This 7-night Nile cruise from Aswan makes an unhurried round journey through Upper Egypt. Visit Aswan, Kom Ombo, Luxor and Edfu, enjoy quiet sailing days between the major stops, and travel overland to the rock-cut temples of Abu Simbel before returning to Aswan.
7 Night Nile Cruise From Aswan
Description
Duration
8 Days, 7 Nights
Tour Type
Nile Cruises
Language
Arabic, English
Popular Features
- Abu Simbel Excursion
- Full Board
- Seven-Night Nile Cruise
Highlights
Explore Philae Temple and Aswan's ancient quarry. Visit the riverside temple at Kom Ombo. Discover Karnak, Luxor Temple and the royal west bank. Tour the well-preserved Temple of Horus at Edfu. Travel to the monumental temples of Abu Simbel.
Included
- Accommodation for 7 nights on board 5-star cruise on a full board basis
- The assistance of our personnel during your trip
- All transfers by modern air-conditioned deluxe vehicle
- All Nile Cruise excursions as mentioned in the itinerary
- Entrance fees to all sights between Luxor and Aswan
- Egyptologist guide during your tour
- All service charges and taxes
Excluded
- Tipping
- Personal Expenses
- Any extras not mentioned in the program
Travel Itinerary
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Day 1 - Embark on Board the Cruise - Visit Aswan Attractions
The cruise from Aswan opens with the Aswan High Dam, built in the 1960s to usher Egypt into the industrial age, followed by the The Unfinished Obelisk of Queen Hatshepsut and the island sanctuary of Philae Temple. Lunch, dinner and the overnight are on board.
Day 2 - Explore Kom Ombo Temple & Sail to Esna
After breakfast the cruise sails to the Kom Ombo Temple, the double temple of Haroeris and the crocodile god Sobek built in the Ptolemaic era. The vessel then continues toward Esna with all meals and the overnight on board.
Day 3 - Free Day on the Cruise
A free day on board lets you relax as the cruise sails on toward Luxor, with all meals served and the overnight on the vessel.
Day 4 - Visit Luxor East Bank Attractions
Luxor's East Bank features the spiritual Karnak Temple, the largest and most ancient religious center of its kind, and an evening visit to Luxor Temple by Night. All meals and the overnight are on board.
Day 5 - Go to Luxor West Bank Attractions
The West Bank tour visits the Valley of the Kings, a World Heritage necropolis of 63 royal tombs, the temple of Hatshepsut Temple, and the Colossi of Memnon. Meals and the overnight are on board.
Day 6 - Explore Edfu Temple & Sail Back to Aswan
Sailing to Edfu, you visit Edfu temple, the well-preserved temple of Horus that preserves the memory of his legendary battle. The cruise then sails back toward Aswan with meals and the overnight on board.
Day 7 - Tour to Abu Simbel Temple
An early drive reaches the Abu Simbel Temples, built by Ramses the Great to honor Amun, Ra and Ptah and to celebrate his victory at Kadesh. All meals and the overnight are on board.
Day 8 - End Your 7 Nights Nile Cruise from Aswan
After breakfast you check out and transfer anywhere in Aswan, ending the seven-night cruise through Upper Egypt.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Accommodation for 7 nights on board 5-star cruise on a full board basis, The assistance of our personnel during your trip, All transfers by modern air-conditioned deluxe vehicle, All Nile Cruise excursions as mentioned in the itinerary, Entrance fees to all sights between Luxor and Aswan, Egyptologist guide during your tour, All service charges and taxes
This is a 8-day itinerary. We can tailor the length and pace to your schedule.
Yes. Every Egypt Voyages tour can be tailored — hotels, dates, activities and group size are all flexible.
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