Sail down one of the world's most famous waterways as you discover top attractions in southern Egypt. During this multi-day cruise from Aswan to Luxor, you'll disembark for guided visits to the region's most iconic sites, including Kom Ombo, the Valley of Kings, and Philae Temple. Tasty onboard meals are included, plus a personalized pickup from the airport, train station, or your Aswan hotel.
After pickup from your hotel, the airport or the station, board your ship in time for lunch. See the engineering marvel that is Aswan High Dam, then ride a boat to tranquil Philae Temple, returning to your cruise for dinner and a folklore show. Day two starts early so you can beat the heat at the Abu Simbel Temples: You’re back on board in time for lunch. Sail to Kom Ombo and tour the temple with your guide. After dinner on board, overnight in Edfu. Please read the whole itinerary for more details.
Inclusions & Exclusions
✔ All transfers by A-C vehicles with qualified driver (s)
✔ Lunch
✔ Dinner
✔ Breakfast
✔ Hot Air Balloon Ride Over Luxor Sky
✔ All local taxes and services.
✔ 03 nights’ accommodation on board 5* Nile cruise – based on FB basis.
✔ Meet and assist by English-speaking representatives.
✔ Egyptology English-speaking tour guide.
✖ Tipping to tour guide, driver, cruise staff, etc
✖ Entrance Fees to all the mentioned sightseeing (Attraction Tickets - $40 customizable tour)
✖ Water or Drinks on the cruise.
Pickup Locations
1. Dahabeya Queen Farida
2. The Zen Wellness Resort Aswan
3. Benben By Dhara Hotels
4. Fenti Nubian Resort
5. Pyramisa Island Hotel Aswan
6. Achertod Nubian Hotel
7. Aswan Airport
8. Samara Guest House
9. Crystala Guest House
10. Ramsis Hotel
11. Tolip Aswan Hotel
12. Pyramisa Isis Corniche Hotel
13. Citymax Hotel Aswan
14. Opal
15. El-amin Guest House
16. Abo ORabi Guest House
17. New Sunset Resort
18. Kalabsha Hotel
19. Villa Misk
20. Tiba Hotel Aswan
Additional Info: In case of pick up from the airport, guide will meet you outside of arrival terminal.
Itinerary
Arrival to Aswan
1
Aswan
Our licensed tour guide will meet and assist you at Aswan Airport, railway station or hotel to be transferred by A/C van to your 5 star Nile Cruise to check in before lunch. Have lunch on board.
Duration: 60 minutes
2
Aswan High Dam
Then, start your tour by visiting the High Dam; achieved in 1960 to protect Egypt from the flood and generate electric.
Duration: 60 minutes
3
Temple of Philae
Proceed to visit the Graeco Roman Temple dedicated to goddess Isis using a small motorboat to get there. Later on, return back to your cruise for Dinner, folkloric show and Overnight.
Duration: 3 hours
Abu Simbel Temples & Navigation to Kom Ombo Temple
1
Abu Simbel Temple Complex
Around 4:30, your guide will pick you up for Abu Simbel trip ( sharing a small group). Arrive around 8 am, to visit one of the most impressive places in Egypt; the rock-cut temples of Abu Simbel with their unique design built for King Ramesses 2nd. and his beloved Queen Nefertari. Back to the Cruise by noon to have your lunch and sailing heading to Kom Ombo city.
Duration: 8 hours
2
Temple of Kom Ombo
Arrive at Kom Ombo city where to visit the dual temple of Sobek, the crocodile God and Horus, the falcon God. Back to the cruise and have dinner. Continue sailing to Edfu for overnight.
Duration: 1.5 hours
Edfu Temple & Arrive Luxor (visit Luxor Temple)
1
Temple of Horus
After your breakfast, experience Horse Carriage ride with your tour guide to visit the temple of Horus at Edfu which is considered to be the most complete and the best preserved of all the Egyptian temples. Return to the cruise.Relax on deck watching the unique landscape and admire the beautiful scenery of the Nile river while sailing to Luxor. Cross Esna Lock. Lunch on board. Afternoon tea on sundeck
Duration: 2 hours
2
Luxor Temple
Late in the afternoon, arrive at your cruise dock, to be transferred to enjoy Luxor temple on the East bank of Luxor, where ancient Egyptian, Christian and Islamic features are exhibited. Dinner on board and belly dancing show. Overnight in Luxor. Note: if your arrival at Luxor dock by 3:00 or 3:30 pm, then we have chance to visit both Karnak and Luxor Temples.
Duration: 2 hours
Balloon Ride, Luxor Tour&departure transfer
1
Colossi of Memnon
Begin around 5:00 am pick up for the incredible trip of 30 to 45 minutes Hot Air Balloon flight over the west bank of Luxor and enjoy an aerial view of the country's landscape and famous landmarks.
Duration: 20 minutes
2
Valley of the Kings
Breakfast and check out to start your unforgettable day by driving to the West Bank to visit the Valley of the Kings, where the pharaohs from the New kingdom carved their tombs in the mountains aiming to hide their treasure and protect their mummies.
Duration: 3 hours
3
Temple of Hatshepsut at Deir el Bahari
Then, to the Mortuary temple of the famous queen Hatshepsut at El Deir El Bahari, discover her beautiful temple and her attractive story with her nephew. End your tour in the West Bank by a photo stop in front of the gigantic statues of Memnon. Lunch time in a local restaurant (optional).
Duration: 1.5 hours
4
Temple of Karnak
Back to the East Bank to see the largest temple ever; Karnak Temple built through 2000 years, covering an area of about 63 acres. Have nice pics between its huge pillars and obelisks. Finally, transfer to Luxor Hotel, Airport or Railway station.
Duration: 2 hours
Additional info
• Wheelchair accessible
• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• In case of Christmas or new year bookings, there will be a price supplement, 300$ per person, has to get paid in cash upon arrival.
