5-Day Nile River Cruise From Luxor to Aswan

Day 1 : Luxor Nile Cruise

• Upon arrival at Luxor Airport, the train terminal or from your hotel in Luxor, you will be greeted and assisted by your representative.
• Following this, you will then be accompanied by your Egyptologist tour guide on an amazing excursion along the East Bank of the river Nile in Luxor to the most famous historical sights known as Karnak and Luxor Temples.
• Once your guided tour is complete, you will then be transferred to the Nile cruise ship in Luxor for embarkation that includes lunch, afternoon tea and dinner aboard your Nile cruise.

Day 2 : Luxor Nile Cruise

• Have the opportunity to enjoy a lovely breakfast on-board the Nile cruise boat in Luxor before heading off to the West Bank with your own personal Egyptologist tour guide for an incredible journey back into ancient Egyptian history to visit the Valley of the Kings, the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut and the Colossi of Memnon followed by your transfer back to the cruise ship in Luxor.
• The afternoon will be spent sailing along the ancient river Nile to Edfu via the interesting Esna Lock where you will have the opportunity to observe local life and take some memorable photographs.
• Enjoy your superb dinner on-board the Nile cruise ship while docked overnight at Edfu.

Day 3 : Kom Ombo and Edfu Temples

• After your breakfast has been served on-board the Nile cruise ship followed by your next fascinating tour with your knowledgeable guide to Horus Temple at Edfu, transfer back to the cruise to sail onto Kom Ombo with lunch on-board the Nile cruise boat.
• You will be accompanied by your Egyptologist tour guide to visit the Kom Ombo Temple shared by the two Gods Sobek and Haroeris.
• Then sail to Aswan passing the spectacular Aswan Bridge into the fascinating lights of the Aswan Tombs of the Nobles with dinner and overnight on-board the Nile cruise ship in Aswan.

Day 4 : Aswan Nile Cruise

• Another exciting day awaits you after breakfast on-board the Nile cruise vessel where you will be escorted by your Egyptologist tour guide in Aswan for an amazing tour to visit the High Dam, the Unfinished Obelisk and the Temple of Philae.
• You will then be transferred to your Nile cruise boat in Aswan for lunch, afternoon tea and overnight in Aswan.

Day 5 : Aswan / Optional Abu Simbel Temple

• Disembarkation after breakfast with free time to explore the lovely city of Aswan with its famous Nubian culture then transfer to Aswan Airport/ train station for your departure.
• Optional excursion to Abu Simbel (highly recommended) from Aswan by private air-conditioned vehicle or by EgyptAir to explore the impressive temples of King Ramses II and Queen Nefertari, the temple of Abu Simbel and then back to Aswan.