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8 Days Nile River Cruise from Luxor with Private Excursions

By Bastet Travel
Free cancellation available
Price is ฿86,289 per adult* *Get a lower price by selecting multiple adult tickets
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Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 8d
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Selective hotel pickup
  • Multiple languages

Overview

Unforgettable 8-day journey of exploring the wonders of ancient Egyptian civilisation dating back over 4500 years. Our clients will enjoy an exceptional experience, visiting Luxor and Aswan's top attractions, the Karnak temple, Queen Hatshepsut temple, Valley of the Kings, Edfu Temple, Philae temple, the majestic Abu Simbel temple, and more. You will be accompanied by a knowledgeable Egyptologist tour guide, travel in a private air-conditioned vehicle, and experience a breathtaking Nile cruise itinerary that is made to get the best of this delightful holiday.

By booking this unforgettable 7-night Nile Cruise tour from Luxor of Egypt travel packages, travellers can uncover the blessings of the Nile River in ancient Egypt and immerse themselves in a one-of-a-kind experience that will remain etched in their memories forever.

Activity location

  • Luxor
    • Luxor, Egypt

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Luxor
    • Luxor, Egypt

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Standard Nile Cruise

  • Activity duration is 8 days8d
    8d
  • English

Standard Nile Cruise
Pickup included

Price details
฿86,289.30 x 1 Adult฿86,289.30
Total
Price is ฿86,289.30

Deluxe Nile Cruise

  • Activity duration is 8 days8d
    8d
  • English

Deluxe Nile Cruise
Pickup included

Price details
฿113,967.00 x 1 Adult฿113,967.00
Total
Price is ฿113,967.00

Ultra-Deluxe Nile Cruise

  • Activity duration is 8 days8d
    8d
  • English

Ultra-Deluxe Nile Cruise
Pickup included

Price details
฿182,347.20 x 1 Adult฿182,347.20
Total
Price is ฿182,347.20
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What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's included
    Eight-day Nile River cruise (5-star deluxe Nile cruise)
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Aprofessional Egyptologist guide
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Airport or Hotel pick-up and drop-off services on an air-conditioned vehicle
  • What's includedWhat's included
    All Fees and Taxes
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Sightseeing as per itinerary, including entrance fees
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Service charge and any personal expenses
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Any optional tours not mentioned in the itinerary

Know before you book

  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Public transport options are available nearby
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Transport options are wheelchair accessible
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • If you want to have your own room, then you need to book for a single person.
  • If you are travelling in a group of 3 people, you will enjoy one triple room.
  • If your travelling in a group and wanted to have your own room, then do a separate booking for a single person.

Activity itinerary

Day 1: Luxor East Bank attractions

  • 3 stops
  • Meals: lunch, snacks
  • Accommodation: Overnight in a 5* Nile Cruise

Luxor

  • 2h
At the start of your 7-night Nile cruise from Luxor, meet your local tour guide in the morning to embark on a journey to explore the historical attractions of the East Bank of Luxor

Karnak Open Air Museum

  • 2h
  • Admission ticket included
Witness the magnificence of the Karnak temple complex, an exquisite piece of ancient architecture and art, Dedicated to the Theban triad of Amun, Mut, and Khonsu. After the tour, check into your 5-star Nile cruise to enjoy lunch and unwind.

Luxor Temple

  • 2h
  • Admission ticket included
Then, witness the awe-inspiring beauty of the Southern Sanctuary Luxor Temple - known as the creator of kings - built in 1400 BC by Amenhotep III and Rameses II. After exploring the temple, return to the cruise for a delicious dinner and spend the night comfortably.

Day 2: Esna and Edfu

  • 1 stop
  • Meals: breakfast, lunch, snacks
  • Accommodation: Overnight in a 5* Nile Cruise

Esna Lock

  • 2h
  • Admission ticket included
Free day on board the Nile Cruise Early morning sail to Esna and Edfu

Day 3: Edfu temple

  • 1 stop
  • Meals: breakfast, lunch, snacks
  • Accommodation: Overnight in a 5* Nile Cruise

Edfu Temple

  • 2h
  • Admission ticket included
Start your morning with a delectable breakfast, followed by a horse carriage ride with your personal Egyptologist to explore the magnificent Edfu Temple. This mythical temple, located on the west bank of the Nile in Upper Egypt, was built between 237 BC and 57 BC and preserved the divine storey of the battle between Horus and his villainous uncle Set. After exploring the temple, return to your cruise for lunch and dinner. Spend the night onboard the cruise in Aswan, with a late-night arrival.

Day 4: Aswan best attractions

  • 4 stops
  • Meals: breakfast, lunch, snacks
  • Accommodation: Overnight in a 5* Nile Cruise

Aswan

  • 2h
Indulge in a delicious breakfast, and then continue your 7-night Nile cruise from Luxor to Aswan to explore the following highlights with your private Egyptologist

Aswan High Dam

  • 40m
  • Admission ticket included
The Aswan High Dam is a wonder of modern engineering, built in the 1960s and '70s to bring prosperity and progress to Egypt, showcasing the country's capabilities in the industrial age.

Unfinished Obelisk

  • 30m
  • Admission ticket included
The Unfinished Obelisk is a remarkable testament to the ancient Egyptian mastery of architecture and craftsmanship. This unfinished obelisk was initially destined for the grand entrance of the Karnak Temples complex. Unfortunately, it was damaged during construction and left unfinished.

Temple of Philae

  • 2h
  • Admission ticket included
Explore the enchanting Philae Temple, dedicated to the goddess Isis and home to the timeless "Myth of Osiris," a golden tale that continues to captivate visitors to this day. Originally constructed in 380-362 BC by King Ptolemy II, the temple was later relocated to Agilkia Island as part of the UNESCO Nubia Campaign project in the 1970s, necessitated by the construction of the Aswan High Dam. After the tour, return to your cruise to enjoy lunch and dinner

Day 5: Abu simbel

  • 1 stop
  • Meals: breakfast, lunch, snacks
  • Accommodation: Overnight in a 5* Nile Cruise

Abu Simbel Temple Complex

  • 9h
  • Admission ticket not included
Optional: Start your day with breakfast; you will join your private Egyptologist guide for an early morning visit to the magnificent Abu Simbel temple . These grand temples were built by Ramses the Great (1279-1213 BCE) to honour Amun, Ra, and Ptah to showcase his power in battle in the Kadesh. The temple of King Ramses II is particularly striking and hosts the great sun festival on the 22nd of October and February of each year, while the second temple is dedicated to his beloved wife, Queen Nefertari. Afterwards, you will return to your cruise for a tasty lunch and dinner onboard.

Day 6: Visit Kom Ombo Temple - Overnight in Luxor

  • 1 stop
  • Meals: breakfast, lunch, snacks
  • Accommodation: Overnight in a 5* Nile Cruise

Temple of Kom Ombo

  • 1h 30m
  • Admission ticket included
Set sail in the morning towards Kom Ombo, enjoying a delicious breakfast onboard the cruise. Upon arrival, join your tour guide to explore the magnificent double temples of the hill of gold - the Kom Ombo Temple - built between 205 and 180 BC during the reign of King Ptolemy V in the Ptolemaic dynasty. The temple served as the worship house of Haroeris, "Horus, the Elder," to the north, and Sobek, the crocodile god of the Nile, to the south. After your visit, continue sailing to Luxor, where you will arrive late at night. Enjoy your lunch and dinner onboard the cruise.

Day 7: Optional Hot air balloon - luxor west bank attractions

  • 3 stops
  • Meals: breakfast, lunch, snacks
  • Accommodation: Overnight in a 5* Nile Cruise

Valley of the Kings

  • 2h
  • Admission ticket included
Embark on a tour of Luxor West Bank with your knowledgeable tour guide and begin by exploring the known Valley of the Kings - a stunning treasure of ancient Egypt nestled in an underground hill. This magical underground labyrinth is home to 63 royal tombs from the 18th to the 20th dynasty of the new kingdom, including the tombs of great pharaohs like Ramses the Great, Hatshepsut, Seti I, Tutankhamun, and more.

Temple of Hatshepsut at Deir el Bahari

  • 1h 30m
  • Admission ticket included
Next, visit the charming mortuary temple of Queen Hatshepsut, an architectural masterpiece that earned its place as the holy of the holies. Built in 1479 BC during the New Kingdom, this temple boasts three massive levels showcasing absolute perfection, immortalising Hatshepsut's successful achievements and honouring the creator sun god Amun.

Colossi of Memnon

  • 30m
  • Admission ticket included
Finally, explore the enduring Colossi of Memnon. These stunning quartzite sandstone constructions have been renovated countless times throughout history and feature decorations on their sides showcasing the pharaoh's family, achievements, and the Nile god Hapi. Optional Activities: Optional Hot Air Ballooning over the West Bank (for an additional cost of $99.00 US Dollars per person) Optional Sound and Light Show at Karnak (for an additional cost of $40.00 US Dollars per person)

Day 8: Final departure

  • 1 stop
  • Meals: breakfast
  • Accommodation: Not included

Luxor

  • 2h
Check-out after breakfast Bid farewell, transfer to Luxor airport

Location

Activity location

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    Luxor
    • Luxor, Egypt

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    Luxor
    • Luxor, Egypt

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