Nile cruises offer the finest in exploration, recreation, and relaxation. Explore Aswan and Luxor, where you’ll board a 5-star Nile cruise and witness the incredible ancient sites that line the banks of the Nile. Experience the very best of Egypt in comfort and style. The Nile cruise also includes tipping for everyone except the tour guide.
Nile cruises offer the finest in exploration, recreation, and relaxation. Explore Aswan and Luxor, where you’ll board a 5-star Nile cruise and witness the incredible ancient sites that line the banks of the Nile. Experience the very best of Egypt in comfort and style. The Nile cruise also includes tipping for everyone except the tour guide.
Day 1: Departure from Aswan (Monday, Wednesday, or Friday)
Aswan - Day 1: Arrival Transfer to the Nile Cruise & Aswan Tours
A tour guide will greet and assist guests at Aswan Airport, then transfer them by air-conditioned van to a 5-star Nile Cruise for check-in before lunch. Enjoy lunch on board.
Aswan High Dam: Begin the tour by visiting the…
Day 1: Departure from Aswan (Monday, Wednesday, or Friday)
Aswan - Day 1: Arrival Transfer to the Nile Cruise & Aswan Tours
A tour guide will greet and assist guests at Aswan Airport, then transfer them by air-conditioned van to a 5-star Nile Cruise for check-in before lunch. Enjoy lunch on board.
Aswan High Dam: Begin the tour by visiting the High Dam, completed in 1960 to protect Egypt from flooding and to generate electricity.
Temple of Philae: Continue to the Graeco-Roman Temple dedicated to the goddess Isis, accessed by a small motorboat. Return to the cruise for dinner, a folkloric show, and an overnight stay.
Edfu + Luxor East Bank
Aswan - Day 2
At approximately 4:30 am, the guide will pick up guests for a trip to Abu Simbel (in a small group). Arrive around 8 am to explore the remarkable rock-cut temples of Abu Simbel, designed for King Ramses II and Queen Nefertari. Return to the cruise by noon for lunch and sail towards Kom Ombo city.
Temple of Kom Ombo: Arrive in Kom Ombo to visit the dual temple of Sobek, the crocodile god, and Horus, the falcon god. Return to the cruise for dinner and continue sailing to Edfu for an overnight stay.
Edfu + Luxor East Bank
Edfu - Day 3
After breakfast, enjoy a horse carriage ride with the tour guide to visit the Temple of Horus at Edfu, known as the most complete and best-preserved Egyptian temple. Return to the cruise. Relax on deck, taking in the unique landscape and beautiful scenery of the Nile River while sailing to Luxor. Cross Esna Lock. Lunch on board. Afternoon tea on the sundeck.
Luxor Temple: Late in the afternoon, arrive at the cruise dock and transfer to Luxor Temple on the East Bank of Luxor, showcasing ancient Egyptian, Christian, and Islamic features. Dinner on board with a belly dancing show and overnight in Luxor. Note: If arrival at Luxor dock is by 3:00 or 3:30 pm, there is an opportunity to visit both Karnak and Luxor Temples.
Luxor + West Bank
Luxor - Day 4
Begin around 5:00 am with a pick-up for an incredible 30 to 45-minute hot air balloon flight after sunrise over the West Bank of Luxor, offering an aerial view of the landscape and famous landmarks. Start the unforgettable day by driving to the West Bank to visit the Valley of the Kings, where New Kingdom pharaohs carved their tombs in the mountains to hide their treasures and protect their mummies.
Temple of Hatshepsut: Then, visit the Mortuary Temple of the famous Queen Hatshepsut at El Deir El Bahari, discovering her beautiful temple and intriguing story with her nephew. Conclude the West Bank tour with a photo stop in front of the colossal statues of Memnon. Lunch at a local restaurant (optional).
Temple of Karnak: Return to the East Bank to see the largest temple ever, Karnak Temple, built over 2000 years and covering about 63 acres. Capture stunning photos among its massive pillars and obelisks.

- 5-star cruise accommodation on full board
- Assistance during stay and excursions
- All meals included: breakfast, lunch, dinner
- Entrance fees included
- Tipping included (excluding guide)
- Qualified Egyptologist tour guide
- Domestic flights: Cairo/Aswan/Luxor/Cairo
- Nile Cruise excursions as per itinerary
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Abu Simbel and Kom Ombo temple tours
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- 5-star cruise accommodation on full board
- Assistance during stay and excursions
- All meals included: breakfast, lunch, dinner
- Entrance fees included
- Tipping included (excluding guide)
- Qualified Egyptologist tour guide
- Domestic flights: Cairo/Aswan/Luxor/Cairo
- Nile Cruise excursions as per itinerary
- Abu Simbel and Kom Ombo temple tours
- Tours of West and East Bank of Luxor
- Transfers by air-conditioned deluxe vehicle
- Meet and assist service upon arrival & departure
- High Dam and Philae Temple in Aswan
- Drinks
- Tipping(recommended)
- Anything not mentioned in the itinerary.
- Drinks
- Tipping(recommended)
- Anything not mentioned in the itinerary.
- Infant meals not included
- Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
- Infant meals not included
- Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.