5-Day 5-Star Nile Cruise Luxor to Aswan with Optional Abu Simbel

Day 1: Arrival in Luxor, Cruise Check-In & East Bank

1. Luxor
   3h
   Pickup from Luxor Airport, train station, or your Luxor hotel and transfer to the 5-star Nile cruise. Check in and enjoy lunch on board. Later, meet your Egyptologist guide and visit Karnak Temple and Luxor Temple. Return to the cruise for dinner and overnight in Luxor.
2. The Karnak Temple
   2h · Admission ticket included
   Explore Karnak Temple, its impressive Great Hypostyle Hall, ancient obelisks and monumental courtyards with your Egyptologist guide.
3. Luxor Temple
   1h · Admission ticket included
   Discover beautiful Luxor Temple and its impressive statues, columns and ancient courtyards before returning to the cruise.

Day 2: Luxor West Bank & Sail to Edfu

1. Valley of the Kings
   2h · Admission ticket included
   Explore the royal burial ground of Egypt’s pharaohs and enter selected ancient tombs decorated with colorful hieroglyphs.
2. Temple of Hatshepsut
   1h · Admission ticket included
   Discover Queen Hatshepsut’s spectacular temple, built into the cliffs of Deir el-Bahari.
3. Temple of Medinat Habu
   1h · Admission ticket included
   Explore the impressive Temple of Ramses III and its remarkably preserved carvings and reliefs.
4. Colossi of Memnon
   15m
   Stop for photos beside the two enormous statues of Pharaoh Amenhotep III.
   
   Return to the cruise for lunch and sail toward Edfu via Esna.

Day 3: Edfu Temple & Kom Ombo Temple

1. Edfu Temple
   1h · Admission ticket included
   Explore the beautifully preserved Temple of Horus and discover its monumental gateways, courtyards and ancient reliefs.
2. Kom Ombo Temple
   1h · Admission ticket included
   Visit the unique double temple dedicated to Sobek and Horus before continuing your cruise toward Aswan.

Day 4: Aswan Sightseeing

1. Aswan High Dam
   1h · Admission ticket included
   Visit the impressive High Dam and enjoy views across Lake Nasser.
2. Temple of Philae
   2h · Admission ticket included
   Take a motorboat to Philae Temple and explore the beautiful island sanctuary dedicated to the goddess Isis.
3. Unfinished Obelisk
   1h · Admission ticket included
   Discover Aswan’s ancient granite quarries and see the enormous Unfinished Obelisk still carved into the bedrock.
   
   Return to the cruise for your final evening on the Nile.

Day 5: Checking Out from the Cruise and Optional Abu Simbel Temple

1. Aswan
   Pass by
   After breakfast, check out and transfer to your hotel, train station, or Aswan Airport.
2. Abu Simbel
   8h
   Abu Simbel – Approx. 8 hours with transfers
   Guests selecting the Abu Simbel option will visit the magnificent temples of Ramses II and Queen Nefertari before returning to Aswan.

Pickup details

Guests will be picked up from Luxor Airport, train station, or any hotel in Luxor. Please provide your arrival details and accommodation information after booking. Our representative will assist with your transfer to the cruise ship for check-in and embarkation.

• Specialized infant seats are available
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels