3-Night Nile Cruise From Aswan to Luxor
Duration
4 Days
Set sail on a memorable 3-night Nile cruise from Aswan to Luxor, gliding through the Nile river valley as you visit iconic temples and tombs along the way. This journey combines history, relaxation, and cultural immersion in one seamless voyage across Egypt’s greatest river corridor.
Highlights
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Visit Philae Temple and the Unfinished Obelisk in Aswan on your first day, exploring ancient monuments in a tranquil setting.
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Cruise to Kom Ombo to see its dual temple for Sobek and Horus, then sail onward to Edfu and its well-preserved Horus Temple.
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Cross Esna Lock, then spend a full day in Luxor’s West Bank: Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut Temple, Colossi of Memnon.
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Explore Luxor’s East Bank too, including Karnak Temple and Luxor Temple, before disembarkation.
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Enjoy onboard comfort, scenic Nile views, and sunset sailings through the heart of the valley of Nile culture.
Included/Excluded
- Accommodation aboard the cruise vessel for 3 nights, with full board (breakfast, lunch, dinner)
- All guided excursions with a certified Egyptologist, plus entrance fees to temples and tombs
- Transfers between Aswan and Luxor and all inter-site transport via air-conditioned vehicle
- Cruise staff services, port taxes, and standard on-board amenities
- Optional visits (e.g. extra tombs not included in standard tickets)
- Personal expenses such as souvenirs, drinks not included, gratuities
- Domestic flights (if your travel plan begins or ends in Cairo or other cities)
- Any services or meals not explicitly mentioned in the itinerary
Tour Plan
Your journey begins in Aswan, where you’ll board your ship and settle into your cabin. Then you’ll visit Philae Temple, dedicated to Isis, set on an island reached by boat. In the evening, enjoy a relaxing sail toward Kom Ombo under skies lit by the Nile’s reflections.
After breakfast, stop at Kom Ombo to see its double temple honoring Sobek and Horus. Continue sailing to Edfu, where the temple of Horus awaits with its well-preserved reliefs. Late afternoon is for relaxing aboard as the ship glides northward through river landscapes.
Begin early with the West Bank: Valley of the Kings, the Mortuary Temple of Hatshepsut, and the Colossi of Memnon. After lunch, cross to the East Bank to explore Karnak and Luxor Temples. Your evening is free to enjoy a Nile sunset from the ship’s deck.
On your final morning, enjoy a leisurely breakfast before disembarking. You may have opportunity for a last walk around Luxor’s local market or temple precincts before your onward journey out of the Nile river valley.
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Alani –
Great trip for families with active kids who want to see the Netherlands. Each day was filled with beautiful scenery…