4 Nights / 5 Days Nile Cruise
Luxor to Aswan via Esna, Edfu & Kom Ombo

5 Days Nile Cruise from Luxor to Aswan |Abu Simbel Option

This 5-day Nile Cruise from Luxor to Aswan offers a classic journey through Upper Egypt, combining ancient temples, scenic sailing, and relaxed onboard living. The itinerary is perfectly balanced between guided sightseeing and leisure time on the Nile. Cuddle Travel

Day 1: Arrival in Luxor – East Bank Temples

Upon arrival in Luxor, meet and assist at the airport, train station, or hotel before transferring to your Nile cruise ship.

Begin your exploration with a guided visit to the Karnak Temple Complex, the largest religious structure ever built, followed by Luxor Temple, located in the heart of the city and once connected to Karnak by the Avenue of Sphinxes.

After the tour, check in onboard the cruise. Enjoy lunch and dinner on board while relaxing in a refined Nile setting.

Overnight onboard in Luxor.

Day 2: Luxor West Bank – Sailing to Edfu

An optional early morning hot air balloon ride is available, offering panoramic sunrise views over Luxor’s West Bank and the Nile Valley.

After breakfast, visit the Valley of the Kings, burial place of Egypt’s most powerful pharaohs, followed by the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut at Deir el-Bahari and a photo stop at the Colossi of Memnon.

Return to the cruise for lunch as the ship sails toward Esna. Experience the crossing of the Esna Lock before continuing the journey to Edfu.Aswan tour

Dinner and overnight onboard in Edfu.

Day 3: Edfu & Kom Ombo Temples

After breakfast, visit Edfu Temple, one of the best-preserved ancient temples in Egypt, dedicated to the falcon god Horus.

Return to the cruise and sail toward Kom Ombo. In the afternoon, explore the Temple of Kom Ombo, uniquely dedicated to two gods, Sobek and Horus the Elder, and known for its symmetrical design and ancient medical reliefs.

Dinner onboard while sailing toward Aswan.

Overnight onboard.

Day 4: Aswan Highlights

After breakfast, begin your Aswan tour with a visit to the Aswan High Dam, a modern engineering landmark, followed by a boat transfer to Philae Temple, beautifully set on an island and dedicated to the goddess Isis.

In the afternoon, an optional motorboat excursion is available to visit a traditional Nubian Village, offering insight into local culture, colorful houses, and daily life along the Nile.

Dinner and overnight onboard in Aswan.

Day 5: Disembarkation – Optional Abu Simbel

After breakfast, disembark from the cruise.

An optional early morning excursion is available to visit the Abu Simbel Temples, one of Egypt’s most iconic UNESCO World Heritage Sites, featuring the colossal rock-cut temples of Ramses II and Queen Nefertari.

Transfer to Aswan Airport or Train Station.

2-2 $590 per person in Double Cabin

3-3 $520 per person in Triple Cabin

4-8 $450 in double Cabin

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