Al Hambra Deluxe Nile Cruise

• Upon arrival in Aswan, you will be welcomed by our English-speaking representative and transferred by private air-conditioned vehicle to board the Al Hambra Nile Cruise Deluxe. Check-in begins before 12:00 PM, followed by lunch on board.
• After lunch, begin your sightseeing tour with a visit to the impressive Aswan High Dam, constructed in 1960 during the presidency of Gamal Abdel Nasser to protect Egypt from the Nile’s annual flooding.
• Continue with a motorboat ride on the Nile to visit the beautiful Philae Temple, built during the Graeco-Roman period and dedicated to the goddess Isis.
• Finally, explore the remarkable Unfinished Obelisk, carved from red granite and believed to have been dedicated to the god Amun Ra.
• Return to your cruise ship for the evening. Enjoy free time at leisure in Aswan.

Meals Included: Lunch, Dinner

• Note: If your arrival in Aswan is early, the tour will start immediately upon arrival so you can enjoy your time instead of waiting for cruise check-in

• Enjoy breakfast on board the Al Hambra Nile Cruise Deluxe before sailing along the Nile.
• Your first stop will be the unique Kom Ombo Temple, dedicated to the two gods Sobek and Haroeris.
• Return to the cruise and enjoy lunch on board while admiring the scenic landscapes of the Nile Valley.
• In the afternoon, take a horse-drawn carriage ride to visit the magnificent Edfu Temple, one of the best-preserved temples in Egypt dedicated to the falcon god Horus.
• Return to the ship to relax on the sun deck. Dinner will be served on board, followed by a traditional Egyptian folkloric show in the evening.

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

• After breakfast on board, begin your unforgettable tour of the West Bank of Luxor, the ancient city of Thebes.
• Visit the legendary Valley of the Kings, the burial place of Egypt’s powerful pharaohs.
• Continue to the spectacular Mortuary Temple of Hatshepsut, an extraordinary temple carved into the cliffs of Deir El Bahari.
• End the tour with a stop at the famous Colossi of Memnon, two massive statues belonging to King Amenhotep III.
• Return to your cruise for lunch. Spend the afternoon relaxing on board before dinner and overnight on the cruise.

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

• After breakfast, check out from the Al Hambra Nile Cruise Deluxe at 08:00 AM.
• Begin your final tour on the East Bank of Luxor with a visit to the magnificent Karnak Temple Complex, the largest religious complex ever built.
• Continue to the stunning Luxor Temple, originally constructed by Amenhotep III and later expanded by Ramses II.
• After completing the tour, you will be transferred by private air-conditioned vehicle to your location in Luxor.

Meals Included: Breakfast

• Upon arrival at Luxor airport or station, our representative will transfer you to the Al Hambra Nile Cruise Deluxe by private A/C vehicle.
• After embarkation before 12:00 PM, enjoy lunch on board.
• In the afternoon, visit the magnificent Karnak Temple Complex, followed by the beautiful Luxor Temple located in the heart of ancient Thebes.
• Return to the cruise for dinner and an evening folkloric show.

Meals Included: Lunch, Dinner

• Breakfast on board, then explore the famous West Bank of Luxor including:

• Valley of the Kings

• Mortuary Temple of Hatshepsut

• Colossi of Memnon

• Return to the cruise for lunch and begin sailing toward Edfu.
• Dinner and overnight on board.

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

• After breakfast, visit the impressive Edfu Temple.
• Return to the cruise and sail toward Kom Ombo, where you will explore the fascinating Kom Ombo Temple dedicated to Sobek and Haroeris.
• Enjoy the stunning scenery along the Nile while relaxing on the sun deck.
• Dinner on board while sailing to Aswan.

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

• Enjoy your breakfast on board your Nile cruise. Afterwards, you will meet your professional Egyptologist tour guide to explore the highlights of Aswan.
• Your first stop will be the impressive Aswan High Dam, one of the most important engineering achievements in Egypt. It was constructed in 1960 during the era of President Gamal Abdel Nasser to protect Egypt from the annual flooding of the Nile River and to generate hydroelectric power.
• Afterward, enjoy a relaxing motorboat ride on the Nile to reach Agilkia Island, where you will visit the magnificent Temple of Philae. This beautiful temple was built during the Greco-Roman period and was dedicated to the goddess Isis, the mother of Horus.
• Continue your tour with a visit to the remarkable Unfinished Obelisk, located in the ancient granite quarries of Aswan. Carved from red granite and dedicated to Amun, this massive obelisk provides valuable insight into ancient Egyptian stone-cutting techniques.
• After completing your sightseeing tour, you will return to your Nile cruise. Lunch and afternoon tea will be served on board. Enjoy free time in the evening. Dinner and overnight stay in Aswan.

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

• Enjoy your final breakfast on board your Nile cruise before checking out. Afterwards, our representative will accompany you to Aswan International Airport or the train station to catch your flight or train to Cairo.

Optional Tour:
Abu Simbel Temples Excursion (by private coach or domestic flight)

• You will meet your English-speaking tour guide in Aswan and travel by private air-conditioned vehicle to the magnificent Abu Simbel Temples, located about 280 km south of Aswan on the western bank of the Nile River, in the historic region of Nubia.
• The temples were built by the famous Pharaoh Ramesses II during the 13th century BC. The larger temple, known as the Great Temple, was dedicated to the gods Ra-Horakhty, Amun, and Ptah, as well as to Ramesses II himself.
• The smaller temple was dedicated to Queen Nefertari, the beloved wife of Ramesses II, and to the goddess Hathor.
• After completing your tour, you will drive back to Aswan. Upon arrival, you will be transferred either to your selected hotel for check-in and relaxation or to Aswan International Airport for your domestic flight to Cairo.

Meals Included: Breakfast