Overview
Farah Nile Cruise 5 Days | All Egypt Tour Discover the magic of the Nile River with our luxury Farah Nile Cruise 5 Days itinerary from Luxor to Aswan. Curated by All Egypt Tour, this 5-star Nile cruise experience blends timeless pharaonic history with supreme comfort as you sail past ancient temples, sacred sanctuaries, and royal tombs, ending with the monumental temples of Abu Simbel and authentic traditional Felucca rides.
Tour Overview & Key Highlights
- Luxor East & West Banks: Explore Karnak Temple, Luxor Temple, the Valley of the Kings, Queen Hatshepsut Temple, and the Colossi of Memnon (with an optional hot air balloon sunrise flight).
- Nile Valley Temples: Witness the remarkably preserved Temple of Horus at Edfu and the unique dual Temple of Kom Ombo.
- Aswan Wonders & Sailing: Visit Philae Temple, the Aswan High Dam, and the Unfinished Obelisk, alongside a serene Felucca sail around Elephantine and Kitchener Islands.
- Abu Simbel Excursion: Stand in awe before the majestic rock-cut temples of Ramses II and Queen Nefertari.
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Tour Highlights
- High Dam
- Unfinished Obelisk
- Temple of Philae
- Kom Ombo Temple
- Edfu Temple
- Valley of the Kings
- Temple of Queen Hatshepsut
- Colossi of Memnon
Tour Map
- Luxor
- Aswan
Included
- Meet and assist service upon arrival & departure
- The assistance of our personnel during your stay and excursions
- All transfers by a modern air-conditioned deluxe vehicle
- Accommodation onboard a 5-star cruise on a full-board basis
- All Nile Cruise excursions as mentioned in the itinerary
- Entrance fees to all sights between Luxor and Aswan
- All service charges and taxes
Excluded
- Any extras and personal spending
- Tipping
- Guide accommodation ( if you want your guide to stay with you on the cruise you will pay extra )
Itinerary
01 Day 1: Embarkation in Luxor & East Bank Temples
Activities: Pick-up Transfer, Cruise Embarkation, Karnak Temple & Luxor Temple.
Details: Upon arrival at Luxor Airport, hotel, or train station, an All Egypt Tour representative will greet and transfer you to board the MS Farah Nile Cruise. After check-in and lunch on board, begin your tour of Luxor’s East Bank:
Karnak Temple: Explore the grandest complex of sanctuaries, pylons, and obelisks built in honor of the Theban Triad (Amun, Mut, and Khonsu).
Luxor Temple: Marvel at the New Kingdom architectural masterpiece built by Amenhotep III and completed by King Tutankhamun and Ramses II.
Overnight: Enjoy dinner and overnight on board in Luxor.
Meals: Lunch & Dinner onboard.
02 Day 2: Luxor West Bank, Esna Lock & Sail to Edfu
Activities: Optional Sunrise Hot Air Balloon, Valley of the Kings, Temple of Hatshepsut, Colossi of Memnon, Sailing through Esna Lock.
Details:
(Optional): Experience a breathtaking sunrise hot air balloon flight over Luxor’s West Bank ($120 per person).
Enjoy breakfast on board before touring the West Bank treasures:
Valley of the Kings: Step inside royal tombs hidden behind the pyramid-shaped peak of the Theban Mountain.
Temple of Queen Hatshepsut: Admire the terraced architectural marvel built into the sheer limestone cliffs at Deir el-Bahari.
Colossi of Memnon: Pause at the towering 18-meter stone statues of Amenhotep III.
At 13:00, sail toward Esna while enjoying lunch. Cross the Esna Lock around 18:00 and continue sailing toward Edfu.
Overnight: Dinner and overnight on board in Edfu.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner onboard.
03 Day 3: Edfu Temple, Kom Ombo Temple & Arrival in Aswan
Activities: Edfu Temple, Kom Ombo Temple & Scenic Nile Cruise.
Details:
07:00 AM: Visit the Temple of Edfu, the remarkably preserved Ptolemaic temple dedicated to the hawk god Horus.
09:30 AM: Sail toward Kom Ombo with lunch served on board during the voyage.
03:30 PM: Arrive at Kom Ombo to visit the Temple of Kom Ombo, a unique dual sanctuary dedicated to Sobek the crocodile god and Haroeris the falcon god.
05:30 PM: Continue sailing southward toward Aswan while enjoying dinner on board.
Overnight: Arrive in Aswan at 21:00 for overnight on board.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner onboard.
04 Day 4: Aswan Sightseeing & Felucca Nile Sailing
Activities: Philae Temple, High Dam, Unfinished Obelisk, Felucca Sail & Optional Nubian Village Tour.
Details:
Following breakfast, explore Aswan’s top attractions:
Philae Temple: Take a boat to the sacred island temple built to honor the goddess Isis.
Aswan High Dam: Marvel at the massive engineering feat creating Lake Nasser.
Unfinished Obelisk: Discover the ancient granite quarries and the heaviest stone piece ever carved by ancient Egyptians.
04:00 PM: Board a traditional wooden Felucca for a serene sailing tour around Elephantine Island and Lord Kitchener’s Botanical Island.
(Optional): Take a colorful trip to an authentic Nubian Village to experience traditional culture and local hospitality.
Overnight: Dinner and overnight on board in Aswan.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner onboard.
05 Day 5: Abu Simbel Temples & Final Disembarkation
Activities: Abu Simbel Temples Excursion, Cruise Disembarkation & Final Transfer.
Details:
Savor breakfast on board before visiting the world-famous Abu Simbel Temples. Carved out of the mountain between 1274 and 1244 BC, these twin UNESCO World Heritage monuments honor King Ramses II and Queen Nefertari.
(Flexibility Note: Abu Simbel can also be arranged on Day 4 upon request).
After the tour, enjoy your final disembarkation. An All Egypt Tour driver will transfer you to your Aswan hotel, Aswan Airport, or the train station for your departure.
Meals: Breakfast onboard.
