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4-Day Nile Cruise from Aswan To Luxor: An Exploration of Heritage, History and Scenic Nile Valley

4.9

41 Ratings

Experience a 4-day Nile cruise from Aswan to Luxor, immersing yourself in Egypt's rich heritage, history and the scenic Nile Valley. Explore ancient temples, enjoy luxurious accommodations, and indulge in exciting night entertainments.

Duration: 4 days

Cancellation: 1 day learn more

Highlights

Transfer to Nile Cruise&Aswan Tour

Aswan - Egypt Gift Tours licensed tour guide will meet and assist you at Aswan railway station, Airport or hotel to be transferred by A/C van to your 5 stars Nile Cruise to check in before lunch. Have lunch on board.

Aswan High Dam - Then, start your tour by visiting the High Dam; achieved in 1960 to protect Egypt from the flood and generate electric.

Temple of Philae - Proceed to visit Philae Temple; the Greaco 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 in Aswan.
Note: If your arrival to Aswan is so early, so we will start the tour direct upon arrival since the cruise check-in time at 12:00 and we don’t want our guest to waste their time waiting at the lobby for check-in.

Abu Simbel Trip, Navigation and Kom Ombo Temple

Abu Simbel Temple Complex - Around 4:30, your guide will pick you up for Abu Simbel trip(sharing a small 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. Get back to the cruise by noon time. Enjoy lunch and be ready for the cruise navigation by afternoon heading to Kom Ombo city.

Temple of Kom Ombo - Arrive to Kom Ombo, 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.

Edfu Temple& Arrive Luxor(visit Luxor Temple)

Temple of Horus - After your breakfast, enjoy 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 the deck watching the unique landscape and admire the beautiful scenery of the Nile river while sailing to Luxor. Cross Esna Lock, lunch on board and afternoon tea on the sundeck.

Luxor Temple - Late in the afternoon, arrive at Luxor 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 cruise arrives by 3:00 or 3:30 pm, then you have chance to visit both Karnak and Luxor Temples on the East Bank of Luxor.

Luxor West Bank, Karnak Temple Tour&Departure transfer

Valley of the Kings - Breakfast and check out to start your remarkable 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.

Temple of Hatshepsut at Deir el Bahari - Then, to the Mortuary temple of the famous queen Hatshepsut at El Deir El Bahari. Listen from your guide to her exciting story and how she managed to rule as a solo female Pharaoh.

Colossi of Memnon - End your tour in the West Bank by a photo stop in front of the gigantic 17-meters statues of Memnon. Lunchtime in a local restaurant (optional).

Temple of Karnak - Drive back to the East Bank to see the largest temple ever; Karnak temple built through 2000 years and covering an area of about 63 acres. Later on, transfer to Luxor railway station, Airport or Luxor hotel.

What's Included

All transfers, pickup and drop off by an A/C vehicle
Lunch and Dinner
3 nights accommodation on 5-star Cruise on full board basis, starting with lunch and ending with breakfast
Professional English speaking Egyptology tour guide
All cabins feature a mini bar, safe deposit box, satellite TV, and private bathroom with full bathtub
Abu Simbel Trip in a small group setting

What's Not Included

Any optional tours or Any personal expenses like laundry etc.
Water or Drinks during meals or WiFi on the cruise
Entrance fees to the mentioned sightseeing.
Tipping to Guide, Drivers, cruise crew etc.
Motorboat to Philae temple.
It is available to pick Travelers from Aswan west bank hotels with extra 10$ USD per person.
It is available to transfer Travelers to the Hotels in Luxor west bank with extra 10$USD per person.

Additional Information

Blend the rich heritage and history of Luxor and Aswan with the beauty of Egypt Upper Nile Valley. Enjoy the beautiful Nile Valley scenery and the real Egyptian life from the deck of a 5-star Nile Cruise Ship in 4-days, 3 -Nights from Aswan to Luxor. Explore the highlights of the sightseeing in Luxor and Aswan, stop en the route to visit the pharaonic sites of interest such as; Kom Ombo and Edfu Temples. Discover the most impressive temples of Abu Simbel 285 km from Aswan. Have fun and enjoy plenty of night entertainments of the belly dancing show, galabeya party, Nubian show or disco and more in this 4 days Nile Cruise every Sunday, Monday, Wednesday or Friday from Aswan to Luxor. Full board, check in with lunch, check out with breakfast

A child from 5 to 11 years old accompanied by one adult will be treated as an adult.
Child rate applies only when sharing 2 paying adults.(Maximum 1 Child sharing parent’s room )
If your arrival to Luxor is so early, so we will start the tour direct upon arrival as Cruise check in at 12:00.
Prices are quoted in U.S dollars , per person per trip and valid, except during Christmas, New Year and Easter Holidays.
Sometimes due to sailing conditions on the River Nile, Nile Cruises itineraries schedule and sailing time maybe updated. We assure that our clients will see all what is on their itineraries but maybe in different order
If the trip to Abu Simbel cancelled due to bad weather, you will be able refunded with 30$ USD per person.
If you want to have your own room, then you need to book for a single person.
If you are traveling in a group of 3 people, you will enjoy one triple room.
If your traveling in a group and wanted to have your own room, then do a separate booking for a single person
The tour ends on the last day in Luxor city around 4 to 5 pm, so evening departure is recommended
Our pick up location in Aswan on the first day can be at Aswan Airport, train or hotels in Aswan east bank
Our drop off location in Luxor after the tour on the last day can be at Luxor Airport, train or hotels in Luxor east bank
You will need to pay all the entrance fees to the sightseeing mentioned in the itinerary by card except the High Dam and motorboat to Philae temple in Egyptian money cash.
Other languages are available with extra charge upon your request.

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings

4.9

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Karen

Apr 22, 2024

Fantastic trip ! Amazing company to deal with - We were lucky to have used Egypt Gift Tours for our booking. Heba in the office is super responsive and helpful and Ahmed the guide is so knowledgeable, helpful and friendly. Nothing is too much trouble and they help with any question you may have. If you are taking a Nile cruise I highly recommend this company … you won’t be disappointed ! Thanks Heba and Ahmed for making our Egypt trip so fantastic !!

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Henning

Nov 11, 2023

A wonderful experience! - A great cruise with an excellent guide. A great combination of relaxation on board and getting to know Egypt. I'd love to go again!

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Wanderer10233181079

Nov 10, 2023

Amazing holiday - Everything was amazing the people so friendly we enjoyed the food great holiday we would recommend this to our friends we will be back

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V4112agdanielac

Nov 5, 2023

Totally Recommend!!! - Absolutely mesmerizing experience on the 4 Days Nile Cruise guided by the incredibly knowledgeable Hatem. His expertise and passion for Egyptian history brought every sightseeing moment to life. The journey from Aswan to Luxor, with stops at iconic landmarks and the unforgettable Abu Simbel, was made even more special with Hatem insightful commentary. His attention to detail and engaging storytelling truly enriched the entire experience. Highly recommended for an unforgettable exploration of Egypt wonders.

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321wongj

Jun 12, 2023

Awesome trip and unforgettable - I had the pleasure of having M Shakour as my tour guide during a Nile Cruise from Aswan to Luxor, and I must say he exceeded my expectations. From the moment we met, he was friendly, knowledgeable, and professional. His passion for history and storytelling made each site we visited come to life. He went above and beyond to ensure our comfort and satisfaction, making sure all our needs were met. He answered all our questions made the trip. This is an unforgettable experience.

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Caitlin_s

Jun 10, 2023

Amazing jam-packed cruise! - I strongly recommend that people choose this tour! If you want to see a LOT of Egypt's sites in the South, and don't mind waking up early, then this is the cruise for you! our tour guide, Rocky, was awesome, really knowledgeable, friendly and helpful. The boat itself was bigger than expected but very well organised, clean and well presented. There were lots of food options for every meal. This isn't the type of cruise where you relax a lot, as the agenda is very full but for me it was perfect. We did still get some time to enjoy the deck of the boat. The details of the cruise are accurate, just make sure you read them carefully (some things are prepaid, but tips are all extra and entry to the sites are extra too). The Abu simbel trip is a really early start and a long bus journey, because of the dam location it has to be by road, but it is worth it, it was a dream come true to see it. So, bring your energy and enjoy this wonderful cruise. Thank you :)

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Q8772karobert

May 14, 2023

Excellent and Highly Recommended Nile Cruise - This is a really fantastic cruise and tour. Well organised and with lot's packed into the agenda, my wife and I had a great time. The cruise ship is comfortable and the views across the river from our room were stunning. Heba at Egypt Gift Tours was super helpful and communicated with us over WhatsApp as soon as we booked online, walking us through the options for the cruise and helping us decide which package was right for us. Once we arrived, Eslam, our guide, was very knowledgable and made the trip a true delight. This cruise will certainly keep you on your toes with some early starts to see all the locations on the agenda, but it is worth doing and overall this is a great way to see the key historic sights along the Nile that Egypt is famous for. Highly recommended!

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Lindamh8332ix

May 3, 2023

Very organised tour with everything you'll need accommodated for - Favourite part was Valley of the kings . Very comprehensive tour, very comfortable rooms on the ship

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Erica_b

Feb 12, 2023

Great but packed trip - Cruising up the Nile is a must do, and there are many companies. I'm not certain the difference in each of them, so my review will be partly on the experience in general. However, when I was booking, many other companies (at least 5) said they had departure options available and only after I booked they came back and said oh no, we don't have that - you have to leave a different day, you have to pay more, etc. So this was the only company which did not change the availability and price on me after booking. The challenge was the cruise ship is split into groups, and each group doesn't do the same thing - so depending on which group you are is what you'll do, not only the boat. Also not everyone in our group had the same thing - so it was just a bit annoying. Would have been a better experience if everyone had the same options and information. Also they provided the itinerary- but like most things in Egypt then it kind of changed around a bit. We did everything it said in the end, but not necessarily when they said. It also wasn't super clear when things would happen and how. For example, I didn't realize (maybe if I had more time to look into it - plus seems the same for all) the first night we didn't actually go anywhere on the boat, so that night of "cruising" wasn't really part of the cruise, so it included a 4am trip to Abu Simbel, I wanted, but had I known, I maybe would have done that separately, as being on the cruise didn't make that part easier and it was optional. Other than those small logistical snafus, the cruise and people were very pleasant. The sites were amazing. It is a busy schedule though. Only one day we had to sit on the boat and cruise for a few hours. To note - shopping on the boat seemed better prices than from the markets and from the smaller boats who come along and throw stuff up at you. Was a great experience.

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388ivyw

Nov 5, 2023

Complete Rip Off - In summary, the trip is and a complete rip off. 1. Shi-tty Rooms The rooms we got look nothing like in the pictures. Worse, the bed is bended in the middle, the pipe in the bathroom is broken, and the duvet simply is dirty. I highly suspect that the operator has put us on a lower rank cruise and did not notify us in any way. I find this tour operator dishonest. Once you are in Egypt, you will note how low the prices are here. A large bottle of water is EGP15. We paid more than US$2,500 (for 4 persons) for the 4-day tour, which, according to the price level in Egypt, is a complete rip off. The tour operator also offered a tour to the Nubian village for US$40/per person. We did not go as the price simply does not make sense. Instead, we rented a boat and paid a local kid to take us around in the Nubian village for a total sum of EGY500 (for 4 people). 2. Asking for tips all the time Since the moment we joined the tour, the tour guide has been non-stop asking us to pay tips here and there. He gaslighted us the whole trip, saying stuff like you cannot buy anything with EGP100 nowadays, EGP100 is practically nothing... he has put his daughters in international school and the tuition is very expensive blah blah blah. Frankly, whether we tip or not should be entirely up to us. If the service is outstanding, I will be very happy to tip. But we felt that we were forced to tip. Also, I do not see why we, the tourists, should foot his daughter's tuition bills. If you cannot afford it, then don't put the kids in international schools - that is my advice! 3. Rushed tours When I booked the tour, what I have in mind is what plays in "Death on Nile" --- the cruise slowly approaching the temples and you are breath-taken by the view. No.. that is simply not what was. There are usually at least 4 - 5 cruise ships docking at the pier at the same time. And just imagine, 400 people going into the temple at the same time and you are only given 30 minutes to tour around the temple (which by the way is packed with people)! The tour is so bad, we eventually decided to drop out one day earlier and did our own tours in Luxor for 2 and half days. And guess what, we had a great time! We took our own pace and could sit down and relax at the cafeterias. We managed to go around with taxis for EGP500 per day! With the rest of the money, we stayed at Sofitel Winter Palace, which is so comfortable and beyond luxurious. In conclusion, I would not recommend taking this tour at all. But if you, having read this review, are still interested in taking a river cruise on Nile (to be fair Nile is beautiful), just take the shortest one. Also make sure that you have the name of the cruise when booking. A lot of people feel unsafe going around in Egypt. That is not the case. You just have to be firm on the price you will pay and be firm about what you want. Hope this review will help you make an informed decision.

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