5-Day Luxor to Aswan Nile Cruise

After breakfast, explore the West Bank’s treasures: descend into the royal subterranean tombs at the Valley of the Kings, visit the temple of Queen Hatshepsut at Deir el-Bahari, and stop by the Colossi of Memnon. Return for lunch as the cruise sets sail towards Esna. Cross the historic Esna water lock and continue towards Edfu. Dinner on board.

Take a traditional horse carriage through the town of Edfu to explore the magnificent Temple of Horus. Sail comfortably while enjoying lunch on the sun deck as breathtaking Nile landscapes pass by. In the afternoon, visit the dual riverside Temple of Kom Ombo dedicated to Sobek and Haroeris, including the Crocodile Museum. Evening Galabeya costume party and dinner on board.

Sail into picturesque Aswan. Visit the High Dam, an engineering marvel of the 20th century, followed by a romantic motorboat ride to the Island Temple of Philae dedicated to Isis. Proceed to the ancient granite quarries to see the famous Unfinished Obelisk. Return for lunch on board and spend a leisurely afternoon relaxing on the sundeck. Dinner on board.

Check out after breakfast. You may take an unforgettable optional morning trip to the colossal UNESCO World Heritage Temples of Abu Simbel (Ramses II and Nefertari). Transfer to Aswan Airport or train station for your flight back to Cairo or onward travel.