5-Day Luxor to Aswan Nile Cruise with Flights from Cairo & Abu Simbel

Overview

Itinerary

Day 1: Flight from Cairo to Luxor & East Bank Tour

Flight & Check-in:

Early morning flight from Cairo to Luxor. Upon arrival, transfer to your 5-star Nile cruise, check in, and enjoy a welcome drink and lunch onboard.

Karnak Temple:

Visit Karnak Temple, the largest ancient religious complex in Egypt, to explore its massive columns and pylons.

Luxor Temple:

Explore Luxor Temple on the East Bank to admire its historic statues and avenues.

Evening:

Return to the cruise ship for dinner accompanied by an onboard folkloric dance show. Overnight stay in Luxor.

Day 2: West Bank Tour & Sailing to Edfu

West Bank Tour:

After breakfast, visit the Valley of the Kings and explore the mortuary Temple of Queen Hatshepsut.

Colossi of Memnon:

Stop for photos at the massive twin stone statues of Amenhotep III.

Sailing to Edfu:

Return to the cruise ship for lunch while sailing upriver toward Edfu.

Evening:

Dinner onboard accompanied by a traditional belly dance performance. Overnight stay in Edfu.

Day 3: Edfu Temple & Kom Ombo Temple

Edfu Temple:

Morning horse-drawn carriage ride to explore the well-preserved Temple of Horus in Edfu.

Sailing to Kom Ombo:

Return to the cruise for lunch while sailing along the Nile toward Kom Ombo.

Kom Ombo Temple:

Visit the unique double temple dedicated to Sobek (the crocodile god) and Haroeris (the falcon god).

Evening:

Dinner onboard accompanied by evening entertainment. Overnight stay in Kom Ombo.

Day 4: Abu Simbel Temples by Road & Aswan

Abu Simbel Trip:

Early morning road trip to Abu Simbel to explore the monumental rock-cut temples of Ramses II and Queen Nefertari.

Return to Aswan:

Return to Aswan by road in the afternoon, transfer back to the cruise ship, and enjoy lunch onboard.

Evening:

Dinner onboard accompanied by a live folkloric performance. Overnight stay in Aswan.

Day 5: Philae Temple, Aswan High Dam & Flight to Cairo

Philae Temple:

After breakfast, check out from the cruise and take a motorboat ride to Philae Island to explore the sacred Temple of Isis.

Aswan High Dam:

Visit the engineering marvel that controls the flow of the Nile River and provides hydroelectric power.

Flight to Cairo:

Transfer to Aswan Airport for your return flight back to Cairo or onward departure.

Day 1: Flight from Cairo to Luxor & East Bank Tour

Flight & Check-in:Early morning flight from Cairo to Luxor. Upon arrival, transfer to your 5-star Nile cruise, check in, and enjoy a welcome drink and lunch onboard.Karnak Temple:Visit Karnak Temple, the largest ancient religious complex in Egypt, to explore its massive columns and pylons.Luxor Temple:Explore Luxor Temple on the East Bank to admire its historic statues and avenues.Evening:Return to the cruise ship for dinner accompanied by an onboard folkloric dance show. Overnight stay in Luxor.

Day 2: West Bank Tour & Sailing to Edfu

West Bank Tour:After breakfast, visit the Valley of the Kings and explore the mortuary Temple of Queen Hatshepsut.Colossi of Memnon:Stop for photos at the massive twin stone statues of Amenhotep III.Sailing to Edfu:Return to the cruise ship for lunch while sailing upriver toward Edfu.Evening:Dinner onboard accompanied by a traditional belly dance performance. Overnight stay in Edfu.

Day 3: Edfu Temple & Kom Ombo Temple

Edfu Temple:Morning horse-drawn carriage ride to explore the well-preserved Temple of Horus in Edfu.Sailing to Kom Ombo:Return to the cruise for lunch while sailing along the Nile toward Kom Ombo.Kom Ombo Temple:Visit the unique double temple dedicated to Sobek (the crocodile god) and Haroeris (the falcon god).Evening:Dinner onboard accompanied by evening entertainment. Overnight stay in Kom Ombo.

Day 4: Abu Simbel Temples by Road & Aswan

Abu Simbel Trip:Early morning road trip to Abu Simbel to explore the monumental rock-cut temples of Ramses II and Queen Nefertari.Return to Aswan:Return to Aswan by road in the afternoon, transfer back to the cruise ship, and enjoy lunch onboard.Evening:Dinner onboard accompanied by a live folkloric performance. Overnight stay in Aswan.

Day 5: Philae Temple, Aswan High Dam & Flight to Cairo

Philae Temple:After breakfast, check out from the cruise and take a motorboat ride to Philae Island to explore the sacred Temple of Isis.Aswan High Dam:Visit the engineering marvel that controls the flow of the Nile River and provides hydroelectric power.Flight to Cairo:Transfer to Aswan Airport for your return flight back to Cairo or onward departure.

Includes/Excludes

Domestic flights: Cairo to Luxor and Aswan to Cairo.
4 nights accommodation on a 5-star Nile Cruise (Full Board basis).
Guided excursion to the Abu Simbel Temples in an air-conditioned vehicle.
Full-board meals (breakfast, lunch, and dinner) aboard the cruise.
All airport transfers and sightseeing transfers in private air-conditioned vehicles.
Expert licensed Egyptologist tour guide for all listed sightseeing tours.
Onboard night entertainment, belly dance performances, and folkloric shows.
All applicable service charges and local taxes.

Entrance fees to historical sites and ancient temples.
Personal expenses, tipping, and beverages (including bottled water).
Entry Visa for Egypt.
Any optional meals or activities not mentioned in the itinerary.

Seasonal Rates

Summer Season (1 May – 30 September)

Price per person in DBL$779
Single$1324
Child (6 – 11.99)$506
Infant (0 – 5.99)$329

Winter Season (1 October – 30 April)

Price per person in DBL$869
Single$1477
Child (6 – 11.99)$565
Infant (0 – 5.99)$0

Peak Period (20 December – 9 January)

Price per person in DBL$1289
Single$2191
Child (6 – 11.99)$838
Infant (0 – 5.99)$0

From

779$

/ Person

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