4 Nights Nile Cruise from Luxor to Aswan with Abu Simbel

What's Included

Meeting and pickup

Itinerary

Day 1
Arrival in Luxor – Luxor East Bank Tour & Boarding Cruise
2 stops
1
Temple of Karnak
Begin your journey exploring Karnak, the largest religious complex in Egypt. Wander through its vast courtyards, massive columns, and ancient sanctuaries built over 2,000 years. The temple’s towering pillars and intricate carvings tell stories of pharaohs and gods that ruled ancient Thebes.
2 hours • Admission ticket included
2
Luxor Temple
Next, visit Luxor Temple, an elegant riverside monument dedicated to the rejuvenation of kingship. Admire its majestic statues and beautifully preserved reliefs that capture the grandeur of ancient ceremonies.
2 hours • Admission ticket included
Day 2
Luxor West Bank – Valley of the Kings & More
3 stops
3
Valley of the Kings
Explore the famous Valley of the Kings, the royal burial ground of Egypt’s New Kingdom pharaohs. Descend into elaborately decorated tombs, including that of Tutankhamun, and marvel at the vibrant hieroglyphs depicting ancient beliefs about the afterlife.
2 hours • Admission ticket included
4
Temple of Hatshepsut
Visit the striking mortuary temple of Queen Hatshepsut, nestled against the cliffs at Deir el-Bahari. Its unique terraces and elegant design honor one of Egypt’s most successful female pharaohs.
2 hours • Admission ticket included
5
Colossi of Memnon
Stop by the Colossi of Memnon—two enormous stone statues that once guarded a vast temple complex and have stood watch for over 3,000 years.
2 hours • Admission ticket included
Day 3
Edfu & Kom Ombo Temples
2 stops
6
Temple of Horus
Visit the Temple of Horus in Edfu, one of the best-preserved temples in Egypt. Walk through massive pylons and halls decorated with detailed carvings celebrating the falcon-headed god Horus.
2 hours • Admission ticket included
7
Temple of Kom Ombo
Sail onward to Kom Ombo and explore its unique double temple dedicated to Sobek, the crocodile god, and Horus. The symmetrical structure and fascinating reliefs offer insights into ancient Egyptian mythology and medicine.
2 hours • Admission ticket included
Day 4
Abu Simbel Temples Excursion
1 stop
8
Abu Simbel Temples
Take a full-day excursion to Abu Simbel, the grand temples carved into the mountainside by Ramses II. Marvel at the colossal statues guarding the entrance and explore the ornately decorated interiors that celebrate the pharaoh’s legacy. If timed right, witness the incredible Sun Festival alignment illuminating the sanctuary.
2 hours • Admission ticket included
Day 5
Aswan City Tour & Departure
3 stops
9
Aswan High Dam
Begin with a visit to the Aswan High Dam, an engineering marvel built to control the Nile floods and generate hydroelectric power. Learn how this modern structure transformed Egypt’s agriculture and economy.
2 hours • Admission ticket included
10
Unfinished Obelisk
See the Unfinished Obelisk, a massive granite monument still attached to bedrock, providing a glimpse into ancient Egyptian stone-carving techniques.
2 hours • Admission ticket included
11
Temple of Philae
End your day before your final departure with a visit to the beautiful Temple of Philae, dedicated to the goddess Isis and located on an island surrounded by the Nile River. Its elegant columns and intricate carvings create a serene and mysterious atmosphere.
2 hours • Admission ticket included

Additional info

• Specialized infant seats are available
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels

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