Discover the ancient wonders of Upper Egypt on a 7-night Nile Cruise from Luxor to Aswan and back to Luxor.
This extended Nile Cruise itinerary combines the classic sightseeing program with additional experiences that are often offered as optional excursions. Instead of leaving these highlights for later, this package includes them as part of the overall travel experience.
Begin in Luxor with the spectacular East and West Banks, including Karnak Temple, Luxor Temple, the Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut Temple, and the Colossi of Memnon. Sail south along the Nile and explore the temples of Edfu and Kom Ombo before reaching Aswan.
In Aswan, visit the High Dam, Unfinished Obelisk, and beautiful Philae Temple, followed by an included excursion to the magnificent temples of Abu Simbel.
On the return journey, enjoy a sunrise hot air balloon flight over Luxor, explore the beautifully preserved Dendera Temple, and visit Banana Island. The itinerary also includes an evening Sound & Light experience, adding a different perspective to Egypt’s ancient monuments.
Throughout the journey, stay aboard a comfortable 5-star Nile cruise with full-board meals, guided sightseeing, air-conditioned transportation, and included entrance fees for the listed visits.
This itinerary is designed for travelers who want more than the standard Nile Cruise sightseeing program.
The classic temples and archaeological sites are combined with several additional experiences, including Abu Simbel, a hot air balloon flight, Dendera Temple, Banana Island, and Sound & Light.
This means you can experience the major highlights of Luxor and Aswan without having to arrange most of the popular add-on excursions separately.
Duration: 8 Days / 7 Nights
Route: Luxor – Edfu – Kom Ombo – Aswan – Kom Ombo – Edfu – Luxor
Accommodation: 5-Star Nile Cruise
Meals: 7 Breakfasts, 7 Lunches, 7 Dinners
Board Basis: Full Board
Guide: Professional Egyptologist
Transportation: Private Air-Conditioned Vehicle
Start Point: Luxor
End Point: Luxor
Tour Type: Luxury Nile Cruise with Comprehensive Sightseeing
Arrive at Luxor International Airport or Luxor Railway Station, where you will be met and assisted by our representative.
Transfer to your 5-star Nile cruise and complete the check-in procedures. Enjoy lunch on board before beginning your first sightseeing tour.
Visit the magnificent Karnak Temple Complex, one of the largest religious complexes in ancient Egypt. Explore its monumental pylons, courtyards, columns, and ancient inscriptions.
Continue to Luxor Temple, located on the East Bank of the Nile. Discover its massive entrance, statues, columns, and beautifully preserved reliefs.
In the evening, enjoy an included Luxor Sound & Light Show, offering an atmospheric introduction to the history of ancient Thebes and its temples.
Return to the cruise for dinner and overnight.
Accommodation: 5-Star Nile Cruise
Meals: Lunch, Dinner
After breakfast, explore Luxor’s West Bank.
Visit the famous Valley of the Kings, the royal necropolis where many New Kingdom pharaohs were buried. Explore selected royal tombs and discover their colorful ancient decorations.
Continue to the magnificent Temple of Hatshepsut at Deir el-Bahari, built for Queen Hatshepsut and dramatically positioned beneath the cliffs.
Your final stop is the Colossi of Memnon, two enormous statues representing Pharaoh Amenhotep III.
Return to the cruise and continue sailing south toward Edfu.
Accommodation: 5-Star Nile Cruise
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
After breakfast, visit the impressive Temple of Horus at Edfu, one of the best-preserved temples from ancient Egypt.
Explore its monumental entrance, courtyards, columns, and detailed reliefs dedicated to Horus.
Return to the cruise and continue sailing toward Kom Ombo.
Later, visit the unique Temple of Kom Ombo, dedicated to Sobek, the crocodile god, and Horus the Elder.
After the visit, return to the cruise and continue sailing toward Aswan.
Accommodation: 5-Star Nile Cruise
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
After breakfast, begin your Aswan sightseeing tour.
Visit the Aswan High Dam, an important modern engineering project that transformed the management of the Nile’s waters.
Continue to the Unfinished Obelisk in the ancient granite quarries. Learn about the techniques used by ancient Egyptians to carve enormous stone monuments.
Next, take a boat to Philae Temple, one of the most beautiful temple complexes in Aswan. Dedicated primarily to the goddess Isis, the temple was relocated to its present island location following the construction of the High Dam.
Return to the cruise and enjoy the evening at leisure.
Accommodation: 5-Star Nile Cruise
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Wake up early for your included excursion to Abu Simbel.
Travel from Aswan to the Abu Simbel archaeological site and discover the spectacular temples built by Pharaoh Ramesses II.
Admire the enormous façades and explore the beautifully decorated interiors of the Great Temple of Ramesses II and the Temple of Queen Nefertari.
After the visit, return to Aswan and board the cruise for lunch.
Spend the rest of the day relaxing on board as the cruise begins its return journey north.
Accommodation: 5-Star Nile Cruise
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Enjoy breakfast on board and spend the morning relaxing as the cruise sails north.
Depending on the cruise schedule, stop at Kom Ombo and continue toward Edfu.
Enjoy the scenery of the Nile Valley, relax on the sun deck, and make use of the cruise facilities.
This day provides a balance between sightseeing and relaxing time aboard the ship.
Accommodation: 5-Star Nile Cruise
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Start before sunrise for one of the highlights of the journey: an included hot air balloon flight over Luxor.
Rise above the Nile Valley and enjoy panoramic views of Luxor’s ancient monuments, agricultural fields, and surrounding landscapes as the sun rises.
Return to the cruise for breakfast.
Later, travel to Dendera Temple, one of the best-preserved ancient Egyptian temple complexes. Explore the magnificent Temple of Hathor and admire its detailed columns, reliefs, astronomical ceiling, and beautifully preserved architecture.
Return to Luxor and enjoy a relaxing visit to Banana Island, a peaceful Nile destination surrounded by plantations and greenery.
Return to the cruise for dinner and your final night aboard.
Accommodation: 5-Star Nile Cruise
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Enjoy breakfast on board before checking out of the cruise.
After disembarkation, transfer to Luxor International Airport, Luxor Railway Station, or your hotel.
Your 7-night Nile Cruise adventure ends after experiencing the temples, tombs, landscapes, and cultural highlights of Upper Egypt.
Meals: Breakfast
Yes. The Abu Simbel excursion is included in the 7-night Nile Cruise itinerary.
Yes. The sunrise hot air balloon flight over Luxor is included, subject to suitable weather and operating conditions.
Yes. A visit to Dendera Temple is included as part of the Luxor sightseeing program.
Yes. A Sound & Light experience is included in the package, subject to the operating schedule.
Yes. The cruise includes breakfast, lunch, and dinner for all 7 nights. Drinks are excluded.
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