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The journey
Cruise from Aswan to Luxor over 4 days, combining guided visits to some of Upper Egypt's most celebrated ancient sites with relaxing time on board. Explore the Unfinished Obelisk and Temple of Philae in Aswan, sail to Kom Ombo and Edfu, and continue through Esna lock while watching local life along the Nile. In Luxor, discover Karnak and Luxor Temples on the East Bank, then visit the Valley of the Kings, the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut at El Deir EL Bahari, and the Colossi of Memnon on the West Bank. With full-board accommodation on the cruise and guided sightseeing throughout, this journey offers a classic Nile experience between Aswan and Luxor.
At a glance
Day by day
Arrival: On arrival at Aswan Airport or the Train Terminal, you will be greeted and assisted by our Tours Representative, then transferred to your knowledgeable Egyptologist Tour Guide.
Tour: Unfinished Obelisk.
Tour: Temple of Philae in Aswan.
Transfer: Transfer to your Nile cruise boat in Aswan for embarkation.
Meals: Lunch, afternoon tea, and overnight in Aswan.
Meals: Lunch, Dinner.
Sailing: Sail on to Kom Ombo, passing through the modern architecture of the spectacular Aswan Bridge, with breakfast aboard the Nile cruise boat.
Tour: Visit the temple shared by the two gods Sobek and Haeroris.
Meals: Lunch on board.
Sailing: Sail on to Edfu.
Tour: Horus Temple.
Meals: Afternoon tea will be served on the top deck while sailing on to Luxor via Esna lock.
Activity: Opportunity to see local life and take some memorable pictures.
Meals: Dinner and overnight stay aboard the Nile cruise ship in Luxor.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.
Arrival: Arrival in Luxor.
Meals: Breakfast is served on board your Nile cruise ship.
Tour: Visit the East Bank of the Nile in Luxor, including Karnak and Luxor Temples.
Transfer: Transfer back to the Nile cruise ship in Luxor.
Meals: Lunch, afternoon tea, and dinner on board, with overnight aboard the Nile cruise vessel in Luxor.
Please note: There is ample time for discovering Luxor City in the afternoon.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.
Disembarkation: Disembarkation after breakfast.
Tour: Visit the West Bank of the River Nile in Luxor, including the Valley of the Kings.
Tour: Temple of Queen Hatshepsut at El Deir EL Bahari.
Tour: Colossi of Memnon.
Free time: Free time at leisure in Luxor.
Transfer: Transfer to Luxor airport or train station for departure.
Meals: Breakfast.
The route
The fine print
Accommodation onboard the cruise on a full-board basis
Shore excursions and Nile cruise sightseeing tours
Meet-and-greet service upon arrival and departure
All transfers by air-conditioned vehicle, shared with the group
The assistance of our personnel during your stay and excursions
All sightseeing tours and excursions shared with the Nile cruise group
Excursion to Karnak Temple and Luxor Temples
Excursion to the Valley of the Kings and Hatshepsut Temple
Excursion to Edfu and Kom Ombo Temples
Excursion to Philae Temple and the Unfinished Obelisk
Entrance fees to all sights between Luxor and Aswan as per itinerary
English-speaking tour guide for all Nile cruise tours and shore excursions
Service charges and all applicable taxes included in the cruise price
International and domestic flights
Egypt entry visa
Personal spending money
Tipping for cruise crew and guides
Water and drinks
Logistics
Your 4 days run from Aswan Airport or the Train Terminal to Luxor Airport or the Train Terminal.
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