Day 1: Arrive Aswan start of the Nile Cruise

As you arrive at Aswan airport or at the local train station, a 123egypttours.com representative will meet & greet you. There you will be transferred via a private Air conditioned vehicle to the Alexander the Great Nile Cruise Ship for your departure in Aswan just before Lunch. There you will be accompanied by an Egypt tour guide to start a day tour of Aswan. South of Aswan is the Old Dam built around the turn of the century and later increased in height. Towards the south of the dam is the Temple of Philae, and even further to the south is the mighty Aswan High Dam Dinner and overnight accommodation aboard the cruiser while in Aswan.

Day 2: Kom Ombo and Edfu Attractions

The next day, enjoy a delicious morning meal on board the nile cruise boat while sailing to the town of Kom Ombo to visit the famous Temple of two gods named Sobek, the crocodile god, and Haeroris, the falcon god. After a great morning tour in this town return to the ship to have lunch while sailing towards the city of Edfu to visit the Temple of Horus. Have a cup of tea in the afternoon as you sail to Esna. The evening meals and overnight accommodation will be aboard the Alexander the Great Nile River Cruise while docked in Edfu.

Day 3: Luxor Attractions

Enjoy breakfast while watching the early morning activities of the Nile aboard the plush Nile Cruise Ship. You will be sailing until after lunch towards Luxor so take the time to visit other parts of the cruise liner. Reaching the East Bank of Luxor you will be accompanied for a tour visiting Karnak and Luxor Temples. Karnak used to be a important part of the ancient city of Thebes as it is known as one great place of worship. Return to the Nile cruise ship for an afternoon tea and a special dinner on board with an overnight stay aboard the Nile River cruise ship in Luxor.

Day 4: Luxor Attractions

The end of your cruise will be disembarking after breakfast, but not without visiting the West Bank of the River Nile in Luxor to the Valley of the Kings, Queen Hatshepsut Temple at El Deir EL Bahari and the impressive Colossi Memnon. After a day’s tour you will have some free time for great shopping, just before transferring to Luxor airport or station for departure or return flights.

Day 1: Arrive in Luxor for the start of the Cruise

We will have a representative from 123EgyptTours.com meet and assist upon your arrival whether by plane, train or any mode of transportation at Luxor. Transfer via a private air-conditioned vehicle to the cruise to embark for a 5 days and 4 nights trip. In the afternoon you will be accompanied by a tour guide to visit East Bank of the Nile, where you will see the Karnak and Luxor temples. Return to the cruise for some afternoon tea, dinner, and overnight accommodation aboard the vessel while in Luxor.

Day 2: Enjoying the sights in Luxor

Prepare by having early breakfast before transferring to the other side of Nile River in Luxor. This side of the River Nile in Luxor boasts of attractions such as the Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut Temple at El Deir EL Bahari and of course the Colossi Memnon, two massive stone statues of Pharaoh Amenhotep III. Return to luxury cruise for lunch and afternoon tea while sailing to Edfu via the Esna Lock. Dinner and overnight stay on board the Nile cruise vessel at Edfu.

Day 3: Day tour of Edfu and Kom Ombo

Right after having breakfast aboard the Nile cruise vessel, join your guide to visit Horus Temple at Edfu. This temple is dedicated to Horus, the falcon headed god, built during the reigns of six Ptolemies. Once you are done visiting Edfu sail south to Kom Ombo with lunch on board the cruise. At Kom Ombo visit the Temple shared by the two Gods Sobek and Haroeris then sail to Aswan. Dinner and overnight accommodation on board the exciting river cruise boat.

Day 4: See Aswan’s Splendor

In Aswan visit the High Dam, the Unfinished Obelisk and the majestic Philae temple. Philae in Greek or Pilak in ancient Egyptian, meaning ‘the end,’ means the southernmost boundary of Egypt. After visiting the sites you may visit to the Botanical garden by felucca overnight in Aswan on board the Nile cruise ship.

Day 5: End of Trip

The last day of your cruise, disembark after breakfast. Enjoy free time some in Aswan before transferring to Aswan airport or train station for final departure.

Day 1: Arrival Luxor and Embarkation

Upon arrival we will have a 123EgyptTours.com representative meet you at the airport or train station. We will assist your transfer via a private air-conditioned vehicle to the cruise for embarkation which is right before lunch. In the afternoon you will be accompanied by a tour guide to visit East Bank of the Nile, where you will see the Karnak and Luxor temples. Return to the cruise for some afternoon tea, dinner, and overnight accommodation aboard the vessel while in Luxor.

Day 2: Luxor’s Western Bank Tour

Have some hefty breakfast before transferring to the other side of Nile in Luxor. The West Bank of the River Nile in Luxor have amazing landmarks such as the Valley of the Gates of the Kings constructed for the Pharaohs and powerful nobles of the New Kingdom, Hatshepsut Temple at El Deir EL Bahari and the enormous Colossi Memnon. Return to luxury cruise for lunch and afternoon tea while sailing to Edfu via Esna Lock. Dinner and overnight stay on board the Nile cruise vessel at Edfu.

Day 3: Tours of Edfu and Kom Ombo

The third day will be spent sailing to Edfu. Upon arrival at Edfu, you will be accompanied by your tour guide to visit Horus Temple considered to be the best-preserved cult temple in Egypt. Your Cruise of the Nile River aboard the Alexander the Great Cruise will continue sailing to Kom Ombo where you will have dinner and overnight stay.

Day 4: Day Tour in Aswan

Aswan is the southernmost city of Egypt also known as its gateway to the rest of Africa. When there, visit to the High Dam in Aswan, the Unfinished Obelisk and the majestic Philae temple –Take felucca ride to the Botanical garden and return to the ship for an overnight in Aswan on board the Nile cruise ship.

Day 5: Optional Tour to Abu Simbel

In the morning you may opt to take an optional tour to Abu Simbel. The Abu Simbel temples are two massive rock temples in Nubia, southern part Egypt on the western bank of Lake Nasser southwest of Aswan. This complex is part of the UNESCO World Heritage Site known as the "Nubian Monuments, which run from Abu Simbel downriver to Philae (near Aswan). In the afternoon visit the botanical Garden by Felucca. Spend the night aboard the Nile cruise vessel while docked in Aswan.

Day 6: Tour of Kom Ombo and Edfu

Enjoy a tour sailing to Kom Ombo, and visit the Temple shared by the two Gods Sobek Temple is dedicated to the crocodile god Sobek, god of fertility is located in the southern part and Temple of Haroeris dedicated to the falcon god Haroeris in the northern side. After going around Kom Ombo, return to ship to sail for Edfu where you will spend the night aboard Nile cruise vessel.

Day 7: Day Tour of Luxors Eastern Bank

Take a guided tour to visit East Bank of the Nile, where you will see the Karnak Temple and Luxor temple known also as the ipet resyt, or "the southern sanctuary", the temple was dedicated to the Theban Triad of Amun, Mut, and Chons. Return to the cruise for some afternoon tea, dinner, and overnight accommodation aboard the vessel while in Luxor.

Day 8: End of Cruise

After Breakfast you can disembark from the cruise. Then you will be transferred to Luxor airport or station for departure.

Inclusions

Meet and assist personalized service upon arrival & departure.

Assistance of 123EgyptTours.com personnel during your stay and excursions.

All transfers by a modern air-conditioned deluxe vehicle.

Accommodation on board 5 star cruise on full board basis.

All Nile Cruise excursions as mentioned in the itinerary.

Entrance fees to all sights between Luxor and Aswan.

Egyptologist guide during your excursions.

All taxes and service fees.

Exclusions

Tipping for the staff (not obligatory).

The Alexander the Great Nile Cruise Ship Adventure Tour will not cover any extras and personal expenses.