4-Day Nile Cruise from Aswan to Luxor with Philae and Valley of the Kings
About This Tour
Cruise from Aswan to Luxor over 4 days, combining guided visits to some of Upper Egypt's most celebrated ancient sites with relaxing time on board. Explore the...
Duration: 4 Days · Tour type: Shared · Activity level: Moderate · Accommodation: Included · Premium · Transport: Included · Wheelchair access: No · Cities: Aswan, Edfu, Kom Ombo, Luxor, Esna · Languages: Italian, Portuguese, Spanish
About Luxor
Luxor
The vast dig sites of the Valley of Kings, ancient Thebes and looming monolithic temples dot Luxor; a fascinating town of 4,000 years that’s best explored with the help of a local guide.
What's Included
- Accommodation onboard the cruise on a full-board basis
- Shore excursions and Nile cruise sightseeing tours
- Meet-and-greet service upon arrival and departure
- All transfers by air-conditioned vehicle, shared with the group
- The assistance of our personnel during your stay and excursions
- All sightseeing tours and excursions shared with the Nile cruise group
- Excursion to Karnak Temple and Luxor Temples
- Excursion to the Valley of the Kings and Hatshepsut Temple
- Excursion to Edfu and Kom Ombo Temples
- Excursion to Philae Temple and the Unfinished Obelisk
- Entrance fees to all sights between Luxor and Aswan as per itinerary
- English-speaking tour guide for all Nile cruise tours and shore excursions
- Service charges and all applicable taxes included in the cruise price
Not Included
- International and domestic flights
- Egypt entry visa
- Personal spending money
- Tipping for cruise crew and guides
- Water and drinks
Itinerary
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1Day 01
Arrival in Aswan and Philae Temple Tour
Arrival: On arrival at Aswan Airport or the Train Terminal, you will be greeted and assisted by our Tours Representative, then transferred to your knowledgeable Egyptologist Tour Guide. Arrival: On arrival at Aswan Airport or the Train Terminal, you will be greeted and assisted by our Tours Representative, then transferred to your knowledgeable Egyptologist Tour Guide. Tour: Unfinished Obelisk. Tour: Unfinished Obelisk. Tour: Temple of Philae in Aswan. Tour: Temple of Philae in Aswan. Transfer: Transfer to your Nile cruise boat in Aswan for embarkation. Transfer: Transfer to your Nile cruise boat in Aswan for embarkation. Meals: Lunch, afternoon tea, and overnight in Aswan. Meals: Lunch, afternoon tea, and overnight in Aswan. Meals: Lunch, Dinner. Meals: Lunch, Dinner.
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2Day 02
Sail to Kom Ombo and Edfu
Sailing: Sail on to Kom Ombo, passing through the modern architecture of the spectacular Aswan Bridge, with breakfast aboard the Nile cruise boat. Sailing: Sail on to Kom Ombo, passing through the modern architecture of the spectacular Aswan Bridge, with breakfast aboard the Nile cruise boat. Tour: Visit the temple shared by the two gods Sobek and Haeroris. Tour: Visit the temple shared by the two gods Sobek and Haeroris. Meals: Lunch on board. Meals: Lunch on board. Sailing: Sail on to Edfu. Sailing: Sail on to Edfu. Tour: Horus Temple. Tour: Horus Temple. Meals: Afternoon tea will be served on the top deck while sailing on to Luxor via Esna lock. Meals: Afternoon tea will be served on the top deck while sailing on to Luxor via Esna lock. Activity: Opportunity to see local life and take some memorable pictures. Activity: Opportunity to see local life and take some memorable pictures. Meals: Dinner and overnight stay aboard the Nile cruise ship in Luxor. Meals: Dinner and overnight stay aboard the Nile cruise ship in Luxor. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.
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3Day 03
Luxor East Bank Temples
Arrival: Arrival in Luxor. Arrival: Arrival in Luxor. Meals: Breakfast is served on board your Nile cruise ship. Meals: Breakfast is served on board your Nile cruise ship. Tour: Visit the East Bank of the Nile in Luxor, including Karnak and Luxor Temples. Tour: Visit the East Bank of the Nile in Luxor, including Karnak and Luxor Temples. Transfer: Transfer back to the Nile cruise ship in Luxor. Transfer: Transfer back to the Nile cruise ship in Luxor. Meals: Lunch, afternoon tea, and dinner on board, with overnight aboard the Nile cruise vessel in Luxor. Meals: Lunch, afternoon tea, and dinner on board, with overnight aboard the Nile cruise vessel in Luxor. Please note: There is ample time for discovering Luxor City in the afternoon. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.
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4Day 04
Luxor West Bank and Departure
Disembarkation: Disembarkation after breakfast. Disembarkation: Disembarkation after breakfast. Tour: Visit the West Bank of the River Nile in Luxor, including the Valley of the Kings. Tour: Visit the West Bank of the River Nile in Luxor, including the Valley of the Kings. Tour: Temple of Queen Hatshepsut at El Deir EL Bahari. Tour: Temple of Queen Hatshepsut at El Deir EL Bahari. Tour: Colossi of Memnon. Tour: Colossi of Memnon. Free time: Free time at leisure in Luxor. Free time: Free time at leisure in Luxor. Transfer: Transfer to Luxor airport or train station for departure. Transfer: Transfer to Luxor airport or train station for departure. Meals: Breakfast. Meals: Breakfast.
Meeting Point
Meeting point: Aswan Airport or the Train Terminal · Tour start: Aswan Airport or the Train Terminal · Tour end: Luxor Airport or the Train Terminal