Egypt · Cruise & Sailing

10-Day Nile and Lake Nasser Cruise Tour through Luxor and Abu Simbel

10 Days Round trip from Luxor Easy pace
Giza Pyramids
Abu Simbel Temple
Mortuary Temple of Hatshepsut

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Cruise the Nile from Luxor to Aswan with visits to Edfu and Kom Ombo
  • 02 Explore the Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut Temple, and the Colossi of Memnon
  • 03 Marvel at the High Dam, the Unfinished Obelisk, and the majestic Philae Temple
  • 04 Sail on Lake Nasser and visit the famous Abu Simbel Temple

Sign up for this 10-day Egyptian cruise holiday, featuring a Nile cruise from Luxor to Aswan and a Lake Nasser cruise. Visit heritage sites on Luxor's West and East Banks, including the Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut Temple, the Colossi of Memnon, Karnak Temple, and Luxor Temple. Sail to Edfu and Kom Ombo, then continue to Lake Nasser to see the famous Abu Simbel Temple, along with other remarkable Nubian monuments.

Sail to Edfu and Kom Ombo, then continue to Lake Nasser to see the famous Abu Simbel Temple, along with other remarkable Nubian monuments.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 10 Days
Tour type Private
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Included · Luxury
Transport Included
Wheelchair access Yes
Cities Aswan, Edfu, Kom Ombo, Luxor, Abu Simbel, Lake Nasser
Languages English, French, German, Italian, Portuguese, Spanish

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Arrival in Luxor and Nile Cruise Embarkation

  • Your tour manager will meet and assist you at Luxor Airport. Then, he will escort you by exclusive air-conditioned deluxe vehicle to your 5-star Nile cruise for embarkation. Enjoy lunch on board and free time at leisure. Dinner and overnight stay will be on the cruise ship in Luxor.
    Meals: Lunch and dinner
2
Day 02

Luxor West Bank and Sail to Edfu

  • After breakfast, transfer to the West Bank of the Nile in Luxor and visit the Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut Temple at El Deir El Bahari, and the Colossi of Memnon. Return to the ship for lunch and afternoon tea while sailing to Edfu via the Esna Lock. Dinner on board. Overnight stay in Edfu.

Meals: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner

3
Day 03

Edfu, Kom Ombo, and Sail to Aswan

  • Enjoy breakfast on board before visiting the Horus Temple at Edfu. Return to the ship for lunch and sail to Kom Ombo. Upon arrival, visit the temple shared by the two gods, Sobek and Haroeris. Return to the ship and continue sailing to Aswan. Dinner on board. Overnight stay in Aswan.

Meals: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner

4
Day 04

Aswan Highlights from the Nile Cruise

  • After breakfast, leave your cruise to enjoy a visit to the High Dam, the Unfinished Obelisk, and the majestic Philae Temple. Return to the ship for lunch. Dinner on board. Overnight stay in Aswan.

Meals: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner

5
Day 05

Fly to Abu Simbel and Embark on Lake Nasser

  • Disembark after breakfast. Then, you will be transferred to Aswan Airport to fly to Abu Simbel. Upon arrival at Abu Simbel Airport, you will be transferred by a private air-conditioned vehicle to embark on your 5-star lake cruise. Check in on board at Abu Simbel. Lunch on board, then visit Abu Simbel Temple.

Meals: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner

6
Day 06

Kasr Ibrim, Amada, and Wadi El Seboua

  • Breakfast will be served while sailing to Kasr Ibrim. Arrive at Kasr Ibrim, where the tour is conducted from the ship's sun deck, as entrance to the site is not permitted. Lunch is served while sailing to Amada. Visit the temples of Amada and Derr, as well as the tomb of Penout. Enjoy a relaxing afternoon sail to Wadi El Seboua. Dinner and overnight stay aboard the lake cruise.

Meals: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner

7
Day 07

Wadi El Seboua, Dekka, Moharaka, and Sail to Aswan

  • In the morning, visit Wadi El Seboua, the temples of Dekka, and Moharaka. Lunch on board. Sail to Aswan, with dinner and overnight stay on board.

Meals: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner

8
Day 08

Kalabsha Temple and Transfer to Luxor

  • Check out in Aswan after breakfast, then visit Kalabsha Temple, Beit El Wali, and the Kiosk of Kertassi. Then, transfer from Aswan to Luxor, with about 3 hours of driving. Overnight stay in Luxor.

Meals: Breakfast

9
Day 09

Luxor East Bank Sightseeing

  • After breakfast, you will be picked up by your tour guide to visit Karnak Temple and Luxor Temple on the East Bank. Transfer back to your hotel for an overnight stay in Luxor.

Meals: Breakfast

10
Day 10

Departure from Luxor

  • After breakfast, transfer to Luxor International Airport for final departure.

Meals: Breakfast

Valley of the Kings, Philae Temple, Abu Simbel on Lake Nasser

Where this trip takes you

Valley of the Kings, Philae Temple, Abu Simbel on Lake Nasser

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Luxor 6 cities · 10 Days

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Meet-and-greet service by our representatives at airports
  • Assistance from our guest relations team during your stay
  • All transfers by private air-conditioned vehicle
  • One-way flight from Aswan to Abu Simbel by EgyptAir
  • Accommodation for 4 nights on a 5-star Nile River cruise on a full-board basis
  • Accommodation for 3 nights on a 5-star Lake Nasser cruise on a full-board basis
  • Accommodation for 2 nights in a Luxor hotel with daily breakfast
  • All sightseeing tours and shore excursions mentioned in the itinerary
  • English-speaking Egyptologist guide throughout the trip
  • Entrance fees to the sights mentioned in the itinerary
  • Meals as mentioned in the itinerary
  • All hotel and Nile cruise service charges and taxes

What's Not Included

  • International airfare
  • Entry visa to Egypt
  • Any optional tours
  • Personal spending
  • Tipping

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Luxor, Luxor City, Luxor, Egypt
Tour start
Luxor, Luxor Governorate 85955, Egypt
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 10 days finish where they began, in Luxor.

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Estimated room rates

Single Room $1,950.00 — $2,850.00
Double Sharing $1,950.00 — $2,500.00

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