Nile Cruise from Luxor to Aswan: 7-Day Journey through Ancient Egyptian Civilization

Luxor

Sail in the middle of the river and see the most beautiful scenery and sights.
You watch the sunrise from your room.
Then you get to know the ancient Egyptian civilization that puzzled the whole world. Your trip starts from Luxor, the world capital of tourism.

Duration: 7 days

Cancellation: 1 day learn more

Highlights

Luxor Market - Embark on your adventure with a 6-night/7-day cruise in Luxor. We’ll greet you at the airport or train station and escort you to your cruise ship to check into your cabin. Your first tour begins with a visit to the East Bank, where you’ll explore the Karnak Temples. These temples, dedicated to the god Amun, his wife Mut, and their son Khonsu, represent the Theban triad and are a magnificent example of ancient worship. You’ll be captivated by the historical explanations. Next, we’ll visit the Luxor Temple, built by Amenhotep III in the 18th Dynasty and completed by Ramses II. After the tour, your guide will return you to the boat.
Luxor Market - After a restful night and breakfast, prepare for your next tour on the West Bank of Luxor. Here, you’ll discover the Valley of the Kings, the final resting place of Kings Ramesses III, Ramesses VI, and Merenptah. Continue to the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut, which features three terraces and statues of Osiris and Hatshepsut. You’ll also see the mortuary temple of Amenhotep III and the Colossi of Memnon. Afterward, you’ll return to your cruise ship, sail past the Esna lock, and continue to Kom Ombo.
Aswan Market - Day 3: Kom Ombo. Start your day with a delicious breakfast on board, followed by some relaxation. After lunch, prepare to visit the Kom Ombo Temple, dedicated to two deities and located on the east bank of the Nile. Learn about the temple’s structures and its historical significance. Then, return to the boat.
Aswan Market - Day 4: Aswan. Enjoy a tasty breakfast before heading out to visit the Philae Temple, located on an island in the Aswan Low Dam reservoir. Next, your guide will take you to the High Dam, an embankment dam built across the Nile between 1960 and 1970. The final stop is the Unfinished Obelisk, the largest known ancient obelisk, located in Aswan’s northern stone quarries.
Aswan Market - Day 5: Abu Simbel. After a good night’s sleep, get ready for a special visit to the temples of Ramesses II and Nefertari, carved into the mountainside in the 13th century BC. Return to your boat for afternoon tea, relax by the pool, and enjoy dinner and an overnight stay as you sail to Edfu.
Temple of Horus - Day 6: Edfu. After breakfast, take a horse carriage to visit the Edfu Temple. Marvel at the well-preserved Temple of Horus, with its impressive sandstone structures. Return to the boat to continue your journey.
Aswan Market - After breakfast, check out from the boat and leave your bags at reception. Enjoy a relaxing visit to Banana Island, where you can appreciate nature’s beauty and savor delicious fruits for free. Finally, our representative will escort you back to the cruise to collect your bags and depart from Luxor.