Travel from Cairo to Luxor by Airplane

Cairo - Begin your journey with a hotel pickup in Cairo on the first day, followed by a domestic flight to Luxor. Upon arrival, explore the magnificent Karnak Temple with a professional guide, then visit the breathtaking Luxor Temple. After your tour, check into a luxurious Nile cruise and unwind. In the evening, stroll through Luxor’s lively old market before enjoying an overnight stay onboard.

Temple of Karnak - The Karnak Temple Complex, often referred to as Karnak, is a vast collection of temples, pylons, chapels, and other structures near Luxor, Egypt.

Luxor Temple - Luxor Temple is a remarkable ancient Egyptian temple situated on the east bank of the Nile River in Luxor (ancient Thebes). Constructed around 1400 BCE, this impressive edifice was dedicated to the renewal of kingship and the deities Amun, Mut, and Khonsu. Unlike other temples, Luxor Temple was not intended for worship but served as a ceremonial site for the coronation of pharaohs, symbolizing the divine link between rulers and gods.

Explore Luxor’s West Bank and Sail to Esna and Edfu

Valley of the Kings - Prepare for an early morning tour of the West Bank. Travel by motorboat, then drive to the Valley of the Kings. Continue to the renowned Queen Hatshepsut Temple, followed by the Colossi of Memnon. Return to the cruise and begin sailing. Enjoy the scenic views of Luxor’s islands and local culture as you pass through Esna Lock, arriving in Edfu for the night.

Temple of Hatshepsut at Deir el Bahari - The mortuary temple of Hatshepsut, built during the reign of Pharaoh Hatshepsut of the Eighteenth Dynasty of Egypt, is located opposite the city of Luxor and is considered a masterpiece of ancient architecture.

Colossi of Memnon - The Colossi of Memnon are two enormous stone statues of Pharaoh Amenhotep III, standing at the entrance of the ruined Mortuary Temple of Amenhotep III, the largest temple in the Theban Necropolis.

Visit Edfu Temple and Kom Ombo Temple

Temple of Horus - On the third day, visit Edfu Temple by horse and carriage. Upon returning to the boat, enjoy a drink on the sundeck as you cruise to the town of Kom Ombo. Arrive in Kom Ombo around sunset and explore Kom Ombo Temple before spending the night on the boat.

Temple of Kom Ombo - The Temple of Kom Ombo is a unique double temple located in the town of Kom Ombo in Aswan Governorate, Upper Egypt. It was built during the Ptolemaic dynasty, 180–47 BC, with some additions made during the Roman period.

Temple of Philae and High Dam

Temple of Philae - On the fourth day, travel down the Nile by Egyptian motorboat to Philae Island Temple. Conclude with a visit to the renowned Aswan High Dam before being transferred back to your accommodation on the Nile Cruise.

Aswan High Dam - The Aswan Dam, or Aswan High Dam, is one of the world’s largest embankment dams, constructed across the Nile in Aswan, Egypt, between 1960 and 1970. Upon completion, it was the tallest earthen dam in the world, surpassing the Chatuge Dam in the United States.

Optional Disembarkation at Abu Simbel Temple

Abu Simbel Temple Complex - Travel to Abu Simbel by air-conditioned vehicle to experience the splendor of the Abu Simbel Temples, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

• Egyptologist tour guide during your sightseeings.
• 4-night accommodation on a 5-star Nile cruise from Luxor to Aswan.
• Domestic flights: Cairo to Luxor and Aswan to Cairo.
• Pickup and drop-off in Cairo by air-conditioned minibus.
• Entrance fees to all sights in and between Luxor and Aswan.
• Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner included.

• Gratuities.

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.