Nile Cruise: Luxor & Aswan Sightseeing Adventure

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Enjoy an exceptional experience on a delightful Nile Cruise between Luxor and Aswan.
Take the opportunity to explore most of the remarkable sights in Luxor and Aswan.

Duration: 8 days

Cancellation: 24 hours

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Highlights

Arrival / East Bank Sightseeing

Temple of Karnak - An Egyptologist guide will meet you at your hotel or the airport to escort you to the Karnak temple complex. Karnak Temple is among the largest temples worldwide, offering the opportunity to see the Sacred Lake and the enormous Scarab Statue. Walking around the statue several times is said to…

Arrival / East Bank Sightseeing

Luxor Temple - Next, visit Luxor Temple, which holds evidence of various civilizations and religions practiced within its walls for millennia, including Pharaonic, Coptic, and Islamic. Built by Amenhotep III in the 18th Dynasty around 1300 B.C., it was meant to affirm his right to rule Egypt by depicting his divine birth on the temple’s walls. Ramses II and Tutankhamun also contributed to the temple’s completion, as Luxor was Egypt’s capital during the New Kingdom era. Check into the cruise. Overnight in Luxor.

West Bank Sightseeing & Sailing to Edfu

Valley of the Kings - Enjoy breakfast on board before a busy day crossing the Nile to the west bank. The first stop is the Valley of the Kings, home to 63 royal tombs from the New Kingdom era, around 1500 B.C. The west bank was chosen for burials due to its dry climate, suitable limestone quarries, and to keep tombs and royal mummies hidden from robbers. The tomb walls feature incredible carvings and inscriptions depicting the Pharaohs’ religious life.

Temple of Hatshepsut at Deir el Bahari - Continue to the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut, renowned for its unique architectural style. It includes inscriptions of the royal journey to Puntland and visions of Queen Hatshepsut’s divine birth. The limestone mortuary temple was designed and built by the high priest and architect Senenmut in 1503 B.C.

Colossi of Memnon - Later, hear the legendary story of the Colossi of Memnon in a granary area. These massive statues are carved from sandstone. After your enjoyable visit, return to the cruise and begin sailing to Edfu, enjoying the passage through Esna locks. Overnight in Edfu.

Kom Ombo Temples

Temple of Kom Ombo - After breakfast on board, sail to Kom Ombo town. Enjoy English tea time on the sundeck, followed by a tour of Kom Ombo Temple and the Crocodile Museum. The Temple of Kom Ombo features a unique architectural design, located just steps from the east bank of the Nile. It is equally divided between Sobek, the “crocodile god,” and Horus, the “falcon god.” Two long access paths lead to two interior sanctuaries. Return to the cruise and navigate to Aswan. Overnight in Aswan.

Aswan Sightseeing

Aswan High Dam - Embark on a water trip to Philae Island, situated in the middle of the Nile and dedicated to the goddess Isis. Visit a complex of Greco-Roman chapels and the Philae Temple. The entire complex was relocated from its original site on Philae Island to Egilika Island to save it from submersion when the dams were constructed.

Temple of Philae - Embark on a water trip to Philae Island, situated in the middle of the Nile and dedicated to the goddess Isis. Visit a complex of Greco-Roman chapels and the Philae Temple. The entire complex was relocated from its original site on Philae Island to Egilika Island to save it from submersion when the dams were constructed.

Unfinished Obelisk - Visit the ancient quarry where the Unfinished Obelisk lies. This site demonstrates how the ancient Egyptians cut numerous obelisks for their temples. Overnight in Aswan.

Free Day in Aswan / Optional Tour to Abu Simbel Temple

Aswan - Enjoy breakfast on board and free time to relax in the sun on the sundeck. Lunch and dinner are served on board. Overnight in Aswan.

Sailing to Kom Ombo

Edfu - After breakfast on board, enjoy free time until the afternoon when the cruise sails to Kom Ombo. Overnight in Edfu.

Sailing to Luxor

Temple of Horus - After breakfast on board, explore a new era of ancient Egyptian history known as the Greco-Roman period. The Ptolemaic period began in 332 B.C. when Alexander the Great invaded Egypt to liberate it from the Persians and establish his empire. A guide will accompany you to visit one of the best-preserved Greco-Roman achievements in Egypt, the Edfu Temple. Dedicated to the cult of Horus (Falcon God, 237 B.C.), the Greeks and Romans were influenced by ancient Egyptian culture, religion, and architecture, merging it with their heritage when rebuilding the ruined temples. Enjoy lunch on board, then sail to Luxor. Overnight in Luxor.