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4-Day Nile Cruise from Aswan To Luxor with Sightseeing and Abu Simbel

Starting From From $955.06 per person Current Project Expedition rate
4 Days 4.14 / 5 0 reviews Easy activity level Multiday Trip Operated by Egypt Gift Tours
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The Experience

What your day looks like

Blend the rich heritage and history of Luxor and Aswan with the beauty of Egypt's Upper Nile Valley. Enjoy the beautiful Nile Valley scenery and the real Egyptian life from the deck of a 5-star Nile Cruise Ship in 4 days, and 3 -Nights from Aswan to Luxor. Explore the highlights of the sightseeing in Luxor and Aswan, and stop en route to visit the pharaonic sites of interest such as; Kom Ombo and Edfu Temples. Discover the most impressive temples of Abu Simbel 285 km from Aswan. Have fun and enjoy plenty of night entertainment of the belly dancing show, galabia party, Nubian show or disco, and more

At a Glance

The experience, in brief

  • Enjoy the beautiful Nile Valley scenery and the real Egyptian life
  • Explore the highlights of the sightseeing in Luxor and Aswan
  • Visit the pharaonic sites of interest
  • Discover the most impressive temples of Abu Simbel
Your Itinerary

Your day, step by step

Day 1

Aswan

Welcome to this trip! Our Egypt Gift Tours licensed tour guide will meet and assist you at Aswan railway station, Airport or hotel to be transferred by A/C van to your 5-star Nile Cruise to check in before lunch. Have lunch on board.

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Aswan

Sightseeing at Aswan Dam. Start your tour by visiting the High Dam; achieved in 1960 to protect Egypt from the flood and generate electricity.

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Aswan

Boating at Philae. Proceed to visit Philae Temple; the Greco-Roman temple dedicated to the goddess Isis using a small motorboat to get there.

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Aswan

Meals included: lunch and dinner.

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Aswan

Accommodation: Overnight in Aswan on board the cruise

Day 2

Aswan

Archaeological Exploration at Abu Simbel Temples. Day 2: Abu Simbel Trip, Navigation, and Kom Ombo Temple Your guide will pick you up for Abu Simbel trip (sharing a group in a bus or minibus), to visit one of the most impressive places in Egypt; the rock-cut temples of Abu Simbel with their unique design built for King Ramesses 2nd and his beloved Queen Nefertari.

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Aswan

Local Flavor at Temple Of Kom Ombo. Enjoy lunch and be ready for the cruise navigation by afternoon heading to Kom Ombo city where to visit the dual temple of Sobek, the crocodile God, and Horus, the Falcon God. Back to the cruise and have dinner. Continue sailing to Edfu.

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Aswan

Meals included: breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

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Aswan

Accommodation: Overnight at Edfu on board the cruise

Day 3

Aswan

Horseback Riding at Temple Of Edfu. Day 3: Edfu Temple and Arrive Luxor (visit Luxor Temple) After your breakfast, enjoy Horse Carriage ride with your tour guide to visit the temple of Horus at Edfu which is considered to be the most complete and the best preserved of all the Egyptian temples. Return to the cruise, relax on the deck watching the unique landscape and admire the beautiful scenery of the Nile river while sailing to Luxor. Cross Esna Lock, lunch on board and afternoon tea on the sundeck.

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Aswan

Local Flavor at Temple Of Kom Ombo. Late in the afternoon, arrive at Luxor dock to be transferred to enjoy Luxor temple on the East bank of Luxor; where ancient Egyptian, Christian and Islamic features are exhibited.

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Aswan

Local Flavor. Dinner on board and belly dancing show. Overnight in Luxor.

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Aswan

Meals included: breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

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Aswan

Accommodation: Overnight in Luxor on board the cruise

Day 4

Aswan

Archaeological Exploration at Valley Of The Kings. Day 4: Luxor West Bank, Karnak Temple Tour and Departure transfer Breakfast and check out to start your remarkable day by driving to the West Bank to visit the Valley of the Kings, where the pharaohs from the New Kingdom carved their tombs in the mountains aiming to hide their treasure and protect their mummies.

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Aswan

Local Flavor at Deir el Bahari. Then, to the Mortuary temple of the famous queen Hatshepsut at El Deir El Bahari. Listen from your guide to her exciting story and how she managed to rule as a solo female Pharaoh. End your tour in the West Bank by a photo stop in front of the gigantic 17-meters statues of Memnon. Lunchtime in a local restaurant (optional).

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Aswan

Meals included: breakfast.

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Luxor

That's a wrap up! We hope you enjoyed your stay Later on, transfer to Luxor railway station, Airport or Luxor hotel.

Before You Go

What to know before booking

Included

Meet and assist upon arrival and departure All transfers, pickup and drop off by an A/C. vehicle Professional English speaking Egyptology tour guide Abu Simbel Temples trip (sharing a group in a bus or minibus)

Not Included

Entrance fees to the mentioned sightseeing Motorboat to Philae temple Water or Drinks on the cruise Any personal expenses like laundry etc. or any optional tours Tipping to the guide, drivers, cruise crew etc. Wi-Fi on the cruise (available with extra charge) Availability to pick Travelers from Aswan west bank hotels with extra cost Availability to drop off Travelers at their hotels in Luxor west bank with extra cost

What to Bring

Comfortable clothes and shoes Camera and bag for essentials Sunscreen

Restrictions

If Abu Simbel trip cancelled due to bad weather, you will be refunded with 30$ USD per person.

Meeting & Pickup

Meet and assist you at Luxor Airport, Railway station or east bank Hotel in Aswan

Planning Notes

Hotel pickup offered: Yes Confirmation: Manual By Business

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