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

The journey

Trip highlights

• 01 Cruise along the Nile River from Aswan to Luxor
• 02 Visit major Pharaonic sites including Philae Temple and the Unfinished Obelisk
• 03 Explore Kom Ombo Temple and Edfu Temple along the river route
• 04 Discover the Valley of the Kings, Queen Hatshepsut's Temple, and the Colossi of Memnon
• 05 See Karnak Temple and Luxor Temple on Luxor's East Bank

Cruise along the Nile River on a 4-day journey from Aswan to Luxor, visiting some of Egypt's most important archaeological sites. Along the way, discover the High Dam, Philae Temple, the Unfinished Obelisk, Kom Ombo Temple, Edfu Temple, the Valley of the Kings, the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut, the Colossi of Memnon, Karnak Temple, and Luxor Temple. This itinerary combines scenic sailing with guided visits to remarkable Pharaonic landmarks in Aswan, Kom Ombo, Edfu, and Luxor.

Cruise along the Nile River on a 4-day journey from Aswan to Luxor, visiting some of Egypt's most important archaeological sites.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 4 Days

Tour type Shared

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Included · Luxury

Transport Included

Wheelchair access No

Cities Aswan, Edfu, Kom Ombo, Luxor, Esna

Languages Arabic, English

Day by day

The itinerary

1

Day 01

Arrival in Aswan and Sail to Kom Ombo

• Pick up from the airport in an air-conditioned vehicle and head to the cruise ship.
• Check in, have refreshments, and visit the High Dam, Philae Temple, and the Unfinished Obelisk in Aswan.
• Return to the cruise and sail from Aswan to Kom Ombo.

2

Day 02

Kom Ombo, Edfu, and Esna en Route to Luxor

• Visit Kom Ombo Temple early in the morning.
• Sail north to visit Edfu Temple.
• Continue sailing towards Esna.
• Cross Esna Lock and keep sailing until Luxor.

3

Day 03

Luxor West Bank Exploration

• Drive towards the West Bank.
• Visit the Valley of the Kings, the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut, and the 2 gigantic Colossi of Memnon.
• Return to the boat.

4

Day 04

Karnak and Luxor Temples on the East Bank

• Explore Karnak Temple and Luxor Temple on the East Bank.
• The departure time will be according to the time of your train or flight.

The route

Where you'll travel

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

• 3 nights in a 5-star standard cruise ship on a full-board basis.
• Egyptian tour guide services.
• Private A/C vehicle.

What's Not Included

• Entrance fees for sightseeing.
• Tipping.
• Any other items not mentioned or personal items.

Know before you go

It is an unforgettable experience to discover the bewitching Pharaonic culture as you cruise over the charming River Nile and explore the important archaeological sites in Aswan, Kom Ombo, Edfu, and Luxor.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point

Aswan, Egypt

Tour start

Aswan, Aswan Governorate, Egypt

Tour ends at the same location as the start point.