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Private tourOnly your group will participate
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Overview
Coordinating Luxor’s major temples, river travel, and Aswan sights can be complicated; this private Nile cruise organizes it in one journey from Luxor to Aswan. With an Egyptologist guide, visit Karnak Temple, Luxor Temple, the Valley of the Kings, Temple of Hatshepsut, Edfu Temple, Kom Ombo Temple, and Philae Temple, plus the High Dam and Unfinished Obelisk. Stay aboard a 5★ deluxe cruise ship with full-board meals and a horse-drawn carriage ride in Edfu.
Options
4-Days 3-Nights Private Cruise
4-Days 3-Nights Private Cruise
Pickup included
5-Days 4-nights Private Cruise
Cruise from Luxor to Aswan
Pickup included
5-Days 4-Nights & Abu Simbel
Private Cruise withAbu Simbel
Pickup included
What's included
Entry/Admission - Colossi of Memnon
4 nights on a 5★ deluxe Nile cruise ship
Meet-and-assist services at airports or hotels
Entry/Admission - Temple of Horus
Full-board meals (breakfast, lunch, dinner)
Entry/Admission - Temple of Karnak
Lunch
Dinner
Breakfast
Entry/Admission - Luxor Temple
Entry/Admission - Valley of the Kings
Entry/Admission - Temple of Philae
All service charges and taxes
Bottled Water during tours
Entry/Admission - Temple of Kom Ombo
Horse-drawn carriage ride in Edfu
Entry/Admission - Temple of Hatshepsut at Deir el Bahari
All ground transportation is in an air-conditioned vehicle
Entry/Admission - Aswan High Dam
Entry/Admission - Unfinished Obelisk
Egyptologist guide during your excursions
Tipping
Tour guide speaking. German. French. Italian.Spanish
What to expect
Day 1: Day 1: Arrival in Luxor – East Bank Tour
Luxor
30m
Upon arrival in Luxor, our representative will greet you and transfer you to your 5★ Nile cruise ship. After check-in and lunch onboard, meet your private Egyptologist guide to begin your journey with a tour of Luxor’s East Bank.
The Karnak Temple
2h · Admission ticket included
Start with a visit to the Karnak Temple Complex, one of the most significant religious sites in ancient Egypt. Explore its vast courtyards, colossal columns, and the Great Hypostyle Hall—a marvel of ancient engineering and devotion.
Luxor Temple
1h 30m · Admission ticket included
Continue to Luxor Temple, which comes alive in the golden hues of evening. Walk through the grand avenue of sphinxes and admire the statues of Ramses II and intricate carvings that recount the glory of ancient Thebes.
Return to the cruise for dinner and enjoy your first overnight stay onboard in Luxor.
Day 2: Day 2: West Bank Tour – Sail to Edfu
Valley of the Kings
2h · Admission ticket included
After breakfast onboard, cross the Nile to explore the West Bank, where ancient tombs and mortuary temples await.
Visit the Valley of the Kings, final resting place of the New Kingdom pharaohs. Enter some of the beautifully decorated royal tombs—some still vivid with color after thousands of years. (Optional visit to King Tutankhamun’s tomb available.)
Temple of Hatshepsut
1h 30m · Admission ticket included
Next, explore the Mortuary Temple of Queen Hatshepsut, a striking monument carved into the cliffs of Deir el-Bahari. Learn about this powerful female pharaoh and her unique reign.
Colossi of Memnon
30m
Stop for photos at the Colossi of Memnon, two massive statues of Amenhotep III that have stood guard for over 3,400 years.
Esna Lock
Pass by
Return to your cruise for lunch, and begin sailing south toward Edfu. Enjoy dinner onboard and take in the peaceful views as you pass through the Esna Lock.
Overnight on the cruise in Edfu.
Day 3: Day 3: Edfu – Kom Ombo – Sail to Aswan
Edfu Temple
2h · Admission ticket included
Enjoy breakfast onboard, then take a horse-drawn carriage through the city to visit the Temple of Horus in Edfu, one of the most well-preserved temples in all of Egypt. Admire its massive pylons, intricate inscriptions, and the stories they tell of ancient mythology and power.
Kom Ombo Temple
2h · Admission ticket included
Return to the ship and continue sailing to Kom Ombo, where you’ll explore the unusual double temple dedicated to two gods—Sobek, the crocodile god, and Horus the Elder, the falcon god. Learn about the unique dual design and visit the on-site Crocodile Museum, where mummified crocodiles are on display.
Aswan
Pass by
Back onboard, enjoy lunch, afternoon tea, and dinner as you cruise toward Aswan. Evening entertainment may include a traditional Galabeya Party onboard.
Overnight on the cruise in Aswan.
Day 4: Day 4: Aswan Tour
Aswan High Dam
1h 30m · Admission ticket included
After breakfast, begin your guided tour of Aswan, a city known for its beauty and cultural diversity.
Start at the High Dam, a modern engineering marvel that changed the face of Egypt by controlling Nile flooding and generating electricity.
Temple of Philae
2h · Admission ticket included
Then take a short boat ride to Philae Temple, one of Egypt’s most picturesque temples, dedicated to Isis, the goddess of magic and motherhood. Learn how this beautiful complex was saved from flooding and relocated to Agilkia Island.
Unfinished Obelisk
1h 30m · Admission ticket included
Next, visit the Unfinished Obelisk, an enormous ancient monument left incomplete in the stone quarries. Marvel at its size and gain insight into ancient stone-cutting techniques.
Day 5: Day 5: Disembarkation – Departure
Aswan
Pass by
After breakfast onboard, check out and disembark from your cruise. You’ll be transferred to your hotel or Aswan airport/train station for your onward journey.
Optional: Extend your tour with an Abu Simbel excursion (available upon request).
This concludes your unforgettable Nile journey, filled with history, beauty, and unique cultural experiences.
Meeting and pickup
Pickup details
Flexible pick-up available from your preferred location in Luxor
Additional information
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
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
