Live the Nile magic with Gardenia Nile Cruise a 5 star floating hotel with exceptional service and comfort Travel through ancient Egypt as you cruise from Luxor to Aswan visit the most famous temples and historical sites along the way Enjoy gourmet food relax in luxurious cabins and take in the views from the sun deck. With plenty of entertainment and modern amenities the Gardenia Nile Cruise is an adventure of a lifetime through the heart of Egypt.
Day 1: Arrive Luxor - Esna
Early morning pick up from Luxor (Airport / Hotel / Train station). Start your day with a visit to the Karnak Temple, the biggest and most important temple in ancient Egypt. Cross the Nile to the west bank to visit the Valley of the Kings, 3 tombs, the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut and the Colossi of Memnon. After the tour drive to Esna to board your Dahabiya Nile Cruise. The crew will welcome you on board and take your luggage to your cabins. Sail to El Hegz Island where the Dahabiya will moor for the night. Dinner on the sundeck or by the river. Overnight on board. Meals: Lunch, Dinner
Day 2: El Hegz – Edfu
Breakfast on board while sailing to Edfu, arrive around noon. Horse and carriage ride to visit Edfu Temple one of the biggest and most impressive monuments in Egypt. Lunch on board and sail enjoying the beautiful and magical views of the River Nile, green fertile landscapes sugar cane fields, banana and date palm trees. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 3: Silsila – Kom Ombo
Early morning sail to gebel el silsila and breakfast on board Shore excursion to the ancient pharaonic quarries of silsila and the rock cut temple of Horemheb. From the top of the mountain enjoy the views Sail to kom ombo for dinner and overnight.
Day 4: Kom Ombo – Aswan
Sail to Kom Ombo. After breakfast visit Kom Ombo Temples and explore the temple of Haroeris (Horus the Elder) and Sobek (Crocodile God). This double temple has symmetric entrances, halls and sanctuaries. Lunch on board and sail to Aswan city, spend the rest of the day sailing to Aswan west bank. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 5: Disembarkation, Aswan Excursions & Departure
Transfer disembark after breakfast and visit the unfinished obelisk, the high dam and Philae Temple island later transfer to your next destination in aswan (Hotel, Airport, train station).
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