3 Days and 2 Nights Nile Cruise from Luxor to Aswan

What's Included

Meeting and pickup

Itinerary

Day 1
West Bank, East Bank & Check-in
6 stops
1
Luxor
Your journey begins with a professional pickup from your hotel or Nile cruise in Luxor.
1 hour • Admission ticket free
2
Valley of the Kings
Meet your expert Egyptologist guide and start exploring the West Bank, home to ancient royal tombs and monumental temples. Visit the Valley of the Kings, where pharaohs of the New Kingdom were buried in richly decorated tombs carved into the desert hills.
2 hours • Admission ticket included
3
Temple of Hatshepsut
Continue to the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut, an architectural masterpiece rising dramatically from the cliffs of Deir el-Bahari.
1 hour 30 minutes • Admission ticket included
4
Colossi of Memnon
Stop at the Colossi of Memnon, two massive stone statues guarding the Theban necropolis.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free
5
Temple of Karnak
After completing the West Bank tour, cross to the East Bank to discover the grandeur of Karnak Temple Complex, one of the largest religious structures ever built. Walk through the Hypostyle Hall with its towering columns and ancient inscriptions that tell the story of Egypt’s powerful dynasties.
2 hours • Admission ticket included
6
Luxor
After the sightseeing tour, transfer to your Nile cruise ship for check-in. Enjoy welcome drinks, lunch onboard, and some free time to relax on the sun deck while the cruise prepares for departure. Dinner will be served onboard with an overnight stay in Luxor.
Day 2
Edfu Temple & Kom Ombo Temple
4 stops
7
Temple of Horus
Enjoy breakfast onboard while sailing along the Nile toward Edfu. Upon arrival, take a horse carriage ride to visit the Temple of Horus in Edfu, one of the best-preserved temples in Egypt. Your guide will explain its fascinating mythology and impressive reliefs dedicated to the falcon god Horus.
2 hours • Admission ticket included
8
Kom Ombo
Return to the cruise and continue sailing toward Kom Ombo. Lunch is served onboard while enjoying the scenic Nile landscape.
9
In the afternoon, visit the unique Kom Ombo Temple, dedicated to two gods: Sobek, the crocodile god, and Horus the Elder. Explore its symmetrical design and visit the Crocodile Museum showcasing ancient mummified crocodiles.
2 hours • Admission ticket included
10
Aswan
Return to the ship for dinner and evening entertainment. Overnight onboard as the cruise sails toward Aswan.
Day 3
Abu Simbel Excursion & Check-out
2 stops
11
Abu Simbel Temple Complex
Early morning departure for a group tour to Abu Simbel Temples (by air-conditioned vehicle). Discover the monumental temples of Ramses II and Queen Nefertari, carved directly into the mountainside and relocated to save them from flooding. Admire the colossal statues and the remarkable engineering behind this UNESCO World Heritage site.
8 hours • Admission ticket included
12
Aswan
After the visit, return to Aswan. Depending on timing, enjoy a short stop before check-out. You will then be transferred to your hotel, airport, or train station, marking the end of your unforgettable Nile cruise journey.
1 hour • 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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