Dwa Nile Cruise

Your adventure begins in Aswan, where our team will meet you at the airport or station for a seamless transfer to the Dwa Nile cruise. After check-in and a refreshing lunch, you will visit the Philae Temple, a breathtaking sanctuary dedicated to the goddess Isis. Historically, this temple was located on Philae Island but was moved to Agilkia Island after the construction of the High Dam to save it from flooding. You will also see the Unfinished Obelisk in the ancient granite quarries. Had it been finished, it would have been the largest obelisk ever attempted, weighing nearly 1,200 tons. It offers a unique look at ancient masonry, as you can still see the marks left by the workers’ tools. Return to the Dwa Nile cruise ship for dinner and an overnight stay in the quiet waters of Aswan.

During your Dwa Nile cruise voyage, following breakfast, the ship begins its graceful journey north toward Kom Ombo. After lunch and a relaxing afternoon tea on the sun deck, you will visit the Kom Ombo Temple. This structure is famous for being a "Double Temple," meaning it is perfectly symmetrical and dedicated to two separate gods: the crocodile-headed Sobek and the falcon-headed Horus the Elder. You will see ancient carvings of medical instruments and the nearby museum of mummified crocodiles, which were once worshipped as physical manifestations of the god Sobek. As the sun sets, the Dwa Nile cruise continues sailing toward Esna. Enjoy a multi-course dinner on board as the riverbank life glides by, eventually docking in Esna for a tranquil overnight stay on the water.

Your Sunday aboard your Dwa Nile cruise begins with a visit to the Esna Temple, dedicated to the god Khnum. The temple sits significantly lower than modern street level, having been excavated from centuries of silt. After breakfast and lunch on board, you will experience the passage through the Esna Lock, a fascinating piece of river engineering. Upon arrival in Luxor, you will explore the East Bank’s giants: Karnak Temple and Luxor Temple. Karnak is the largest religious building ever constructed, featuring the Great Hypostyle Hall with its 134 towering columns. Luxor Temple, located in the heart of the city, was once the site of the Opet festival. The evening concludes with dinner and a vibrant Belly Dance show on your Dwa Nile cruise ship, celebrating the festive spirit of the Nile.

On your final morning aboard your Dwa Nile cruise, you will enjoy breakfast before checking out to explore the legendary West Bank. You will visit the Valley of the Kings, the royal necropolis where pharaohs of the New Kingdom were buried in hidden, rock-cut tombs. You will also marvel at the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut, a stunning three-tiered structure carved directly into the limestone cliffs. Your tour concludes with the Colossi of Memnon, two massive stone statues that once guarded the entrance to a long-lost temple. This marks the final chapter of your Dwa Nile cruise experience. After these final discoveries, you will be transferred to the Luxor Airport or railway station for your departure, carrying the timeless memories of Egypt’s golden past and the luxury of your river home.

Your journey on your Dwa Nile cruise begins with a warm welcome in Luxor, the "World's Greatest Open-Air Museum." After a smooth transfer and embarkation before lunch, you will explore the magnificent East Bank. Your guide will lead you through the Karnak Temple, where you can walk through the sacred lake area and the massive pylons that took 1,500 years to complete. Following this during your Dwa Nile cruise voyage, you will visit Luxor Temple, famously guarded by a colossal statue of Ramses II. This site serves as a stunning example of how ancient Egyptian, Greco-Roman, and Islamic history overlap in one location. Return to the ship for a delicious dinner and your first overnight stay on the water. This Nile cruise from Luxor provides a majestic introduction to the sheer scale of pharaonic ambition.

After breakfast on your Dwa Nile cruise, you cross to the West Bank to enter the Valley of the Kings. Here, you will see the intricate wall paintings of the royal tombs, designed to guide the pharaohs through the afterlife. You will also visit the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut, which is widely considered one of the most successful architectural designs in the ancient world due to its harmonious integration into the desert cliffs. As you begin sailing toward Esna, enjoy lunch and afternoon tea on the sun deck, watching the green banks of the Nile pass by. This part of the Dwa Nile cruise is perfect for relaxation and photography as the ship approaches the Esna Lock. You will enjoy a quiet dinner and spend the night anchored in Esna.

Start your day on your Dwa Nile cruise with a visit to the Edfu Temple, dedicated to the falcon god Horus. This is the most complete temple in Egypt, featuring massive pylons and an intact roof that provides a rare look at the dark, mysterious atmosphere of ancient worship. After returning for lunch, the ship sails toward Kom Ombo. During afternoon tea, you can relax as the vessel navigates the sapphire waters. You will kemudian visit the Kom Ombo Temple, the symmetrical dual temple shared by Sobek and Horus the Elder. It is particularly famous for its ancient "Nilometer," used by priests to measure the river's height and predict the harvest. As night falls, we sail toward Aswan for dinner and an overnight stay in the southern capital aboard your Dwa Nile cruise.

Your fourth day on your Dwa Nile cruise is dedicated to the beauty of Aswan. After breakfast, you will visit the Philae Temple, which is dedicated to the goddess of motherhood and magic, Isis. Reached by a short boat ride, the temple’s island setting is one of the most romantic in Egypt. During your  Nile cruise from Luxor, you will also visit the Unfinished Obelisk, which reveals the incredible techniques used by ancient masons to quarry massive granite blocks using only basic tools and wet wood. After lunch and afternoon tea, you have a free evening to enjoy the vibrant Aswan markets or simply relax on the ship. This penultimate day of the Dwa Nile cruise offers a perfect blend of monumental discovery and southern charm before your final night on board.

On your final morning on your Dwa Nile cruise, you will enjoy a last gourmet breakfast on the deck as the sun rises over the golden desert dunes. Your five-day Nile cruise from Luxor officially concludes with disembarkation in Aswan. After saying goodbye to the crew, you will be transferred to the Aswan Airport or the railway station for your onward travel. While the voyage on Dwa Nile cruise ends today, you leave with a profound understanding of the ancient world and the memories of a luxurious journey through the heart of history. Whether you are heading home or continuing your Egyptian adventure, the spirit of the Nile will stay with you forever. We hope to welcome you back for another elite expedition through the land of the pharaohs very soon!