Egypt · Cruise & Sailing

4-Day Nile Cruise from Aswan to Luxor with Philae and Karnak

4 Days Round trip from Aswan Easy pace

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The journey

Trip highlights

01 Offer your prayers at Karnak Temple, the largest temple in the world
02 Tour the magnificent tombs of the Valley of the Kings
03 Visit the unique Hatshepsut Temple and the magnificent Luxor Temple
04 Admire the impressive High Dam and the Unfinished Obelisk in Aswan
05 Pay your respects at Philae Temple, Kom Ombo Temple, and Edfu Temple
06 Sail along the majestic Nile River

Explore the grandeur of Egypt's ancient temples and cities on a Nile cruise through Aswan, Edfu, Kom Ombo, Esna, and Luxor. Visit remarkable sites including the Valley of the Kings, the Unfinished Obelisk, Kom Ombo Temple, the High Dam, Hatshepsut Temple, Karnak Temple, and the Ptolemaic Temple of Horus. Also enjoy a motorboat ride to Philae Temple as you sail along the majestic Nile River.

Also enjoy a motorboat ride to Philae Temple as you sail along the majestic Nile River.

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At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 4 Days

Tour type Private

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Included · Luxury

Transport Included

Wheelchair access No

Cities Aswan, Edfu, Kom Ombo, Luxor, Esna

Languages English, French, German, Russian, Spanish

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Arrival in Aswan and Sightseeing

Upon arrival at Aswan Airport or the railway station, meet your tour representative and transfer to your hotel.
After breakfast, begin with a visit to the High Dam, an incredible wonder of engineering.
Take a motorboat to Philae Temple, the most famous site in Aswan, dedicated to the goddess Isis.
Then head to the Unfinished Obelisk to gaze into history through its massive stone structure.
Return to the cruise ship for lunch and enjoy afternoon tea later.

Relax, have dinner on board, and enjoy an overnight stay in Aswan.

Day 02

Edfu and Kom Ombo Temples

After breakfast on board, visit the Ptolemaic Temple of Horus in Edfu, one of the best-preserved ancient monuments in Egypt.
Stop for lunch and enjoy afternoon tea on board while sailing to Kom Ombo.
Visit the Temple of the Two Gods, Sobek and Haroeris, in Kom Ombo.
Sail to Luxor and spend the night on board with dinner included.

Day 03

Luxor East Bank Exploration

Have breakfast on board and visit the beautiful monuments of ancient Egypt on a guided tour of Luxor's East Bank.
Discover the Karnak Temple complex, the largest temple in the world, as well as the magnificent Luxor Temple, one of ancient Egypt's great temple sites.

Later, enjoy dinner on board and an overnight stay in Luxor.

Day 04

Luxor West Bank and Departure

Enjoy breakfast on board the Nile cruise and visit the West Bank of Luxor.
Tour the Valley of the Kings and explore the tombs of the famous pharaohs of ancient Egypt.
Proceed to the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut, dedicated to the only female ruler who governed Egypt for 20 years with wealth and peace.
Next, sail to Edfu via Esna, then transfer to Luxor Airport or the railway station with the assistance of your tour guide.