Egypt · Cruise & Sailing

4-Day Nile Cruise Tour from Aswan with Abu Simbel and Luxor

4 Days Round trip from كورنيش النيل، أسوان مدينة اسوان ثاني اجمل مدن العالم ذي طابع فريد، Abu AR Rish Qebli Moderate pace

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The journey

Trip highlights

01 Visit the Philae Temple, dedicated to Isis, Osiris, and Horus
02 Enjoy a Nile cruise between Aswan, Kom Ombo, Edfu, and Luxor
03 Explore the Abu Simbel Temples, dedicated to many Egyptian gods
04 See the beautiful building of Kom Ombo Temple
05 Head to the Colossi of Memnon, a symbol of the king's rule
06 Witness the royal burials at the Valley of the Kings

Sign up for a heritage tour and visit the famous highlights of Aswan and Luxor, including the Philae Temple, Abu Simbel Temple, Kom Ombo Temple, and the Colossi of Memnon. Explore Karnak Temple, one of the largest religious temples ever constructed, and witness the royal burial site at the Valley of the Kings while enjoying a Nile cruise between these historic destinations.

Wake up at 4:30 am and go for the hot air balloon ride.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 4 Days

Tour type Private

Activity level Moderate

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access No

Cities Aswan, Edfu, Kom Ombo, Luxor, Abu Simbel

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Arrival in Aswan and Philae Temple Visit

Meet your tour guide at Aswan railway station and transfer to your 5-star cruise. Enjoy a nice lunch on board.
Start the tour with a stop at the Temple of Philae. Enjoy listening to your tour guide's commentary on the way.
Stop by the East Dam of the High Island Reservoir.
Return to the Nile cruise, and dinner will be served from 7:00 pm in the main restaurant.

Overnight in Aswan.

(Admission ticket not included)

(Accommodation: 5-star Nile cruise - double cabins (FB))

(Meals: Lunch and dinner included)

Day 02

Abu Simbel Excursion and Kom Ombo Stop

Head to the Abu Simbel Temple Complex early in the morning. A breakfast box will be prepared for you.
Listen to the stories of Abu Simbel from your guide before reaching the destination, as no tour guide is allowed to go inside. Enjoy 90 minutes there, then drive back to your Nile cruise to sail around 13:00.
Stop at Kom Ombo in the afternoon.
Enjoy sailing to Edfu.

(Accommodation: 5 Star Nile Cruise (floating 5-star hotel) in Edfu)

(Meals: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner)

Day 03

Edfu Temple and Luxor Landmarks

Have breakfast and visit the Temple of Horus. Return to the boat and sail to Luxor.
See Karnak Temple on the east side of Luxor and Luxor Temple.

(Admission ticket not included)

(Accommodation: 5 Star Nile Cruise (floating 5-star hotel) in Edfu)

(Meals: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner)

Day 04

Hot Air Balloon and West Bank of Luxor

Wake up at 4:30 am and go for the hot air balloon ride. After that, visit the Valley of the Kings, see three tombs, and head to the Temple of Hatshepsut.
See the Colossi of Memnon. It is free to stop and take photos in front of the two huge statues of Ramesses II. At the end, your guide will transfer you to Luxor train station or your hotel in Luxor.

(Meals: Breakfast)