This 5-day Nile cruise from El Gouna begins in Luxor and sails south to Aswan over four nights. The route includes the East and West Banks of Luxor, Edfu, Kom Ombo and Aswan’s High Dam, Unfinished Obelisk and Philae Temple. After disembarkation, return to Luxor by first-class train and continue by road to El Gouna.
5 Day Nile Cruise From El Gouna
Description
Duration
5 Days, 4 Nights
Tour Type
Day Tours - El Gouna
Language
Arabic, English
Popular Features
- Cruise Accommodation
- First-Class Train
- Full Board
Highlights
Spend four nights aboard a five-star Nile cruise. Visit Karnak and illuminated Luxor Temple. Explore the Valley of the Kings. Tour Edfu and Kom Ombo temples. Visit Philae Temple before returning to El Gouna.
Included
- El Gouna pickup and return
- Four nights aboard a five-star Nile cruise
- Private air-conditioned transportation
- First-class train from Aswan to Luxor
- Private Egyptologist guide
- Bottled water during road tours
- Admission to listed sites
- Applicable service charges and taxes
Excluded
- Services not listed in the itinerary
- Gratuities
Travel Itinerary
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Day 1 - Luxor East Bank and Cruise Embarkation
Travel from El Gouna to Luxor and begin at Karnak Temple. After the guided visit, board the cruise and have lunch. In the evening, go ashore to see Luxor Temple illuminated along the East Bank, then return for dinner and the first overnight on board.
Day 2 - Luxor West Bank and Sailing to Edfu
After breakfast, cross to the West Bank and enter selected tombs in the Valley of the Kings. Continue to Hatshepsut Temple and the Colossi of Memnon before rejoining the cruise. Lunch and dinner are served as the ship sails toward Edfu.
Day 3 - Edfu and Kom Ombo Temples
Visit Edfu Temple after breakfast and walk through its monumental gateway, courts and halls dedicated to Horus. Return to the ship and sail to Kom Ombo for a guided tour of the double temple of Sobek and Horus the Elder. Continue toward Aswan with meals and the overnight on board.
Day 4 - Aswan High Dam, Unfinished Obelisk and Philae
Begin the Aswan sightseeing at the High Dam, then continue to the ancient quarry containing the Unfinished Obelisk. Take the boat to Agilkia Island and explore Philae Temple with your guide. Return to the cruise for lunch, dinner and the final overnight.
Day 5 - Disembarkation and Return to El Gouna
Have breakfast on board and check out from the cruise. Transfer to Aswan station for the first-class train to Luxor. On arrival, meet the driver and continue by private vehicle to your hotel in El Gouna.
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Frequently Asked Questions
The itinerary includes four nights aboard a five-star Nile cruise.
The return uses a first-class train from Aswan to Luxor and a private road transfer to El Gouna.
The daily itinerary lists breakfast, lunch and dinner during the cruise, with breakfast on departure day.
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