5 Days Princess Farida Dahabiya From Luxor

Upon your arrival at Luxor Airport, our guide, a qualified private Egyptologist, will warmly welcome you. You���ll be escorted to the Dahabeyia, where you���ll board and settle in.

A qualified Egyptologist, your tour guide, will be with you on board and lead the sightseeing tours during your Nile cruise in Egypt.

After lunch on board, you���ll visit one of Luxor���s highlights with your guide:

Karnak Temple Complex

Located in Luxor, the Karnak Temple Complex spans over 2,000 years of construction. It features grand sites like the Precinct of Amun-Re and Hypostyle Hall, symbolizing ancient Egypt���s religious devotion and architectural brilliance..

Afterward, visit another immortal structure in Luxor:

Luxor Temple By Night

Built around 1400 BC, Luxor Temple honors the renewal of kingship and was central to the Opet Festival. Expanded by famous pharaohs, its grand statues and night illuminations showcase Egypt���s spiritual and architectural heritage.

After the extensive visit, you will be taken back to the Dahabyia.

After a leisurely breakfast on board, you will travel with your guide to Thebes-West. The first highlight of the day awaits you:

The Valley of the Kings

The Valley of the Kings holds 65 royal tombs from Egypt���s New Kingdom, including Tutankhamun���s. Carved into rock and richly decorated, these tombs reveal ancient beliefs about the afterlife and Egypt���s artistic heritage.

The Mortuary Temple of Hatshepsut

Carved into Deir El Bahari cliffs, the Temple of Hatshepsut honors one of Egypt���s most powerful female pharaohs. Built between 1473���1458 BC, its terraces and symmetry symbolize divine devotion and her lasting legacy.

The Colossi of Memnon

The Colossi of Memnon are two 18-meter-tall statues of Pharaoh Amenhotep III, built around 1350 BC to guard his temple. Later linked to the Greek hero Memnon, they symbolize Egypt���s royal grandeur and legacy.

Afterward, you will be escorted back to your Dahabeya. Following lunch on board, the ship sets sail towards Edfu through the Esna Lock.

Tip of the Day:

Today, you have the option to experience a hot air balloon ride at sunrise over Thebes West for a unique view of Luxor���s ancient treasures. (optional).

On this day, you will begin your morning by enjoying your breakfast then you go by horse and carriage to the Temples of Kom Ombo and Edfu where you will meet your Egyptologist Tour Guide:

Edfu Temple

Dedicated to the falcon god Horus, Edfu Temple is one of Egypt���s best-preserved temples. Built during the Ptolemaic period, it features grand columns and detailed reliefs depicting Horus���s victory over Set, offering a vivid look into ancient Egyptian religion and architecture.

Gabel El Selsela

Arrive at Gebel El Selsela, an ancient quarry site that provided much of the stone used for Egypt's temples and monuments. Your guided tour will take you through the vast quarries and caves, where you can see the marks left by ancient workers.

Kom Ombo Temple

Built in the Ptolemaic period, Kom Ombo is a unique double temple dedicated to Sobek and Horus. Known for its symmetrical design, ancient surgical carvings, and a museum of mummified crocodiles, it offers insight into Egyptian religion and daily life.

After the temple visit, sail to Sheikh Fadel Island.

As you savor a delicious breakfast on your Nile Cruise, you will have the opportunity to explore the amazing sights of Aswan with your expert Egyptologist Tour Guide. You will discover the rich history and culture of this ancient city, as you visit some of its most famous attractions, such as:

Philae Temple

Philae Temple, dedicated to Isis, was built during the Ptolemaic and Roman eras. Famous for its elegant reliefs, it was relocated to Agilkia Island to protect it from flooding. It stands today as a symbol of ancient faith and preservation.

Next, visit the imposing High Dam, which impounds the Nile to Lake Nasser, with both positive and negative effects.

Aswan High Dam

The Aswan High Dam, completed in 1970, controls Nile floods, generates power, and creates Lake Nasser. It advanced Egypt���s development but required relocating ancient sites like Abu Simbel.

After enjoying a delicious breakfast on board your Dahabyia, prepare for a smooth and comfortable end to your journey. Your private driver will transfer you to your next destination in Aswan���whether it���s the airport for your departure flight or a hotel for an extended stay. Take a moment to reflect on the unforgettable memories, breathtaking scenery, and timeless history you experienced during your Nile adventure.

Abu Simbel (Optional Tour)