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Float the Nile from Aswan on a five-day cruise that pairs slow river travel with early-morning temple walks and dramatic archaeological highlights. This itinerary combines guided visits to Philae, Abu Simbel, Edfu, Kom Ombo, Luxor and the Valley of the Kings with comfortable nights aboard a traditional cruise boat.
Float the Nile from Aswan on a five-day cruise that pairs slow river travel with early-morning temple walks and dramatic archaeological highlights. This itinerary combines guided visits to Philae, Abu Simbel, Edfu, Kom Ombo, Luxor and the Valley of the Kings with comfortable nights aboard a traditional cruise boat.
You wake aboard as the Nile eases past, the ship's wake sighing against palm-fringed banks. Early light slants across sandstone cliffs while fishermen in wooden feluccas cut through reflections; the river seems to dare you to follow its current of time.
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Operated by Sheba Tours · Aswan, Aswan
You wake aboard as the Nile eases past, the ship's wake sighing against palm-fringed banks. Early light slants across sandstone cliffs while fishermen in wooden feluccas cut through reflections; the river seems to dare you to follow its current of time.
This five-day, four-night cruise from Aswan threads the river that birthed Pharaonic civilization. You visit the High Dam and Philae near Aswan, watch the colossal faces of Ramses II at Abu Simbel that were moved stone by stone when the High Dam rose, and walk the carved hypostyle halls of Karnak and Luxor. Geology and hydrology are at play: the Nile’s flow carved cataracts and deposited silt that supported millennia of agriculture, while modern dams reshaped shorelines and archaeology alike.
Local culture is immediate — Nubian markets, temple priests' inscriptions, and dockside vendors selling hibiscus tea. Expect guided walks across uneven temple stones, carriage rides in Edfu, and quiet nights listening to the river push the boat downstream.
Practical guidance: cabins are available from mid-morning on day one; meals are included but drinks are usually extra. Temple admissions are often separate from the cruise fare, and Abu Simbel requires an early start and a road transfer of several hours each way. Pack sun protection, modest clothing for sacred sites, comfy walking shoes, and small bills for tips and market purchases. Hydrate often and plan excursions around the coolest parts of the day to make the most of each shore visit.
Yes — the itinerary indicates full accommodation on the ship with breakfast, lunch and dinner included; drinks are generally not included.
Temple admissions are often not included and are paid locally; check your booking confirmation or ask the operator for included tickets.
The program uses an early morning road transfer (coach) from Aswan area to Abu Simbel and back; expect several hours each way.
The cruise notes it is physically easy and accessible for strollers, but temples have steps and uneven ground; discuss specific mobility needs with the operator before booking.
Sheba Tours operates guided outdoor trips and adventures with an emphasis on safety, stewardship, and memorable experiences.
You wake aboard as the Nile eases past, the ship's wake sighing against palm-fringed banks. Early light slants across sandstone cliffs while fishermen in wooden feluccas cut through reflections; the river seems to dare you to follow its current of time.
You wake aboard as the Nile eases past, the ship's wake sighing against palm-fringed banks. Early light slants across sandstone cliffs while fishermen in wooden feluccas cut through reflections; the river seems to dare you to follow its current of time.
This five-day, four-night cruise from Aswan threads the river that birthed Pharaonic civilization. You visit the High Dam and Philae near Aswan, watch the colossal faces of Ramses II at Abu Simbel that were moved stone by stone when the High Dam rose, and walk the carved hypostyle halls of Karnak and Luxor. Geology and hydrology are at play: the Nile’s flow carved cataracts and deposited silt that supported millennia of agriculture, while modern dams reshaped shorelines and archaeology alike.
Local culture is immediate — Nubian markets, temple priests' inscriptions, and dockside vendors selling hibiscus tea. Expect guided walks across uneven temple stones, carriage rides in Edfu, and quiet nights listening to the river push the boat downstream.
Practical guidance: cabins are available from mid-morning on day one; meals are included but drinks are usually extra. Temple admissions are often separate from the cruise fare, and Abu Simbel requires an early start and a road transfer of several hours each way. Pack sun protection, modest clothing for sacred sites, comfy walking shoes, and small bills for tips and market purchases. Hydrate often and plan excursions around the coolest parts of the day to make the most of each shore visit.
