4-Day 3-Night Nile Cruise from Marsa Alam to Aswan and Luxor

Hurghada, Egypt
Duration4 days
Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
Instant confirmationYour booking is confirmed right away
TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesEnglish
Private tourOnly your group will participate
Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below

Overview

This 4-day Nile Cruise from Marsa Alam is the perfect way to experience the highlights of southern Egypt in style. You’ll explore world-famous temples including Philae, Kom Ombo, Edfu, Karnak, Luxor, and the Valley of the Kings, while enjoying the comfort of a 5-star cruise ship. Unlike short excursions, this tour allows you to relax as you sail between Aswan and Luxor, with all meals, transfers, and guided sightseeing included. The combination of cultural discovery, breathtaking Nile views, and expert guidance makes this journey an exceptional and unforgettable experience for history lovers and luxury travelers alike.

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Accommodation+Guide+Car
Pickup included

What's included

  • All transfers in private air-conditioned vehicles
  • Lunch
  • 3 nights aboard a Nile Cruise (full board)
  • Dinner
  • Enter fees (if selected)
  • English-speaking guide
  • Breakfast
  • All sightseeing as per the itinerary
  • All meals on board (breakfast, lunch, dinner)
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off from Marsa Alam
  • Tipping (recommended but not required)

What to expect

Day 1: Marsa Alam – Aswan Sightseeing
  1. Marsa Alam
    4h
    Begin your adventure with a comfortable, private transfer from your Marsa Alam hotel to Aswan.
  2. Aswan High Dam
    1h · Admission ticket not included
    Upon arrival, meet your professional Egyptologist guide and visit the High Dam, an impressive engineering marvel that controls the Nile’s flooding
  3. Temple of Philae
    2h · Admission ticket not included
    Then, enjoy a motorboat ride to the enchanting Temple of Philae, dedicated to the goddess Isis.
  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: Kom Ombo – Edfu
  1. Kom Ombo Temple
    2h · Admission ticket not included
    After breakfast, sail north to Kom Ombo to explore the unique Temple of Sobek and Horus, shared by two gods. Learn about ancient medicine and view the fascinating reliefs depicting surgical instruments.
  2. Edfu Temple
    2h · Admission ticket not included
    Return to the ship for lunch and continue sailing to Edfu. Upon arrival, take a horse-drawn carriage to the Temple of Horus, one of the best-preserved temples in Egypt. Admire its towering columns and intricate hieroglyphs before returning to the cruise for dinner and an overnight stay on board.
Day 3: Luxor – West Bank Tour
  1. Valley of the Kings
    2h · Admission ticket not included
    After breakfast, the cruise continues toward Luxor. Begin your exploration with the Valley of the Kings, the resting place of Egypt’s most powerful pharaohs, including Tutankhamun.
  2. Temple of Hatshepsut
    2h · Admission ticket not included
    Next, visit the magnificent Temple of Queen Hatshepsut at Deir el-Bahari, dedicated to Egypt’s most successful female ruler.
  3. Colossi of Memnon
    30m
    Stop for photos at the majestic Colossi of Memnon, twin statues that have stood for over 3,400 years.
  4. Luxor
    Pass by
    Return to your cruise for lunch, afternoon tea, and an overnight stay in Luxor.
Day 4: Luxor – East Bank Tour – Return to Marsa Alam
  1. The Karnak Temple
    2h · Admission ticket not included
    Enjoy your final breakfast onboard, then check out. Continue to the East Bank of Luxor to visit the Karnak Temple Complex, the largest religious site in ancient Egypt,
  2. Luxor Temple
    2h · Admission ticket not included
    The beautiful Luxor Temple, linked to Karnak by the Avenue of Sphinxes.
  3. Marsa Alam
    5h
    After your guided tour, enjoy lunch before your private transfer back to Marsa Alam, where your unforgettable journey concludes.

Meeting and pickup

End point
Pickup details

Pickup point: Your hotel in Marsa Alam

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.
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