Egypt · Cruise & Sailing

4-Day Nile Cruise and Ancient Egypt Tour from Cairo to Luxor

4 Days Round trip from 496R+JFC Moderate pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Visit the High Dam and Philae Temple in Aswan
  • 02 Sail the Nile to Kom Ombo and explore the temple shared by Sobek and Haroeris
  • 03 Discover the well-preserved Temple of Horus in Edfu
  • 04 Explore the Valley of the Kings, with King Tut's tomb available by extra ticket
  • 05 Marvel at Queen Hatshepsut's Temple and the Colossi of Memnon
  • 06 Optionally take a hot air balloon ride before visiting Luxor Temple and Karnak Temple

Embark on a 4-day Egyptian sightseeing journey from Cairo to Aswan aboard a Nile cruise. Visit Aswan's High Dam and Philae Temple, then sail to Kom Ombo and Edfu to explore their remarkable ancient temples. Continue to Luxor's West Bank to discover the Valley of the Kings, Queen Hatshepsut's Temple, and the Colossi of Memnon. You may also choose an optional hot air balloon ride before visiting Luxor Temple and the vast Karnak Temple complex, then fly back to Cairo.

On the return journey, stop at the Colossi of Memnon, where two gigantic statues representing Amenophis III face the Nile.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 4 Days
Tour type Private
Activity level Moderate
Accommodation Included · Standard
Transport Included
Wheelchair access Yes
Cities Aswan, Edfu, Kom Ombo, Cairo, Luxor
Languages Dutch, English, French, German, Italian, Spanish

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Fly from Cairo to Aswan and Cruise to Edfu

  • Pick up from Cairo and transfer to catch your flight to Aswan.
  • On arrival, your guide will be waiting for you with a 3 Stars Travel sign, and you will then be transferred to visit the High Dam and Philae Temple.
  • Transfer to the cruise for boarding before lunch.
  • Sail to Kom Ombo with lunch on board, followed by afternoon tea.
  • Visit the temple shared by the two gods, Sobek and Haroeris.
  • Sail to Edfu with dinner on board.

Overnight in Edfu.

Note: Cruise schedules may change for various reasons. We guarantee that you will visit all the sights mentioned above, but the order may vary.

2
Day 02

Visit Edfu Temple and Sail to Luxor

  • Have a hearty breakfast on board.
  • Visit the Temple of Horus in Edfu and cross the lock.
  • Sail to Luxor with afternoon tea on board.
  • Enjoy dinner on board along with a Galabya party.

Overnight in Luxor.

3
Day 03

Explore Luxor's West Bank

  • Have breakfast on board.
  • Cross to the West Bank to visit the Valley of the Kings and explore the tombs of various dynasties. King Tut's tomb requires an extra ticket.
  • Explore the Temple of Deir El Bahari of Queen Hatshepsut.
  • On the return journey, stop at the Colossi of Memnon, where two gigantic statues representing Amenophis III face the Nile.
  • Lunch on board.
  • Enjoy an afternoon at leisure with tea.

Overnight in Luxor.

4
Day 04

Optional Balloon Ride and Return to Cairo

  • Enjoy an optional hot air balloon adventure to make your stay in Luxor unforgettable. Drift peacefully over the Valley of the Kings, the Valley of the Queens, and the Mountain of the Nobles. The flight is approximately 03:45 minutes, depending on the weather. Witness an excursion to Luxor Temple to see its courtyard and the granite statues of Ramses the Great.
  • Proceed to Karnak, a series of temples built during different reigns.
  • Starting at the Avenue of Sphinxes, visit the Unfinished Propylon, the Hypostyle Hall with its 134 gigantic columns, the obelisks of Queen Hatshepsut and Tutomosis III, the Temple of Amon adorned with lotus and papyrus designs, the Granite Scarbeus of Amenophis III, and the Sacred Lake.
  • Transfer to the airport to take your flight back to Cairo.
  • Arrival and transfer to the hotel or airport, where your tour concludes.
Philae Temple, Kom Ombo and Edfu temples, Valley of the Kings, Karnak Temple

Where this trip takes you

Philae Temple, Kom Ombo and Edfu temples, Valley of the Kings, Karnak Temple

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from 496R+JFC 5 cities · 4 Days

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • 3 nights of Nile cruise accommodation on a full-board basis, including sightseeing
  • All transfers in Aswan and Luxor
  • All tours and excursions by air-conditioned car
  • Domestic flights: Cairo / Aswan - Luxor / Cairo
  • An English-speaking expert guide
  • All visits include entrance fees
  • Our prices include all taxes and services

What's Not Included

  • Visa entry for Egypt
  • International and domestic flights
  • Personal items
  • Tipping
  • Any other items not mentioned
  • Any optional tours
  • Drinks during meals

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Cairo, Egypt
Tour start
496R+JFC, To Terminal 3, Sheraton Al Matar, El Nozha, Cairo Governorate 4475001, Egypt
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 4 days finish where they began, in 496R+JFC.

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Estimated room rates

Single Room $630.00 — $1,120.00
Double Sharing $630.00 — $813.00

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