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Overview
- Duration:4 days 3 nights
- Travelers:1 - 17 guests
- Tour Type:Daily tour, Group tour, Package tour
- Language:English, French, German, Italian
Sail the Nile in style on a 5-star cruise from Aswan to Luxor. Over 4 days, explore ancient temples, royal tombs, and breathtaking monuments with the guidance of an expert Egyptologist. From the majestic Philae Temple and Kom Ombo’s unique double temple to the Valley of the Kings and Karnak, this journey blends history, culture, and comfort in one unforgettable experience.
Itinerary
Day 1 – Arrival in Aswan & Nile Cruise Embarkation
- A licensed Egyptologist guide will meet and assist you at Aswan Airport, the train station, or your hotel, then transfer you via air‑conditioned van to your 5‑star Nile cruise ship. Check-in is completed before lunch.
- Lunch onboard as the cruise begins.
- In the afternoon:
- Visit the Aswan High Dam, a modern engineering marvel built to control flooding and generate electricity.
- Take a motorboat ride to Philae Temple on its island, dedicated to the goddess Isis.
- Return to the cruise for dinner and a folkloric show.
- Overnight onboard in Aswan.
Day 2 -Sailing to Kom Ombo
If you choose the Abu Simbel Optional
- Around 4:30 AM, your guide will pick you up for an early excursion (in a small shared group) to the rock‑cut temples of Abu Simbel, built by Ramses II for himself and Queen Nefertari.
- Return to the cruise for lunch, then set sail toward Kom Ombo.
- Visit the unique Kom Ombo Temple, dedicated to Sobek (crocodile god) and Horus (falcon god).
- Return to the ship for dinner, then continue sailing toward Edfu.
Day 3 – Edfu, Sailing, and Luxor Temple
- After breakfast, enjoy a horse‑drawn carriage ride to the well‑preserved Temple of Horus at Edfu.
- Return to the cruise and enjoy scenic views of the Nile, passing through the Esna lock.
- Lunch onboard, followed by afternoon tea on the sun deck as you sail toward Luxor.
- Afternoon tour of Luxor Temple on the East Bank, showcasing a blend of ancient Egyptian, Christian, and Islamic architectural styles.
- If arriving by 3:00–3:30 PM, it's possible to also visit Karnak Temple.
- Dinner onboard, accompanied by a belly‑dancing show.
- Overnight onboard in Luxor.
Day 4 – West Bank , Karnak Temple Tour & Departure
- After breakfast, your tour continues to:
- Valley of the Kings, the royal necropolis of pharaohs like Tutankhamun.
- Mortuary Temple of Queen Hatshepsut at Deir el‑Bahari.
- Photo stop at the Colossi of Memnon.
- Cross to the East Bank to visit the massive and historic Karnak Temple.
- The tour concludes around 3:00–4:00 PM. You will be transferred to your Luxor hotel, airport, or train station. *Hot air balloon: Optional: 90 USD per person
Includes/Excludes
- Pickup and drop-off at Aswan arrival points (airport, train station, or hotel).
- 3 nights' accommodation onboard a 5-star Nile cruise (Aswan to Luxor) on a full board basis (breakfast, lunch, and dinner).
- Entrance fees to all the sites and temples mentioned in the itinerary.
- Private transfers in air-conditioned vehicles upon arrival and departure.
- Professional Egyptologist tour guide throughout the trip.
- Comfortable A/C transfers throughout.
- Folkloric entertainment onboard.
- All service charges and taxes.
- Abu Simbel temple optional
- Hot air balloon optional.
- Drinks during meals onboard the cruise.
- Optional/additional tours not mentioned.
- Personal expenses (e.g., Wi‑Fi, laundry, phone calls).
- Tips and gratuities.
- Domestic/international flights.
- Any meals or beverages not listed.
- The ticket does not include entry to the tomb of Tutankhamun
- Pickup and drop-off from West Bank hotels or Aswan Airport
Extra Services
Abu Simbel Temple Excursion
Discover the iconic rock-cut temples of Abu Simbel, built by Ramses II and Queen Nefertari. A must-see UNESCO World Heritage Site.
120.00 €/person
Airport Pickup & Drop-off
Private meet & greet at the airport, plus a comfortable transfer to or from your hotel or cruise.
10.00 €/person
Hot Air Balloon Ride
Soar above Luxor at sunrise on a breathtaking hot air balloon ride. Enjoy panoramic views of temples, tombs, and the lush Nile Valley.
90.00 €/person
Sound & Light Show Tickets
Enjoy an evening Sound & Light Show, where history comes alive through lights, music, and narration.
70.00 €/person
Tour maps
Cancellation policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
from591.00 € /person
