This 7-night Nile cruise from Luxor follows the river to Aswan and returns, creating time for Upper Egypt’s essential monuments as well as relaxed sailing. The program includes Luxor’s temples and royal necropolis, Edfu, Kom Ombo, Aswan and an overland journey to Abu Simbel.
7 Night Nile Cruise From Luxor
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
Begin among the temples of Luxor's east bank. Explore the Temple of Horus at Edfu. Visit Philae and Aswan's principal landmarks. See the rock-cut temples of Abu Simbel. Finish with the Valley of the Kings.
Included
- Accommodation for 7 nights on board a 5-star cruise on a full board basis
- The assistance of our personnel during your tour
- 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 - Emark the Cruise - Visit Luxor East Bank Landmarks
The cruise begins on Luxor's East Bank with the Karnak Temple, the 'most select of places' built across 2,000 years for the Theban triad, followed by Luxor Temple. Lunch, dinner and the overnight are on board.
Day 2 - Free Day on the Cruise
The second day is free to enjoy the cruise while sailing to Edfu along the Nile River, with all meals and the overnight on board.
Day 3 - Visit Edfu Temple & Sail to Kom Ombo
Escorted by horse carriage, you visit Edfu temple, which preserves the mythical tale of Horus's revenge on Set and ranks among Egypt's best-preserved monuments. The cruise returns for lunch, dinner and the overnight.
Day 4 - Visit the Best Aswan Landmarks
Aswan's landmarks include the Aswan High Dam, the The Unfinished Obelisk of Queen Hatshepsut, and the island temple of Philae Temple. All meals and the overnight are on board.
Day 5 - Private Tour to Abu Simbel Temples by Vehicle
An early drive brings a private tour to the Abu Simbel Temples, built by Ramses the Great over twenty years to honor Amun, Ra and Ptah. All meals and the overnight are on board.
Day 6 - Sail Back to Kom Ombo Temple
Sailing to Kom Ombo, you visit the Kom Ombo Temple, the twin temple of Haroeris and Sobek from the reign of Ptolemy V. Meals and the overnight are on board.
Day 7 - Visit Luxor West Bank Landmarks
The West Bank tour explores the Valley of the Kings and its 63 royal tombs, the temple of Hatshepsut Temple, and the Colossi of Memnon. All meals and the overnight are on board.
Day 8 - End the 7 Night Nile Cruise Program
After breakfast you check out and transfer anywhere in Luxor, ending the seven-night Nile cruise.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Accommodation for 7 nights on board a 5-star cruise on a full board basis, The assistance of our personnel during your tour, 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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