Egypt · Cruise & Sailing

4-Day Nile Cruise from Aswan to Luxor with Ancient Temples

4 Days Round trip from Aswan Easy pace

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, Luxor Temple, and Philae Temple
04 Admire the High Dam and the Unfinished Obelisk in Aswan
05 Explore Kom Ombo Temple and the Temple of Horus in Edfu
06 Sail along the majestic Nile River from Aswan to Luxor

Explore the grandeur of Egypt's ancient temples and cities on a Nile cruise from Aswan to Luxor. Visit Aswan, Kom Ombo, Edfu, Esna, and Luxor as you step back in time at the Valley of the Kings, the Unfinished Obelisk, Kom Ombo Temple, the High Dam, Hatshepsut Temple, Karnak Temple, and the Ptolemaic Temple. You will also enjoy a motorboat ride to Philae Temple while sailing along the majestic Nile River.

You will also enjoy a motorboat ride to Philae Temple while sailing along the majestic Nile River.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 4 Days

Tour type Private

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Included · Standard

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Yes

Cities Aswan, Edfu, Kom Ombo, Luxor, Esna

Languages Arabic, English, French, German, Italian, Portuguese, Spanish

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Friday: Arrival in Aswan and Aswan Sightseeing

You will meet the tour manager, who will receive you and finalize the arrival procedures at Aswan Airport or Railway Station. Then, transfer to your Nile cruise by Egypt Fabulous Tours air-conditioned van.
Check in to the Grand Nile Cruise before lunch, which will be served on board. Start embracing Aswan's culture with visits to the High Dam, Philae Temple, and the Unfinished Obelisk, followed by dinner on board.

Overnight in Aswan.

Day 02

Saturday: Kom Ombo Temple and Sail to Edfu

After a delicious breakfast, visit Kom Ombo Temple. Explore this unique double temple dedicated to the two gods Sobek and Horus in Kom Ombo.
Lunch will be served on your cruise, then sail to Edfu. Dinner will be served on board, followed by an overnight stay in Edfu.

Day 03

Sunday: Edfu Temple, Esna Sailing, and Luxor East Bank

Early in the morning at 6:00, enjoy tea and coffee before visiting Edfu Temple, the Temple of Horus in Edfu.
Head back to the cruise, where your tasty breakfast will be waiting for you on board.
Sail to Luxor via Esna and head out on an excursion to the East Bank to visit Karnak Temple and Luxor Temple. Later, enjoy afternoon tea, dinner on board, and the Galabeya Party show.

Overnight in Luxor.

Day 04

Monday: Disembarkation and Luxor West Bank

Enjoy your breakfast on board before saying goodbye to the Nile cruise. After breakfast, disembark from the Grand Nile Cruise and visit the Valley of the Kings, including 3 tombs. Next, continue to Queen Hatshepsut Temple, known as El-Deir El-Bahari. In the afternoon, your guide will escort you to Luxor Airport or Railway Station to catch your flight or train.