4 Nights of Nile Magic For Solo Travelers

After having your breakfast on the cruise, you will start your second day of your solo trip along the Nile River. You will get to see and discover the best of the West Bank of Luxor, starting with:

The Valley of the Kings

The powerful pharaohs and nobles of Egypt had their tombs in the Valley of the Kings, with their precious treasures to join them in the afterlife. The whole world has been fascinated by this place since the 18th century. The most famous site you will be amazed by is Tutankhamun's tomb, which includes over 5000 items of the boy king, discovered in 1922 by Howard Carter; most items are being transferred to their new home in The Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM).

Queen Hatshepsut (1479–1458 BC) became the most influential female sovereign in ancient Egyptian history as the wife and half-sister of King Thutmose II. After his death, she initially served as co-regent for his son Thutmose III before declaring herself Pharaoh. She built the temple of Hatshepsut in 1479 BC and attained powerful status as the partner of the god Amun.

The Colossi of Memnon

The Colossi of Memnon are stone figures of Pharaoh Amenhotep III, and they are well-known as “The Vocal Memnon,” which guards the entrance to his ruined mortuary temple. The statues were famous in Roman times for producing a sound at dawn which attracted visitors from all over the ancient Mediterranean to wonder at the singing of the statues.

Meals & Overnight

After witnessing some of the best attractions on the West Bank, you will be transferred to your Nile Cruise to have your lunch and dinner, and overnight on board.

Start your day with a delicious breakfast on the cruise, then follow your private tour guide to explore the beautiful:

Edfu Temple

Horus was the sky god, the god of kingship, and the god of war. He was the son of Isis and Osiris and had the appearance of a man with a falcon's head. Horus was very significant in the ancient Egyptian religion, not only for his family and his stories but also for his connection to every pharaoh who became his earthly embodiment. That is why the Temple of Edfu is one of the biggest in Egypt and was built in 237 BC to honor him. 

Lunch on board

Enjoy your tasty lunch on board while sailing until you arrive at:

Kom Ombo Temple

The Kom Ombo Temple dates back to the reign of King Ptolemy V, from 205 to 180 BC it was built on the remains of an ancient temple named "the god Sobek”. The earlier temple was founded by two rulers of the 18th dynasty, who were “King Tuthmosis III and Queen Hatshepsut” on the West Bank of Luxor. The Temple of Kom Ombo continued to be expanded by kings until 169 BC, as each one added his contribution to the complex.

Dinner Time & Overnight

You will be transferred to the Nile Cruise to have your dinner and overnight on board.

You will have your breakfast onboard before joining your private guide to witness the most popular attractions in Aswan, such as:

Aswan High Dam

The High Dam of Aswan is one of the largest embankment dams in the world, which was built across the Nile River between 1960 and 1971. The High Dam controls the annual flooding of the Nile, and hydroelectric power for Egypt, and creates Lake Nasser behind it. The dam also had a significant impact on the culture as it required the relocation of thousands of people and the preservation of ancient monuments such as Abu Simbel.

Philae Temple

Once you step inside the Philae temple, you will be amazed by the huge granite pillars that hold up the ceiling. The temple walls also have hieroglyphs that narrate the origin of the world and the Egyptian gods, and images of Isis bringing Osiris back from the dead. The main chamber of the temple is “The Sanctuary of Isis,” where the statue of the goddess used to be.

Lunch on Board

Your lunch will be served on board the Nile Cruise, then you will move with your tour guide to visit:

The Nubian Village

The people who live in the Nubian Village (Nubians) are very kind and welcoming. You can visit the colorful houses and learn about the Nubian lifestyle and traditions, and enjoy a boat ride on the Nile or try the water pipe, tea, and coffee at the Bedouin tent restaurant.

The Unfinished Obelisk

The ancient Egyptian magic is embodied in the Unfinished Obelisk, which is a colossal project that began in 1458 BC. The obelisk was meant to be the biggest of its kind and a tribute to the divine power that blessed Egypt, but the obelisk was never completed, and it still lies there today as a symbol of the enigmatic secrets of the ancient world.

Dinner Meal & Overnight

You will be transferred to your Nile Cruise to have your dinner and overnight on board.

You will have your delicious breakfast on board and enjoy sailing, and then you will check out the Nile Cruise. After that, we will drive you to your hotel in Aswan to end your five days of Nile Magic for Solo Travelers.