Princess Farida Luxury Dahabiya Nile Cruise

Your journey begins in Aswan, where our representative will meet you at the airport or your hotel and accompany you to explore the city most famous attractions. To enjoy the full itinerary, we recommend arriving before 9:00 a.m.

The first stop is the Aswan High Dam, one of the country most impressive engineering projects, offering panoramic views of both the Nile River and Lake Nasser. Continue to the beautiful Philae Temple; dedicated to the goddess Isis, where a short boat ride takes you to the temple complex on Agilkia Island.

After your sightseeing tour, head over to the Princess Farida Luxury Dahabiya Nile Cruise for embarkation and check-in. Get yourself settled into your cabin, enjoy lunch onboard, and then start gliding toward Kom Ombo, once your Nile Cruise from Aswan to Luxor is underway.

Later on, take time for the truly remarkable Kom Ombo Temple, it is uniquely devoted to both Sobek, the crocodile god, and Horus the Elder. You will notice the distinctive twin layout, plus its lovely scenic spot along the Nile. That combination makes it one of the most memorable moments during your Luxury Dahabiya Nile Cruise.

Summary of Activities

• Private Pickup from Aswan Airport or Hotel
• The Dam of Aswan
• Temple of Philae
• Kom Ombo Temple

Included Meals

• Lunch
• Afternoon Tea & Cake
• Dinner

Overnight

• EL Beshier (Small Island)

Wake up to a peaceful morning on board as your Princess Farida Luxury Dahabiya Nile Cruise sails toward Gebel El Selsela, one of the most important sandstone quarry sites in ancient Egypt. The site supplied stone for many of the country's famous temples and monuments and is home to fascinating rock-cut shrines and inscriptions that reflect its historical significance.

Keep on sailing along the Nile, heading toward Edfu Temple, and let the view keep shifting—riverside hamlets, thick palm groves, and that daily routine that feels so traditional it almost slows your thoughts. When you finally arrive, you’ll hop on a traditional horse cart, and trace the town for a while before you reach the magnificent Temple of Horus. It’s one of the best preserved temple sites in Egypt, and honestly it becomes a main moment on pretty much any Nile Cruise from Aswan to Luxor.

After your visit, return to the Dahabiya and spend the rest of the day relaxing on deck as your Luxury Dahabiya Nile Cruise continues along the Nile, passing picturesque landscapes and peaceful riverbanks.

Summary of Activities

• Temple of Edfu
• Carriage Ride to Edfu Temple
• Gebel El Selsela

Included Meals

• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Afternoon Tea & Cake
• Dinner

Overnight

• (Small Village)

Enjoy breakfast on board as your Princess Farida Luxury Dahabiya Nile Cruise continues sailing toward Luxor. Spend the morning relaxing on deck while taking in the peaceful scenery of the Nile before arriving in one of Egypt's most remarkable ancient cities.

Upon arrival in Luxor, meet your professional Egyptologist guide and begin exploring the East Bank, home to two of Egypt's most famous temples. Start with Luxor Temple, an extraordinary monument associated with the renewal of kingship and one of the most significant landmarks of ancient Thebes.

Go on to the glorious Karnak Temple Complex, which is the biggest religious complex ever built in ancient Egypt. As you walk through it you’ll see, impressive halls and towering columns, plus the sacred temples in a way that kind of feels too grand to be real. While you move around, you’ll also learn about the pharaohs who expanded this astonishing place over many centuries, bit by bit. Honestly these iconic sights are some of the very best parts of basically any Nile Cruise Luxor Aswan, because they give you a memorable window into Egypt’s deep past and the architectural genius behind it.

Summary of Activities

• Cross the Lock of Esna
• Karnak Temple
• Luxor Temple

Included Meals

• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Afternoon Tea & Cake
• Dinner

Overnight

• Luxor West Bank

After breakfast, meet your guide at the Dahabiya and head to Luxor's fascinating West Bank, home to some of the most important archaeological sites in ancient Egypt.

For your first visit, head into the Valley of the Kings, that royal burial ground where New Kingdom pharaohs were put to rest. Wander through its decorated tombs and try to piece together the stories, the inscriptions, and the artwork that have still managed to outlast us for thousands of years.

Then, move on to the striking Temple of Hatshepsut, one of Egypt’s most unmistakable ancient monuments. It’s carved right into the cliffs of Deir el-Bahari , and it really shows the lasting influence of Egypt’s first female pharaoh. Along the way you’ll also pause at the Colossi of Memnon , those two huge statues of Amenhotep III that have been greeting travelers near Luxor for ages.

After completing your West Bank tour, your Princess Farida Luxury Dahabiya Nile Cruise comes to an end. You will be transferred to Luxor Airport or your hotel, marking the conclusion of your Nile Cruise from Aswan to Luxor.

Summary of Activities

• Temple of Hatshepsut
• Valley of the Kings
• Colossi of Memnon
• Private Transfer to Luxor Airport or Hotel

Included Meals

• Breakfast