05 Days Program from Luxor to Aswan on M/S Farah Nile Cruise (Every Monday)

Thebes Tours International guide will pick you up from your hotel, Luxor Train Station, or Luxor International Airport for your transfer to the M/S Farah Nile Cruise. Check-in procedures will begin at 12:00 pm.

 You will have a relaxing time to refresh yourself. Then you will have lunch in the main restaurant, which serves a broad range of international food.

After lunch, you will have the opportunity to visit the East Bank (Karnak, and Luxor temples). Starting with Karnak Temple, built by various kings throughout history. Then, explore Luxor Temple, one of the world’s most remarkable open-air museums.

After getting back, dinner will be served on board, and then enjoy entertainment shows by Tanoura and a belly dancer show in the lounge. You will spend overnight in Luxor.

Enjoy your breakfast buffet with the Nile view in the main restaurant of the cruise,

After breakfast, your guide will take you to visit the West Bank of Luxor, starting with the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut, a stunning mortuary temple dedicated to one of ancient Egypt's few female pharaohs, known for its impressive architecture and beautiful reliefs.

Next, explore the Valley of the Kings, the ancient burial site of the pharaohs. Your guide will take you through the most significant tombs (your ticket includes access to 3 tombs, excluding those of Tutankhamun, Ramses II, and Seti I, which require an additional fee for entry).

On your way back to the Nile River, you will pass by the famous Colossi of Memnon

After returning, you will enjoy lunch on board in the main restaurant while the boat is sailing to Esna.

Dinner will be served on board,

You will spend overnight in Edfu.

Notice:
At 3:00 AM, you have the option to enjoy a Hot Air Balloon ride over Luxor (with an additional charge). If you choose to participate in this optional excursion, please inform us at least one day in advance so we can prepare the necessary permissions, and request a breakfast box from the cruise.
A representative will pick you up from the cruise around 3:00 AM for the balloon ride. After the ride, you will begin your day tour of Luxor.

After breakfast head to Edfu Temple by horse carriage. Temple of Horus in Edfu, one of the best-preserved temples from ancient Egypt, dedicated to the falcon god Horus. It was the center of several festivals sacred to Horus.

Lunch time comes with a variety of perfectly cooked oriental items.

In the evening you will get the chance to explore Kom Ombo temple, where you can visit the twin temple dedicated to the crocodile god Sobek and the falcon god Haroeris (“Horus the Elder”)

Then get back to B.B.Q. open buffet with a wide variety of charcoal grills followed by a Galabia party in the lounge.

Overnight in Aswan

You will enjoy your breakfast and lunch on board

Followed by - Aswan visits. Get ready to explore the high dam, then Philae Temple by motorboat.

Getting back to the cruise and enjoy your stay on the cruise.

Enjoy a fancy à la carte dinner followed by a Nubian show in the lounge bar.

Overnight in Aswan

Notice:
At noon, take an optional trip to the Nubian Village to interact with locals, explore traditional crafts and culture, and enjoy a refreshing Karkadeh tea in a Nubian home, both with an additional charge. Alternatively, embark on a serene sunset Felucca cruise from Aswan, soaking in breathtaking views of the Nile with landmarks like Philae Temple and Aswan’s islands, (both with an additional charge).

Enjoy your breakfast with the Nile view before you check out at 8:00 a.m.

Our driver will take you back to your drop-off point in Aswan, whether it's your hotel, the train station, or the airport.

Notice:
At 04:45 AM, you have the option to join a trip to the UNESCO World Heritage Listed Abu Simbel (with an additional charge).
If you choose to participate in this optional excursion, please inform us at least one day in advance so we can prepare the necessary permissions and request the cruise to arrange a breakfast box for you to take on your early trip.