Experience the breathtaking views of the Nile Valley while embarking on a 5-day river cruise from Luxor to Aswan. Discover the temples of Karnak, Edfu, and beyond. Explore the mysteries of the Valley of the Kings and indulge in the luxury on board your 5-star cruise ship.
Experience the breathtaking views of the Nile Valley while embarking on a 5-day river cruise from Luxor to Aswan. Discover the temples of Karnak, Edfu, and beyond. Explore the mysteries of the Valley of the Kings and indulge in the luxury on board your 5-star cruise ship.
Depart from Luxor (L,D)
Luxor - Upon arriving in Luxor, you’ll meet your tour representative to begin your exploration of the West Bank. Often referred to as the world’s largest open-air museum, Luxor boasts an unmatched collection of preserved monuments. Wander through the ruins at the Valley of the Kings, primarily used for pharaohs’ burials….
Depart from Luxor (L,D)
Luxor - Upon arriving in Luxor, you’ll meet your tour representative to begin your exploration of the West Bank. Often referred to as the world’s largest open-air museum, Luxor boasts an unmatched collection of preserved monuments. Wander through the ruins at the Valley of the Kings, primarily used for pharaohs’ burials. Marvel at the colossal stone statues of the Colossi of Memnon and the mortuary temples of the Temple of Hatshepsut. You’ll board your 5-star Nile River cruise boat in time for lunch, enjoy afternoon tea, and unwind before an evening dinner and belly dance show.
Valley of the Kings - The magnificent Valley of the Kings
Luxor - Include Balloon Esna (B,L,D)
Luxor - Start your day with an early morning hot air balloon ride. After breakfast, tour the East Bank of Luxor and visit the Temple of Luxor, constructed by Amenhotep III from Nubian sandstone. You’ll also see Karnak Temple, the second most visited site in Egypt after the Pyramids of Giza. Enjoy lunch onboard and set sail for Esna. Afternoon tea will be served, followed by an evening disco party.
Edfu – Kom Ombo (B,L,D)
Edfu - Today, you’ll explore Edfu, home to the Ptolemaic Temple of Horus. Visit the temple and the ancient settlement, known in Roman times as Apollinòpolis. Then, sail to Kom Ombo while enjoying lunch onboard. Disembark to visit Kom Ombo Temple, situated on a Nile bend where sacred crocodiles once basked in the sun. The temple is dedicated to the crocodile-god Sobek and the falcon-god Haroeris. Return to your boat for dinner and a galabeya party. Overnight on board in Kom Ombo.
Aswan (B,L,D)
Aswan High Dam - Sail to Aswan to visit the High Dam and the Temple of Philae. Dedicated to the love goddess Isis, the temple is only accessible by boat and was converted into a church of St. Stephen under Emperor Justinian. Lunch will be served on the boat. Enjoy afternoon tea and dinner back on your cruise boat as you overnight in Aswan.
Aswan - Departure (B)
Aswan - After breakfast, disembark for your transfer to Aswan Airport. An optional trip to Abu Simbel by plane can be arranged upon request.
Please note: this itinerary is subject to change for reasons beyond the supplier’s control.
- Entrance fees
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Meals as per itinerary (B = breakfast, L = lunch, D = dinner)
- Balloon trip in Luxor (if balloon Cancele will refund 25 US )
- Driver/guide
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Accommodation as per itinerary
- Breakfast
- Entrance fees
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Meals as per itinerary (B = breakfast, L = lunch, D = dinner)
- Balloon trip in Luxor (if balloon Cancele will refund 25 US )
- Driver/guide
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Accommodation as per itinerary
- Breakfast
- Drinks
- Gratuities
- Personal expensese
- Meals not mentioned in itinerary
- Drinks
- Gratuities
- Personal expensese
- Meals not mentioned in itinerary
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Must reconfirm for departure times
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Must reconfirm for departure times
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.