4-Day 3-Night 5-Star Nile Cruise From Aswan to Luxor with Sightseeing

On this 4-day Nile cruise from Aswan to Luxor, get the chance to enjoy the stunning beauty of the River Nile; one of the world’s most iconic rivers on a 5-stars Nile Cruise ship. Discover breathtaking and most impressive pharaonic temples, while you dig deep into history and mythology. Start with a visit to the High Dam and the Philae Temple in Aswan. Visit the Kom Ombo temple and the temple of Horus at Edfu. Explore the Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut temple, Karnak temple and more. Relax by the sundeck or the swimming pool during the day and dance the night away in the cruise's disco. For more about this trip, please go through the itinerary below.

Note: the tour ends the last day in Luxor around 3:00 to 4:00 PM.

Itinerary

Day 1: Arrival Transfer to Nile Cruise and Aswan Tours

Stop At: Aswan, Aswan, Aswan Governorate, Nile River Valley
Our licensed tour guide will meet and assist you at Aswan airport, railway station or hotel to be transferred by A/C van to your 5 stars Nile Cruise to check in before lunch. Have lunch on board.
Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Aswan High Dam, Manteqet As Sad Al Aali, Aswan Egypt
Then, start your tour by visiting the High Dam; achieved in 1960 to protect Egypt from the flood and generate electric.
Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Temple of Philae, Island of Agilika, Aswan 1, Aswan 1240271 Egypt
Proceed to visit Philae temple; the Graeco Roman Temple dedicated to goddess Isis using a small motorboat to get there. Later on, return back to your cruise for dinner, folkloric show, and Overnight in Aswan.
Duration: 2 hours

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Accommodation included: Overnight in Aswan

Day 2: Navigation and Kom Ombo Temple

Stop At: Temple of Kom Ombo, Nagoa Ash Shatb, Kom Ombo 81611 Egypt
Breakfast on board. Free leisure morning on the deck. Have lunch and be ready for the cruise navigation by afternoon heading to Kom Ombo city where to visit the dual temple of Sobek, the crocodile God and Horus, the Falcon God. Back to the cruise and have dinner. Continue sailing to Edfu for overnight.
Duration: 1 hour

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Accommodation included: Overnight at Edfu

Day 3: Edfu Temple and Arrive Luxor (visit Luxor Temple)

Stop At: Temple of Horus, Adfo, Edfu Egypt
After your breakfast, enjoy Horse Carriage ride with your tour guide to visit the temple of Horus at Edfu which is considered to be the most complete and the best preserved of all the Egyptian temples. Return to the cruise. Relax on the deck watching the unique landscape and admire the beautiful scenery of the Nile river while sailing to Luxor. Cross Esna Lock, lunch on board and  afternoon tea on the sundeck.
Duration: 2 hours

Stop At: Luxor Temple, Luxor 23512 Egypt
Late in the afternoon, arrive at Luxor dock, to be transferred to enjoy Luxor Temple on the East bank of Luxor; where ancient Egyptian, Christian and Islamic features are exhibited. Dinner on board and belly dancing show. Overnight in Luxor.
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes

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Accommodation included: Overnight in Luxor

Day 4: Luxor West Bank, Karnak Temple Tour and departure transfer

Stop At: Valley of the Kings, Luxor City, Luxor 85511 Egypt
Breakfast and check out to start your remarkable day by driving to the West Bank to visit the Valley of the Kings, where the pharaohs from the new kingdom carved their tombs in the mountains aiming to hide their treasure and protect their mummies.
Duration: 2 hours

Stop At: Temple of Hatshepsut, King Valley Road, Luxor Egypt
Then to the Mortuary temple of the famous queen Hatshepsut at El Deir El Bahari. End your tour in the West Bank by a photo stop in front of the gigantic statues of Memnon. Lunchtime in a local restaurant (optional)
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes

Stop At: Temple of Karnak, Karnak, Luxor Egypt
Back to the East Bank to see the largest temple ever; Karnak temple built through 2000 years and covering an area of about 63 acres. Enjoy the legends and stories of the ancient Egyptian Gods from your Egyptologist guide, take memorable photos between its huge pillars.
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes

Stop At: Luxor, Luxor, Nile River Valley
Finally, transfer to Luxor hotel, airport or railway station.
Duration: 20 minutes

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No accommodation included on this day.

Informacion Adicional
"Wheelchair accessible"
"Stroller accessible"
"Near public transportation"
"Most travelers can participate"
"Sometimes due to sailing conditions on the River Nile,Nile Cruises itineraries schedule and sailing time maybe updated. We assure that our clients will see all what is on their itineraries but maybe in different order."
"Child rate applies only when sharing 2 paying adults. (maximum 1 child in one room)."
"A child from 5 to 11 years old accompanied by one adult will be treated as an adult.(full price)"
"Prices are quoted in U.S dollars, per person per trip and valid, except during Christmas, New Year and Easter Holidays"
"If your arrival to Aswan is so early, so we might start the tour direct upon arrival as Cruise check in at 12:00."
"It is available to pick Travelers from Aswan west bank hotels with extra 10$ USD per person."
"It is available to drop off Travelers at their Hotels in Luxor west bank with extra 10$ USD per person."
"You will need to pay all the entrance fees by card except the High Dam and motorboat to Philae temple in cash."
"If you want to have your own room, then you need to book for a single person."
"If you are traveling in a group of 3 people, you will enjoy one triple room."
"If you are traveling in a group and wanted to have your own room, then do a separate booking for a single person."
"A current valid passport is required on the day of travel"
"This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund"
"This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund"
"This tour/activity will have a maximum of 20 travelers"
"Confirmation will be received at time of booking"



Duration: 4 Days
Start location: Traveler pickup is offered
All hotels in Aswan east bank
Aswan Airport or train station

Airports

• Aswan Airport, Aswan Egypt

Cancellations and refunds: For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.

Included

• 3 nights accommodation on 5 stars Nile Cruise full board basis, start with lunch&end with breakfast
• All transfers, pickup and drop off  by an A/C. vehicle.
• Qualified English speaking Egyptology tour guide.
• 3x Breakfast
• 3x Dinner
• 3x Lunch
• Accommodation included: 3 nights

Not Included

• Entrance fees to the mentioned sightseeing.
• Water and Drinks or WiFi on the cruise.
• Tipping to the guide, drivers, cruise crew etc.
• Any optional tours or any personal expenses like laundry..etc
• Motorboat to Philae temple.
• It is available to pick Travelers from Aswan west bank hotels with extra 10$ USD per person.
• It is available to drop off Travelers at Hotels in Luxor west bank with extra 10$ USD per person.

Facilities