Features
Overview
Visiting Egypt is not complete without experiencing the classic Nile cruise between Luxor and Aswan. If you want something different from the usual 3 or 4 night cruise, this tour is designed for you. It is an ideal way to explore the ancient civilization of Luxor, Edfu, Kom Ombo and Aswan in a relaxing way, without being rushed or stressed.
Spend 8 days on a leisurely Nile cruise from Luxor to Aswan on full board, accompanied by your Egyptologist guide. All you need to do is sit back and enjoy the scenery. The cruise features a swimming pool with a sun-lounger terrace, a lounge and bar, reading areas and a discotheque.
You will visit Luxor Temple, Karnak Temple, the Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut Temple, the Colossi of Memnon, the Temple of Horus in Edfu, the Temple of Kom Ombo, the High Dam, the Unfinished Obelisk and the Temple of Philae.
Duration: 8 Days
Schedule: Every Day
Destinations: Luxor / Aswan / Luxor
Pickup Location: Luxor Airport
Tour Type: Small Group Tour
Highlights
• Sail 7 nights on a 5-star Nile cruise between Luxor and Aswan, on a full board basis
• Relax at a leisurely pace while exploring Luxor, Edfu, Kom Ombo and Aswan, without being rushed
• Enjoy the cruise's swimming pool with sun terrace, lounge and bar, and discotheque
• Daily evening entertainment and afternoon tea on board
• English-speaking Egyptologist guide on all excursions, in a small group (1 to 8 people)
• Entrance fees to all the listed sites included
• Free days to customize your trip with optional tours such as Abu Simbel and the Nubian Villages
What's Included
- Beverages, drinking water, morning tea
- Entrance ticket to Chambord and Chenonceau Castles
- Expert, English-speaking tour guide
- Guided visit inside Chambord and Chenonceau Castles
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Lunch
- tipping
- Tour Guide
Itinerary information
Day 01: Arrival in Luxor - Karnak and Luxor Temples - Nile Cruise Overnight
Pickup from the airport or your hotel in Luxor, where you will meet your tour guide. Discover the East Bank of Luxor, including the Karnak Temples Complex, the largest structures ever built in the history of mankind. The principal building is that of the god Amun Ra, considered the house of god on earth.
Transfer to your Nile cruise by private air-conditioned van. Embarkation, check in and lunch on the cruise. Later, visit Luxor Temple, built by one of the kings of the 12th dynasty and completed by King Ramses II. Dinner and overnight on the cruise.
Meals Included: Lunch, Dinner
Day 02: Luxor West Bank - Sail to Esna - Nile Cruise Overnight
Breakfast on the cruise. Then explore the West Bank of Luxor, including the Valley of the Kings, the royal cemetery of the Theban kings, and the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut at Deir El Bahari, carved into the mountain. At the end of the tour, visit the Colossi of Memnon, which belong to King Amenhotep III.
Return to your ship for lunch. In the afternoon, the cruise sails to Esna and crosses the famous Esna Lock. Dinner and overnight on the cruise.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 03: Edfu Temple - Sail to Kom Ombo - Nile Cruise Overnight
Breakfast on the cruise. Today's tour begins with the Temple of Horus in Edfu, one of the best preserved temples in Egypt.
Lunch will be served on board while sailing to Kom Ombo. Later, explore the Temple of Kom Ombo, where the gods Sobek and Haroeris were worshipped. Return to your ship and enjoy the landscape of the Nile. Dinner will be served on board while sailing to Aswan.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 04: Aswan Tours - Nile Cruise Overnight
Breakfast on board. Join your Egyptologist guide to discover Aswan, including the High Dam, built in 1960 to protect Egypt from the Nile flood. Then sail by motor boat to Agilika Island to visit the Temple of Philae, dedicated to the goddess Isis. Finally, visit the Unfinished Obelisk, made of red granite and dedicated to the god Amun Ra.
Return to your ship for lunch. Afternoon free at leisure. Dinner and overnight on board.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 05: Customize How to Spend Your Day - Nile Cruise Overnight
Optional trip to Abu Simbel (not included): Breakfast box from your ship, then transfer by private air-conditioned van to Abu Simbel to visit the temples built by King Ramses II. The larger temple is dedicated to the god Ra-Horakhty, and the smaller one to the king and his wife Queen Nefertari. Then drive back to Aswan (approx. 3 hours by car).
Optional tour to Nubian Villages and Botanical Gardens (not included): Sail by motorboat to a Nubian village on the West Bank of the Nile in Aswan, passing the First Cataract, and meet a Nubian family to learn about their lifestyle, culture and traditions. Then visit the Botanical Gardens, an island landscaped with rare and exotic plants planted by Lord Horatio Kitchener.
Lunch on the cruise. Free afternoon and evening in Aswan. Dinner and overnight on the cruise.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 06: Free Morning - Relaxation and Sailing Day - Nile Cruise Overnight
Breakfast on your Nile cruise. Free morning, then sail to Kom Ombo. Lunch on the cruise while enjoying the sailing. Sail on to Edfu. Dinner on board.
Day 07: Sail to Luxor - Luxor Free Day - Nile Cruise Overnight
Breakfast on the cruise and sail to Luxor. Free day in Luxor for optional activities. Dinner and overnight on your Nile cruise.
Optional tours (not included):
• Sound and Light Show at Karnak Temple
• Luxor City Tour by Carriage
• Luxor Museum and Mummification Museum
• West Bank tour: Temple of Habu, Valley of the Queens and Valley of the Nobles
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 08: Check Out and Final Departure
Breakfast on board and check out at 8:00 AM. Transfer to Luxor airport by private car.
Meals Included: Breakfast
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