2-Night Nile Cruise From Aswan to Luxor

What's Included

Meeting and pickup

Itinerary

Day 1
Aswan Sightseeing
4 stops
1
Aswan High Dam
Your adventure begins in Aswan, one of Egypt’s most charming cities. Upon arrival, meet your personal Egyptologist guide and start your exploration with a visit to the High Dam. This modern engineering marvel tamed the Nile’s flow and created Lake Nasser.
1 hour • Admission ticket not included
2
Temple of Philae
Continue to the magnificent Temple of Philae, dedicated to the goddess Isis. Your guide will bring the myths of ancient Egypt to life in a way that fascinates both adults and children.
2 hours • Admission ticket not included
3
Aswan
Afterward, board your comfortable Nile Cruise, where a warm welcome, delicious meals, and cozy cabins await your family.
4
Kom Ombo
Enjoy lunch on board and relax on the sun deck as your ship gently sails north toward Kom Ombo.
Day 2
Kom Ombo – Edfu Temple
4 stops
5
Temple of Kom Ombo
The following morning, the Nile reveals new wonders as you reach Kom Ombo, a unique twin temple dedicated to Sobek, the crocodile god, and Horus the Elder. Your family will love hearing the legends of ancient Egypt’s animal gods and seeing the mummified crocodiles in the small on-site museum.
2 hours • Admission ticket not included
6
Kom Ombo
After the visit, return to your cruise for lunch and some leisure time. Kids can enjoy watching daily life along the riverbanks—farmers, fishermen, and small villages—while adults relax with tea on the deck.
7
Temple of Horus
Later, your cruise continues toward Edfu, where the magnificent Temple of Horus awaits. This well-preserved temple, accessible by a charming horse-drawn carriage ride, offers fascinating carvings and stories of ancient battles that will spark young imaginations.
2 hours • Admission ticket not included
8
Luxor
Return to the ship and continue sailing toward Luxor. Spend the evening relaxing on deck, enjoying dinner and onboard entertainment.
Day 3
Luxor West Bank
4 stops
9
Luxor
After breakfast, check out from the cruise and begin your exploration of Luxor, often referred to as the world’s greatest open-air museum.
10
Valley of the Kings
where the tombs of ancient pharaohs, including Tutankhamun, are hidden within the desert hills.
2 hours • Admission ticket not included
11
Temple of Hatshepsut at Deir el Bahari
a stunning mortuary temple built for Egypt’s most powerful female pharaoh
2 hours • Admission ticket not included
12
Colossi of Memnon
two massive stone statues that have stood guard for thousands of years.
30 minutes • Admission ticket not included

Additional info

• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels

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