Monuments of the Nile: An Unforgettable Cruise from Luxor to Aswan

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Monuments of the Nile: An Unforgettable Cruise from Luxor to Aswan
Monuments of the Nile: An Unforgettable Cruise from Luxor to Aswan
Monuments of the Nile: An Unforgettable Cruise from Luxor to Aswan
Monuments of the Nile: An Unforgettable Cruise from Luxor to Aswan
Monuments of the Nile: An Unforgettable Cruise from Luxor to Aswan
Duration
5 Days
4 Nights
Destination
Boat Cruise
Group Size
2-30 People
Category
Nile Cruise 4N/5D from Luxor

The Cruise

Embark on an exceptional cruise on the Nile, between majestic temples, mythical landscapes and the peaceful charm of the sacred river. Aboard a 5-star boat, let yourself be carried along the water between refined comfort and fascinating discoveries.

Accompanied by a passionate French-speaking Egyptologist guide, you plunge into the history, spirituality and nature of ancient Egypt. From Karnak to the Valley of the Kings, from Abu Simbel to Philae, each stage reveals treasures bathed in golden light. This journey combines cultural immersion, relaxation and authenticity, with a full-board formula without surprises: delicious meals, entry tickets included and smooth organisation to enjoy every moment to the full.


Your Boat

Aboard a comfortable cruise ship composed of 40 to 60 exterior cabins, all equipped with a large bay window offering a breathtaking view of the Nile. Fully air-conditioned, each cabin has an individual temperature control system, internal telephone, television and standard 220V voltage. The bathroom has a shower and a hairdryer is also available on board. A souvenir shop and laundry service are at your disposal for added comfort.

Meals are served as a buffet in the main restaurant in a convivial atmosphere, with international cuisine enhanced by local specialities. The upper deck invites relaxation: pool, solarium with sun loungers, lounge area for drinks while admiring the scenery. Inside, a pleasant lounge with bar and dance floor. Entertainment and leisure activities are also offered on board.


Child Policy

  • 0 to 1.99 years: Free
  • 2 to 5.99 years: 25% of adult rate
  • 6 to 11.99 years: 50% of adult rate
  • From 12 years: Full adult rate

Child rates apply only when the child shares a cabin with parents. Maximum 2 children per cabin.

Note: High season supplements may apply during Christmas, New Year and Easter periods.


What Is Included in the Price

  • Accompaniment by an experienced French-speaking Egyptologist guide throughout the cruise
  • 5-star cruise ship accommodation in a comfortable double cabin with private bathroom
  • Full board: all meals (breakfast, lunch, dinner) with local and international cuisine, including afternoon tea
  • All visits listed in the programme with entry tickets included: Karnak, Luxor, Valley of the Kings (3 tombs), Temple of Hatshepsut, Colossi of Memnon, Edfu, Kom Ombo, Philae, Unfinished Obelisk
  • Airport/station transfers in Luxor and Aswan on arrival and departure
  • Private air-conditioned vehicle transfers
  • Local representative services on arrival and departure
  • Service taxes and fees


What Is Not Included in the Price

  • International and domestic flights
  • Optional Nubian village visit by motorboat
  • Drinks including mineral water, juices, sodas and alcoholic beverages (available on board à la carte)
  • Standard tips for the guide, crew and drivers
  • Personal expenses (purchases, souvenirs, unlisted extras)
  • Single cabin supplement on the boat
  • Optional Abu Simbel excursion (85 EUR, entry tickets not included, approximately 15 EUR extra)
  • Optional hot air balloon (85 EUR per person)


Included

  • Experienced French-speaking Egyptologist guide throughout the cruise
  • Complete and immersive itinerary through the heart of ancient Egypt: majestic temples, mythological stories and eternal Nile landscapes
  • All unmissable sites included: Philae, Unfinished Obelisk, Kom Ombo, Edfu, Karnak, Luxor, Hatshepsut, Valley of the Kings. Optional: Abu Simbel excursion
  • 5-star cruise ship accommodation: relaxing atmosphere, all comforts and an exceptional Nile setting
  • Full board on board: all meals with local and international cuisine, including afternoon tea
  • Well-managed and smooth circuit: optimised organisation to enjoy each stage in serenity
  • No hidden fees: all site entry tickets, meals, listed transfers and French-speaking guide included

Excluded

  • International and domestic flights
  • Optional Nubian village visit by motorboat
  • Drinks (mineral water, juices, sodas, alcohol) - available à la carte on board
  • Tips for guide, crew and drivers
  • Personal expenses and unlisted extras
  • Single cabin supplement
  • Optional Abu Simbel excursion 85 EUR (entry tickets approx. 15 EUR extra)
  • Optional hot air balloon 85 EUR per person

Itinerary

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Day 1: Arrival in Luxor - East Bank Exploration: Karnak and Luxor Temples

Lunch Dinner
On arrival at Luxor airport or train station, you are warmly welcomed by our representative, easily identifiable with a wide smile and a sign bearing the agency name. You are accompanied to your Nile cruise ship, moored elegantly on the banks of the river. If you arrive in the morning, your first visit is organised immediately on arrival to avoid any wait before cruise check-in at 12:00. In the afternoon, head to the east bank of Luxor and one of ancient Egypt's most impressive jewels: the Temple of Karnak. A true sacred city, this vast complex dedicated to the god Amun-Ra was the spiritual and political centre of the New Kingdom. You enter the great temple of Amun, whose colossal architecture never ceases to fascinate. From one pylon to the next, you advance through a stone universe dominated by the hypostyle hall - a monumental "forest" of 134 papyrus-shaped columns, over 20 metres high, covered in reliefs celebrating gods and pharaohs. Around you stand imposing obelisks, including those of Queen Hatshepsut and Thutmose I, symbols of power turned towards the sky. You continue with the majestic Temple of Luxor, begun under Amenhotep III and enlarged by Ramesses II. Dedicated to Amun-Ra, Mut and Khonsu, forming the Theban triad, the temple played a central role in the Opet festival. At the entrance, two colossi of Ramesses II and a pink granite obelisk testify to his grandeur; its twin stands today on the Place de la Concorde in Paris. In the evening, an Egyptian folkloric show animates the ship: dances, music and smiles precede a warm dinner and a peaceful night in Luxor, rocked by the waters of the Nile. Included visits: Temple of Karnak, Temple of Luxor. Accommodation: 5-star cruise ship, Luxor.
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Day 2: West Bank of Luxor: Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut, Colossi of Memnon - Navigation to Edfu

Breakfast Lunch Dinner
After breakfast on board, you set off for an unforgettable morning on the west bank of Luxor, dedicated to the dead in Egyptian symbolism. Your exploration begins with the Valley of the Kings, majestic royal cemetery where more than sixty New Kingdom pharaohs rest, including Tutankhamun, Ramesses II and Seti I. Their tombs, carved directly into the rock and hidden in a strikingly beautiful desert landscape, testify to the most refined funerary art of ancient Egypt. You explore three tombs, each decorated with funeral scenes in still vivid colours, plunging you into the sacred universe of the journey to the afterlife. You continue to the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut. This woman pharaoh, defying the conventions of her era, brilliantly asserted her legitimacy in a world dominated by men. Built around 1470 BC, this New Kingdom masterpiece, carved into the desert cliffs of Deir el-Bahari, integrates with surprising elegance into the arid landscape. Its monumental terraces, finely sculpted colonnades and narrative reliefs testify to the artistic daring of the era. Late morning, you stop before the Colossi of Memnon, two gigantic stone statues guarding the vestiges of the funerary temple of Amenhotep III, erected over 3,000 years ago. After the visit, return to the boat for a peaceful lunch on board. As the ship resumes navigation towards Edfu, let yourself be rocked by the gentleness of the Nile. The afternoon unfolds at the slow rhythm of the river: a refreshing dip in the pool, relaxation on a sun lounger, gaze lost on the palm-tree and mango-tree-lined banks. Included visits: Valley of the Kings (3 tombs), Temple of Hatshepsut, Colossi of Memnon. Accommodation: 5-star cruise ship, on the Nile.
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Day 3: Temple of Edfu - Temple of Kom Ombo - Navigation to Aswan

Breakfast Lunch Dinner
Early morning, you leave the boat to discover the Temple of Horus at Edfu, one of Egypt's best preserved. By horse-drawn carriage, you cross the still-sleepy town, rocked by the muffled hoofbeats and the first rays of the sun. Soon, the majestic sanctuary rises before you, dedicated to the falcon-headed god, guardian of divine justice. The columns rise like a book of stone, each hieroglyph and each engraving whispering the secrets of Horus, evoking his battle against Seth. A timeless parenthesis. Back on board, the ship gently resumes navigation as the Nile slowly unfurls its green ribbon between desert sands and infinite sky. In the afternoon, you reach Kom Ombo, where a singular temple rises, unique in Egypt, dedicated to two deities of opposing natures: Sobek, the crocodile god, embodiment of primitive forces, and Horus the Elder, solar principle of order, light and spirituality. This perfectly symmetrical double sanctuary embodies the Egyptian philosophy of duality. At fading light, the reliefs come to life. A carved calendar marks the seasons and Nile festivals. Further on, an astonishing fresco shows surgical instruments, testifying to the medical knowledge of the Greco-Roman era and the temple's curative role, once also a place of healing. As the sun fades at the horizon, the ship heads for Aswan, the Nile sparkling under the first stars. Included visits: Temple of Edfu (by horse-drawn carriage), Temple of Kom Ombo. Accommodation: 5-star cruise ship, Aswan.
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Day 4: Temple of Philae - Unfinished Obelisk - Optional Nubian Village

Breakfast Lunch Dinner
Early morning, after breakfast, you depart by vehicle to discover the millennial city of Aswan. Your first stop is Philae. A peaceful motorboat crossing takes you to the island of Agilkia, setting of the majestic Temple of Philae. This sanctuary, erected in the Greco-Roman era in honour of the divine Isis - universal goddess of magic and love, whose cult spread to rival Christianity - radiates a timeless beauty. Its finely sculpted columns and delicate engravings reveal a deep spiritual fervour. Originally on the island of Philae, the temple was threatened by the construction of the Aswan Dam. It was then moved stone by stone to the neighbouring island of Agilkia in an admirable act of preservation. Your visit continues with the exploration of the Unfinished Obelisk, an impressive mass of red granite abandoned in its ancient quarry. Carved directly from the rock, this colossal monument - which would have been the largest obelisk ever erected - reveals the secrets of cutting techniques and the immense ambitions of the pharaohs. Its incompletion, due to a crack discovered during extraction, makes it a fascinating testament to the technical challenges of the era. After this discovery-filled day, you return peacefully to your boat, where a tasty lunch awaits, followed by a moment of relaxation with afternoon tea. Optional afternoon: a peaceful motorboat cruise on the Nile to a Nubian village. Admire the changing riverside landscapes, with perhaps a chance to spot migratory birds. On arrival, discover this colourful hamlet, its traditional painted houses and warm inhabitants who will invite you to meet their tame crocodiles. The stroll continues along Elephantine Island, its lush botanical garden, then the peaceful islands, true preserved sanctuaries in the heart of the Nile. Included visits: Temple of Philae, Unfinished Obelisk. Accommodation: 5-star cruise ship, Aswan.
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Day 5: Disembarkation - Optional Abu Simbel Visit

Breakfast
You leave the boat with a heavy heart, perhaps eyes misted with emotion, after having lived one of the most memorable adventures of your life. For a few days, you sailed in the company of the gods, walked in the footsteps of the priests, greeted the shadow of the pharaohs. What you take away goes far beyond memories: the palms swaying in the breeze, the silent flight of birds over the Nile, the golden light caressing the sacred stones at sunset. The journey ends, but Egypt will never truly leave you. Optional: depart to discover the majestic Temple of Abu Simbel, Ramesses II's masterpiece carved into the rock, a symbol of power and devotion. This impressive site, moved stone by stone to save it from the waters of Lake Nasser, offers an unforgettable moment facing the monumental colossi and the dazzling military frescoes adorning the interior of the sanctuary.

Prices & Accommodation

Starting Price

Per Person €555.00

Optional Extras

Abu Simbel Excursion (optional, day 5) €85.00 / person
ot Air Balloon over Luxor (optional) €85.00 / person
Nubian Village Visit by Motorboat (optional, day 4) €0.00 / person

Accommodation

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