5 Days Nile Cruise on Sunrise Semiramis
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Enjoy a wonderful 5-day Nile Cruise on the beautiful Sunrise Semiramis, exploring many ancient pharaonic temples, impressive royal tombs, and iconic landmarks.
You will enjoy the best vacation ever aboard the elegant Sunrise Semiramis Nile Cruise on a 5-day journey from Luxor to Aswan. Explore the great wonders of Ancient Egypt, including the impressive temples of Karnak, Luxor, Edfu, Kom Ombo, and Philae, as well as the amazing royal tombs of the Valley of the Kings. You will live an unforgettable experience that combines long pharaonic history, comfort, fine dining, and breathtaking Nile scenery. You can choose your perfect tour from the special Egypt Nile Cruise Tours on the Best Global Tours company.
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- You will stay for 4 wonderful nights aboard the beautiful Sunrise Semiramis Nile Cruise on a full board basis.
- All your enjoyable sightseeing tours are private.
- Professional and licensed Egyptologist guides will accompany you during your tours in Luxor and Aswan.
- Entrance fees to the famous historical sites are included.
- We will organise your transfers in private, modern, air-conditioned, and clean vehicles.
- All service charges and any taxes are included.
- You will book any international and domestic airfares.
- If you need an Egyptian entry visa, you will pay the price.
- Any optional activities or tours, such as the Hot Air Balloon, Abu Simbel Temples tour, or the Nubian Village tour, are excluded.
- If you are satisfied with our services and want to give the crew on the cruise or the staff any tipping, that will be excluded.
- You will pay the price of any beverages during meals.
Tour Plan
Day 1: Embarkation - East Bank of Luxor Tour:
Upon arrival in Luxor, you will be warmly welcomed by our professional representative and transferred to the charming Sunrise Semiramis Nile Cruise for embarkation before lunch.
You will visit the famous Karnak Temple Complex, the largest and most famous religious complex ever built. Walk through the awe-inspiring and old-standing Great Hypostyle Hall with its 134 massive columns, beautiful sacred lakes, obelisks, and temples dedicated mainly to Amun-Ra.
You will be amazed by the stunning Luxor Temple, which is located in the heart of Luxor. This beautifully preserved temple was built primarily by the famous and powerful Amenhotep III and Ramses II. Unlike other temples, Luxor Temple was dedicated to the huge royal ceremonies and festivals, particularly the important annual Opet Festival.
We will transfer you back to your special Nile Cruise to have some rest and enjoy your meals.
Meals: Lunch, Dinner
Day 2: Enjoyable West Bank of Luxor Tour – Sail to Edfu:
You will enjoy your first fresh breakfast on board your beautiful Nile Cruise. You will visit the enchanting Valley of the Kings, which is an amazing burial ground of the famous New Kingdom pharaohs, featuring unique, elaborately and beautifully decorated tombs carved deep into the mountains. Explore several special royal tombs, including those of the Ramses kings. (This tomb will require extra fees.)
You will visit the charming Temple of Queen Hatshepsut, which is a unique terraced and dazzling temple built into the cliffs of Deir El-Bahari, dedicated to Egypt’s most powerful and smart female pharaoh. The temple is famous for its symmetry and amazing detailed reliefs.
At the end of the tour, you will stop to see the breathtaking Colossi of Memnon, which are two massive seated statues of Pharaoh Amenhotep III that once guarded the huge entrance to his mortuary temple.
Return to the cruise and enjoy your well-prepared lunch while sailing toward Edfu via the spectacular Esna Lock.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
You can book any Optional Hot Air Balloon Ride to experience a charming and warm sunrise over Luxor’s West Bank as you float above the beautiful temples, wide farmland, and the Nile.
Day 3: Tour to glamorous Edfu and Kom Ombo Temples – Sail to Aswan:
You will start your day by having a hearty breakfast, then you will visit one of the best-preserved and amazing temples in Egypt, dedicated to Horus, the falcon-headed god. This unique temple was built during the famous Ptolemaic period. The temple vividly depicts the great ancient battle between Horus and the evil Seth.
Your beautiful cruise will continue sailing onward to Kom Ombo. You will be impressed by the incredible Kom Ombo Temple, which is a rare double temple dedicated to two of the most famous gods: Sobek (the strong crocodile god of fertility) and Horus the Elder. The temple is famous for its fantastic symmetrical layout and ancient, great medical instruments carved on its walls.
We will take you back to your cruise to enjoy delicious meals and continue sailing toward Aswan.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 4: Exciting Aswan Sightseeing Tour:
Have a hearty breakfast, and then you will meet your professional and friendly tour guide to start your tour. You will visit the amazing High Dam, which is an engineering and importatnt marvel built in the 1960s to control the rough Nile flooding and generate electricity.
Then you will visit the remarkable Unfinished Obelisk, which was located in ancient and huge granite quarries. This massive obelisk provides a real and deep insight into ancient genius Egyptian stone-working techniques.
You will visit the unique and charming Philae Temple, which was dedicated to the powerful goddess Isis. This fantastic temple complex was relocated stone by stone to the wonderful Agilkia Island after the construction of the High Dam. Accessed by a scenic and traditional motorboat ride.
You can book an optional the amazing Nubian Village (afternoon)
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 5: Disembarkation:
A hearty breakfast will be served on board your cruise, and then you will disembark. You will be transferred to Aswan Airport or your hotel in Aswan.
You can book an optional Abu Simbel Temples Tour to visit the iconic and beautiful rock temples of Ramses II and Queen Nefertari.
Meals: Breakfast
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Enjoy a wonderful 5-day Nile Cruise on the beautiful Sunrise Semiramis, exploring many ancient pharaonic temples, impressive royal tombs, and iconic landmarks.
You will enjoy the best vacation ever aboard the elegant Sunrise Semiramis Nile Cruise on a 5-day journey from Luxor to Aswan. Explore the great wonders of Ancient Egypt, including the impressive temples of Karnak, Luxor, Edfu, Kom Ombo, and Philae, as well as the amazing royal tombs of the Valley of the Kings. You will live an unforgettable experience that combines long pharaonic history, comfort, fine dining, and breathtaking Nile scenery. You can choose your perfect tour from the special Egypt Nile Cruise Tours on the Best Global Tours company.
✅ Included
- You will stay for 4 wonderful nights aboard the beautiful Sunrise Semiramis Nile Cruise on a full board basis.
- All your enjoyable sightseeing tours are private.
- Professional and licensed Egyptologist guides will accompany you during your tours in Luxor and Aswan.
- Entrance fees to the famous historical sites are included.
- We will organise your transfers in private, modern, air-conditioned, and clean vehicles.
- All service charges and any taxes are included.
❌ Excluded
- You will book any international and domestic airfares.
- If you need an Egyptian entry visa, you will pay the price.
- Any optional activities or tours, such as the Hot Air Balloon, Abu Simbel Temples tour, or the Nubian Village tour, are excluded.
- If you are satisfied with our services and want to give the crew on the cruise or the staff any tipping, that will be excluded.
- You will pay the price of any beverages during meals.