5 Days Nile cruise from luxor to Aswan

Day 1: Luxor East Bank & Nile Cruise Departure

1. Luxor
   30m
   Your journey begins with a private hotel pickup in Luxor.
2. The Karnak Temple
   2h · Admission ticket included
   Start with a visit to the Karnak Temple Complex, one of the largest religious sites in the world. Explore its colossal columns, towering obelisks, and intricate hieroglyphics that tell stories of ancient pharaohs. The Hypostyle Hall alone is a breathtaking sight, with 134 massive columns adorned with detailed carvings.
3. Luxor Temple
   1h 30m · Admission ticket included
   Next, visit Luxor Temple, located in the heart of the city. This temple is famous for its avenue of sphinxes, grand pylons, and illuminated evening atmosphere.
4. Luxor
   Pass by
   After the tour, transfer to your luxury Nile cruise ship and check into your cabin. Enjoy a welcome lunch on board while the cruise sets sail. Spend the afternoon relaxing on deck, admiring the Nile scenery with its lush riverbanks, villages, and palm groves. The evening includes a welcome dinner.

Day 2: Sunrise Hot Air Balloon & Luxor West Bank

1. 45m · Admission ticket included
   Rise early for a sunrise hot air balloon ride over the West Bank of Luxor. Drift above the sprawling desert, ancient tombs, and monuments, capturing spectacular aerial views of the Nile and surrounding landscapes.
2. Valley of the Kings
   2h · Admission ticket included
   Continue with a visit to the Valley of the Kings, the burial ground of ancient pharaohs, including the famous tomb of Tutankhamun. Explore the tombs adorned with vivid wall paintings and hieroglyphs depicting the journey to the afterlife.
3. Temple of Hatshepsut
   1h 30m · Admission ticket included
   Next, visit the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut (Deir el-Bahari), an architectural marvel built into the cliffs, dedicated to Egypt’s first female pharaoh.
4. Colossi of Memnon
   30m
   Nearby, stop at the Colossi of Memnon, two massive statues standing guard over the Theban plains.
5. Luxor
   Pass by
   Return to your cruise ship for lunch, then begin sailing toward Edfu. Afternoon and evening at leisure on the deck, enjoying the passing Nile scenery, and dinner.

Day 3: Edfu & Kom Ombo Temples

1. Statue of Horus - Edfu
   2h · Admission ticket included
   After breakfast, disembark at Edfu to visit the Temple of Horus, one of the best-preserved temples in Egypt. Marvel at its towering pylons, detailed reliefs, and the central sanctuary dedicated to the falcon-headed god. Learn about the temple’s history, rituals, and legends of Horus and Seth.
2. Kom Ombo
   Pass by
   Return to the cruise for lunch as the ship sails toward Kom Ombo.
3. Temple of Kom Ombo
   2h · Admission ticket included
   In the afternoon, explore the Kom Ombo Temple, a unique double temple dedicated to both Sobek, the crocodile god, and Horus the Elder. Discover the beautifully preserved reliefs, crocodile mummies, and the ancient surgical instruments displayed in the temple’s small museum.
4. Aswan
   Pass by
   Continue sailing toward Aswan, enjoying the calm Nile waters and picturesque sunsets. Dinner and evening entertainment onboard complete the day.

Day 4: Abu Simbel Excursion & Return to Aswan

1. Abu Simbel Temple
   8h · Admission ticket included
   Depart early for a full-day guided excursion to Abu Simbel, located near the Sudanese border. Visit the Great Temple of Ramses II, famous for its colossal seated statues and intricately carved interior chambers. Learn about the temple’s alignment, designed so that sunlight illuminates the inner sanctum twice a year. Next, visit the Temple of Hathor (Abu Simbel Small Temple), dedicated to Ramses II’s queen, Nefertari, and the goddess Hathor. Admire its beautifully carved statues and detailed reliefs.
2. Aswan
   Pass by
   After the tour, return to Aswan in the afternoon, passing scenic Nile landscapes along the way. Onboard lunch and dinner are served during the return journey, with evening relaxation under the stars.

Day 5: Aswan Highlights & Departure

1. Aswan High Dam
   1h 30m · Admission ticket included
   After breakfast, explore the city of Aswan. Visit the High Dam, a modern engineering marvel that transformed Egypt’s irrigation and electricity production.
2. Temple of Philae
   2h · Admission ticket included
   Next, take a boat trip to Philae Temple, dedicated to the goddess Isis and located on Agilkia Island. Walk through its tranquil courtyards, colonnades, and shrines while learning about its fascinating relocation to save it from flooding.
3. Unfinished Obelisk
   Pass by
   Optionally, explore the Unfinished Obelisk in Aswan’s granite quarries, providing insight into ancient Egyptian stone-carving techniques.
4. Aswan
   30m
   After completing your Aswan tour, enjoy a farewell lunch on board or in a local restaurant. Finally, transfer to your hotel, train station, or airport for onward travel, concluding a memorable Nile cruise experience filled with history, culture, and breathtaking scenery.

Pickup details

Pickup available from all hotels in Luxor city, when we make a pickup our tour guide will have a sign for our company

• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels