Journey through the Nile: An 8-Day Felucca Cruise from Aswan to Luxor. This 8-day Felucca Cruise itinerary is designed for travelers who want to experience the beauty and history of Egypt from a unique perspective – aboard a felucca, a traditional Egyptian sailboat. The 8-day Felucca Cruise takes you from Aswan to Luxor, allowing you to explore some of the most famous temples, tombs, and landmarks along the Nile River.
Starting in Aswan, you will visit the Aswan High Dam and the Philae Temple before embarking on your felucca cruise and setting sail down the Nile. The 8-day Felucca Cruise package includes stops at several ancient temples, including the Temple of Kom Ombo, the Temple of Edfu, and the Temple of Gebel el-Silsila. You will also have the opportunity to visit the small towns and villages along the way, meeting the locals and learning about their way of life.
As you continue your journey, you’ll explore the historic towns of El Kab and Esna before arriving in Luxor, the site of many famous temples and tombs. Here, you’ll visit the Luxor Temple, the Karnak Temple, and the Valley of the Kings, where many pharaohs were buried.
Overall, this itinerary offers the perfect blend of relaxation, history, and adventure, allowing you to experience the best of Egypt’s ancient wonders in a unique and unforgettable way.
790 USD per person in a group from (2-16 people).
1345 USD per single traveler (Traveling alone).
Please keep in mind that slight changes might occur due to circumstances beyond our control.
Arrival at Aswan Airport/Railway. Meet with your guide to commence your 8-day felucca cruise from Aswan to Luxor itinerary.
Explore the highlights of the beautiful City of Aswan such as the High Dam, one of the great engineering feats of the 1960s. Then proceed to the beautiful Temple of Isis at Philae Island. This temple was built during the Greco-Roman era and, was dedicated to Isis, goddess of Love and Magic in ancient Egypt. You will end your tour at the granite quarry of the Unfinished Obelisk.
Transfer to your Felucca Nile cruise to set sail.
Visit the famous Camel Market (every Saturday and Sunday). Daraw has one of the largest camel markets in Egypt. Most of the camels come in caravans from Sudan’s Darfur and Kordofan along the Darb Al Arba’een (Forty Days Rd) to just north of Abu Simbel before being trucked to Daraw. It is a picturesque sight and fascinating to see the trading; sometimes there are as many as 2000 camels. Set sail to Kom Ombo to overnight there.
Breakfast then visit the twin Temple of Horus and Sobek together with the Crocodile Museum in Kom Ombo. Kom Ombo Temple was built over the ruined temple of the New Kingdom. The temple began during the time of Ptolemy V and was completed by the time of Emperor Tiberius. The emperors Domitian, Caracalla, and others added to the temple. So it took about 400 years to finish.
Enjoy a short visit to the Crocodile Museum before returning back to your felucca cruise to set sail to Gabel El-Silsilah.
Today, your 8-day felucca cruise from Aswan to Luxor itinerary takes you to visit the sandstone quarry of Gabal El-Silsilah to witness how the ancient Egyptian workers cut their rocks to build their massive temple around Egypt. Explore the rock-cut Temple of Horemheb at the Quarry. Set Sail to Edfu to overnight there.
Take a horse and carriage to visit the most intact temple in Egypt, the Temple of Horus in Edfu. It is one of the most beautiful temples built during the Greco-Roman period. The Temple of Edfu is fully inscribed with reliefs and hieroglyphs on its exterior and interior walls.
Return back to your Felucca cruise to set sail to El-Kab. Overnight in El-Kab.
Breakfast then visit the tombs of El-Kab which were built during the early New Kingdom period to narrate the exploits of the liberation wars against the Hyksos. The El-Kab Tombs are a significant archaeological site that offers a glimpse into ancient Egyptian burial practices. These tombs, dating back to the Pharaonic period, feature well-preserved decorations and reliefs that provide valuable insights into the religious beliefs and daily life of the ancient Egyptians. Exploring the El-Kab Tombs allows you to appreciate the artistry and symbolism of ancient Egyptian funerary traditions in an authentic and historically rich setting.
Return back to your Felucca Cruise to Set Sail to Esna. Overnight in Esna.
Breakfast then disembarkation. Visit the beautiful Temple of Esna which was built during the Greco-Roman Era. This well-preserved temple is dedicated to the ram-headed god Khnum, who was believed to be the creator of human bodies and the lord of fertility. The temple’s beautifully carved reliefs and colorful hieroglyphs provide a captivating glimpse into ancient Egyptian mythology and religious practices, making it a must-visit destination for history enthusiasts and culture seekers.
Return back to your felucca cruise to set sail to Luxor. Enjoy the final night of your 8-day felucca cruise package from Aswan to Luxor.
Disembarkation and visit the magnificent tombs of the Valley of the Kings, the unique Temple of Hatshepsut and the Colossi of Memnon on the west bank of Luxor.
Enjoy your lunch at a local restaurant, then proceed to explore the massive Karnak Temple and the majestic Luxor Temple. Both temples were dedicated to Amun, Mut and Khonsu, the Theban Triad.
Conclude your 8-day Felucca cruise from Aswan to Luxor itinerary with a transfer to your hotel in Luxor or to Luxor Airport.
