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8 Days in Nile River Cruise from Aswan to Luxor

Aswan / Kom Ombo / Edfu / Luxor

Duration

8 Days / 7 Nights

Tour type

Nile Cruise

Trip Runs

Fridays / Wednesdays

Country

Egypt

Tour Details

Take an amazing and unforgettable eight-day Nile cruise from Aswan to Luxor and explore the fascinating Egyptian pharaonic archaeological sites. Egypt Tours is doing its best to ensure you will have the best services during your Egypt tour packages.

You will have your private expert tour guide and private A/C vehicle during the whole trip. Start your trip with a popular tourist destination and a beautiful scenic view of the Nile River, Aswan. Explore Abu Simbel temple and visit the Philae temple on Agilkia Island with the engineering miracle Aswan High Dam. Also, in your Egypt Nile cruise tours, you will visit the unfinished Obelisk of Hatshepsut with the chance to visit Nubian Village.

The Nile Cruise trip includes Kom Ombo temple and Edfu temple between Luxor and Aswan. Once you are in Luxor, you will explore the east bank of the Nile and the west bank as some of the best things to do in Luxor. Explore the biggest temple in the world, Karnak Temple, and Luxor Temple on Luxor's east bank. Moreover, you will visit the Valley of the Kings, Tutankhamun tomb, Hatshepsut temple, and Memnon Colossi on Luxor's west bank.

Highlights

Aswan High Dam
Unfinished Obelisk
Philae temple
Kom Ombo temple
Edfu temple
Abu Simbel
Valley of the Kings
Hatshepsut temple
Memnon Colossi
Karnak temple
Luxor temple

Included

Pick up & drop off with the new brand vehicle
Entrance fees for all the sights mentioned in the program
Expert Egyptologist tour guide
Accommodation for 7 nights on board a 5-star cruise on a full-board basis
All services and taxes

Excluded

Tipping
Personal expensive
Hot Air Balloon
Nubian Village
Any Extra tombs in the Valley of the Kings

Notes

What to take?

Valid Passport for 6 months starting from the flying day
Warm clothes in winter
Comfortable shoes
Sunblock
Sunglasses
Hat or Scarf
Umbrella

Tour itinerary

Day 1 Aswan

Start your 8-day Nile Cruise from Aswan to Luxor by meeting your expert guide in Aswan to start your Aswan attractions, such as Aswan High Dam which was built 70 years after the Aswan Low Dam and is 3 km to the south of it. Then you can visit Unfinished Obelisk, which is a huge obelisk that was left unfinished in the granite quarries. End your first day with the Philae temple, it is located between Aswan Dam and Aswan High Dam on Agilkia island instead of Philae Island. At the end of your tour, you will go to check in at your Nile Cruise boat and have lunch on board.
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner
Day 2 Kom Ombo

The free morning after having your breakfast on board to check Aswan Market or simply sunbath on the cruise deck till lunchtime. Later on, the cruise will sail towards Kom Ombo city. You will visit Kom Ombo temple, which is a marvelous Greco-Roman temple by the Nile side, and it's mostly in ruins. Once you finish your tour to Kom Ombo, you can visit the Crocodile Museum, then back to the cruise for dinner and sailing towards Edfu city.
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner
Day 3 Free Day on Board

Enjoy your morning breakfast on board then a free day at your leisure on board while the cruise sail towards Luxor via Esna Lock.
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner
Day 4 Luxor West Bank

After having your morning breakfast and coffee, your guide will join you for some of the best Egypt attractions on Luxor's west bank. Start with Valley of the Kings. Kings’ Valley is one of the most visited places in Egypt after the Giza Pyramids and Abu Simbel temples, we recommend three of the following tombs KV2 - Ramses IV, KV1 - Ramses VII, KV6 - Ramses IX, and KV14 - Tausert & Setnakht. Meanwhile, Tutankhamun's tomb is an extra-charge tomb. Then you will visit Hatshepsut temple, it is one of the most amazing temples on Luxor's west bank in the Deir El Bahari area.
After that, you will go to Memnon Colossi; these huge statues are among the best we found in the Mortuary Temple of Amenhotep III. Two huge statues once decorated the entrance of the temple and they still stand there till now. At the end of your Luxor day tour on the West Bank, you will be back on the cruise for lunch and a free evening at your leisure.
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, & dinner
Day 5 Luxor East Bank

Luxor attractions on the east bank of the Nile River start after breakfast. You will visit two of the most beautiful Egyptian temples with great spiritual and healing importance. You will visit Karnak Temple Complex, which is the biggest temple not only in Egypt but in the world.
There is a lot to see inside, like Pylons, Shrines, reliefs, history, and architecture. At the end of the tour, if you like to walk the Sphinx Avenue between Karnak Temple and Luxor Temple, you can or will go to Luxor Temple by car. The temple was connected to Karnak temple with the Avenue of Sphinxes.
Although Luxor Temple is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the top Luxor attractions, later on, you will go back to the cruise for lunch and sail towards Edfu City overnight.
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner
Day 6 Edfu - Aswan

Early morning coffee, then depart to Horus temple with horse carriages for about 15 minutes. Upon arrival, you will start your tour of the best-preserved temple in Egypt dedicated to Horus Behdity of Edfu.
Edfu Temple is a great source of the way they constructed a temple in ancient Egyptian civilization. Once you finish your tour, you will go back to the Nile cruise for breakfast and enjoy the rest of the day sailing to Aswan.
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner
Day 7 Abu Simbel

Enjoy your breakfast on board, then start your way to Abu Simbel to the north of Sudan in Old Nubia. The distance is about 280 km and it takes around 3 hours driving with a coffee break on the way.
Explore Abu Simbel temples, a very important historical site near Sudan in Egyptian Nubia, including two massive temples built by the great Ramesses.
At the end of the tour, you will be back to Aswan Nile Cruise for lunch and free time till the end of the day and last overnight on board.
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner
Day 8 Disembarkation

Enjoy the last breakfast on board and check-out and then your guide will drive you to any place in Aswan.
Meals: Breakfast

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What are the highlights of Egypt Nile cruise tours?

With Egypt Nile cruise tours you can visit the best sights in Luxor, Aswan, and Cairo. In Luxor, you can visit the Valley of the Kings, Temple of Karnak, and Temple of Luxor then go to Aswan with a Nile cruise where you will find Kom Ombo temple, Abu Simbel temple, and Philae temple. You can also go on a great Nile cruise in Cairo at night.
What is the duration of the Nile cruise tours?

During the 4-5 days Egypt Nile Cruise, you can discover the unparalleled beauty of the country and learn more about Egyptian culture and Egyptian lifestyle.
What is the best time for Egypt Nile cruise tours?

With our Egypt travel packages, you can enjoy our Nile River cruise tours between October and April. You will enjoy sailing through Luxor and Aswan in an 8 day Nile River Cruise from Luxor where you can explore the amazing historical attractions in Egypt.
How can I choose my trip between a luxury Nile cruise and a Dahabiya Nile cruise?

Today's travelers are looking for comfort, and that’s why a luxury Nile cruise comes with all modern amenities such as pools, spas, and entertainment. On the other hand, Dahabiya is a kind of small cultural sail that gives you the closest sensation to being on the calm and isolated Nile River and floats with fewer guests.
Are there themed Nile cruises for history or culture enthusiasts?

Yes! Some cruise lines focus on specific subjects, such as lectures, Egyptian craftsmen-guided forums, and ship tours. Some focus on gourmet education, with onboard cooking classes that offer Egyptian cuisine.
Is there a Wi-Fi connection on the Nile cruises trips?

Yes, the Internet is available on almost all luxury cruises but its quality tends to change depending on the location during the cruise. If you want to have a digital detox, then just relax and consider the beautiful scenery and entertaining stuff on the boat.
Are Nile cruises easily accessible for the physically challenged?

Modern amenities and facilities for Nile cruises include wheelchair-accessible ship cabins, elevators, and certain deck facilities.
What makes a Nile cruise’s evening entertainment special?

The activities on the Sundown Nile cruise include the live traditional Egyptian performances that you and the boat will have planned for the evening, such as a Nubian drumming performance, a belly dance/singing performance, or a disco with an Egyptian theme and costume wear.
How can I enjoy the sunrise moments on the Nile cruise?

Seeing the sunrise from the cruise deck sounds like a fantastic experience. As the golden light hits the scene, the locals in the river fish using their boats, and the greenery around makes a contrast with the sand desert in the backdrop. It is a calm, surprising moment that is now unforgettable and can only be observed on the Nile.
Do Nile cruises include nighttime activities at historical sites?

Yes, they do have evening tours to light and sound shows at such places as the Karnak Temple or Philae Temple, etc. These entertaining spectacles make history more interesting and specific experiences of ancient Egypt are unforgettably spectacular.
What makes a luxury Nile cruise special compared to budget options?

Luxury cruises offer hotel amenities such as spas, fabulous swimming pools, and exotic food, as well as personal Egyptologists who would otherwise guide large groups of tourists.
The basic ones are less expensive, and they do not deviate from showing the most attractions, making them an excellent choice for low-cost tourism.

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