- Flights
- Not Included
- Accommodation
- 5-Star Luxury Cruise
- Guide
- English Speaking
- Meals
- Full Board
Trip overview
Those who travel on the Farah Nile Cruise Trip live a once-in-a-lifetime experience that they cannot get on any other cruise. Hand-polished Mediterranean stone floors, natural dark wood furniture, and Egyptian cotton bedding will make your stay on the Nile as luxurious and elegant as possible. On the Farah Nile cruise, you can almost taste the rich flavor of our hospitality in every detail, from the handmade Egyptian cotton bedding to the natural dark wood furniture. These things were made to make you feel better and please your senses. Departing from Luxor on Friday and traveling for three nights to Aswan. Likewise, the Farah Nile Cruise departs from Aswan and spends four nights in Luxor starting on Monday. Now you have the opportunity to take a break on one of the most expensive and best-equipped cruises.
Day-by-day itinerary
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Arrival in Luxor, and transfer to the cruise for accommodation procedures. In the morning, visit the Karnak temple complex, the largest religious site in ancient Egypt. Then, visit the Luxor Temple, connected to Karnak by the Avenue of Sphinxes. Return to the cruise for dinner and overnight on board.
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After breakfast, explore the West Bank of Luxor with a visit to the Valley of the Kings, followed by the majestic mortuary temple of Queen Hatshepsut at Deir el-Bahari and a stop at the Colossi of Memnon. Lunch on board while the ship sails towards Edfu. Free afternoon to enjoy the cruise facilities. Dinner and overnight on board.
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In the morning, visit the Temple of Horus in Edfu, an architectural and cultural gem. Then, sail towards Kom Ombo with lunch on board. In the afternoon, visit the Temple of Kom Ombo, unique for its symmetrical design and dedicated to the gods Sobek and Haroeris. Dinner and overnight on board the cruise while sailing to Aswan.
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Breakfast on board followed by a visit to the Aswan High Dam. Then, take a motorboat to Agilkia Island to visit the Philae Temple, dedicated to the goddess Isis. Dinner and overnight on board the cruise in Aswan. Option: An excursion to the Nubian village can be booked.
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Breakfast on board and disembarkation from the cruise. Optionally, an excursion to the Abu Simbel temples. Transfer to Aswan airport or train station and end of our service. Have a great trip on the Nile and enjoy Egypt!
Included
- Meet and assist upon arrival with flowers/departure.
- Complimentary mineral water during daily tours.
- English-speaking Egyptologist guide during excursions.
- Accommodation on a Nile cruise on a full board basis.
- Transfers in private air-conditioned vehicles according to the program.
- All taxes and service charges.
- Entrance fees to all sights mentioned in the programs.
Not included
- Optional excursions.
- Additional meals and drinks.
- All personal expenses.
- Tips
Frequently asked questions
An Egypt visa is mandatory for all visitors traveling for tourism purposes, valid for 30 days. With Aviaral Travel, our itineraries always include the visa to save you any hassle.
No mandatory vaccines are required to enter Egypt, although occasionally a yellow fever certificate may be required if coming from an endemic country.
It is advisable to wear comfortable clothing, discreet long or short pants. For women, avoid deep necklines. In hotels and cruises, there is complete freedom.
In summer, cotton clothing; in winter, dress in layers (3), as the temperature varies from cold in the early morning to hot at noon.
The weather varies (desert, valleys, coasts). Summer runs from April to October and winter from November to March, with little rain except in the north.
The currency is the Egyptian Pound. The country has faced economic fluctuations, so it is advisable to exchange money at authorized exchange offices.
