Luxor–Aswan–Luxor Nile Cruise – 8 Days / 7 Nights

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Descrption Of Package

This 8-day / 7-night round-trip cruise from Luxor offers the perfect balance of pharaonic wonders and serene river moments. Glide along the Nile in the comfort of a 5★ ship, pausing to explore the great temples of Karnak, Edfu, Kom Ombo, Philae, and the Valley of the Kings. Between visits, unwind on deck with tea service, admire sunsets over the water, and enjoy the rhythm of life along the riverbanks.

A smooth pace, refined comfort, and Egypt’s greatest monuments — this is the ideal Nile journey for travelers seeking both discovery and relaxation.

What’s Included

✔ 7 nights aboard a 5★ Nile cruise ship (full board)
✔ All guided visits as per itinerary
✔ Private transfers and assistance throughout
✔ Tea service, Egyptian-themed evening, and felucca ride
✔ Professional Egyptologist guide
✔ Entrance fees to listed sites

Not Included

✘ International flights
✘ Drinks during meals
✘ Optional Abu Simbel excursion
✘ Tips for guides, drivers & staff

Itinerary

Day 1 – Arrival in Luxor
Welcome at Luxor Airport. Transfer and embarkation aboard your 5★ cruise ship.
Settle into your cabin, enjoy a welcome drink.
Dinner and overnight stay on board in Luxor.

Day 2 – Karnak & Sailing South
Morning visit to the vast Temple Complex of Karnak, dedicated to Amun, Mut, and Khonsu — the largest religious site of antiquity.
Return for lunch on board, then begin sailing south.
Admire the Nile’s landscapes and cross the Esna Lock, a highlight of the cruise.
Dinner and overnight stay on board as you sail toward Edfu.

Day 3 – Edfu & Kom Ombo
Breakfast on board.
By horse carriage, visit the Temple of Horus at Edfu, a masterpiece of Ptolemaic architecture.
Sail onward to Kom Ombo, with lunch and tea service on deck.
Visit the unique Temple of Kom Ombo, dedicated to both Horus the Falcon and Sobek the Crocodile God.
Return on board for an Egyptian-themed dinner and lively costume party. Continue sailing toward Aswan.
Overnight stay on board.

Day 4 – Aswan: Philae & Felucca Ride
Breakfast on board.
Explore the elegant Temple of Philae, saved from the Nile’s rising waters and dedicated to Isis.
Visit the Unfinished Obelisk, a monumental granite monolith abandoned due to a crack.
After lunch, enjoy a traditional felucca ride around Elephantine Island.
Dinner and overnight stay on board in Aswan.

Day 5 – Free Morning in Aswan | Optional Abu Simbel | Sailing North
Free morning in Aswan. Optional excursion to the magnificent Abu Simbel Temples, 260 km south.
Lunch on board, then begin the return journey north toward Luxor.
Dinner and overnight stay on board.

Day 6 – Luxor Temple at Sunset
Enjoy a day of relaxed sailing and Nile scenery.
Arrive in Luxor by late afternoon and visit the Luxor Temple, glowing in the colors of sunset.
Dinner and overnight stay on board.

Day 7 – The Theban Necropolis
Breakfast on board.
Visit the Valley of the Kings, resting place of Egypt’s greatest pharaohs.
Discover the terraced Temple of Queen Hatshepsut, an architectural marvel of the New Kingdom.
Stop at the imposing Colossi of Memnon before returning for lunch.
Afternoon free in Luxor for personal exploration or rest.
Dinner and overnight stay on board.

Day 8 – Departure
Breakfast on board.
Transfer to Luxor Airport for your international departure.