Nile Cruise from Sharm El Sheikh

Day 1: Sharm El Sheikh to Aswan

• Early morning pick-up: Depart from your Sharm El Sheikh hotel at 8:00 AM and start your sailing Voyage.
• Scenic drive: Embark on a comfortable and scenic drive through the Egyptian desert, passing through charming villages and Bedouin settlements.
• Arrival in Aswan: Arrive in Aswan, the gateway to the Nile River, in the afternoon.
• Check-in on your Nile cruise: Board your luxurious Nile cruise vessel and settle into your comfortable cabin.
• Welcome lunch: Enjoy a delicious welcome lunch on board the cruise, featuring traditional Egyptian cuisine included in your sailing Voyage.

Day 2: Aswan Excursions

• High Dam of Aswan: Visit the iconic High Dam of Aswan, a massive engineering marvel that controls the Nile’s waters and provides hydroelectric power.
• Philae Temple: Explore the stunning Philae Temple, originally located on an island that was submerged by the dam’s construction. The temple was relocated to a higher ground and is now accessible by a small boat.
• Felucca ride: Enjoy a relaxing felucca ride on the Nile River. Sail under the warm Egyptian sun and admire the beautiful scenery through your Nile Cruise.

Day 3: Kom Ombo and Edfu

• Temple of Kom Ombo: Visit the unique Temple of Kom Ombo, dedicated to two gods: Sobek, the crocodile god, and Horus, the falcon-headed god. The temple is divided into two symmetrical halves, each dedicated to a different deity.
• Sail to Edfu: Continue the Nile River Voyage to the town of Edfu.
• Temple of Horus: Explore the magnificent Temple of Horus, one of the best-preserved temples in Egypt. Admire the towering pylon, the hypostyle hall, and the sanctuary dedicated to the god Horus.

Day 4: Luxor

• Luxor Temple: Arrive in Luxor, the “City of a Hundred Gates.” Visit the impressive Luxor Temple, a sprawling complex of temples and courtyards dedicated to the gods Amun, Mut, and Khonsu.
• Karnak Temple: Explore the vast Karnak Temple complex, the largest religious site in the world. Marvel at the towering obelisks, the Hypostyle Hall, and the Sacred Lake.
• Sound and light show (optional) not included in your sailing Voyage program: Enjoy an unforgettable sound and light show at the Karnak Temple, which brings the temple’s history to life through a multimedia spectacle.

Day 5: Valley of the Kings and Hatshepsut Temple

• Valley of the Kings: Discover the tombs of ancient pharaohs in the Valley of the Kings. Choose from a variety of tombs to visit, including those of Tutankhamun, Rameses II, and Amenhotep III.
• Temple of Queen Hatshepsut: Explore the magnificent Temple of Queen Hatshepsut, a unique mortuary temple built by a female pharaoh. Admire the temple’s terraced design and the statues of Queen Hatshepsut.
• Return to your cruise after the sailing Voyage: Enjoy a leisurely lunch on board the cruise before returning to your cabin.

Day 6: Disembarkation and Return to Sharm El Sheikh

• Disembarkation: Disembark from your Nile cruise in Luxor.
• Transfer to Sharm El Sheikh: Enjoy a scenic drive back to Sharm El Sheikh, passing through charming villages and desert landscapes.
• Arrival at your hotel: Arrive back at your Sharm El Sheikh hotel in the evening, tired but exhilarated from your unforgettable Sharm El Sheikh Nile River Voyage Adventure.