5-Day Hapi Nile Cruise Tour

Upon arrival in Luxor, you will be warmly met and assisted by one of our professional representatives before being transferred to embark on the charming Hapi Nile Cruise. After settling into your beautiful cabin, begin your exploration with an expert tour guide from the Best Global Tours team.

Visit the vast and stunning Karnak Temple Complex, the largest and most renowned religious structure ever constructed. The Karnak Temple enjoyed exceptional royal patronage, and every king of the New Kingdom left a clear mark on its walls.

You will also visit Luxor Temple, uniquely and especially designed to host the popular ancient religious festivals and processions, especially the well-known Opet Festival, which symbolised the renewal of the great kingship.

Return to the charming cruise ship for dinner and overnight in Luxor, with unique evening views of the illuminated Nile.

Meals: Lunch, Dinner

was the ancient necropolis of Thebes. Explore the breathtaking Valley of the Kings, where the great pharaohs of the New Kingdom were buried in elaborately and well-preserved decorated tombs carved deep into the mountains to protect the priceless royal treasures and sacred texts.

Continue to the dazzling Temple of Queen Hatshepsut, a magical architectural masterpiece built into the wonderful limestone cliffs, reflecting the great power and legitimacy of Egypt’s most famous and beautiful female ruler.

You will stop at the Colossi of Memnon, which became famous worldwide for the melodious and calming sound that emanated from the northern statue due to the cracks caused by the earthquake at sunrise, before it was restored in the second century AD, which led to it being named after the famous Greek mythological hero Memnon, who was killed in the fierce Trojan War.

We will take you back to your magnificent Nile Cruise and begin sailing toward Edfu, enjoying scenic Nile landscapes along the way.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

This morning, after having your fresh breakfast, visit the famous Temple of Edfu, which is one of the best-preserved temples in Egypt. The temple provides remarkable and deep insight into ancient and great rituals, mythology, and temple administration during the important Ptolemaic era.

Sail onward to Kom Ombo and explore the unique and amazing Kom Ombo Temple. Behind the Holy of Holies are cleverly hidden secret passages that priests used to give a “voice” to the gods to answer visitors’ inquiries and requests, making pilgrims believe that the god cared about them and spoke to them directly.

We will transfer you back to your cruise to continue sailing to Aswan in the evening and enjoy your fresh meals.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

You will have a well-prepared breakfast and get ready for your adventure today. Discover the unforgettable beauty and engineering heritage of Aswan by visiting the wonderful Aswan High Dam, which is a modern marvel that transformed Egypt’s agriculture to another level and protected the country from devastating and strong floods.

You will visit the impressive Unfinished Obelisk, which is a stunning and dazzling physical proof of the advanced carving and transportation techniques of the ancient Egyptians. Its construction was halted by a large crack in the massive pink granite, more than 41 meters long, revealing its carving methods with solid ball hammers and demonstrating their enormous ambition to carve the largest obelisk in history for the famous Queen Hatshepsut.

You will finish this exciting day at the enchanting Philae Temple, dedicated to the strong goddess Isis, beautifully relocated to the beautiful Agilkia Island and accessible by fast motorboat. This enchanting temple’s setting and great mythology make it one of Egypt’s most romantic and photogenic sites in the world.

Enjoy a relaxing and funny evening on board, with optional Nubian entertainment.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

After a fresh and healthy breakfast, disembark from the famous Hapi Nile Cruise. We will transfer you to Aswan Airport or to your hotel in Aswan.

You can book an optional excursion, such as a visit to the enchanting Abu Simbel Temples (Optional).

Meals: Breakfast