Rather than arranging separate day trips to the Nile’s temples, let the sights come to you on a 4-day Aswan-to-Luxor cruise. After viewing Aswan’s sights, absorb the scenery as you sail aboard your well-equipped, 5-star ship. Visit Edfu and Kom Ombo temples on route, and in Luxor, explore Karnak, the Valley of the Kings, and more. Your cruise includes full board, guiding, and a choice of cabin options.
Inclusions & Exclusions
✔ Entry/Admission - Colossi of Memnon
✔ Abu Simbel visit
✔ 3 nights accommodation on 5 stars Nile Cruise on full board basis.
✔ Lunch
✔ Free Wi-Fi over 4GB per person
✔ Dinner
✔ Breakfast
✔ Hot air balloon entrance
✔ 35 to 45 minutes Hot Air Balloon Ride Over Luxor Sky
✔ colossi of memnon entrance
✔ All transfers/Pickup and drop off service by A/C. vehicle .
✔ Professional English speaking Egyptology Tour guide.
✖ tipping
✖ Entrance fees
✖ Any extras not mentioned in the itinerary
Pickup Locations
1. Cairo Marriott Hotel & Omar Khayyam Casino
2. Sofitel Legend Old Cataract Aswan
3. Hilton Cairo Zamalek Residences
4. Giza Pyramids View Guest House
5. Giza Pyramids Inn
6. Steigenberger Pyramids Cairo
7. Tolip El Galaa Hotel Cairo
8. Aswan Nubian House
9. Pyramisa Isis Island Aswan Resort & Spa
10. Movenpick Resort Aswan
11. Iberotel Luxor
12. Aswan Cozy Apartment
13. Coral Beach Hurghada
14. Dusit Thani Lakeview Cairo
15. Four Seasons Hotel Cairo at Nile Plaza
16. Pyramisa Suites Hotel Cairo
17. Hilton Hurghada Plaza
18. Novotel Cairo El Borg
19. Sonesta St. George Hotel - Luxor
20. Jolie Ville Hotel & Spa Kings Island Luxor
Additional Info: We pickup all our travelers from any hotel or Airprot in Aswan
Itinerary
Transfer to Nile Cruise & Aswan Tours
1
Aswan High Dam
start your tour by visiting the High Dam; achieved in 1960 to protect Egypt from the flood and generate electric.
Duration: 45 minutes
2
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 Lunch.
Duration: 2 hours
3
Nubian Village
Relax a bit after lunch then, down to the Nile to take a motorboat, sailing slowly to enjoy the scenery and views to the Nubian Village on Soheil Island, have a welcome drink in one of the Nubian families houses, talk to them, know about their customs, walk around the village with your guide.
Duration: 3 hours
Abu Simbel Temples & Kom OmboTemple
1
Abu Simbel Temple Complex
Around 4:30,your guide will pick you up for Abu Simbel trip(sharing a group) ,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 navigation 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: 60 minutes
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.
Duration: 60 minutes
3
Luxor
Day tour
Horse Carriage
Duration: 60 minutes
Balloon Ride, Luxor Tours & departure transfer
1
Hot Air Balloon Trip
Duration: 60 minutes
2
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. Enjoy the sunrise illuminating the sky of the open air museum city(Luxor) over the great temples and mountains below.
Duration: 30 minutes
3
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: 2 hours
4
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
5
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.
Duration: 1.5 hours
Additional info
• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Specialized infant seats are available
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
