Your Travel Experience with Travco Oman
Day 1
From Aswan Hotel to Nile Cruise from Aswan and Embarkation
Start your day at the hotel before checking out. Our representative will assist you with your luggage and transfer you to your Nile cruise in Aswan—your floating hotel for the next four days. After settling into your cabin and enjoying lunch onboard, begin your first excursion with a visit to the Aswan High Dam. Completed in 1971, this modern engineering marvel plays a crucial role in regulating the Nile’s flow and generating hydroelectric power for Egypt. Next, enjoy a scenic felucca sail on the tranquil waters of the Nile, offering a beautiful perspective of Aswan’s landscapes. Continue to the magnificent Temples of Philae, dedicated to the goddess Isis. These sacred temples were carefully relocated to Agilika Island by UNESCO to save them from submersion caused by the dam’s construction. Your final visit of the day takes you to the Unfinished Obelisk, an enormous 41‑meter granite monument left incomplete in its quarry. The site offers fascinating insights into the stone‑carving techniques of ancient Egyptian craftsmen. Return to your cruise for a relaxing evening and enjoy a beautifully prepared dinner as you drift gently along the Nile. Overnight onboard in Aswan.
Day 2
Journey from Aswan to Luxor via Kom Ombo, Edfu, and Esna
Start your day with breakfast onboard as the cruise sets sail early to Kom Ombo. Upon arrival, visit the magnificent Kom Ombo Temple, with its impressive columns rising above the Nile. This unique, dual temple is dedicated to the gods Sobek and Haroeris. After returning to the boat, continue sailing to Edfu.
Following lunch, you’ll disembark to explore the grand Edfu Temple. Its towering sandstone walls are adorned with hieroglyphics and intricate friezes inspired by earlier pharaonic art. After your visit, you’ll return to the boat to sail onward to Luxor, passing through Esna. Relax with afternoon tea on the sundeck as the scenery drifts by.
In the evening, enjoy a cocktail party followed by dinner. Afterwards, join us in the bar for a festive Galabeya Party.
Overnight on the cruise in Luxor.
Day 3
Discover Luxor’s West and East Banks
After breakfast onboard, begin your exploration of Luxor’s historic West Bank. Start with the Valley of the Kings, the final resting place of pharaohs from the 18th to the 20th dynasties. These richly decorated tombs are a must-see, with vibrant wall paintings that tell tales of the ancient world.
Next, visit the Temple of Hatshepsut, an architectural marvel set against the cliffs of the desert hills. Here, Queen Hatshepsut portrayed herself with the traditional symbols of a male pharaoh, asserting her authority and legacy.
Conclude the West Bank tour with a stop at the towering Colossi of Memnon. These immense statues were once said to emit a melodic sound at sunrise, inspiring the legend that Memnon greeted his mother, Eos, each dawn.
After lunch, head to the East Bank to explore Karnak Temple, a sprawling complex built over centuries by successive pharaohs and a major centre of worship in the New Kingdom.
Finish your day with a visit to Luxor Temple, initially built by Amenhotep III and dedicated to the god Amun.
In the evening, enjoy a Belly Dance and Dervish show in the bar after dinner.
Overnight on the cruise in Luxor.
Day 4
Departure from Luxor city
Enjoy your final breakfast aboard the boat before checking out. Our representative will assist you with your luggage and transfer you to Luxor City for your departure.