Day 01
Overnight Train to Aswan
In the evening, transfer to the station to catch the overnight train to Aswan.
Egypt · Cruise & Sailing
5-Day Egyptian Temples Tour from Cairo with Nile Cruise
The journey
Trip highlights
- 01 Enjoy the Nile cruise boat throughout the tour
- 02 Explore Philae Temple and the High Dam of Aswan
- 03 Visit Horus Temple, the second largest temple in Egypt
- 04 Discover the Valley of the Kings, Valley of the Queens, and Hatshepsut Temple
Explore extraordinary Egyptian cities layered in beige sand as you discover Philae Temple, Kom Ombo Temple, Horus Temple, Luxor Temple, and Elephantine and Kitchener Islands, all reflecting the country's rich past. This 5-day tour also takes you to the Valley of the Kings, the Valley of the Queens, Hatshepsut Temple, and the Colossi of Memnon, with time to step into ancient tombs while sailing the Nile.
Explore extraordinary Egyptian cities layered in beige sand as you discover Philae Temple, Kom Ombo Temple, Horus Temple, Luxor Temple, and Elephantine and Kitchener Islands, all reflecting the country's rich past.
From the itinerary
At a glance
What this trip includes
Duration
5 Days
Tour type
Shared
Activity level
Easy
Accommodation
Included · Luxury
Transport
Included
Wheelchair access
Not applicable
Cities
Aswan, Edfu, Kom Ombo, Cairo, Luxor, Abu Simbel
Languages
Arabic, English, French, Japanese
Day by day
The itinerary
Day 02
Aswan Sightseeing and Nile Cruise
Arrive in Aswan, where you will be met and transferred to the Nile cruise boat.
After freshening up, take a tour of Philae Temple and the High Dam of Aswan.
Take a Felucca boat trip to visit Elephantine and Kitchener Islands.
Overnight on the boat.
Day 03
Abu Simbel, Kom Ombo, and Edfu
At 3 am, start your tour to Abu Simbel Temple.
Later, return to Aswan around noon to catch the cruise again.
Sail to visit Kom Ombo Temple and then continue sailing.
Later, stop at Edfu to visit Horus Temple, the second largest temple in Egypt.
Overnight on the cruise boat while sailing towards Luxor.
Day 04
Luxor East Bank Exploration
Arrive in Luxor.
After breakfast, tour the East Bank of Luxor and Karnak.
Explore Luxor Temple.
This is followed by a free afternoon and evening.
Overnight on the boat.
Day 05
Luxor West Bank and Return to Cairo
Early in the morning after breakfast, continue your tour in Luxor by visiting the West Bank, including the Valley of the Kings, Valley of the Queens, Hatshepsut Temple, and the Colossi of Memnon.
Take the late overnight train back to Cairo.
Where this trip takes you
Philae Temple, Abu Simbel, Karnak Temple, Valley of the Kings
The route
Where you'll travel
The fine print
Trip details
What's Included
- Three nights' accommodation on a five-star Nile cruise boat, based on full board (drinks excluded)
- Aswan tour: visiting Philae Temple, the High Dam, Elephantine Island, and Kitchener Island
- Luxor tour: visiting the East and West Bank
- An English-speaking Egyptian guide in Aswan and Luxor
- First-class train tickets for Cairo/Aswan and Luxor/Cairo
- All transfers, including meet-and-assist and departure transfers
What's Not Included
- Entrance fees to all sites, temples, and museums
- Any meals not stated in the itinerary
- Visas, tips, laundry, and other items of a personal nature
Logistics
Meeting & route
Meeting point
Cairo, Egypt
Tour start
Aswan, Aswan Governorate, Egypt
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey
Your 5 days finish where they began, in Aswan.
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