Al Hambra Nile Cruise

As you set foot in Aswan, our English-speaking guide will greet you and escort you in a private air-conditioned vehicle to your luxurious Nile cruise ship. Ensure to check in before noon. Start your journey with a lunch served onboard. Post lunch, get ready to explore The High Dam, a monumental structure built by Egyptian president Gamal Abdel Nasser in 1960 AD to safeguard Egypt from the Nile flood. Following this, experience a motorboat ride on the Nile to reach the Temple of Philae, a structure from the Graeco-Roman era dedicated to goddess Isis. The last stop of the day is The Unfinished Obelisk, carved from red granite and devoted to god Amun Ra. After completing your excursion, head back to your ship. In the evening, spend some leisure time at your own pace in Aswan. [L-D]

Your ship will provide breakfast. Afterwards, you'll be accompanied by your Egyptologist guide to explore one of Egypt's most magnificent temples, the Kom Ombo Temple, which was once a place of worship for the gods Sobek and Haroeris. Return to your ship and delight in a lunch served on the sun deck, taking in the unparalleled vistas of the mighty Nile river. In the afternoon, experience a thrilling chariot ride to the Edfu Temple of Horus, renowned as one of Egypt's best-preserved temples. Upon concluding your tour, you'll be transported back to your ship. Spend the rest of your afternoon unwinding aboard your cruise ship. Dinner will be served on board, and the evening will culminate with a captivating Egyptian Folklore Show presented by the ship's crew

Enjoy your morning meal on the Nile cruise. Following this, begin your enchanting journey in Thebes, the holy ground, by exploring Luxor's west bank which includes the Valley of the Kings. This site is known as the royal burial ground of Theban kings and leaders of ancient Egypt, where our Pharaohs were laid to rest. Afterwards, you'll proceed to the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut at Deir El Bahari. This temple stands out as one of the most extraordinary examples of architecture in ancient Egypt due to it being entirely carved into the mountain. Concluding the tour, you'll visit the Colossi of Memnon, attributed to King Amenhotep III. Following this, you'll return to your ship for lunch. The afternoon is yours to enjoy at your leisure. Dinner and an overnight stay on the cruise await.

Post breakfast, your departure is scheduled for 08:00 AM. Following this, get ready for an exciting exploration of Luxor's East Bank, where the magnificent Karnak Temples Complex awaits you. This structure is recognized as the world's largest complex construction, occupying a hundred areas. Conclude your delightful journey at the Luxor Temple, a stunning architectural marvel initiated by a 12th dynasty king and completed by the famous king Ramses II. Upon the completion of your day's excursion, you will be privately driven in an air-conditioned van to your designated place in Luxor, marking the end of our services.

Upon reaching Luxor via air or train, our liaison will escort you to your Nile Cruise using a private, air-conditioned vehicle. Boarding should occur before noon. In the afternoon, you'll explore Luxor's East bank, home to the Karnak Temples Complex, the most massive construct ever erected in human history. The main structure is dedicated to the deity Amun Ra, perceived as god's earthly dwelling. Its earliest sections trace back to the Middle Kingdom, though some suggest its inception during the 3rd dynasty. Later, you'll tour the Luxor Temple, initiated by a 12th dynasty king and concluded by the renowned Ramses II. This temple sat at the core of ancient Thebes and was dedicated, like Karnak, to the chief deity, Amun Re. After your day's exploration, you'll be escorted back to your vessel for relaxation. In the evening, the crew will present an Egyptian folkloric show. A served dinner follows before you retire for the night in Luxor. (L-D)

Enjoy your morning meal on the Nile cruise before embarking on a mystical journey in Thebes, the holy ground. Discover the west bank of Luxor, home to the Valley of the Kings; a renowned burial site for ancient Egyptian monarchs and rulers. Your exploration continues with a visit to the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut at Deir El Bahari, a marvel of ancient Egyptian architecture as it's entirely carved into the mountain. The tour concludes with a stop at the Colossi of Memnon, relics of King Amenhotep III. Afterward, return to your vessel for lunch. Spend the rest of the afternoon at your leisure before enjoying dinner and staying overnight on the cruise.

Start your day with breakfast aboard your Nile cruise. Your guide will then lead you on an exploratory journey into a world of secrets. Today's guided tour commences with a visit to one of Egypt's most remarkable temples - the Temple of Horus in Edfu, known for its impressive preservation. Following this, you will return to your ship, where lunch will be served during the voyage to Kom Ombo.

In the afternoon, continue your exploration to the Temple of Kom Ombo, a significant place of worship for the two deities Sobek and Haroeris. After this exploration, return to your vessel and relish your lunch.

Take pleasure in the sun deck, observing the unique landscape of the mighty River Nile. This is where ancient Egyptian civilization was birthed and flourished.

As you sail towards Aswan, dinner will be served on board. Arrive in Aswan late in the evening and spend the night.

Your day will commence with a meal served on your vessel. Following that, you'll explore the magnificent city of Aswan under the guidance of your Egyptologist guide. Your tour includes the High Dam, a significant structure built in 1960 AD by Egyptian President Gamal Abdel Nasser to shield Egypt from Nile floods. Subsequently, you'll embark on a motorboat journey down the Nile, heading towards Agilika Island. Here, you'll encounter the Temple of Philae, an edifice from the Gaeco-Roman era devoted to the goddess Isis, Horus' mother. Your next stop is the striking Unfinished Obelisk in Aswan, a red granite monument dedicated to the god Amun Ra. After wrapping up your day's expedition, you'll return to your vessel for lunch and afternoon tea. The evening is yours to enjoy at leisure, followed by dinner and an overnight stay in Aswan.

After enjoying your breakfast, prepare to check out. Our representative will then escort you to the Aswan airport or station for your flight to Cairo. (Breakfast included).

Optional Tour: We offer an excursion tour to the Abu Simbel temples, which can be accessed either by a private coach or domestic flight. Once in Aswan, our English-speaking tour guide will take you in a private air-conditioned van to Abu Simbel. Located on the western bank of the Nile, south of Aswan and 180 miles south of the First Cataract in what was once Nubia, the site is steeped in history. Known as Meha in ancient times, it was first chronicled in the 18th Dynasty when Ay and Horemheb commissioned rock-cut chapels in the southern hills. Upon reaching Abu Simbel, you'll visit the temples built by the renowned King Ramses II. The larger temple, known as the Great Temple, was dedicated to the deity Rahorakhty and constructed by Ramesses II. The smaller one was dedicated to King Ramses II himself and his beautiful queen, Nefertari. After your day tour concludes, we'll drive back to Aswan. Once there, you'll be taken in a private air-conditioned van to your selected hotel for check-in and rest or transferred to Aswan Airport for your subsequent flight.