Egypt · Cruise & Sailing

3 Days 2 Nights Nile Cruise from Aswan to Luxor

3 Days Round trip from Pickup service provided in Aswan. Easy pace

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The journey

Trip highlights

01 Cruise from Aswan to Luxor over 3 days and 2 nights
02 Visit Abu Simbel, Kom Ombo Temple, and Edfu Temple
03 Explore Luxor’s West Bank, including the Valley of the Kings
04 See the Temple of Hatshepsut and the Colossi of Memnon
05 Discover Karnak Temple and Luxor Temple on the East Bank
06 Stay on a 5-star full-board Nile cruise
07 Travel with an English-speaking tour guide
08 Pickup in Aswan and drop-off in Luxor included

Discover some of Egypt’s most celebrated ancient sites on a 3-day Nile cruise from Aswan to Luxor. Travel along the Nile while visiting Abu Simbel, Kom Ombo, and Edfu, then continue to Luxor to explore major landmarks on both the West Bank and East Bank.

This journey combines sightseeing, cruising, and guided visits with accommodation on a 5-star full-board cruise. Highlights include the Valley of the Kings, the Temple of Hatshepsut, the Colossi of Memnon, Karnak Temple, and Luxor Temple.

This stunning mortuary temple is nestled against the cliffs of Deir el-Bahari and showcases the grandeur of Hatshepsut's reign.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 3 Days

Tour type Private

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access No

Cities Aswan, Edfu, Kom Ombo, Luxor, Abu Simbel

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Abu Simbel and Kom Ombo Temples and Check-InIn the early morning, our driver will pick you up from your hotel or the train station with our tour guide and transfer you by air-conditioned vehicle to Abu Simbel Temple with a small group. Upon arrival at Abu Simbel, our tour guide will be waiting. After visiting the temple, you will be transferred to the cruise to enjoy lunch and start admiring the natural views.After lunch on the cruise, the ship will sail toward Kom Ombo. Upon arrival, you will visit the Kom Ombo Temple with our tour guide, then return to the boat to continue sailing.

Day 02

Edfu TempleUpon the cruise's arrival at Edfu Temple between 7:00 AM to 8:00 AM, our tour guide will be waiting for you in the lobby of the cruise. You will proceed to the Edfu Temple by horse carriage for a guided tour.

Day 03

West Bank, East Bank, and checkoutAfter breakfast, check out from the cruise and prepare your bags in the lobby. Our driver will pick you up from the Nile cruise, and with our tour guide in an air-conditioned car, you will begin your tour of Luxor. Start by visiting the West Bank, where you'll explore the Valley of the Kings. Here, you'll have the opportunity to visit three tombs, each rich with history and ancient art.Next, you will visit the Temple of Hatshepsut, dedicated to one of Egypt's most famous female pharaohs. This stunning mortuary temple is nestled against the cliffs of Deir el-Bahari and showcases the grandeur of Hatshepsut's reign.After visiting Hatshepsut's Temple, you'll move on to the Colossi of Memnon. These two massive stone statues of Pharaoh Amenhotep III stand as guardians of his mortuary temple and are among the most iconic monuments in the West Bank of Luxor.Cross to the East Bank, where your first stop will be the grand Karnak Temple. This vast complex is one of the largest religious buildings ever constructed and is dedicated to the Theban triad of Amun, Mut, and Khonsu. You'll explore its towering columns, a sacred lake, and the famous Hypostyle Hall.Finally, visit Luxor Temple, built by Amenhotep III and completed by Ramses II. This temple, located near the Nile River, was dedicated to the rejuvenation of kingship and the worship of Amun-Ra. After your visit, your guide will take you to local shops, including a Papyrus factory, Alabaster factory, and Perfume shops, where you can see and purchase traditional Egyptian handicrafts. Finally, our driver will transfer you to your hotel.After completing your visits, our driver will transfer you to your hotel, concluding your day of exploration in Luxor.

The route