4 Days Aswan and Luxor Nile cruise-Abu Simbel from Cairo by plane

Day 1: Flight to Aswan, Check-in on Nile Cruise, Aswan Tour

1. Cairo
   3h
   Depending on your hotel location, our representative will pick you up from your hotel in Cairo or Giza. Transfer comfortably to Cairo airport for your flight to Aswan.
2. Temple of Philae
   3h · Admission ticket not included
   At Aswan airport, our professional tour guide will be waiting. Begin your amazing first tour in Aswan by heading down to the Nile to visit the great Philae Island Temple. This temple, dedicated to the goddess Isis, is one of the most picturesque in Egypt, set on an island and accessible only by boat.
3. Aswan High Dam
   2h · Admission ticket not included
   Continue your tour with a visit to the famous Aswan High Dam, an impressive modern engineering marvel that controls the flooding of the Nile and provides irrigation and electricity for much of Egypt.
4. Aswan
   Pass by
   Check into your 5-star Nile cruise before lunch. Enjoy a delicious lunch on board. Rest and refresh in your comfortable cabin.

Day 2: The Great Abu Simbel, Kom Ombo Temple, Enjoy Sailing

1. Abu Simbel Temple
   8h · Admission ticket not included
   Morning Excursion: Today, get ready to visit one of the most important temples in Egypt: Abu Simbel. Travel by road to Abu Simbel, located near the Sudanese border. This temple complex, built by Ramses II, consists of two massive rock temples carved out of the mountainside. The larger temple is dedicated to Ramses II himself, and the smaller one to his queen, Nefertari. The temples are renowned for their colossal statues and intricate carvings, which were relocated to their current location to save them from the rising waters of Lake Nasser.
2. Aswan
   Pass by
   Return to Nile Cruise: After visiting Abu Simbel, return to your Nile cruise, which will start sailing. Enjoy the facilities on the cruise, including the swimming pool. Capture unique photos of the splendid natural scenery, local villages, beautiful islands, and the Nubian people who live along the banks of the Nile, often seen fishing and going about their daily lives.
3. Kom Ombo Temple
   2h · Admission ticket not included
   Afternoon Excursion: Around sunset, visit Kom Ombo Temple, the only double temple in Egypt. This temple is unique because it is dedicated to two gods: Sobek, the crocodile-headed god, and Haroeris, the falcon-headed god. Explore the temple’s fascinating architecture and learn about its dual purpose.

Day 3: Edfu Temple, Esna Lock, Enjoy Sailing

1. 3h · Admission ticket not included
   Morning Excursion: Enjoy your breakfast on board.
   Experience a touch of Egyptian culture by taking a horse-drawn carriage to visit Edfu Temple. This is the most well-preserved temple in Egypt, dedicated to the falcon god Horus. Admire the impressive structures and learn about the mythology associated with Horus.
2. Esna Lock
   2h
   Return to Nile Cruise: Return to your cruise and enjoy a cup of local Egyptian tea on the sun deck as you sail. Pass through the famous Esna Lock, an engineering marvel that allows ships to navigate the difference in water levels as they travel along the Nile.
3. Luxor Temple
   2h · Admission ticket not included
   In the evening, visit the beautiful Luxor Temple. This temple, illuminated under the night sky, offers a magical and serene atmosphere as you explore its grand courtyards and towering columns.

Day 4: Luxor - Karnak Temple, Valley of the Kings and more

1. Luxor
   45m
   Morning Excursion: Enjoy your breakfast on board. Optional trip upon your request: a hot air balloon ride over the West Bank of Luxor, offering breathtaking views of the ancient sites and the Nile River.
2. Valley of the Kings
   2h · Admission ticket not included
   West Bank Tour: Disembark after breakfast and cross to the great West Bank of Luxor. Visit the Ancient Theban Necropolis in the West Bank of Luxor to see the Valley of the Kings. This necropolis is home to the tombs of more than 60 pharaohs, including the famous tomb of Tutankhamun. The tombs are carved out of the mountain cliffs and adorned with elaborate paintings and hieroglyphics that depict the journey to the afterlife.
3. Temple of Hatshepsut
   2h · Admission ticket not included
   Continue to the famous Temple of Queen Hatshepsut, located at El Deir El Bahari. This stunning terraced temple is built into the cliffs and is dedicated to one of Egypt’s most successful pharaohs, Hatshepsut.
4. Colossi of Memnon
   30m
   Stop at the Colossi of Memnon for some photos. These two gigantic statues are the only remains of the funerary temple of Amenophis III and have stood guard for millennia.
5. The Karnak Temple
   2h · Admission ticket not included
   After the West Bank tour, return to the East Bank to visit the largest temple complex ever built: Karnak Temple. This vast temple complex is dedicated to the god Amun and features an impressive array of columns, obelisks, and sanctuaries. The Hypostyle Hall, with its forest of gigantic columns, is particularly awe-inspiring.
6. Luxor
   30m
   Transfer and Departure: After the great tour, you will be transferred to Luxor Airport, the train station

Pickup details

The driver will wait for you with a signboard with the lead travel name.

• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels