4 Night Nile Cruise from Luxor to Aswan Temples, Tombs and Scenic

What's Included

Meeting and pickup

Itinerary

Day 1
Luxor – East Bank & Embarkation
3 stops
1
Temple of Karnak
Your tour begins with hotel pickup in Luxor, followed by a visit to the Karnak Temple Complex, one of the largest religious structures ever built. Marvel at towering pylons, vast courtyards, and the Great Hypostyle Hall adorned with 134 giant columns. Learn about the pharaohs who expanded Karnak over centuries and the rituals that took place in its sacred spaces.
2 hours • Admission ticket free
2
Luxor Temple
Next, visit Luxor Temple, dedicated to royal rejuvenation, featuring impressive statues of Ramses II and intricate reliefs.
1 hour 30 minutes • Admission ticket free
3
Luxor
After sightseeing, embark on your Nile cruise vessel and enjoy welcome drinks. Settle into your cabin and enjoy your first evening cruising along the Nile with dinner onboard.
Admission ticket free
Day 2
West Bank – Valley of the Kings & Hatshepsut Temple
4 stops
4
Valley of the Kings
After breakfast, disembark to explore the West Bank of Luxor, starting with the Valley of the Kings, the burial site of New Kingdom pharaohs. Enter several decorated tombs and learn about funerary rituals, religious symbolism, and history.
2 hours • Admission ticket free
5
Temple of Hatshepsut at Deir el Bahari
Continue to the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut at Deir el-Bahari, a terraced mortuary temple carved into limestone cliffs. Admire its elegant architecture and discover the stories of Egypt’s most successful female ruler.
1 hour 30 minutes • Admission ticket free
6
Colossi of Memnon
Stop at the Colossi of Memnon, two giant statues guarding the ruins of Amenhotep III’s mortuary temple.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free
7
Edfu
Return to the cruise for lunch and a relaxing afternoon sailing toward Edfu, enjoying scenic views along the Nile.
Admission ticket free
Day 3
Edfu & Kom Ombo Temples
4 stops
8
Temple of Horus
Begin with a visit to Edfu Temple, dedicated to Horus, the falcon-headed god. Explore grand halls, sanctuaries, and inscriptions illustrating ancient myths and rituals.
2 hours • Admission ticket free
9
Edfu
Return to the cruise for lunch and leisure time on deck.
Admission ticket free
10
Temple of Kom Ombo
In the afternoon, arrive at Kom Ombo Temple, a unique double temple dedicated to Sobek and Haroeris. Explore its twin sanctuaries and intricate reliefs, learning about crocodile worship and local mythology.
2 hours • Admission ticket free
11
Kom Ombo
Return to the ship for dinner and overnight cruising toward Aswan.
Admission ticket free
Day 4
Aswan – Philae Temple & Optional Nubian Experience
3 stops
12
Temple of Philae
After breakfast, visit Philae Temple, dedicated to Isis, located on Agilkia Island. Explore pylons, colonnades, and beautifully carved reliefs, and learn about the temple’s relocation during the Aswan High Dam project.
2 hours • Admission ticket free
13
Aswan Governorate
Aswan market souq
2 hours • Admission ticket free
14
Aswan
Return to the cruise for lunch and enjoy a relaxing afternoon, perhaps taking a felucca ride on the Nile or enjoying the scenery from the deck. Dinner and overnight stay on board in Aswan.
Admission ticket free
Day 5
Disembarkation & Departure
1 stop
15
Aswan
Enjoy breakfast onboard and disembark at your Aswan hotel or Nile cruise. The tour concludes with transfers to your hotel or airport, ending a memorable journey through Egypt’s most iconic sites.
2 hours • 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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