Experience the best of Luxor, Aswan, and the Nile Valley on an unforgettable 7-night Nile Cruise from Luxor. This 8-day journey combines ancient Egyptian monuments, beautiful Nile scenery, cultural experiences, and relaxing time aboard a 5-star cruise ship.
Your adventure begins in Luxor, where you will explore the impressive East Bank, including Luxor Temple and the magnificent Karnak Temple Complex. The following day takes you to the legendary Valley of the Kings, the beautifully preserved Temple of Hatshepsut, and the Colossi of Memnon.
As the cruise continues south, visit the temples of Kom Ombo and Edfu before reaching Aswan. Explore the Aswan High Dam, the Unfinished Obelisk, and the beautiful Temple of Philae. You will also enjoy an included excursion to the magnificent temples of Abu Simbel.
On the return journey toward Luxor, experience a sunrise hot air balloon flight over the ancient city. You will also visit the remarkable Dendera Temple, dedicated to the goddess Hathor, before enjoying your final evening in Luxor.
The cruise concludes with a visit to Banana Island, offering a relaxed and different experience along the Nile before your transfer to the airport, railway station, or hotel.
This itinerary combines many of the most important attractions in Upper Egypt with several special experiences that go beyond the traditional Nile Cruise route.
Along with the famous temples and tombs of Luxor, Edfu, Kom Ombo, and Aswan, the journey includes Abu Simbel, a sunrise hot air balloon flight, Dendera Temple, and Banana Island.
Staying aboard the same 5-star Nile cruise throughout the journey also allows you to enjoy the changing scenery of the Nile while keeping your accommodation convenient and comfortable.
Duration: 8 Days / 7 Nights
Route: Luxor – Aswan – Luxor
Accommodation: 5-Star Nile Cruise
Meals: 7 Breakfasts, 7 Lunches, 7 Dinners
Board Basis: Full Board, excluding drinks
Guide: Professional Egyptologist
Transportation: Air-conditioned vehicle
Start Point: Luxor
End Point: Luxor
Tour Type: Nile Cruise with Guided Sightseeing
Upon arrival at Luxor International Airport or Luxor Railway Station, you will be met by our representative and transferred to your 5-star Nile cruise.
Complete your check-in and receive your cabin before enjoying lunch on board.
In the afternoon, begin your Luxor East Bank tour. Visit the magnificent Luxor Temple, an ancient religious complex famous for its monumental entrance, columns, statues, and beautifully preserved reliefs.
Continue to the impressive Karnak Temple Complex, one of the largest ancient religious complexes in Egypt. Explore its massive pylons, courtyards, columns, and temples while learning about its importance in ancient Egyptian history.
Return to the cruise for dinner and your first night on board.
Accommodation: 5-Star Nile Cruise
Meals: Lunch, Dinner
After breakfast, explore the West Bank of Luxor.
Your first visit is the famous Valley of the Kings, where many pharaohs of the New Kingdom were buried. Enter the ancient royal tombs and discover the colorful inscriptions and decorations that have survived for thousands of years.
Continue to the magnificent Temple of Hatshepsut at Deir el-Bahari, built for one of ancient Egypt’s most famous female rulers.
Your final stop is the Colossi of Memnon, two enormous stone statues that once stood in front of the mortuary temple of Pharaoh Amenhotep III.
Return to the cruise and continue sailing south along the Nile.
Accommodation: 5-Star Nile Cruise
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Enjoy breakfast and relax aboard the cruise as you continue sailing through the Nile Valley.
Later, visit the fascinating Temple of Kom Ombo, a unique double temple dedicated to two different deities: Sobek, the crocodile god, and Horus the Elder.
Explore the temple’s columns, reliefs, and inscriptions before returning to the cruise.
Enjoy dinner and spend the night aboard the ship.
Accommodation: 5-Star Nile Cruise
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
After breakfast, explore the main attractions of Aswan.
Begin at the Aswan High Dam, one of Egypt’s most important modern engineering projects.
Continue to the Unfinished Obelisk, located in the ancient granite quarries of Aswan. Learn how ancient Egyptians worked with massive blocks of granite and why this enormous obelisk was never completed.
Next, visit the beautiful Temple of Philae, dedicated primarily to the goddess Isis. Located on an island in the Nile, the temple is one of Aswan’s most spectacular ancient monuments.
Return to the cruise and enjoy some free time to relax on board, enjoy the sun deck, or take in the views of the Nile.
Accommodation: 5-Star Nile Cruise
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Start your day early with an included excursion to Abu Simbel.
Travel from Aswan to the Abu Simbel archaeological site, home to the magnificent temples built by Pharaoh Ramesses II. Admire the enormous rock-cut façades and explore the impressive interiors decorated with ancient Egyptian reliefs.
After completing your visit, return to Aswan and board the cruise for lunch.
Spend the rest of the day relaxing on board as the cruise continues its journey.
Accommodation: 5-Star Nile Cruise
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
After breakfast, visit the magnificent Temple of Horus at Edfu, one of the best-preserved ancient Egyptian temples.
The temple was dedicated to Horus, the falcon-headed god, and its impressive pylons, columns, reliefs, and inscriptions provide a fascinating look into ancient Egyptian religious traditions.
Return to the cruise and continue sailing north toward Luxor.
Enjoy the rest of the day relaxing on board and watching the scenery of the Nile Valley.
Accommodation: 5-Star Nile Cruise
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Begin early in the morning with an unforgettable hot air balloon flight over Luxor.
Rise above the Nile Valley at sunrise and enjoy panoramic views of Luxor’s ancient monuments, agricultural fields, and surrounding landscapes from the air.
After the balloon experience, return to the cruise for breakfast.
Later, travel to Dendera Temple, one of the best-preserved temple complexes in Egypt. Explore the magnificent Temple of Hathor and admire its detailed columns, reliefs, astronomical decorations, and beautifully preserved architecture.
Return to Luxor and enjoy some free time before an evening city tour.
Return to the cruise for dinner and your final night on board.
Accommodation: 5-Star Nile Cruise
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
After breakfast, check out from the cruise and leave your luggage at the reception.
Enjoy a relaxing visit to Banana Island, a peaceful Nile destination known for its plantations and natural surroundings. Take a break from sightseeing and enjoy the relaxed atmosphere along the river.
After the visit, return to collect your luggage before your transfer to Luxor International Airport, Luxor Railway Station, or your hotel.
Your 7-night Nile Cruise adventure ends with unforgettable memories of ancient temples, royal tombs, the Nile Valley, and the historic cities of Upper Egypt.
Meals: Breakfast
This itinerary is an 8-day, 7-night Nile Cruise starting and ending in Luxor.
Yes. The Abu Simbel excursion is included in this itinerary.
Yes. A sunrise hot air balloon flight over Luxor is included, subject to weather and operational conditions.
The itinerary includes Luxor Temple, Karnak Temple, Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut Temple, Colossi of Memnon, Kom Ombo, Aswan High Dam, Unfinished Obelisk, Philae Temple, Abu Simbel, Edfu Temple, Dendera Temple, and Banana Island.
No. The cruise operates on a full-board basis, including breakfast, lunch, and dinner, while drinks are excluded.
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