4 Days off Beaten Path Nile River Cruise for Repeaters
Tour Details
| Duration | 4 Day / 3 Nights |
| Tour Location | Aswan / Kom Ombo / Edfu / Luxor |
| Tour Availability | Fridays / Wednesdays |
| Pickup & Drop Off | Aswan / Luxor |
| Tour Type | Nile Cruise Tour |
3 Nights Untouched Nile Cruise For Irish Travelers
Four days off the beaten path Nile cruise for repeaters will uncover the rich environment and epic history of the immortal marvels of this blessed civilization. Egypt Tours Portal is the finest travel agency in Egypt, where all Irish clients will enjoy the best services on their repeated trips across the lands and waters of Upper Egypt. You can expect the finest Egyptologist tour guides, the best Nile cruise ships, and luxurious private air-conditioned vehicles. All Irish travelers to Egypt for another time will enjoy an extraordinary experience aboard one of our exceptional super 5-star Nile cruises for a 3-night journey, where everyone will encounter the rarest monuments and natural gems ever made in the history of ancient Egypt. Through this Nile Homecoming cruise, everyone will marvel at the iconic attractions of Aswan and bask in the allure of Elephantine Island and Kitchener Island, then cruise along the Nile's tranquil waters, thus passing by the colorful & rich Nubian village, the mummification museum, and the majestic temples of Kom Ombo & Edfu. Luxor will unveil some of the most hidden archaeological milestones ever made, which include Valley of the Queens, Medinet Habu Temple, and Deir El Medina, which will uncover the hidden tales of our ancestors through all the decorations found on the celestial temples and tombs. Cast your eyes on the heavenly marvels of Upper Egypt by booking this epic trip across the miraculous Nile River.
Tour Highlights
Aswan Attractions
- Aswan Elephantine Island
- Nubian Village
- Aswan Kitchener Island
- Kom Ombo & Edfu Temples
Luxor Attractions
- Luxor Mummification Museum
- Valley of the Queens
- Habu Temple
- Deir El-Medina
Tour Inclusions
- Support from our staff throughout your tour.
- All transportation is in a contemporary, air-conditioned luxury vehicle.
- Three nights of accommodation on a 5-star cruise with all meals included.
- All scheduled excursions on the Nile Cruise as outlined in the itinerary.
- Admission to all attractions from Luxor to Aswan.
- Expert Egyptologist guide accompanying you during your trip.
- All service fees and taxes are included.
Tour Exclusions
- Gratuities.
- Personal spending.
- Any additional services not listed in the itinerary.
Tour Itinerary
Day 1: Uncover the Natural Blessings of Aswan
In the early morning, you will be picked up from your hotel in Aswan by a private modern A/C vehicle to join our tour guide and visit:
The heavenly Elephantine Island is a piece of heaven filled with natural gems and colossal marvels that is just downstream of the First Cataract, which has a length of 1,200 m (3900 ft) and a width of 400 m (1300 ft). It is one of the oldest destinations in Egypt, dating to the Second Intermediate Period (1650–1550 BC), where it stood as a fort that marked the southern border of Egypt. Elephantine was the home of the ram-headed god of cataracts, Khnum, who acted as the controller and guardian of the waters of the Nile River. It was one of the leading suppliers of granite for monuments and structures found all over Egypt. Due to its essence importance, it became in 1979 a World Heritage Site.
The Nubian Village is a miraculous wonder and a natural sanctuary adorned with unique natural landscapes, architectural wonders, symbolic motifs, and vibrant shades. It stretches along the Nile River, encompasses 123,000 square km from Aswan in southern Egypt all the way to Khartoum, and is found in central northern Sudan. The Nubian villages stand as a testament to one of Africa's earliest civilizations, with roots dating back to 2000 BCE. The Nubian way of life is richly diverse and is shaped by distinct customs and traditions belonging to three primary tribes: Al-Fadiga, Al-Orayqat (or Al-Konoz), and Al-Matoka. Throughout the region, everyone will get to cast their eyes on intricate and colorful drawings, handmade crafts, and jewelry that reflect the most unique artistic expressions.
Kitchener Island is a phenomenal small oval-shaped Island that is less than half a km in width and one km in height. It has transformed into a natural habitat filled with exotic trees and plants from all over the world found in phenomenal gardens. It was named after lord Kitchener, who transformed the island between 1911 and 1914 into Aswan Botanical Garden, which is today run by the Egyptian government.
Check-in on your 5* Nile cruise to have lunch and overnight on board. Dinner will be onboard the cruise.
Meals: Lunch, Dinner
Overnight: Onboard the Cruise
Day 2: Witness the Essence of Glory
Start sailing by noon, and then you join our tour guide to visit:
Kom Ombo Temple is a grand and majestic architectural marvel that was made in 205 BC and further enhanced in 180 BC during the Ptolemaic era. This unique double temple was dedicated to worshiping two ancient Egyptian deities, Sobek and Haroeris, in the northern and southern parts of the temple. The carvings of temples and their depths helped discover ancient medical tools, the calendar, and astronomy that provided insight into the practices of ancient Egyptian civilization.
Continue sailing to Edfu and overnight on board. Breakfast, lunch & dinner will be onboard the cruise.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Overnight: Onboard the Cruise
Day 3: Capture a Sense of Greatness and Brilliance
You will join our Egyptologist by horse carriage to visit:
Edfu Temple is a majestic and remarkably well-preserved sanctuary that serves as the revered worship house of the falcon sky god, Horus. It was carved between 237 and 27 BC during the Ptolemaic era. The temple is found on a divine site where the legendary battle between Horus and Set took place, where everyone can shed light on vivid decorations depicted across its sacred walls.
Back to the Nile cruise to continue sailing towards Luxor, and upon arrival to Luxor, you visit:
The mummification museum is a legendary establishment that covers an area of 2035 m2 that held the key to shed light on the art of mummification and the embalming techniques that were used by the ancient Egyptians on both men and animals. The museum displays mummified cats, fish, and crocodiles, plus a number of tools since it was opened in 1997. Within the museum are a number of artifacts that belong to the Gods of ancient Egypt, plus a number of tools of mummification, Canopic jars, Embalming materials, Ushabtis, Embalming fluid, Amulets, Coffin of Padiamun, Organic materials, and the Mummy of Masaharta.
Overnight on board in Luxor. Breakfast, lunch & dinner will be onboard the cruise.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Overnight: Onboard the Cruise
Day 4: Discover the Archaeological Magnificence of Thebes
You will check out after breakfast and join our guide to visit:
The Valley of the Queens has earned the name of the place of beauty and the place of royal children, which was the final resting place of queens, princesses, princes, and other high-ranking officials. The main wadi is loaded with 91 tombs that date all the way to the members of the 18th, 19th, and 20th dynasties (1550 – 1077 BC). Some of the tombs in the valley belong to the high-ranking wives of Ramesses I, Seti I, and Ramesses II, and the most famous tomb in the valley includes the resting place of the beloved Hathor Queen Nefertari (1290–1224 BCE).
Medinet Habu is an archaeological marvel dating all the way to the 12th century BC that was filled with a number of magnificent archaeological marvels and structures, such as the highly preserved Mortuary temple of Ramesses III, which is known to shed light on the architecture of the time period. For ages, Habu was the center of the economic life of Thebes and the home of the Temple of Amun and the Temple of Ay and Horemheb. Medinat Habu is loaded with temples, workshops, storage rooms, a royal palace, administrative buildings, and accommodation for the most influential priests and officials.
Deir El Medina is a miraculous gem that sheds light on the facts and way of life of the ancient Egyptian workers and artisans who worked on the Valley of the Kings between the 18th to 20th Dynasties of the New Kingdom of Egypt (1550–1070 BCE). The servants in the place of truth lived over a total area of 5,600 m2 for hundreds of years, which can shed light on the working and living conditions, organization, medical care, Law & Order, religion, and social interactions of the community.
Lunch at a local restaurant in Luxor, and we drop you off at your hotel in Luxor.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
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What to Pack
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Hat.
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Camera.
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Umbrella.
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Medication.
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Comfortable Shoes.
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Sunblock & Sunglasses.
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Warm clothes in winter.
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Cotton clothes in summer.
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Valid Passport for six months.
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Note: Check our blog about what to pack for Egypt.
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What You Will Love About This Tour?
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Stepping aboard the enchanting Nile cruise will guide all to a realm of endless marvels and delight.
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Our Irish clients will discover a rich combination of art, culture, and architecture in the heavenly cities of Luxor and Aswan, where archaeological wonders await to reveal their grandeur spanning 5000 years.
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Our Irish guests will enjoy a mesmerizing voyage to sacred sites like the Edfu Temple, Kom Ombo, the Valley of the Queens, Deir El Medina, Medinet Habu, and the Mummification Museum that will uncover some of the most thrilling and unique facts.
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Elephantine Island and Kitchener Island will shed light on the exotic combination of flora and plants.
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All the services of your Nile cruise adventure will offer the finest display of luxury and satisfaction.
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