Luxor, Aswan & Abu Simbel - Cruise
(4 days)
Experience the beauty of Upper Egypt on a deluxe 5-star Nile cruise from Luxor to Aswan. Explore ancient temples, royal tombs, and historical highlights along the Nile with guided visits in Luxor, Aswan, and Abu Simbel.
Itinerary
Day-1 – East Bank of Luxor
- Pick-up from the hotel or Airport in Luxor.
- Visit Karnak Temple, one of the largest temple complexes in ancient Egypt.
- Explore the Great Hypostyle Hall and learn about the history of ancient Thebes.
- Visit Luxor Temple, located in the heart of Luxor city.
- Enjoy time for photos at the Avenue of Sphinxes and the statues of Ramses II.
- Transfer to the Nile cruise for check-in.
- Lunch on board the cruise.
- Dinner and overnight on board in Luxor.
Day-2 – West Bank of Luxor
- Early morning pick-up from the hotel at 4:30 AM.
- Enjoy a sunrise hot air balloon ride over Luxor.
- Return to the cruise for breakfast.
- Visit the Valley of the Kings, home to the royal tombs of the New Kingdom pharaohs.
- Visit the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut at Deir el-Bahari.
- Stop at the Colossi of Memnon for photos.
- Return to the cruise for lunch.
- Sail towards Edfu.
- Dinner and overnight on board.
Day-3 – Edfu, Kom Ombo & Aswan
- Breakfast on board the cruise.
- Visit Edfu Temple, dedicated to the god Horus.
- Return to the cruise and continue sailing along the Nile.
- Visit Kom Ombo Temple, dedicated to Sobek and Horus.
- Continue sailing to Aswan.
- Lunch and free time on board.
- Dinner and overnight on board in Aswan.
Day-4 – Abu Simbel & Aswan Highlights
- Early morning pick-up for the Abu Simbel tour.
- Check-out from the Nile cruise.
- 3-hour drive to Abu Simbel by private air-conditioned vehicle.
- Visit the magnificent Abu Simbel Temples of Ramses II and Queen Nefertari.
- Return to Aswan.
- Visit the Philae Temple, dedicated to the goddess Isis.
- Drop-off at the hotel, Airport, or train station in Aswan.
What's Included
- 5-star Deluxe Nile cruise with 3 meals included (Luxor & Aswan).
- Private licensed tour guide.
- Private comfortable cars (All cities).
- Main entry tickets.
- All meals stated in the itinerary.
- Different local drinks & Snacks during all tours.
- All needed security permissions.
- 1st flight-Sunrise hot air balloon ride (Luxor).
What's Excluded
- International flight tickets.
- Entry visa fees.
- Travel insurance.
- Optional tickets & activities.
- Extra meals/beverages.
- Personal expenses.
- Gratuities for guides & drivers.