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Amoura Dahabiya Nile Cruise Tour

Luxor

Overview

Duration

5 days 4 nights & 4 days 3 nights

Tour Type

Private

Group Size

1-15

Run

Daily

The Amoura is a two-mast Egyptian dahabiya On board you can stay in a cabin with a large bed or twin bed (the total cabin is 6 all have a river view), and there is one suite with a terrace facing the river. In each room, you can choose to have two small beds or one big bed. All beds with Egyptian cotton, Each room has its name and is decorated nicely. There’s a big window in each room that lets you see a great view of the Nile River while you’re in your room. meaning that one may take in the breathtaking views of the Nile between Luxor and Aswan.

HIGHLIGHTS

  • Philae Temple
  • Kom Ombo temple
  • Gebal El Silsila
  • Edfu temple
  • Luxor temple
  • Karnak temple
  • Valley of the Kings
  • Colossi of Memnon
  • Hatshepsut temple

Itinerary

Itenirary
Itinerary 5 Days 4 Nights
Every Monday From Esna to Aswan
Day01 | Welcome to Luxor | West Bank | Valley of the Kings | Temple of Queen Hatshepsut | Collossi of Memnon| Transfer to Esna
Upon arrival at Luxor pick you up from any place from your choice in Luxor (Airport – Station – Hotel) then met by your personal guide who will accompany you by car with air conditioning to visit:
Valley of the Kings:
The magnificence of the grandeur of architecture which was used for burial, there are many kings buried in this valley. You will visit 3 tombs excluding Tomb of King Tutankhamun.
Move on to enjoy the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut.
It was built by Queen Hatshepsut, daughter of Thutmosis I, who ruled Egypt about 20 years during the 18th Dynasty (approximately from 1490 to 1469 B.C), the only pharaonic woman who reigned ancient Egypt.
On the way visit: Collossi of Memnon
The two faceless Colossi of Memnon, originally representing Pharaoh Amenhotep III, rising majestically about 18m from the plain, are the first monuments tourists see when they visit the west bank. These magnificent colossi, each cut from a single block of stone and weighing 1000 tonnes, sat at the eastern entrance to the funerary temple of Amenophis III, the largest on the west bank. Egyptologists are currently excavating the temple and their discoveries can be seen behind the colossi.
-After this trip you will be transferred to Esna to check in Dahabyia
- Then start sailing heading to El-Hegez
-Overnight on board Dahabyia
Meals: Lunch, Dinner
Day02 | Edfu | Silsela Hormoheb Temple
After enjoying the breakfast sailing to Edfu,
Upon arrival to Edfu met by your personal guide who will accompany you to visit:
Edfu
The majestic temple dedicated to Horus which is considered by most to be the best-preserved cult temple in Egypt. According to the Egyptian myths, it was the place where the falcon-headed god Horus revenge the murder of his father Osiris by killing Seth.
Continue Sailing till Silsela Hormoheb Temple
Where the cliffs on both sides close to the narrowest point along the length of the entire Nile.
- Overnight on board Dahabyia
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day03 | Kom Ombo | Sailing to Aswan
After enjoying the breakfast sailing to Kom Ombo
-First stop at Kom Ombo
Upon arrival to Kom Ombo met by your personal guide who will accompany you to visit:
Temple of Kom Ombo
Standing on a promontory at a bend in the Nile, where in ancient times sacred crocodiles basked in the sun on the riverbank, is the Temple of Kom Ombo, one of the Nile Valley's most beautifully sited temples. Unique in Egypt, it is dedicated to two gods; the local crocodile god Sobek, and Haroeris (from har-wer), meaning Horus the Elder
- After this trip you will be transferred to Dahabyia to continue sailing towards Aswan
- Overnight on board Dahabyia
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day04 | Arrive to Aswan | Temple of Philae |High Dam
After enjoying the breakfast pick up from Dahabyia and then met by your personal guide who will accompany you by car with air conditioning to visit:
Temple of Philae
Built to honor the goddess Isis, this was the last temple built in the classical Egyptian style. Construction began around 690 BC, and it was one of the last outposts where the goddess was worshipped. The cult of Isis continued here until at least AD 550. The boat leaves you near the Kiosk of Nectanebo, the oldest part, and the entrance to the temple is marked by the 18m-high first pylon with reliefs of Ptolemy XII NeosDionysos smiting enemies.
Next step continue to visit: Aswan High Dam
Egypt's modern example of construction on a monumental scale, the controversial Aswan High Dam, 13km south of Aswan, contains 18 times the amount of material used in the Great Pyramid of Khufu and created Lake Nasser, one of the world's largest artificial lakes.
- After this trip you will be transferred to Dahabyia
- Overnight on board Dahabyia
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day05| Abu Simbel (Optional)|
After enjoying the breakfast check out from Dahabyia and then met by your personal guide who will accompany you by car with air conditioning to visit:
Abu Simbel (Optional)
The two Temples of Abu Simbel, with their unique style, are considered to be the masterpieces of ancient Egypt. They reflect the glory and grandeur of the new Kingdom. The Egyptian government and UNESCO decided to co-operate in order to save these temples from the flood. The Temple of Ramsses II was dedicated to the four universal gods Ptah, Re-Her-Akhtey, Amun-Re, and to Ramsses II himself. The great Abu Simbel temple is also called The Sun Temple of RamssessII.The Temple of Queen Nefertari is also Called Temple of Hathor who was the wife of the Sun God so in a symbolic way, the two Temples, that of Ramsses II and that of Nefertari, bring Ramesses II, Nefertari, Hathor and the Sun God together as one.
Then transfer and drop off in any place from your choice in Aswan (Airport – Station – Hotel)
Meals: Breakfast
Itinerary 4 Days 3 Nights
Every Wednesday From Aswan to Esna
Day 01 |Temple of Philae |High Dam| Sail to Kom Ombo
Upon arrival at Aswan pick you up from any place from your choice in Aswan (Airport – Station – Hotel) then met by your personal guide who will accompany you by car with air conditioning to visit:
Temple of Philae
Built to honor the goddess Isis, this was the last temple built in the classical Egyptian style. Construction began around 690 BC, and it was one of the last outposts where the goddess was worshipped. The cult of Isis continued here until at least AD 550. The boat leaves you near the Kiosk of Nectanebo, the oldest part, and the entrance to the temple is marked by the 18m-high first pylon with reliefs of Ptolemy XII NeosDionysos smiting enemies.
Next step continue to visit: Aswan High Dam
Egypt's modern example of construction on a monumental scale, the controversial Aswan High Dam, 13km south of Aswan, contains 18 times the amount of material used in the Great Pyramid of Khufu and created Lake Nasser, one of the world's largest artificial lakes.
After this trip you will be transferred to Dahabyia and stay overnight.
-Sail to Kom Ombo
- Overnight on board Dahabyia
Meals: Lunch, Dinner
Day02 | Temple of Kom Ombo| Sail to Gebel El Silsila
After enjoying the breakfast pickup from Dahabyia and then met by your personal guide who will accompany you to visit:
-The Greco Roman Temple & Temple of Kom Ombo
Standing on a promontory at a bend in the Nile, where in ancient times sacred crocodiles basked in the sun on the riverbank, is the Temple of Kom Ombo, one of the Nile Valley's most beautifully sited temples. Unique in Egypt, it is dedicated to two gods; the local crocodile god Sobek, and Haroeris (from har-wer), meaning Horus the Elder
After this trip you will be transferred to Dahabyia and stay overnight.
-Sail to Gebel el Silsila
- Overnight on board Dahabyia
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day03| Edfu | Farwell Dinner | Sail to Esna
After enjoying the breakfast pickup from Dahabyia and then met by your personal guide who will accompany you to visit:
Edfu
The majestic temple dedicated to Horus which is considered by most to be the best-preserved cult temple in Egypt. According to the Egyptian myths, it was the place where the falcon-headed god Horus revenge the murder of his father Osiris by killing Seth.
After this trip you will be transferred to Dahabyia and stay overnight.
-Preparing for our EGYPTIAN EVENING OF FUN, with Egyptian cuisine, Arabic Music .
- Overnight on board Dahabyia
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day04 | Arrive to Esna | West Bank | Valley of the Kings | Temple of Queen Hatshepsut | Collossi of Memnon| Karnak Temple
After enjoying the breakfast check out from Dahabyia and then met by your personal guide who will accompany you by car with air conditioning to transfer to Luxor to visit:
Valley of the Kings:
The magnificence of the grandeur of architecture which was used for burial, there are many kings buried in this valley. You will visit 3 tombs excluding Tomb of King Tutankhamun.
Move on to enjoy the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut.
It was built by Queen Hatshepsut, daughter of Thutmosis I, who ruled Egypt about 20 years during the 18th Dynasty (approximately from 1490 to 1469 B.C), the only pharaonic woman who reigned ancient Egypt.
On the way visit: Collossi of Memnon
The two faceless Colossi of Memnon, originally representing Pharaoh Amenhotep III, rising majestically about 18m from the plain, are the first monuments tourists see when they visit the west bank. These magnificent colossi, each cut from a single block of stone and weighing 1000 tonnes, sat at the eastern entrance to the funerary temple of Amenophis III, the largest on the west bank. Egyptologists are currently excavating the temple and their discoveries can be seen behind the colossi.
Then proceed to witness Karnak Temple
Karnak is an extraordinary complex of sanctuaries, kiosks, pylons and obelisks dedicated to the Theban triad but also to the greater glory of pharaohs. The site covers more than 2 sq km; it's large enough to contain about 10 cathedrals. At its heart is the Temple of Amun, the earthly 'home' of the local god. Built, added to, dismantled, restored, enlarged and decorated over nearly 1500 years, Karnak was the most important place of worship in Egypt during the New Kingdom.
Then drop off in any place from your choice in Luxor (Airport – Station – Hotel)
Meals: Breakfast

Included/Excluded

  • Pick up point in Luxor from : Airport, Station, Hotel
  • Assistance of our guest relations during your stay
  • All transfers to/from Dahabyia by a private air-conditioned vehicle.
  • Accommodation on board Amoura Dahabyia based on F.B
  • All sightseeing tours (Private Tours)
  • All Sightseeing tours as in the itinerary.
  • English speaking Egyptologist guide during your trips
  • Bottled water during the trip
  • All service charges and taxes
  • All entrance fees are included which dictated in the itinerary.
  • Drop off point in Aswan : Airport, Station, Hotel
  • All Extra entrance fees : Tickets (Tutankhamen Tomb at Valley of the Kings, Tomb of Seti I, etc)
  • Drinks and any personal expenses.
  • Tipping

Silver Accommodation Plan

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Gold Accommodation Plan

MAY – SEP OCT – APR
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Diamond Accommodation Plan

MAY – SEP OCT – APR
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FAQs

Is Luxor worth visiting?
Absolutely, Luxor is well worth visiting. Luxor is ancient Egyptian Capital. ... In ancient times, the city was known as home to the god Amun, a deity who became associated with Egyptian royalty. Luxor has the most important temples in Egypt. So If you want to see iconic sites such as the Valley of the King's, Karnak Temple, Queen Hatshepsut's Temple, Luxor Temple, Medinet Habu, Colossi of Memnon, Tombs of the Nobles, and Luxor. So don't miss the opportunity to visit Luxor.
How to travel to see Egypt?‎
Most Egypt visitors come to Egypt by air, but a huge portion of them use Cruises to visit Egypt together among other countries in one single tour.
What is the most famous museum in Aswan?
The most famous museum in Aswan is the Nubian Museum
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