Nile Cruise: Explore Aswan and Luxor Highlights

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Embark on a 4-day Nile cruise and explore the wonders of Aswan, Kom Ombo, Edfu, Luxor, and Abu Simbel. Relax on a 5-star ship, feast on delicious meals, and experience the rich Egyptian culture. All transfers, expert guides, and entrance fees included.

Duration: 4 days

Cancellation: 24 hours

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Highlights

Pick up and Aswan Guided Day Tour (Meals: Lunch and Dinner)

Aswan - Guests will be collected from their Aswan hotel or train station and transferred to a luxurious 5-star Nile Cruise for relaxation and refreshment.
Aswan High Dam - Begin the day tour in Aswan with a drive to the High Dam, a marvel of engineering from the 1960s. From the dam’s…

Pick up and Aswan Guided Day Tour (Meals: Lunch and Dinner)

Aswan - Guests will be collected from their Aswan hotel or train station and transferred to a luxurious 5-star Nile Cruise for relaxation and refreshment.

Aswan High Dam - Begin the day tour in Aswan with a drive to the High Dam, a marvel of engineering from the 1960s. From the dam’s summit, enjoy views of Lake Nasser, the Kalabsha temple to the south, and the expansive power station to the north.

Temple of Philae - The final of the three renowned Aswan sites, often considered the most impressive. The Philae Temple was meticulously relocated (approximately 500 meters from its original location) due to the rising Nile waters caused by the High Dam’s construction. A brief motorboat ride will take you to the island, where a guide will lead a walking tour through the temple, followed by free time for personal exploration.

Dedicated to the goddess Isis, the Philae Temple is beautifully situated on a river island, landscaped to resemble its original site.

Aswan - After the tour, guests will be returned to their Nile cruise in Aswan.

Nile River Valley - After the tour, guests will be returned to their Nile cruise in Aswan.

Abu Simbel, then Cruise Sailing and Visiting Kom Ombo Temple (Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner)

Abu Simbel Temple Complex - Early morning tour to Abu Simbel. Enjoy exploring Abu Simbel, then return to the cruise in the afternoon to prepare for sailing.

Temple of Kom Ombo - The cruise will later stop at the Temple of Kom Ombo, where guests will visit the temple with a knowledgeable guide. The Nile Cruise will continue sailing towards the Edfu Temple. Overnight stay on the Nile Cruise (Private room).

Visiting Edfu Temple and Continue Sailing to Luxor (Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner)

Temple of Horus - Enjoy leisure time as the cruise sails along the River Nile. The cruise will later stop in Edfu to visit the Temple of God Horus, accompanied by a friendly guide.

Luxor - The Nile Cruise will then continue sailing towards Luxor, arriving in the afternoon. Overnight stay on the Nile Cruise (Private room).

Visiting Luxor East & West Banks (Breakfast) + Drop Off

Valley of the Kings - Optional hot air balloon ride in the early morning.

After breakfast and check-out, cross to the West Bank to visit the Valley of the Kings, home to 66 tombs from various dynasties.

Temple of Hatshepsut at Deir el Bahari - Proceed to the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut and learn about Ancient Egypt’s only female ruler.

Colossi of Memnon - On the return trip, stop at the Colossi of Memnon, two enormous seated statues representing Amenhotep III facing the Nile.

Temple of Karnak - The Temple of Karnak was initially dedicated to the god Amun Ra, his wife Mut, and son Khons. Over time, around 30 additional kings added their contributions to the complex. The site spans nearly 1 mile by 2 miles, featuring over 20 temples. The Karnak Temple complex is renowned for its exceptional examples of ancient Egyptian design and architecture, including the Hypostyle Hall, a monumental architectural achievement, and the Temple of Amun, a stunning array of giant papyrus-shaped columns.

Luxor Temple - Conclude the day with a visit to Luxor Temple.

Luxor - At the end of the tour, guests will be dropped off at their hotel in Luxor, train station, or any preferred drop-off location in Luxor.

What's Included

Small group tour to Abu Simbel with English-speaking guide
All transfers by air-conditioned vehicles with qualified drivers
Lunch, dinner, and breakfast included
All local taxes and services included
3 nights’ accommodation on 5-star Nile cruise (full board)
Meet and assist by English-speaking representatives
Egyptology English-speaking tour guide

What's Not Included

Entrance Fees to all the mentioned sightseeing.
Wifi on The cruise (with extra charge on the cruise)
Water or Drinks on the cruise.
Boat Staff tipping
Pick up from West bank hotels

Additional Information

Enjoy 4 Days Nile Cruise Aswan Luxor

Relax on cruise board this is Egypt in the best way you can see.
Enjoy the highlights of Aswan and Luxor With stops in Kom Ombo and Edfu. - Marvel the Valley of the Kings and so much more with an Egyptology guide. - Feast on buffet lunches, dinners, and breakfasts on board a 5-star ship.
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Cancellation Policy

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

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Carlosc959

Dec 11, 2025

A glimpse in the ancient history - My name is Carlos. We had the pleasure to have King Mina as our tour guide. He literally thought about everything. He was very knowledgeable about the ancient history. He also showed us some artisans for spices; essences and stone carving. Thank you Mina for the amazing experience!

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Cevija

Dec 11, 2025

AMAZING!! - Was amazing one experience!!! Mina King is an amazing tpur guide. Always kind and taking care of us. Thanks a lot for this wnderfully days.

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Renata_b

Dec 7, 2025

Must do experience when visiting Egypt - Great experience! From the cruise staff to the drivers, all great treatment. I did this same cruise a few months ago with a friend and this time around the guide made the experience way superior. Mina has been the best guide in our trip all around Egypt. Great sense of humor together with interesting and simplified explanations of the temples and mythology. We had long days but they were very fun and light with him. I could do this cruise again a third time for sure.

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Maggied896

Nov 24, 2025

Best luxury day cruise ever!! - Excellent trip. Boat was lovely! Staff were fun, friendly and efficient. The guide khaled was exceptional! Would highly recommend! 👌

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Trail06119138095

Dec 11, 2025

Great experience with experienced guide - The guide Mina was very knowledgeable with very good command of English. He is also very kind and friendly. We visited a spices and perfume shop which was not in the initial planning which is great. The staff on the boat was very kind. They were a lot of choices for the food however it was lacking salt and pepper and spices overall. For a country known by their spices i was expecting food to be less plain but otherwise the food choice combination was good. The breakfast to take away was quite poor and could be improved by adding boiled eggs and yoghurt. To visit Abu simbel we had another guide who was not good and his English was very poor. The facility of the boat is overall old but fairly well maintained. The room was clean and the mattress comfortable.

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Andra_c

Dec 1, 2025

Not perfect but nice - The boat was fine, food was good, staff was very nice and attentive. About the tour, we had 3 nights and 4 days. Be aware that wake up time is very early each morning The nubian village (extra from the guide) was a nice experience but I felt like the price was too high for what it offered The guide Khaled was very organised, we were completely relaxed when it came to all the transfers, program, etc. He was sending message a day before with the full schedule for the next day, very helpful. There were however things we did not like. When we arrived in the boat, after we got our key for the cabin, the guide pushed us to change the cabin with another one. The one we were asked to have in exchange was the one refused by other people from the group. Basically we gave our cabin and received the other one. The carpet from the cabin we received was really not clean, it gave a bad feeling to the whole room. I believe the guide should have dealt with this situation in a different way (maybe trying to change the cabin by discussing with the boat staff, not between us - his tourists). Another thing we did not like was the tip we had to pay to the guide for the boat staff when we arrived on the boat. It was presented as standard, 30 euro per person. I understand the culture of giving tip (everywhere!!) but I want to decide by myself if I want to do it or not and how much. And I want to decide it at the end of the trip, not before the trip when I do not even know how the staff is like. I would recommend just telling to tourists that tips is appreciated and to give indication about the amount, but leave the people give how much they feel (if they feel like giving it) Overall it was a nice experience, not perfect but nice.

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Olga_g

Dec 1, 2025

Couple Cruise - The boat King of Tebas is old but the staff very friendly. The food is reasonable. The guide Khaled was very helpful and attentive following the group and informing the program daily. The presented tour package can be purchased individually. I wish I'd seen women work on the boat. It's part of the culture but I could've evolved. The animation was little compared to other boats and the one there was was not published so much that we were only us watching the show. Overall we liked it.

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Wc_l

Nov 24, 2025

Not equal treatment - On the whole, all places had been covered, but unexpectedly it added other stops (at least 3) for shopping. That did not fit my needs, but wasted our previous time during daytime. Besides, at the beginning the guide asked us to get ready by 8:45am on the first day, even though I selected 12:00 noon to start the tour, but was asked to follow as a group. But the driver reached the pickup hotel after 9:15am (more than 30 min late), and later that day another couple in the same group arrived after 12pm noon. I looked really foolish to follow the guide's request. Guess that he just wanted to sell us more optional side tours he mentioned upon our arrival. :-(

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Jack

Dec 9, 2025

Disorganised Tour with Extra Costs - My family travelled in Jordan and Egypt for almost one month, and unfortunately this tour was the worst experience of the entire trip. We constantly faced poor organisation, chaotic schedules, hidden fees, and misleading information. Poor Organisation Our group had nearly 30 people but only one guide.One morning we were instructed to meet at 6:00 AM, but the guide was not there. We waited for around 30–60 minutes before the guide finally arrived — and then we still had to wait for other people. The tour only left at 7:30 AM — 1.5 hours late. On another day, the bus left for lunch and two elderly travellers were left behind. There was no headcount and very little care for passenger safety. Hidden Fees & Double Tipping Before the tour started, we were asked to pay US $25 per person in “tips,” and told this covered everything. However, at the end of the trip, the guide requested additional tips again. This was uncomfortable and felt dishonest. Hot Air Balloon – Paying Twice We had already paid for the hot-air balloon ride through Tripadvisor. The night before, the company claimed the flight was cancelled due to “government regulations.” But the next morning, other groups on the same boat still flew. We contacted Star Balloon directly and confirmed they were still taking bookings. I arranged a price of 2,000 EGP per person (about US $42) and passed this to our organiser. They eventually booked us with Star Balloon and charged US $50 each — but later publicly claimed the price was US $100 in response to another review from our group. Very unfair and misleading. --- To be fair: The cruise boat itself was comfortable, and the onboard staff were wonderful — polite, hardworking, and friendly. Our guide Talaat Abdo was knowledgeable and kind, but the group was simply far too large for one person to manage. Overall, the company’s organisation and transparency were extremely disappointing, and we would not recommend them.

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Bas_e

Nov 30, 2025

Decent ship but horrible customer service - The boat itself was fine. Decent food and very good room. However, they tricked us with the hot air balloon tour and made us pay 20 dollars more than the actual price and we did not even see sunrise :(. Worst of all, they did not even say sorry or feel bad and just shifted the blame on us. This is not how you treat customers. Any remorse would made us feel much more heard. I ADVISE NOT TO BOOK THE BALLOON TOUR INCLUDED. SAVE YOUR MONEY FROM THESE TRICKSTERS AND BOOK YOURSELF.

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