Upon arrival at Aswan Airport/Railway, you will meet with your guide to commence your 6-day felucca cruise adventure from Aswan to El-Kab. 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 and Dinner

Have breakfast on your felucca cruise, then drive to 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. Camels are sold here every day of the week, but the main days are Tuesday, Saturday, and Sunday. Then, return back to your felucca cruise to set sail to Kom Ombo to overnight there. 

Meals Plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Breakfast, then visit the twin Temple of Horus and Sobek together with the Crocodile Museum in Kom Ombo. This temple of Kom Ombo was built during the Greco-Roman period. The temple has a unique design. Because it is dedicated to two gods, it has two parallel axial passages running through its columned halls, terminating in two sanctuaries, one for each. The southern axis (on the right) is Sobek’s, and the northern (on the left) is Harwer’s. Then, head back to your felucca cruise to set sail to Gabal El-Silsilah to overnight there. 

Meals Plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Visit the sandstone quarry of Gabal El-Silsilah to witness how the ancient Egyptian workers cut their rocks to build their massive temples around Egypt. Gabal el-Silsilah is a historic site known for its ancient quarries and rock-cut temples. It holds significant archaeological importance as it served as a major source of sandstone for countless monumental structures in ancient Egypt. Visitors can explore the well-preserved temples. They will marvel at the intricate carvings that showcase the artistic and architectural prowess of the past civilizations. Then, head back to your felucca to set sail to Edfu.

Meals Plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Take a horse and carriage to visit the most intact temple in Egypt, the Temple of Horus in Edfu. Edfu Temple is one of the most striking and complete of ancient Egyptian temples. It is dedicated to the worship of the god Horus. Situated on the western bank of the Nile, its construction began during the reign of Ptolemy III (246–221 BC) in 237 BC but was completed in the reign of Ptolemy XII (80–51 BC) in 57 BC, 180 years later. Then, back to your Felucca cruise to set sail to El-Kab. Enjoy the final night of your 6-day felucca cruise adventure from Aswan to El-Kab.

Meals Plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Breakfast, then disembarkation. Visit the tombs of El-Kab, which were built during the early New Kingdom period. Tomb inscriptions narrate the exploits of the liberation wars against the Hyksos. Conclude your 6-day felucca adventure from Aswan to El-Kab with a transfer to your hotel in Luxor. Feel free to contact us about your next adventure in Egypt.

Meals Plan: Breakfast Only