Aswan Trip Overview
This wonderful experience of sailing the river on a traditional felucca offers complete immersion into peace and tranquility . Enjoy the serene atmosphere and enjoy the lush green banks , the fresh air, the cool breeze and the spectacular views of the sunset . Stops at great historical sites to admire such as Kom ombo temple, sand stone quarry and the rock-cut temple, Edfu temple by horse and carriage.
Additional Info
Duration: 3 days
Starts: Aswan, Egypt
Trip Category: Cruises, Sailing & Water Tours >> Sailing Trips
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What to Expect When Visiting Aswan, Nile River Valley, Egypt
This wonderful experience of sailing the river on a traditional felucca offers complete immersion into peace and tranquility . Enjoy the serene atmosphere and enjoy the lush green banks , the fresh air, the cool breeze and the spectacular views of the sunset . Stops at great historical sites to admire such as Kom ombo temple, sand stone quarry and the rock-cut temple, Edfu temple by horse and carriage.
Itinerary
Day 1: Aswan – kom Ombo
Stop At: Temple of Kom Ombo, Nagoa Ash Shatb, Kom Ombo 81611 Egypt
Around 8am we pick our guests at the hotel ( lobby ) or train station and transfer them to the river side to board the sail boat which will glide down the Nile to kom Ombo temple. On arrival to kom Ombo temple ( around sunset ) you will be escorted by your tour guide to visit the temple and the crocodile museum
Duration: 7 hours
Meals included:
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Overnight onboard your sail boat at Kom Ombo city
Day 2: Sail to Silsila sandstone quarry
Stop At: Gibel Silsila, Edfu Egypt
at sunrise enjoy your breakfast on board Your sail boat which sets sail for Gibel Silsila . On arrival your tour guide will escort you to explore the sand stone quarry , the temple of king Horemhep which is carved out of the mountain and the tombs of the quarry men . The sail boat will moor at one of the small islands in the river for the night around sunset and swim in the Nile
Duration: 2 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Overnight onboard the sail boat at Gibel Silsila
Day 3: Sailing to Edfu temple
Stop At: Temple of Horus, Adfo, Edfu Egypt
After our special breakfast onboard the sail boat at sunrise the sail boat will set sail for Edfu temple and on arrival to Edfu your tour guide will arrange horse and carriage ride to the temple of Edfu and then drive to the city of Luxor
Duration: 2 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast
No accommodation included on this day.
