4-Day Nile Cruise Aswan to Luxor

Your journey begins in the beautiful, sun-drenched city of Aswan. After checking into your cruise ship and enjoying your first onboard lunch, you will explore Aswan’s engineering and historical marvels.

• • The High Dam: Witness the monumental dam that created Lake Nasser and transformed Egypt’s agricultural landscape.

  • Philae Temple: Take a scenic motorboat ride to Agilkia Island to explore the breathtaking Temple of Isis, rescued stone-by-stone from the rising waters of the Nile.

Set sail early toward Kom Ombo, a unique dual temple perched right on the riverbank.

• Kom Ombo Temple: Dedicated to two deities—the crocodile god Sobek and the falcon god Haroeris. Don’t miss the fascinating Crocodile Museum nearby.

• Edfu Temple: After cruising to Edfu, you will take a traditional horse-drawn carriage to the Temple of Horus. This is the most completely preserved temple in Egypt, offering an unmatched look into ancient religious rites.

• Evening: Sail toward Luxor via the Esna Lock, enjoying dinner and onboard entertainment.

Wake up in Luxor (ancient Thebes), the world’s greatest open-air museum. Today focuses on the legendary West Bank, the necropolis of the New Kingdom pharaohs.

• Valley of the Kings: Descend into the vibrantly painted tombs of Egypt’s greatest rulers. (Access to specific tombs rotates to protect the artwork).

• Temple of Hatshepsut (Deir el-Bahari): Admire the striking, multi-terraced mortuary temple of Egypt’s most powerful female pharaoh, built seamlessly into the limestone cliffs.

• Colossi of Memnon: Stop for photos at these two massive stone statues of Amenhotep III, the solitary guardians of the West Bank.

Before disembarking, you will explore the awe-inspiring monuments on the East Bank of the Nile.

• Karnak Temple Complex: Walk through the massive Avenue of Sphinxes and get lost in the Great Hypostyle Hall, a forest of 134 towering stone pillars. It is the largest religious building ever constructed.

• Luxor Temple: Visit this elegant temple in the center of town, built largely by Amenhotep III and Ramses II, featuring towering obelisks and colossal statues.

• Conclusion: Transfer to Luxor Airport or the train station for your onward journey.