4 Night Nile Cruise from Luxor to Aswan Temples, Tombs and Scenic

Day 1: Luxor – East Bank & Embarkation

1. The Karnak Temple
   2h
   Your tour begins with hotel pickup in Luxor, followed by a visit to the Karnak Temple Complex, one of the largest religious structures ever built. Marvel at towering pylons, vast courtyards, and the Great Hypostyle Hall adorned with 134 giant columns. Learn about the pharaohs who expanded Karnak over centuries and the rituals that took place in its sacred spaces.
2. Luxor Temple
   1h 30m
   Next, visit Luxor Temple, dedicated to royal rejuvenation, featuring impressive statues of Ramses II and intricate reliefs.
3. Luxor
   Pass by
   After sightseeing, embark on your Nile cruise vessel and enjoy welcome drinks. Settle into your cabin and enjoy your first evening cruising along the Nile with dinner onboard.

Day 2: West Bank – Valley of the Kings & Hatshepsut Temple

1. Valley of the Kings
   2h
   After breakfast, disembark to explore the West Bank of Luxor, starting with the Valley of the Kings, the burial site of New Kingdom pharaohs. Enter several decorated tombs and learn about funerary rituals, religious symbolism, and history.
2. Temple of Hatshepsut
   1h 30m
   Continue to the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut at Deir el-Bahari, a terraced mortuary temple carved into limestone cliffs. Admire its elegant architecture and discover the stories of Egypt’s most successful female ruler.
3. Colossi of Memnon
   30m
   Stop at the Colossi of Memnon, two giant statues guarding the ruins of Amenhotep III’s mortuary temple.
4. Edfu
   Pass by
   Return to the cruise for lunch and a relaxing afternoon sailing toward Edfu, enjoying scenic views along the Nile.

Day 3: Edfu & Kom Ombo Temples

1. Edfu Temple
   2h
   Begin with a visit to Edfu Temple, dedicated to Horus, the falcon-headed god. Explore grand halls, sanctuaries, and inscriptions illustrating ancient myths and rituals.
2. Edfu
   Pass by
   Return to the cruise for lunch and leisure time on deck.
3. Kom Ombo Temple
   2h
   In the afternoon, arrive at Kom Ombo Temple, a unique double temple dedicated to Sobek and Haroeris. Explore its twin sanctuaries and intricate reliefs, learning about crocodile worship and local mythology.
4. Kom Ombo
   Pass by
   Return to the ship for dinner and overnight cruising toward Aswan.

Day 4: Aswan – Philae Temple & Optional Nubian Experience

1. Temple of Philae
   2h
   After breakfast, visit Philae Temple, dedicated to Isis, located on Agilkia Island. Explore pylons, colonnades, and beautifully carved reliefs, and learn about the temple’s relocation during the Aswan High Dam project.
2. Aswan Governorate
   2h
   Aswan market souq
3. Aswan
   Pass by
   Return to the cruise for lunch and enjoy a relaxing afternoon, perhaps taking a felucca ride on the Nile or enjoying the scenery from the deck. Dinner and overnight stay on board in Aswan.

Day 5: Disembarkation & Departure

1. Aswan
   2h
   Enjoy breakfast onboard and disembark at your Aswan hotel or Nile cruise. The tour concludes with transfers to your hotel or airport, ending a memorable journey through Egypt’s most iconic sites.

Pickup details

Pickup is available from all hotels and Nile cruises in Luxor. Be ready at least 10 minutes before the scheduled time.

• Wheelchair accessible
• 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
• Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
• All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels