Egypt · Cruise & Sailing

4-Day Luxor to Aswan Nile Cruise with Abu Simbel option

4 Days Round trip from Luxor Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Explore Karnak Temple and Luxor Temple
  • 02 Visit the Valley of the Kings and the Temple of Hatshepsut
  • 03 Discover Edfu Temple and Kom Ombo Temple along the Nile
  • 04 See the famous Philae Temple
  • 05 Option to visit the Abu Simbel Temples, the great monument of King Ramses II

Visit some of the most famous temples built by eminent kings of the ancient era, including Karnak Temple, Luxor Temple, Edfu Temple, Kom Ombo Temple, and Philae Temple. Travel further south to see the Abu Simbel Temples, the greatest monument of the famous King Ramses II, on this 4-day luxury Nile cruise.

Travel further south to see the Abu Simbel Temples, the greatest monument of the famous King Ramses II, on this 4-day luxury Nile cruise.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 4 Days
Tour type Private
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Not included
Transport Included
Wheelchair access Not applicable
Cities Edfu, Kom Ombo, Luxor, Abu Simbel
Languages Arabic, English

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Check In and Visit Karnak and Luxor Temples

  • Check in to a 5-star cruiser on a full-board basis.

  • After lunch, visit Karnak Temple and Luxor Temple in an air-conditioned van. The visit duration is 4 hours.

Overnight stay at the accommodation.

2
Day 02

Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut Temple and Colossi of Memnon

  • After breakfast, visit the Valley of the Kings.

  • Proceed to the Temple of Hatshepsut.

  • Visit the Colossi of Memnon. The visit duration is 5 hours.

    • You can also take a hot air balloon ride early in the morning to witness the glory of the archaeological sites on the west bank of Luxor during sunrise (optional).

Overnight stay at the accommodation.

3
Day 03

Visit Edfu Temple and Kom Ombo Temple

  • Visit Edfu Temple in the morning.

  • Then visit Kom Ombo Temple in the afternoon.

Overnight stay at the accommodation.

4
Day 04

Philae Temple and Optional Abu Simbel Visit

  • Visit Philae Temple.

  • Also, visit the southernmost temple of Abu Simbel, which can be arranged on the same day (optional).

End of the tour.

Karnak Temple, Luxor Temple, Philae Temple, Abu Simbel Temples

Where this trip takes you

Karnak Temple, Luxor Temple, Philae Temple, Abu Simbel Temples

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Luxor 4 cities · 4 Days

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Admission fees to the sites
  • Private specialist licensed English-speaking tourist guide
  • Private van
  • Horse and carriage ride in Edfu (for every 4 people)
  • Private motorboat to visit Philae Temple

What's Not Included

  • Tips for the crew onboard
  • Tips for the tourist guide
  • Tips for drivers, porters, etc.
  • Drinks onboard
  • Entry visa to Egypt
  • Gratuities and gifts
  • All optional tours (prices to be advised later if anybody is interested)

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Luxor, Luxor City, Luxor, Egypt
Tour start
Luxor, Luxor City, Luxor, Luxor Governorate, Egypt
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 4 days finish where they began, in Luxor.

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