lunch, dinner, and sunset Tea time with Cake.
Duration: 12 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: 5* Floating Hotel Champollion II
Day 10: Sunday: Sail between Beni Suef and Cairo
Stop At: Cairo, Cairo, Cairo Governorate
After Breakfast, you’ll enjoy the distinctive Nile scenery and the formation of the limestone desert in the provinces of central and Upper Egypt, which are some of life’s fascinating sites.
Meals Included: Breakfast, lunch, dinner, and sunset Tea time with Cake.
Duration: 12 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: 5* Floating Hotel Champollion II
Day 11: Monday check out & end of our service
Stop At: Cairo, Cairo, Cairo Governorate
Check-out after Breakfast – End of our Service
Duration: 4 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast
No accommodation included on this day.
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