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Sailing the Ancient Nile: 8-Day Felucca Experience Aswan to Luxor

8 Days

Enjoy a unique Nile experience on an 8-day Felucca cruise from Aswan to Luxor with Egypt Nile Travel. This journey offers a peaceful and authentic way to explore Egypt while sailing aboard a traditional felucca along the legendary Nile River.

Your trip begins in Aswan with visits to the Aswan High Dam and Philae Temple before setting sail north. Along the way, you stop at important ancient sites, including Kom Ombo, Edfu, and Gebel el-Silsila, as well as charming riverside towns and villages where you can experience local life. The journey continues through El Kab and Esna before reaching Luxor.

In Luxor, you explore some of Egypt’s most famous landmarks, including Luxor Temple, Karnak Temple, and the Valley of the Kings. Blending relaxation, history, and cultural discovery, this 8-day felucca cruise provides a memorable and immersive way to experience Egypt’s ancient heritage.

Please note that minor itinerary changes may occur due to circumstances beyond our control.

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Explore Upper Egypt by Felucca: 8-Day Cruise from Aswan to Luxor

Experience an unforgettable Nile adventure on an 8-day Felucca cruise sailing from Aswan to Luxor. This carefully planned journey with Egypt Nile Travel is ideal for travelers seeking a deeper connection with Egypt’s history and landscapes while traveling aboard a traditional Egyptian felucca, offering a peaceful and authentic way to explore the Nile.

Day 01 :

Philae Temple, High Dam and the Unfinished Obelisk

Upon arrival at Aswan Airport or Railway Station, you will be met by one of our Egypt Nile Travel representatives to begin your journey on the 8-day felucca cruise from Aswan to Luxor itinerary. Explore the wonders 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 Aswan tour at the granite quarry of the Unfinished Obelisk. Then, transfer to your Felucca Nile cruise to set sail.

Meals Plan: Lunch & Dinner

Day 02 :

Camel Market

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.

Meals Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 03 :

Kom Ombo Temple & Crocodile Museum

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.

Meals Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 04 :

Gabal El-Silsilah Sandstone Quarry

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.

Meals Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 05 :

Edfu Temple

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. Then, return back to your Felucca cruise to set sail to El-Kab. Overnight in El-Kab.

Meals Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 06 :

Tombs of 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.

Meals Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 07 :

Esna Temple - Luxor

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.

Meals Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 08 :

End of your 8-day Felucca cruise from Aswan to Luxor

Disembark 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. Feel free to contact us about your next adventure in Egypt with Egypt Nile Travel.

Meals Plan: Breakfast & Lunch

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