Egypt · Cruise & Sailing

4-Day Nile Cruise from Aswan to Luxor with Kom Ombo and Edfu

4 Days Round trip from Kom Umbu Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Sail the River Nile from Aswan to Luxor on a 4-day cruise
  • 02 Visit Philae Temple and the temple shared by the two gods Sobek and Haroeris at Kom Ombo
  • 03 Explore the Temple of Horus in Edfu and the grand temples of Luxor and Karnak
  • 04 See the Valley of the Kings, the Colossi of Memnon, and the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut
  • 05 Enjoy onboard full-board dining, afternoon tea, and evening entertainment

Spend an exciting holiday sailing on the River Nile from Aswan to Luxor on this 4-day tour, visiting some of Egypt's most historic sites along the way. Stop at the temples of Philae, Kom Ombo, Edfu, and Luxor, and explore three of Egypt's greatest wonders - the Valley of the Kings, Karnak, and the Mortuary Temple of Ramses III.

Spend an exciting holiday sailing on the River Nile from Aswan to Luxor on this 4-day tour, visiting some of Egypt's most historic sites along the way.

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At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 4 Days
Tour type Shared
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Included · Standard
Transport Not included
Wheelchair access Not applicable
Cities Aswan, Edfu, Kom Ombo, Luxor
Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Aswan Sightseeing and Sailing to Kom Ombo & Edfu

  • Lunch on board.

  • Visit the High Dam and the Philae Temple.

  • Sail to Kom Ombo.

  • Afternoon tea.

  • Visit the temple shared by the two gods Sobek and Haroeris.

  • Sail to Edfu.

  • Dinner on board.

  • Disco party.

Overnight stay in Edfu.

2
Day 02

Edfu Temple Visit and Sailing to Luxor

  • Breakfast on board.

  • Visit the Temple of Horus in Edfu.

  • Sail to Luxor.

  • Afternoon tea.

  • Dinner on board and Galabya party.

Overnight stay in Luxor.

3
Day 03

West Bank, Luxor Temple, and Karnak Exploration

  • Breakfast on board.

  • Visit the West Bank to see the Valley of the Kings, Colossi of Memnon, and the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut.

  • Excursion to the Necropolis of Thebes, on the Eastern bank.

  • Cross the Nile and drive to the Valley of the Kings.

  • Visit the tombs of various dynasties and the Temple of Deir El Bahari.

  • Stop at the Colossi of Memnon, two gigantic seated statues representing Amenophis III facing the Nile.

  • Visit the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut.

  • Lunch on board.

  • Excursion to Luxor Temple to see its courtyard and the granite statues of Ramses the Great.

  • Proceed by carriage or bus to Karnak, a series of temples built during different reigns.

  • Explore the Avenue of Sphinxes.

  • Visit the unfinished Propylon, the Hypostyle Hall with its 134 gigantic columns, and the obelisks of Queen Hatshepsut and Tuthmosis III.

  • Pay a visit to the Temple of Amon, adorned with lotus and papyrus designs, as well as the Granite Scarbeus of Amenophis III and the Sacred Lake.

  • Afternoon tea.

  • Dinner on board and belly dance show.

Overnight stay in Luxor.

4
Day 04

Breakfast and Disembarkation

  • Breakfast on board.

  • Disembarkation.

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Kom Umbu 4 cities · 4 Days

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • 3 nights on cruise board on a full-board basis

  • Sightseeing on the cruise is included

  • Multilingual expert Egyptologist guide

  • Entrance fees, including all taxes and services

What's Not Included

  • Personal items

  • Tipping

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Kom Umbu, Kom Ombo, Markaz Kom Ombo, Aswan Governorate, Egypt
Tour start
Kom Umbu, Kom Ombo, Markaz Kom Ombo, Aswan Governorate, Egypt
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 4 days finish where they began, in Kom Umbu.

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