Overview
Farah Nile Cruise 8 Days | All Egypt Tour Indulge in the ultimate 5-star Nile voyage with our luxury Farah Nile Cruise 8 Days itinerary. Curated by All Egypt Tour, this comprehensive 7-night / 8-day round-trip cruise between Aswan and Luxor offers an all-inclusive exploration of Upper Egypt’s most iconic pharaonic wonders, sacred sanctuaries, and royal tombs.
From the grand rock-cut monuments of Abu Simbel to the vast open-air museums of Luxor's East and West Banks, this relaxing sailing experience combines high-end comfort with deep historical discovery and romantic Felucca cruises across the Nile.
Tour Highlights & Experience Overview
- Aswan & Abu Simbel: Marvel at the grand Abu Simbel Temples, Aswan High Dam, Lake Nasser views, and the Unfinished Obelisk in the ancient granite quarries.
- Nile Valley Cruising: Sail through Esna Lock and explore the riverside temples of Kom Ombo and Edfu.
- Complete Luxor Exploration: Discover Luxor’s East Bank (Karnak & Luxor Temples) and an extensive West Bank tour including the Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut Temple, Deir El-Medina, Medinet Habu, Ramesseum Temple, and the Colossi of Memnon.
- Nile Island Experiences: Take a romantic traditional Felucca sail to Kitchener Botanical Island and view the Aga Khan Mausoleum amid stunning natural scenery.
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Contact All Egypt Tour today to reserve your Farah Nile Cruise 8 Days package and sail through 7,000 years of pharaonic history!
Tour Highlights
- Aswan High Dam
- Lake Nasser
- Philae Temple
- Kitchener’s Island
- Aga Khan Mausoleum
- Kom Ombo
- Kom Ombo Temple
- Valley of the Kings
- Temple of Hatshepsut
- Colossi of Memnon
- Deir el-Medina
- Karnak Temple
- Luxor Temple
- Ramesseum Temple
- Medinet Habu Temple
- Edfu Temple
- Abu Simbel Temples
Tour Map
- Luxor
- Aswan
- Luxor
Included
- Greeting & assist with our well-organized pick-up service at Aswan train Aswan airport.
- 2 transfers via air-conditioned private vehicle from/to Aswan airport.
- Domestic flight tickets from CAI / ASW / CAI.
- 8 days Full-Board accommodation at the 5-star Farah Nile Cruise.
- Private A/C modern vehicle with friendly driver transfers you to all the mentioned tours and sites.
- Fluent English spoken Egyptologist accompanies you to all tours and sites mentioned in the itinerary.
- 7 Breakfast meals, 7 Lunch meals, and 7 dinner meals.
Excluded
- Domestic Flight/train tickets.
- Tipping.
- All service charges and taxes.
- All sightseeing tickets and tours
- Any tour/meal unnamed in the above itinerary.
- personal needs like internet usage & personal phones.
Itinerary
01 Day 1: Fly from Cairo to Aswan – Cruise Embarkation & High Dam
Activities: Domestic Flight, Airport Transfer, Embarkation, High Dam & Lake Nasser.
Details: Catch your morning flight from Cairo to Aswan. Upon arrival, an All Egypt Tour representative will transfer you to board the luxury MS Farah Nile Cruise. After check-in and lunch on board, explore the Aswan High Dam with views over Lake Nasser. Enjoy dinner and overnight on board in Aswan as you begin your Farah Nile Cruise 8 Days journey.
Overnight: Aswan.
Meals: Lunch & Dinner onboard.
02 Day 2: Sail to Kom Ombo & Edfu – Temple Tours
Activities: Kom Ombo Temple, Edfu Temple & Nile Cruising.
Details: Enjoy breakfast while sailing to Kom Ombo. Visit the unique dual Temple of Kom Ombo, dedicated to Sobek and Haroeris. Continue sailing toward Edfu while enjoying lunch on board, followed by a tour of the remarkably preserved Temple of Horus at Edfu.
Overnight: Edfu / Esna.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner onboard.
03 Day 3: West Luxor Attractions Day Tour
Activities: Valley of the Kings, Temple of Queen Hatshepsut & Colossi of Memnon.
Details: Wake up in Luxor and step ashore to discover the West Bank’s royal necropolis. Explore ancient pharaonic tombs inside the Valley of the Kings, admire the cliffside architecture of the Mortuary Temple of Queen Hatshepsut, and pause for photos at the giant Colossi of Memnon.
Overnight: Luxor.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner onboard.
04 Day 4: East Luxor Bank Attractions & Deir El-Medina
Activities: Karnak Temple, Luxor Temple & Deir El-Medina (Workers' Village).
Details: Tour the monumental Karnak Temple Complex and the golden-lit Luxor Temple on the East Bank. In the afternoon, visit Deir El-Medina, the fascinating ancient village and tombs of the artisans who built the royal Valley of the Kings.
Overnight: Luxor.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner onboard.
05 Day 5: Medinet Habu & Ramesseum Temple Tour
Activities: Medinet Habu (Ramses III Temple) & Ramesseum Temple.
Details: Expand your exploration of Luxor’s ancient monuments with an in-depth visit to Medinet Habu, the grand mortuary temple of Ramses III famous for its deep relief carvings, followed by the majestic Ramesseum Temple built by Ramses II.
Overnight: Luxor.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner onboard.
06 Day 6: Sailing Back to Aswan & Felucca Nile Cruise
Activities: Scenic Nile Cruising & Felucca Ride to Kitchener Island.
Details: Enjoy a relaxing day sailing south through the Nile Valley toward Aswan. Upon arrival, board a traditional wooden Felucca for a serene sail around Kitchener’s Botanical Island with views of the Aga Khan Mausoleum.
Overnight: Aswan.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner onboard.
07 Day 7: Abu Simbel Temples & Unfinished Obelisk Day Tour
Activities: Excursion to Abu Simbel Temples & Unfinished Obelisk.
Details: Journey to the extraordinary Abu Simbel Temples, carved into the mountain by Ramses II for himself and Queen Nefertari. Return to Aswan to visit the Unfinished Obelisk in the ancient granite quarries.
Overnight: Aswan.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner onboard.
08 Day 8: Disembarkation & Final Departure Day
Activities: Onboard Breakfast, Cruise Disembarkation & Airport Transfer.
Details: Savor your final breakfast on board before disembarking. Your All Egypt Tour representative will transfer you to Aswan Airport for your return flight back to Cairo, bringing your Farah Nile Cruise 8 Days journey to a memorable close.
Meals: Breakfast onboard.
