Embark on a 4-day Nile cruise from Aswan to Luxor. Explore ancient temples, enjoy guided tours, and relax in luxury. Book your adventure now.
Arrival Day Between 8-10am (Monday, Wednesday or Friday) Philae Temple, High Dam, Unfinished Obelisk
Temple of Philae - The renowned temple dedicated to the Goddess Isis (the goddess of magic and love), situated on an island. You’ll take a motorboat to reach and explore this site.
Aswan High Dam - The largest dam on the world’s longest river, the Nile. Constructed in 1961.
Unfinished Obelisk - Intended to be the largest obelisk in the world, it remains incomplete. A visit will reveal why it was never finished.
Sailing to Kom Ombo / Kom Ombo Temple / Optional Tour to Abu Simbel Temples
Abu Simbel Temple Complex - This optional tour comes at an additional cost. The two temples at Abu Simbel, known for their unique style, are masterpieces of ancient Egypt. The Temple of Ramesses II is dedicated to the four universal gods: Ptah, Re-Her-Akhtey, Amun-Re, and Ramesses II himself. Also known as the Sun Temple of Ramesses II, the Temple of Queen Nefertari is dedicated to Hathor, the wife of the Sun God. Symbolically, the temples unite Ramesses II, Nefertari, Hathor, and the Sun God.
Temple of Kom Ombo - Perched on high ground overlooking the Nile, this temple is unique for its double entrance, each dedicated to a different deity: Haroeris with a falcon head and Sobek with a crocodile head. The temple honors Sobek, the crocodile-headed god of fertility and creator of the world, and Haroeris, the ancient falcon-headed Horus. Kom Ombo is also notable for its vast sugar cane fields.
Edfu Temple / Sailing to Luxor / Karnak and Luxor Temples
Temple of Karnak - The largest temple complex in the world, featuring the avenue of sphinxes of King Ramses II, the world’s largest hypostyle hall with 134 columns, obelisks, and the largest ancient Egyptian lake.
Luxor Temple - Built by several ancient Pharaohs including Ramses, Amenhotep, and Hatshepsut, this temple is dedicated to the sun god Amun Re. After the tour, your guide will return you to your hotel or cruise.
Disembarkation in Luxor / Valley of the Kings / Hatshepsut Temple Note: This tour concludes around 12:00 PM
Valley of the Kings - Home to the tombs of the pharaohs, with well-preserved wall paintings. Your guide will recommend the top three tombs to visit.
Temple of Hatshepsut at Deir el-Bahari - Dedicated to the unique queen who ruled Egypt alone for 20 years.
Colossi of Memnon - The remaining statues of the mortuary temple of Amenhotep III.
- Licensed English, Spanish, French, German & Italian speaking tour guide
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Tipping
- Entrance fees to all mentioned sightseeing
- Entry-Admission- Aswan High Dam (100LE)
- Admission- Temple of Philae (450LE)
- Admission- Abu Simbel Temple Complex (615LE)
- Admission- Temple of Kom Ombo (360)
- Admission- Luxor Temple (400)
- Admission- valley of the king (620LE)
Your four-day Nile River cruise begins with pickup from the Aswan train station or airport, or any hotel. Travel by air-conditioned vehicle with a trained Egyptologist to the Temple of Philae (only reachable by boat), the High Dam, and the Unfinished Obelisk. Either travel with a group or upgrade for a private guide. Spend the evening digging into a buffet dinner and settling into your private cabin on the boat. If you’ve opted for an excursion to the Abu Simbel Temple Complex (additional expense), you’ll depart bright and early, arriving back in Aswan in time to set sail for Kom Ombo. Visit the millennia-old temple during another ground excursion before enjoying the ship’s five-star facilities for a second evening. Arrive in Luxor on your third day, stopping in Edfu Temple along the way. Visit the Temple of Karnak and Luxor Temple with your guide. Meals and bottled water are included, letting you relax and focus on the sights.
- We can accommodate dietary restrictions such as vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, etc. If you have dietary requirements, please indicate them when booking.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
