5 Days Nebura Luxury Dahabiya Nile Cruise from Luxor to Aswan

After breakfast, sort of discover the legendary West Bank of Luxor, and start with the well known Valley of the Kings, the royal burial ground for Egypt’s New Kingdom pharaohs. Walk through four beautifully ornamented royal tombs, while kind of picking up the intriguing ideas people had about the ancient Egyptian afterlife.

Then move on to the magnificent Temple of Queen Hatshepsut, which is an architectural marvel, carved dramatically into the limestone cliffs at Deir El-Bahari and dedicated to Egypt’s most successful female pharaoh.

Next your tour rolls into the impressive Medinet Habu Temple, one of Egypt’s best preserved temples, celebrated for its vivid reliefs and monumental architecture, put up by Pharaoh Ramesses III.

After that, head back to the Dahabiya and start sailing calmly toward Edfu.

Overnight onboard in Edfu.

Enjoy a relaxed breakfast onboard the Nebura Luxury Dahabiya before visiting the magnificent Temple of Horus in Edfu, it’s often seen as the most well kept temple from Ancient Egypt. It is dedicated to the falcon-headed god Horus, so the place has those tall pylons, big open courtyards, and carvings that are still beautifully preserved. They even show ancient religious ceremonies kind of like you can almost feel the old atmosphere.

Then, head back to the Dahabiya for lunch, while you keep cruising through the really breathtaking scenery of Upper Egypt toward Kom Ombo.

When you arrive, take time to wander around the remarkable Kom Ombo Temple. This one is a bit special because it belongs to two deities, Sobek, the crocodile god and Horus the Elder (Haroeris). The layout is perfectly symmetrical, and the reliefs are just captivating, which is why it’s considered one of Egypt’s most distinctive temples.

Overnight onboard in Kom Ombo.

Continue sailing toward the beautiful city of Aswan, enjoying the peaceful atmosphere of your Nile Egypt Cruise. well known for its granite islands, calm, quiet views, and deep Nubian heritage.

In the afternoon, take a visit to the delightful Philae Temple, devoted to goddess Isis. It was carefully shifted to Agilkia Island as part of the UNESCO international rescue effort, so it could survive. The refined temple complex is often seen as one of Egypt’s most stunning old landmarks.

After that, savor a truly unforgettable Nubian Village Dinner, where you’ll meet real Nubian friendliness, classic local food, bright house forms, and the warm spirit of one of Egypt’s oldest communities.

Stay overnight onboard in Aswan.

Enjoy breakfast onboard, while you take in your final views of the Nile, it’s kinda like that last breath before everything changes.

After breakfast, get through the disembarkation procedure, completing the marking of the end for your unforgettable Nebura Luxury Dahabiya experience.