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Overview
- Duration:4 days 3 nights
- Travelers:1 - 15 guests
- Tour Type:Group tour
Set out on a refined Nile voyage designed for travelers who want comfort without missing a single highlight. Cruise between Luxor and Aswan aboard a 5-star floating hotel, enjoying stylish cabins, attentive service, and full-board dining throughout. Along the way, join expertly guided visits to Egypt’s legendary monuments—majestic temple complexes, royal burial grounds, and riverside landscapes that have inspired visitors for centuries. From the grandeur of Karnak Temple and the mysteries of the Valley of the Kings to the serene setting of Philae Temple, every day blends cultural discovery with relaxed time on board as the Nile scenery glides past.
Itinerary
Day 1: Welcome to Luxor – Explore the City of Temples
Arrive in Luxor and receive a warm welcome before transferring to your deluxe cruise ship. Once on board, enjoy lunch and prepare for your first guided visits on the East Bank.
Begin with Karnak Temple, a monumental complex of sanctuaries, pylons, and vast columned halls dedicated mainly to Amun-Re. Continue to Luxor Temple, historically linked to royal ritual and connected to Karnak by the Avenue of Sphinxes. Take time to admire its grand statues, elegant columns, and inscriptions that preserve the legacy of ancient rulers.
Back on board, enjoy afternoon tea at sunset, followed by dinner served on the cruise.
Meals: Lunch, Dinner
Overnight: On board in Luxor
Day 2: Luxor’s West Bank – Sacred Tombs and Temples
After breakfast, cross to Luxor’s West Bank for a deeper look into the Theban necropolis.
Visit The Valley of the Kings, where renowned pharaohs were buried in richly decorated tombs carved into the desert mountains. Continue to the Temple of Hatshepsut, an architectural masterpiece set against dramatic cliffs and dedicated to one of Egypt’s most influential rulers. End the morning with a stop at the Colossi of Memnon for photos beside these immense statues.
Return to the cruise and begin sailing south toward Esna, including the experience of passing through the Esna Lock during your scenic journey.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Overnight: On board
Day 3: Temples of Horus and Sobek – Myth and Majesty
This morning, travel by horse-drawn carriage to the Edfu Temple. Explore one of Egypt’s most complete ancient temples, with its massive pylons, processional spaces, and inscriptions describing the legend of Horus and his victory over evil.
Return to the ship for lunch as you sail toward Kom Ombo. Visit the Kom Ombo Temple shared by Sobek and Horus the Elder, learning about religious traditions as well as themes linked to medicine, calendars, and healing rituals. Continue to the Crocodile Mummification Museum before heading back to the cruise.
Enjoy dinner on board and a calm evening on the Nile.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Overnight: On board
Day 4: Discover Aswan – Graceful Temples and Granite Legacies
Following breakfast, begin your guided tour of Aswan’s highlights.
Start at The High Dam Of Egypt, a major engineering achievement that reshaped the region’s relationship with the Nile. Then take a boat trip to Temple Of Philae, a picturesque complex devoted to Isis and set amid tranquil waters. Conclude at the Unfinished Obelisk, still resting in its granite quarry and offering a clear glimpse into ancient quarrying techniques.
Return to the ship for dinner and your final overnight onboard.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Overnight: On board in Aswan
Day 5: Farewell in Aswan – Optional Abu Simbel Tour
Enjoy breakfast, then prepare to disembark. If you wish to add a final landmark to your trip, you may join an optional excursion to the Abu Simbel Temples, famed for the colossal figures of Ramses II and Queen Nefertari overlooking Lake Nasser. These remarkable rock-cut monuments, relocated through a UNESCO-led effort, make an unforgettable closing experience.
Afterward, continue to your onward destination with your Nile journey complete.
Meals: Breakfast
Overnight: Not included
Includes/Excludes
- Meet and be assist by our representatives at the airport or railway station
- Accommodation on Best Luxury Nile River Cruise on full board
- English/Portuguese/German/Spanish speaking tour guide
- All sightseeing tours are private guided tours
- Entrance fees to all the mentioned sites in the itinerary
- Bottled water during the trips
- All transfers by a private air-conditioned, deluxe vehicle
- All service charges and taxes
- Any optional tours
- Personal Spending
- Tipping
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Cancellation policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.