Farida Nile Cruise

Upon reaching Aswan, our English-speaking liaison will welcome you and arrange your private air-conditioned vehicle transfer to your luxurious Nile cruise ship. Please ensure to check in before noon. To start off, you'll be served a delectable lunch onboard. Afterwards, you'll be taken to see The High Dam, a monumental structure commissioned by former Egyptian president Gamal Abdel Nasser in 1960 AD to safeguard Egypt against Nile floods. Following this, you'll be whisked away on a motorboat to explore the Temple of Philae, a sacred site built in the Graeco-Roman era dedicated to the goddess Isis. Lastly, you will be guided to The Unfinished Obelisk, a red granite monument devoted to the god Amun Ra. After completing your tour, you will be escorted back to your ship. Enjoy the evening at your leisure in Aswan.

Your ship will provide breakfast for you. Following this, your tour guide, who is an expert on Egyptology, will accompany you to one of Egypt's most remarkable temples, the Kom Ombo Temple. This is where Sobek and Haroeris, two deities, were revered for some time. Return to your vessel and delight in a lunch served on the sun deck, providing you with a unique view of the majestic Nile River. In the afternoon, take pleasure in a chariot ride to the Temple of Horus at Edfu, known as one of the best-preserved temples in Egypt. Upon concluding your tour, transportation back to your ship will be arranged. Spend the remainder of your afternoon unwinding on your ship. Dinner will be provided on board. Come evening, the ship's staff will host an Egyptian Folkloric Show party.

Start your day with a breakfast onboard the Nile cruise before embarking on an enchanting tour in Thebes, the revered territory. Explore Luxor's west bank, home to the Valley of the Kings, the ancient burial grounds of the Theban kings and rulers of yesteryear Egypt, along with the sacred resting place of our Pharaohs. Following this, proceed to marvel at the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut at Deir El Bahari. This temple is an architectural marvel from ancient Egypt as it is entirely hewn into the mountain. Conclude your tour with a visit to the Colossi of Memnon, which is attributed to King Amenhotep III. Post the tour, return to your ship for lunch. The afternoon is for you to spend at your leisure. Enjoy dinner and an overnight stay on the cruise.

After enjoying your breakfast, prepare to depart at 08:00 AM. You will then embark on a fascinating journey exploring the East Bank of Luxor, which includes the magnificent Karnak Temples Complex. Notably, it is touted as the largest complex structure globally, spanning an impressive hundred areas. Conclude your delightful tour at the Luxor Temple, a monumental creation initiated by a 12th dynasty king and completed by the renowned King Ramses II. Once your day's adventure comes to an end, a private air-conditioned vehicle will transport you back to your Luxor accommodation, marking the conclusion of our services.

Upon reaching Luxor's airport or station, our representative will escort you to your Nile Cruise in a private air-conditioned van. The embarkation is scheduled before 12:00 PM. In the afternoon, you'll explore the eastern bank of Luxor, home to the Karnak Temples Complex, one of mankind's largest ever constructed structures. The main edifice is dedicated to the god Amun Ra, as it was believed to be his earthly residence. The oldest parts of this structure can be traced back to the middle kingdom, while some evidence suggests its origins date as far back as the 3rd dynasty. Following this, you'll visit the Temple of Luxor, a monument initiated by a 12th dynasty king and completed by the famed Ramses II. Situated at the heart of ancient Thebes, it was devoted to the primary god, Amun Re, much like Karnak. After concluding your day's journey, you'll be taken back to your ship for rest and relaxation. In the evening, there will be a performance of traditional Egyptian folklore by the crew. Dinner will be served and you'll spend the night in Luxor. (L-D) Please note: If your arrival in Luxor is exceptionally early, we may begin the tour immediately upon arrival as the cruise check-in time is 12:00.

Begin your day with breakfast aboard the Nile cruise, before embarking on an enchanting journey through Thebes, the holy land. Delve into the western side of Luxor, home to the Valley of the Kings, a burial site for ancient Egyptian monarchs and leaders. Following this, make your way to the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut at Deir El Bahari. This temple is a unique example of architecture in ancient Egypt as it's completely carved into the mountain. Conclude your tour with a visit to the Colossi of Memnon, associated with King Amenhotep III. After wrapping up your excursion, head back to your ship for a savory lunch. The rest of your day is at your own leisure. Spend your evening enjoying dinner and an overnight stay on the cruise.

Begin your day with breakfast aboard your Nile cruise. Your guide will then lead you on an enchanting journey to a land shrouded in mystery. Today's guided tour will commence with a visit to one of Egypt's most remarkable temples, the Temple of Horus in Edfu. This temple is renowned for being one of the most excellently preserved in all of Egypt. Following this, you'll return to your ship, where lunch will be served as we set sail for the city of Kom Ombo.

In the afternoon, you'll continue your exploration at the Temple of Kom Ombo, a sacred place where the gods Sobek and Haroeris were once venerated. Afterwards, return to your ship and partake in a delightful lunch.

Relish the sun deck and take in the distinctive scenery of the majestic Nile River. It was along these river banks where the ancient Egyptian civilization was born and thrived.

As we navigate towards the city of Aswan, a dinner meal will be served aboard. We'll arrive in Aswan late in the evening and stay overnight.

On your vessel, breakfast will be prepared and served. Subsequently, you will accompany your Egyptologist guide on an adventure to explore the magnificent city of Aswan. This includes The High Dam, a monumental structure established by the Egyptian leader Gamal Abdel Nasser in 1960 AD to shield Egypt from the destructive floods of the Nile. Following this, a motorboat journey across the Nile River will take you to Agilika Island. Here, you'll have the opportunity to explore the Philae Temple, constructed during the Gaeco-Roman era and consecrated to the goddess Isis (the divine mother of Horus). Your final stop will be the awe-inspiring Unfinished Obelisk in Aswan, carved from red granite and devoted to the deity Amun Ra. Once your day tour concludes, you'll return to your vessel where lunch will be provided. Afternoon tea will also be served on board. Enjoy the evening at your leisure with dinner and an overnight stay in Aswan.

After enjoying your breakfast, our representative will guide you to the Aswan airport or station for your departure to Cairo (Breakfast) **

Optional Tour: A visit to the Abu Simble temples is an option, either by private vehicle or domestic flight. You'll be greeted in Aswan by our English-speaking guide who will escort you via a private air-conditioned van to Abu Simbel, nestled on the western bank of the Nile, south of Aswan in what was once Nubia, 180 miles beyond the First Cataract. The location, historically known as Meha, was first recorded during the 18th Dynasty when Ay and Horemheb commissioned rock-cut chapels in the southern hills. On arrival, you'll tour the Abu Simbel Temples, constructed by the renowned King Ramses II. The largest temple, referred to as the Great Temple, was erected in honor of the celebrated god Rahorakhty by Ramesses II. The smaller temple was dedicated to King Ramesses II himself and his stunning wife Queen Nefertari. After completing your day tour, you'll return to Aswan. Once in Aswan, you'll be delivered by a private air-conditioned van to your selected hotel for check-in and relaxation, or transferred to Aswan airport for your next destination.