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

The journey

Trip highlights

• 01 Visit the World Heritage Site of Karnak Temple
• 02 Enjoy 4 beautiful days on a Nile cruise
• 03 See the Valley of the Kings and Luxor Temple
• 04 Learn about Queen Hatshepsut at the Mortuary Temple
• 05 Admire the Edfu and Kom Ombo temples
• 06 Marvel at the sight of the Aswan High Dam

Explore the major highlights of Luxor and Aswan on a beautiful Nile cruise, visiting some of ancient Egypt's most celebrated temples and monuments along the way. Walk through the World Heritage Site of Karnak Temple, see Luxor Temple and the Valley of the Kings, and learn about the powerful pharaonic queen at the Mortuary Temple of Queen Hatshepsut. Continue to Edfu and Kom Ombo before admiring the Aswan High Dam, the Unfinished Obelisk, and the beautiful Philae Temple.

Explore the major highlights of Luxor and Aswan on a beautiful Nile cruise, visiting some of ancient Egypt's most celebrated temples and monuments along the way.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 5 Days

Tour type Private

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Included · Luxury

Transport Not included

Wheelchair access Yes

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

Languages Belarusian, Czech, Danish, Dutch, English, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Norwegian, Portuguese, Romanian, Russian, Serbian, Slovak, Spanish, Swedish, Turkish, Ukrainian

Day by day

The itinerary

1

Day 01

Karnak Temple and Luxor Temple

• Meet your tour guide at the hotel, railway station, or airport in Luxor and start the tour.
• Visit the magical Karnak Temple, dedicated to the god Amun and his wife, Mut. Karnak Temple was apparently the place where the earliest international peace treaty known to historians was recorded. Interestingly, the Egyptian version of this peace treaty was preserved on a wall in the Temple of Amun at Karnak.
• See Luxor Temple, built by Amenhotep III in the 18th Dynasty BC and completed by Ramesses II during the 19th Dynasty BC. King Ramesses II was the most famous king of the 19th Dynasty and ruled Egypt for many years. The temple was dedicated to the great god Amun-Ra, his wife Mut, and their son Khonsu, together representing the Theban triad.
• Also enjoy visiting the Obelisk of Ramesses II in front of the first pylon. After your visit, you will be transferred to check in to your Nile cruise.

2

Day 02

Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut Temple and Colossi of Memnon

• Enjoy breakfast on board. Your guide will be waiting to take you on a visit to the West Bank, home of the famous Valley of the Kings. Journey through the Valley of the Kings and explore the tombs of King Tutankhamun, Ramesses VI, King Tuthmosis, and Amenhotep II; many other kings are also buried in the valley. Let us unlock the secret story of the royal tombs, the world of mystery and treasure.
• Head to the Temple of Hatshepsut at Deir el-Bahari, also known as El Deir El Bahari. Queen Hatshepsut was the first pharaonic woman to rule Egypt and also to start the first trading routes.
• See the Colossi of Memnon facing the Nile. The Colossi are twin statues of Amenhotep III. A large earthquake reportedly shattered the northern colossus. After the rupture, the lower half of the statue was reputed to sing, always within 1 or 2 hours of sunrise.
• Return to your cruise, which will sail on to Edfu.

3

Day 03

Edfu Temple and Kom Ombo Temple

• Enjoy breakfast on board. Your guide will take you to visit Horus Temple. Edfu Temple is an ancient Egyptian temple that houses important scenes and inscriptions about the sacred drama related to the conflict between Horus and Seth.
• Sail on to Kom Ombo Temple. This temple was shared by the two gods, Sobek and Horus. Sobek, also known as the crocodile god, is the god of the Nile. Horus is the god of the sky and kingship. After your visits, return to your cruise and sail on to Aswan.

4

Day 04

High Dam, Unfinished Obelisk and Philae Temple

• Have breakfast on board. Our Egyptologist guide will meet you and accompany you to visit the famous High Dam, which controls all of Egypt's water. Amazingly, the dam has three years of Nile water stored.
• Move on to the unique Unfinished Obelisk. The obelisk weighs 1,168 tons. Had it been finished, it would have weighed 1,200 tons. It is amazing that many of the casing stones for the two pyramids at Giza came from this quarry in Aswan.
• Journey on to visit the beautiful Philae Temple, which the ancient Egyptians built for the goddess Isis; she represents health, marriage, and wisdom.
• Transfer back to your cruise.

5

Day 05

Disembarkation in Aswan

• Have breakfast and disembark from your Nile cruise. You will have the opportunity to take an optional tour of Abu Simbel or a Nubian village, or spend time enjoying the sights of Aswan.

The route

Where you'll travel

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

• Accommodation for 4 nights on board a 5-star luxury cruise on a full-board basis
• All Nile cruise excursions, as mentioned in the itinerary
• Egyptologist guide during your excursions
• Bottled water during tours
• All service charges and taxes
• Admission to Karnak Temple, Luxor Temple, Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut Temple, Edfu Temple, Kom Ombo Temple, High Dam, Unfinished Obelisk, and Philae Temple
• Lunch (4)
• Breakfast (4)
• Dinner (4)

What's Not Included

• International flights
• Travel insurance
• Other activities and services not mentioned in the itinerary
• Departure and airport taxes and fees
• Visa services and fees
• Personal expenses such as laundry, telephone, taxi, excess baggage, etc.
• Food and drinks, unless specified
• Gratuities
• New Year Gala Dinner or Xmas Eve Dinner charges (it is compulsory at most of the hotels)

Know before you go

• 5 days Nile cruise from Luxor to Aswan will be a golden journey of everlasting beauty and thrill between the majestic blessings of the ancient Egyptian civilization. We will offer all our clients the best services, which include the best Egyptologist tour guide, a magical Nile cruise, and a private A/C vehicle so everyone can enjoy a delightful Nile cruise holiday. All our guests will enjoy the sight of the most magical wonders through our 5 days Nile cruise from Luxor to Aswan, sail through the Nile River on board our luxury Nile cruise, feed their souls with the real beauty of travel, and discover the hidden secrets of the ancient Egyptians in Luxor and Aswan, visiting the most famous attractions such as the Valley of the Kings, Karnak Temple, Queen Hatshepsut Temple, Edfu Temple, Philae Temple, and more. Make your time in Egypt worthy of remembering by booking this marvellous Nile cruise.
• Some hotels don't accept triple rooms. In that case, you should pay a single room supplement for the third person.
• Optional tours are available.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point

PM94+GWJ, Karnak, Luxor, Luxor Governorate, Egypt

Tour start

PM94+GWJ, Karnak, Luxor, Luxor Governorate, Egypt

Tour ends at the same location as the start point.