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The Ultimate Nile Voyage: 3-Night Private Cruise (Aswan to Luxor)

Luxury 3-Night Private Nile Cruise ship
  • 4 Days / 3 Nights
  • 11:00 AM
  • Up to 30 Guests
  • Aswan Airport or Hotel
  • Special rates for children
  • Free cancellation up to 14 days before departure.

Highlights

  • Private Philae Temple & High Dam excursion on arrival in Aswan.

  • Exclusive Abu Simbel Option: Sunrise VIP journey to Ramses II’s colossal cliffside sun temple.

  • Twilight Sailing: Visit the dual temple of Kom Ombo lit against the evening sky.

  • Horus Sanctuary: Horse-drawn carriage arrival at Edfu Temple.

  • Luxor East & West Banks: Private access to Karnak, illuminated Luxor Temple, Valley of the Kings, and Hatshepsut’s terraced masterpiece at Deir el-Bahari.

  • Five-Star Full Board: Gourmet dining and private butler service aboard your vessel.

Overview

Embark on a timeless voyage down the lifeblood of Egypt on our 3-Night Private Nile Cruise.

"Day-by-Day Itinerary

Aswan to Luxor: Royal Odyssey (3-Night Private Nile Cruise)

Day 1: Aswan Arrival, High Dam & Philae Temple

  • Morning / Midday (Arrival & Check-in): Enjoy a seamless, private pickup from the Aswan airport, railway station, or your Aswan hotel. Transfer to your 5-star luxury cruise ship to check in, freshen up, and enjoy your first gourmet lunch on board.

  • Afternoon (Aswan Exploration): Disembark with your private Egyptologist to visit the engineering marvel of the Aswan High Dam. Following this, embark on a scenic motorboat ride to reach the majestic Philae Temple, beautifully situated on an island sanctuary.

  • Evening: Return to the ship to relax. Welcome dinner is served on board. Overnight docked in Aswan.

  • (Meals included: Lunch, Dinner)

Day 2: Pre-Dawn Abu Simbel & Nile Sailing

  • Early Morning (Optional – $110 Extra): Depart before dawn for a VIP overland journey south through the desert to Abu Simbel. Stand before the colossal cliffside statues of King Ramses II and Queen Nefertari. Return to the ship in Aswan before midday.

    • (For guests not taking the optional tour: Enjoy a relaxed breakfast and a free morning at leisure on the sun deck).

  • Midday: The cruise ship casts off, sailing north down the Nile toward Kom Ombo while lunch is served.

  • Sunset: Disembark for a dusk tour of Kom Ombo Temple, the rare dual sanctuary dedicated to Sobek the Crocodile God and Haroeris the Falcon God.

  • Night: Continue sailing toward Edfu. Dinner and overnight on board.

Day 3: Edfu Temple & Scenic Passage to Luxor

  • Morning: Take a traditional horse-drawn carriage ride to Edfu Temple (Temple of Horus), one of the best-preserved ancient sanctuaries in Egypt.

  • Afternoon: Enjoy a relaxing afternoon sailing through the rural Egyptian countryside, navigating the Esna Lock, and arriving in ancient Thebes (Luxor).

  • Evening: Relax on the sun deck as the city lights up. Dinner and overnight docked on board in Luxor.

Day 4: Full Day Luxor (West & East Banks) & Departure

  • Morning (West Bank): Enjoy breakfast on board followed by luggage check-out and disembarkation. Cross to the West Bank to explore:

    • Valley of the Kings: Descend into the brilliantly painted royal tombs of Egypt’s greatest kings.

    • Temple of Hatshepsut: Discover the striking multi-tiered mortuary temple at Deir el-Bahari.

    • Colossi of Memnon: Photo stop at the towering stone monoliths guarding the ancient necropolis.

  • Afternoon (East Bank): Cross back to the East Bank to explore the grand religious centers of Thebes:

    • Karnak Temple Complex: Walk through the Great Hypostyle Hall, dwarfed by 134 massive columns, sacred lakes, and soaring obelisks.

    • Luxor Temple: Discover the ancient sanctuary connected by the Avenue of Sphinxes.

  • Conclusion: Private transfer to Luxor Airport, railway station, or your local hotel.

Included

    • ✅ Private Master Guide: Exclusive services of an elite, English-speaking Egyptologist for all excursions (No crowded group tours).

    • ✅ Private Luxury Transfers: All ground transportation in late-model, air-conditioned vehicles with a professional driver.

    • ✅ Seamless Arrival: Complimentary private pickup from Aswan Airport, railway, or any Aswan hotel (No hidden pickup fees).

    • ✅ 5-Star Accommodation: 3 nights aboard a luxury 3-Night Private Nile Cruise ship

    • ✅ Full Board Dining: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner daily aboard the vessel.

    • ✅ Logistical Fees: All local taxes, port charges, and service fees.

    • ✅ Excursion Transport: Private motorboat to Philae Temple and private horse-drawn carriage to Edfu Temple.

Excluded

    • ❌ Monument Entrance Fees: Admission tickets to temples and tombs (paid directly at the gates or online to the Ministry of Antiquities).

    • ❌ Optional Abu Simbel Trip: Available as a pre-dawn overland add-on on Day 2.

    • ❌ Beverages: Bottled water, soft drinks, and alcohol purchased on the cruise ship.

    • ❌ Gratuities: Tipping for your private guide, driver, and cruise staff (at your discretion).

    • ❌Personal Expenses (Laundry, Wi-Fi, phone calls, or souvenirs).

    • ❌ VIP Tomb Access (Optional special entry tickets inside Valley of the Kings for King Tutankhamun, Seti I, or Nefertari).

      Want to customize this itinerary? Contact The Nile Pirates directly, or learn more about the engineering marvel of the Aswan High Dam before you arrive.

Starts from $ 600 USD

Inquire for bespoke family and group rates. Per-person pricing decreases for larger private parties.

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