5-Star Standard Nile Cruise from Luxor to Aswan – 5 Days / 4 Nights

Your trip at a glance

Duration

5 Days / 4 Nights

Route

Luxor → Aswan

Price

From $800 per person

Travel style

Private: just your group, guide and driver

Enjoy a 5-day, 4-night Nile cruise from Luxor to Aswan aboard a 5-star standard cruise ship, exploring the wonders of ancient Egypt. Discover Karnak and Luxor Temples, the Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut Temple, Edfu Temple, and Kom Ombo Temple. Explore Aswan’s High Dam, the Unfinished Obelisk, and Philae Temple, with an optional excursion to Abu Simbel.

• Karnak and Luxor temples
• Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut temple, Colossi of Memnon
• Edfu temple of Horus
• Kom Ombo double temple
• Aswan High Dam and Philae
• Abu Simbel Temples
• Unfinished Obelisk

Day-by-day programme

1. Day 1Karnak and Luxor temples

   Location:

   Luxor

   Upon arrival in Luxor, meet your Egyptologist tour guide and begin your tour of the East Bank. Visit the magnificent Karnak Temple Complex, one of the largest religious complexes ever built, followed by Luxor Temple, famous for its impressive columns and ancient statues. After the tour, transfer to your 5-star Nile cruise ship for embarkation, lunch, and dinner on board. Overnight in Luxor.

   Included today: Overnight onboard cruise

2. Day 2Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut temple, Colossi of Memnon

   Location:

   Luxor

   After breakfast on board, explore Luxor’s West Bank, starting with the Valley of the Kings, where the tombs of ancient Egyptian pharaohs are located. Continue to the magnificent Temple of Queen Hatshepsut at Deir el-Bahari, then stop at the Colossi of Memnon. Return to the cruise ship for lunch and begin sailing toward Edfu via the Esna Lock. Enjoy the scenic Nile views, afternoon tea, and dinner on board. Overnight on the cruise ship.

   Included today: Overnight onboard cruise

3. Day 3 Temple of Horus in Edfu & Kom Ombo Temple

   Location:

   Edfu & Kom Ombo

   Enjoy breakfast on board before visiting the Temple of Horus in Edfu, one of the best-preserved ancient Egyptian temples. Return to the ship and sail toward Kom Ombo while enjoying lunch and the scenery along the Nile. In the afternoon, visit Kom Ombo Temple, uniquely dedicated to the crocodile god Sobek and the falcon god Horus. Return to the cruise ship for dinner and continue sailing toward Aswan. Overnight on board.

   Included today: Overnight onboard cruise

4. Day 4Aswan High Dam and Philae

   Location:

   Aswan

   After breakfast, begin your sightseeing tour of Aswan with a visit to the Aswan High Dam, an impressive engineering landmark on the Nile. Continue to the Unfinished Obelisk in the ancient granite quarries, offering insight into the stone-working techniques of the pharaohs. Then visit the beautiful Temple of Philae, dedicated to the goddess Isis and situated on Agilkia Island. Enjoy a relaxing felucca ride on the Nile around Aswan’s islands, subject to weather and sailing conditions. Return to the cruise ship for lunch and dinner. Overnight in Aswan.

   Included today: Overnight onboard cruise

5. Day 5Disembark in Aswan

   Location:

   Aswan

   Early in the morning, depart for Abu Simbel with a packed breakfast or breakfast arranged according to the cruise schedule. Explore the magnificent Abu Simbel Temples, built by Pharaoh Ramses II and dedicated to the gods Amun-Ra, Ra-Horakhty, and Ptah, as well as the smaller temple dedicated to Queen Nefertari. Admire the colossal statues and learn about the remarkable relocation of the temples to save them from the rising waters of Lake Nasser.