Aswan Trip Overview
Admire the sunset across Aswan during private boat cruise along the famous River Nile. Admire the sights of the Aswan skyline, Elephantine Island and Aga Khan Mausoleum, then enjoy a romantic stroll through the Botanical Gardens.
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Duration: 3 hours
Starts: Aswan, Egypt
Trip Category: Tours & Sightseeing >> Bus & Minivan Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting Aswan, Nile River Valley, Egypt
Admire the sunset across Aswan during private boat cruise along the famous River Nile. Admire the sights of the Aswan skyline, Elephantine Island and Aga Khan Mausoleum, then enjoy a romantic stroll through the Botanical Gardens.
Stop At: Aswan, Aswan, Aswan Governorate, Nile River Valley
Day 1Aswan: Private Nile Boat Cruise and Botanical Garden Visit
Your River Nile adventure begins with pickup from your Aswan hotel in the late afternoon. Head down towards the river then hop on board your private boat for the evening and set sail along the infamous waters of the Nile.
Arrive at the first stop of the tour, the Botanical Gardens on Lord Kitchener Island, home to an array of plants that were imported from all over the wold in the 1800s. Enjoy some free time to stroll around the gardens, admiring the majestic palm trees that line the walkways including the Sabal Palm and Phonic Palm as well as Ficus trees and other beautiful bougainvillea trees.
Head back to the boat and continue along the Nile, watching the sunset and the sky change color. Sail around Elephantine Island, a tiny island home to ancient ruins and temples, then glide past the Mausoleum of Aga Khan built in the style of the Fatimid tombs in Cairo.
Duration: 3 hours
