3 Night Nile Cruise from Aswan to Luxor with Private Guided Tours

Day 1: Welcome to Aswan - Nile Cruise

1. Temple of Philae
   2h · Admission ticket included
   Visit the magnificent Temple of Isis, relocated stone by stone to Philae Island after the Aswan High Dam was built. Admire its elegant columns, sacred carvings, and tranquil setting surrounded by Nile waters — one of Egypt’s most photogenic temples.
2. Aswan High Dam
   2h · Admission ticket included
   Explore Egypt’s modern engineering marvel, the High Dam, built to control Nile flooding and create Lake Nasser, the world’s largest artificial lake. From the top, enjoy sweeping views of desert and water stretching to Sudan.

Day 2: Nile Cruise Excursions (Free time for visit Abu Simbel temples)

1. Abu Simbel Temple
   8h · Admission ticket not included
   Before your cruise sets sail, you can choose an optional trip (approximately 3 hours each way) to the legendary Abu Simbel Temples, built by Ramses II and relocated stone-by-stone to save them from the rising Nile. Marvel at the colossal seated statues guarding the entrance and the beautiful inner sanctuary that aligns with the sun twice a year. A truly awe-inspiring experience worth the early start.
2. Kom Ombo Temple
   2h · Admission ticket included
   Visit the unique twin temple of Kom Ombo, shared by the crocodile god Sobek and the falcon god Horus the Elder. Admire perfectly preserved reliefs and see ancient mummified crocodiles in the onsite museum.

Day 3: Visit Edfu Temple - Esna Lock & Arrive Luxor

1. Edfu Temple
   3h · Admission ticket included
   Ride a horse-drawn carriage to the magnificent Temple of Horus, one of Egypt’s best-preserved temples. Explore grand courtyards and carvings depicting Horus’s victory over Seth — a masterpiece of Ptolemaic architecture.
2. The Karnak Temple
   3h · Admission ticket included
   Discover the vast Temple of Karnak, the largest religious structure ever built. Walk through avenues of ram-headed sphinxes and stand beneath towering columns of the Great Hypostyle Hall.

Day 4: Luxor (West Bank) & Departure

1. Valley of the Kings
   3h · Admission ticket included
   Explore the Valley of the Kings, where pharaohs including Tutankhamun rest in color-filled tombs. Step back thousands of years amid hieroglyphs depicting their journey to the afterlife.
2. Temple of Hatshepsut
   2h · Admission ticket included
   Admire the majestic Temple of Queen Hatshepsut, rising from the cliffs of Deir el-Bahari. Its terraces and colonnades honor Egypt’s most powerful female pharaoh.
3. Imhotep Alabaster Luxor
   1h · Admission ticket included
   Discover the all Granite, Alabaster & Limestone that were used in ancient Egypt for making statues, Jars, coffins and more
4. Colossi of Memnon
   30m · Admission ticket included
   Pause to see the massive Colossi of Memnon, two ancient statues guarding the West Bank for over 3,400 years. Perfect for photos and farewell memories.

Pickup details

Begin your unforgettable journey with pickup from your Aswan hotel, train station, or airport by your friendly licensed Egyptologist guide. Settle into a comfortable, air-conditioned vehicle for a seamless transfer to your Nile cruise ship.

Once onboard, enjoy a welcome drink as you meet the crew and explore your floating home for the next three nights. As the boat sets sail along the world’s longest river, you’ll see Egypt’s timeless beauty unfold — from palm-fringed villages to ancient temples glowing in the desert light.

• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels