Alyssa Nile Cruise

Upon reaching Aswan, our representative who speaks fluent English will welcome you and arrange your private air-conditioned transfer to your luxurious Nile cruise ship. Ensure to check in before noon. Your journey will commence with a delightful onboard lunch. Post lunch, we'll transport you to The High Dam, a monumental structure initiated by Egyptian president Gamal Abdel Nasser back in 1960 AD to shield Egypt from the annual Nile flood. This will be followed by a relaxing motorboat ride on the Nile, leading you to the Temple of Philae. Built during the Graeco-Roman era, this temple was dedicated to the goddess Isis. Finally, you will visit The Unfinished Obelisk, a red granite structure meant to honor the god Amun Ra. Once your tour concludes, you will be taken back to your ship. Enjoy the rest of your evening in Aswan at your leisure.

Start your day with a meal served on your vessel, before embarking on an exploration of one of Egypt's most fascinating sites, the Kom Ombo Temple, under the guidance of your expert Egyptologist. This temple was once a place of worship for the deities Sobek and Haroeris. Return to your vessel and savor a meal on the sun deck, all the while taking in the captivating panorama of the mighty Nile River. In the afternoon, a thrilling chariot ride will take you to the Temple of Horus in Edfu, renowned as one of Egypt's best-preserved temples. Once your tour concludes, you'll be taken back to your ship for a leisurely afternoon. Enjoy your evening meal onboard, followed by an entertaining Egyptian Folkloric Show conducted by the onboard staff.

Start your day with breakfast on the Nile cruise, and then set off on your enchanting journey in Thebes, the hallowed ground. Explore Luxor's west bank, including the Valley of the Kings. This location is the royal burial ground of Theban monarchs and rulers from ancient Egypt where our Pharaohs found their final resting place. Following this, continue to the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut at Deir El Bahari. This temple has been recognized as one of the finest examples of ancient Egyptian architecture due to its unique feature of being entirely hewn into the mountain. Conclude your tour with a visit to the Colossi of Memnon, a monument attributed to King Amenhotep III. Afterward, return to your ship for a mid-day meal. Spend the afternoon at your leisure. Enjoy dinner and stay overnight on the cruise.

Depart post breakfast (at 08:00 AM) to embark on a mesmerizing tour exploring the East Bank of Luxor, featuring the magnificent Karnak Temples Complex - the largest architectural marvel globally, spanning an area of a hundred. Conclude your delightful journey at the Luxor Temple, a masterpiece initiated by a king from the 12th dynasty and brought to completion by the renowned king Ramses II. Once your day tour concludes, a private air-conditioned vehicle will transport you back to your accommodation in Luxor, marking the end of our services.

When you touch down at Luxor airport or station, our delegate will escort you to your Nile Cruise in a private air-conditioned van. Boarding will take place before 12:00 PM. During the afternoon, you'll explore the East bank of Luxor, home to the Karnak Temple Complex. This is widely recognized as the most vast structure ever erected throughout human history. The main edifice is dedicated to the deity Amun Ra, as it was seen as the terrestrial dwelling of the god. The oldest part of the structure dates back to the middle kingdom, though some references suggest that earlier constructions go back as far as the 3rd dynasty. Subsequently, you'll continue your journey to the Luxor Temple, a magnificent structure completed by the renowned King Ramses II and originally initiated by a monarch of the 12th dynasty. Located at the heart of ancient Thebes, this temple, like Karnak, was consecrated to the primary deity, Amun Re.
Upon completion of your daily exploration, you'll be escorted back to your vessel for relaxation and rejuvenation. In the evening, a traditional Egyptian performance will be put on by the crew. A meal will be provided and you'll spend the night in Luxor. (L-D) Please note: Should you arrive in Luxor at an early hour, we will commence the tour immediately upon arrival. This is because the cruise check-in time is at 12:00 and we don't want our guests to squander precious time waiting in the lobby for check-in.

You'll start your day with breakfast aboard the Nile cruise. Following that, you'll embark on an enchanting journey in Thebes, the holy earth, by exploring Luxor's west bank, including the Valley of the Kings. This area serves as the imperial graveyard for the monarchs and rulers of ancient Egypt, and it's where our Pharaohs found their final resting place. Next, your adventure takes you to Deir El Bahari's Temple of Queen Hatshepsut. This temple is regarded as one of the most spectacular instances of architecture from ancient Egypt due to its unique construction within the mountain itself. The tour concludes with a visit to the Colossi of Memnon, relics of King Amenhotep III. Following this, you will return to your vessel for lunch. The afternoon is yours to enjoy at your leisure before dinner and overnight stay on the cruise.

Begin your day with breakfast on your Nile cruise. Your guide is about to take you on an enthralling journey into the realm of mysteries. Today's guided tour starts with a visit to one of Egypt's most remarkable temples, the Temple of Horus in Edfu, renowned for being among the best-preserved temples in the country. Following that, you will return to your ship, where lunch will be served as we set sail for Kom Ombo.

In the afternoon, you will venture out to explore the Temple of Kom Ombo, a place once revered by those who worshiped the deities Sobek & Haroeris. Afterward, return to your ship for a delightful lunch.

Take advantage of the sun deck and immerse yourself in the mesmerizing vistas of the magnificent Nile River. It was along these banks that ancient Egyptian civilization was born and thrived.

A delicious dinner will be served on board as we navigate our way to Aswan. Late in the evening, we will arrive in Aswan where you can rest and spend the night.

Your cruise will provide breakfast on board. Following this, you'll embark on a guided tour to explore the magnificent city of Aswan with your Egyptologist guide. Your journey includes a visit to The High Dam, a significant construction undertaken by former Egyptian president Gamal Abdel Nasser in 1960 AD to shield Egypt from the floods of the Nile River.

Next, you'll take a motorboat ride along the Nile River, leading you to Agilika Island. Here, you'll explore the Philae Temple, built during the Gaeco-Roman era and dedicated to the goddess Isis, mother of god Horus.

Your tour continues with a visit to one of Aswan's most remarkable attractions, The Unfinished Obelisk. This monument, carved from red granite, was dedicated to the god Amun Ra.

After concluding your day's exploration, you'll return to your ship where lunch awaits. Afternoon tea will also be served onboard. You'll have the remainder of the evening to relax at your leisure. Your day concludes with dinner and an overnight stay in Aswan.

After you've had your breakfast, a representative of ours will escort you to the Aswan airport or station for your flight to Cairo (Breakfast).

Optional Tour: Embark on a trip to the temples of Abu Simbel, either by private bus or domestic flight. Our English-speaking guide in Aswan will meet you and transfer you to Abu Simbel in a private air-conditioned vehicle. Situated on the Nile's western bank, south of Aswan and 180 miles south of the First Cataract in what used to be Nubia, Abu Simbel was previously known as Meha. The area first came to prominence during the 18th Dynasty when Ay and Horemheb commissioned rock-cut chapels in the southern hills. Upon reaching, you'll get to explore the Abu Simbel Temples, constructed under the reign of the famous Pharaoh Ramses II. The largest of these, known as the Great Temple, was dedicated to the revered god Rahorakhty by Ramesses II. The smaller temple was dedicated to King Ramesses II himself and his beloved wife, Queen Nefertari. After completing your tour for the day, we'll drive back to Aswan.
Upon reaching Aswan, a private air-conditioned vehicle will transport you to your selected hotel for check-in. You may choose to rest and freshen up or proceed to Aswan airport for your local flight to Cairo.