3-Day Nile Cruise Program from Aswan to Luxor

What's Included

Meeting and pickup

Itinerary

Day 1
Abu Simbel Temples & Cruise Embarkation
4 stops
1
Abu Simbel Temples
Begin your 3-day journey with an early morning pickup from your Aswan hotel or airport. Travel with your guide to the Abu Simbel Temples, the grandest monuments built by Pharaoh Ramesses II and Queen Nefertari. Admire the colossal statues and intricate carvings that celebrate the power and divinity of Egypt’s greatest ruler.
8 hours • Admission ticket not included
2
Aswan
After the visit, return to Aswan and board your 5-star Nile Cruise. Enjoy a warm welcome and check in to your comfortable cabin.
2 hours • Admission ticket free
3
Temple of Kom Ombo
Later, visit the Temple of Kom Ombo, uniquely dedicated to Sobek, the crocodile god, and Horus the Elder. Learn about the temple’s dual design and visit the nearby Crocodile Museum.
2 hours • Admission ticket not included
4
Edfu
Relax on the sun deck with tea as the cruise sails along the Nile toward Edfu. Dinner is served on board, followed by a relaxing evening under the stars.
Admission ticket free
Day 2
Edfu Temple Visit & Sailing to Luxor
2 stops
5
Temple of Horus
After breakfast, travel by horse-drawn carriage to explore the Temple of Edfu, one of the best-preserved temples in Egypt. Dedicated to the falcon god Horus, its impressive pylons and intricate hieroglyphics offer a fascinating glimpse into ancient Egyptian religious life.
2 hours • Admission ticket not included
6
Luxor
Return to the cruise for lunch as you sail toward Luxor, passing picturesque villages and palm-fringed riverbanks. Spend your afternoon on deck enjoying the timeless views of the Nile. Dinner is served on board, and you may enjoy traditional entertainment before the cruise docks in Luxor.
4 hours • Admission ticket free
Day 3
Luxor West and East Bank Tours
6 stops
7
Valley of the Kings
Explore the Valley of the Kings, the resting place of Egypt’s greatest pharaohs.
2 hours • Admission ticket not included
8
Temple of Hatshepsut at Deir el Bahari
Then, visit the Mortuary Temple of Queen Hatshepsut, one of the most striking architectural masterpieces in the world
3 days • Admission ticket not included
9
Colossi of Memnon
Followed by a photo stop at the Colossi of Memnon, two gigantic stone statues that have stood for over 3,000 years.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free
10
Temple of Karnak
Visit the awe-inspiring Karnak Temple Complex, the largest religious structure ever built, dedicated to the Theban gods. Walk along the Avenue of Sphinxes and admire the towering Hypostyle Hall with its forest of colossal columns.
2 hours • Admission ticket not included
11
Luxor Temple
Continue to the elegant Luxor Temple, built by Amenhotep III and completed by Ramses II, beautifully illuminated at sunset.
1 hour • Admission ticket not included
12
Luxor
Following your tour, you’ll be transferred to your Luxor hotel, train station, or airport, marking the end of your remarkable Nile cruise journey.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free

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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