Best 3 Nights Nile River Cruise from Aswan to Luxor-Private Tour

Day 1: Welcome to Aswan – Temples

1. Aswan
   30m
   Your unforgettable journey begins in Aswan, where you’ll begin your Nile cruise before lunch. Settle into your comfortable cabin and enjoy your first glimpse of the legendary Nile River, surrounded by timeless landscapes.
2. Aswan High Dam
   1h · Admission ticket not included
   Start your exploration with a visit to the High Dam, a modern engineering marvel that tamed the Nile and created the vast Lake Nasser. Take in the panoramic views and learn about its significance in Egypt’s recent history.
3. Temple of Philae
   2h · Admission ticket not included
   Next, board a motorboat to Philae Temple, dedicated to the goddess Isis. This beautiful sanctuary, relocated to Agilkia Island, offers one of Egypt’s most romantic settings with intricate hieroglyphs and tranquil waters.
4. Unfinished Obelisk
   1h · Admission ticket not included
   The Unfinished Obelisk, which reveals ancient stone-carving techniques.
5. Aswan
   Pass by
   Spend your final evening aboard the cruise, enjoying a special dinner.

Day 2: Sailing– Kom Ombo Temple

1. Kom Ombo Temple
   2h · Admission ticket not included
   Visit the Temple of Kom Ombo, a rare double temple dedicated to two gods — Sobek, the crocodile god, and Horus the Elder. The temple is renowned for its symmetrical design and fascinating carvings that reveal ancient medical instruments and practices. Don’t miss the nearby Crocodile Museum, where real mummified crocodiles from ancient times are displayed.
2. Edfu Temple
   2h · Admission ticket not included
   visit the well-preserved Temple of Horus at Edfu, one of the best-preserved temples in Egypt.

Day 3: Edfu Temple – Luxor East Bank

1. The Karnak Temple
   2h · Admission ticket not included
   Explore Luxor’s East Bank, home to two of ancient Egypt’s most iconic temples. Begin at Karnak Temple, the largest religious complex ever built, dedicated to the god Amun-Re. Wander through the awe-inspiring Great Hypostyle Hall with 134 massive columns and marvel at the sacred lake that reflects the ancient skyline.
2. Luxor Temple
   1h · Admission ticket included
   Continue to Luxor Temple, linked once to Karnak by the Avenue of Sphinxes. As dusk falls, the temple’s statues and obelisks glow under golden lights, creating a breathtaking scene that captures the spirit of ancient Thebes.

Day 4: Luxor West Bank – Departure

1. Valley of the Kings
   2h · Admission ticket included
   Enjoy your final breakfast on board before check-out, then begin your exploration of Luxor’s West Bank, known as the land of eternity.
   
   Visit the Valley of the Kings, where the pharaohs of the New Kingdom were laid to rest. Explore three richly decorated royal tombs and opt to enter Tutankhamun’s Tomb for a closer look at the Boy King’s resting place (extra fee).
2. Temple of Hatshepsut
   1h · Admission ticket included
   Continue to the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut, an architectural masterpiece built into limestone cliffs at Deir el-Bahari. Learn about Egypt’s most powerful female pharaoh and her incredible achievements.
3. Colossi of Memnon
   30m
   End your journey with a stop at the Colossi of Memnon, two towering statues that once guarded the grand mortuary temple of Amenhotep III.
4. Luxor
   Pass by
   Enjoy a smooth and comfortable transfer to Luxor Airport or your chosen destination.

Pickup details

We will warmly welcome you at your hotel or destination, holding a sign with your name.

• 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