Egypt · Cruise & Sailing

5-Day Nile Cruise from Luxor to Aswan with Abu Simbel

5 Days Round trip from Karnak Easy pace

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The journey

Trip highlights

01 Admire the breathtaking details of Edfu Temple, one of the best-preserved ancient sites
02 Marvel at the awe-inspiring Abu Simbel Temples, where massive statues of Ramses II loom over you
03 Venture into the Valley of the Kings, where royal tombs reveal the splendour of ancient pharaohs
04 Journey to Luxor Temple, where the structures share exciting tales of Egypt's great pharaohs

Explore Upper Egypt on a 5-day, 4-night cruise from Luxor to Aswan, visiting some of the country's most celebrated ancient sites along the Nile. Discover the vast Karnak Temple complex, Luxor Temple, the Valley of the Kings, and the Temple of Hatshepsut, then continue to Edfu and Kom Ombo for more insights into ancient Egyptian mythology. In Aswan, enjoy a felucca sail around the islands and visit Philae Temple, the High Dam, and the awe-inspiring Abu Simbel Temples.

In Aswan, enjoy a felucca sail around the islands and visit Philae Temple, the High Dam, and the awe-inspiring Abu Simbel Temples.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 5 Days

Tour type Private

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Included · Standard

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Yes

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

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Arrival in Luxor and East Bank Temples

Meet and assistance.
Visit Luxor East Bank (Karnak and Luxor Temple).
Then, check in to the cruise.
Enjoy disco and music in the evening.

Overnight in Luxor.

Meals: Lunch, Dinner.

Day 02

Luxor West Bank and Sailing via Esna to Edfu

Have breakfast and then visit Luxor West Bank.
Visit the Valley of the Kings, Queen Hatshepsut Temple, and the Colossi of Memnon.
Sail via Esna.
Cross Esna Lock and sail towards Edfu.

Overnight in Edfu.

Day 03

Edfu Temple, Kom Ombo, and Onboard Galabiya Party

Have breakfast and visit the Temple of Horus at Edfu.
Sail to Kom Ombo.
Visit Kom Ombo Temple, shared by the two gods Sobek and Haeroris.
Enjoy a Galabiya party after dinner onboard.

Overnight in Aswan.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.

Day 04

Abu Simbel Excursion and Felucca Sail in Aswan

Drive to Abu Simbel Temples early in the morning with breakfast boxes, and have lunch on board.
Enjoy a felucca sail around the islands in Aswan (sailboat).

Dinner on board.

Overnight in Aswan.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.

Day 05