2-Night Nile Cruise from Aswan to Luxor
Duration
3 days
Max People
50
Tour Type
Private
Pickup
Aswan
Overview
Experience the beauty and history of Upper Egypt on a 2-Night Nile Cruise from Aswan to Luxor. Sail along the Nile and discover some of Egypt’s most important ancient temples while enjoying comfortable accommodation on board.
Your journey begins in Aswan, where you visit the magnificent Philae Temple, the Aswan High Dam, and the Unfinished Obelisk. Then sail north through the peaceful Nile Valley, stopping at Kom Ombo and Edfu to explore their remarkable temples.
As the cruise continues toward Luxor, enjoy views of green riverbanks, villages, and desert landscapes from the ship’s sun deck. On your final day, discover the treasures of ancient Thebes, including the Valley of the Kings, Temple of Hatshepsut, Colossi of Memnon, and Karnak Temple.
With guided sightseeing, comfortable transportation, and time to relax on the Nile, this short cruise offers a convenient way to experience the highlights between Aswan and Luxor.
2-Night Nile Cruise Experience
This Aswan to Luxor Nile Cruise combines ancient monuments with peaceful sailing. Each stop adds a different chapter to Egypt’s history, from the temples of Aswan and Kom Ombo to the royal tombs of Luxor.
Highlights
- Enjoy a 2-night Nile cruise from Aswan to Luxor.
- Visit the beautiful Philae Temple by boat.
- Explore Kom Ombo and Edfu Temples.
- Discover the Valley of the Kings and Hatshepsut Temple.
- Visit Karnak Temple and enjoy scenic Nile landscapes.
| Number of passengers | 1-3 | 1-8 |
| Price | 100 | 150 |
Included/Excluded
- Pickup from your hotel, airport, or train station in Aswan.
- Transportation in a comfortable air-conditioned vehicle.
- Visits mentioned in the itinerary.
- Motorboat transfer to Philae Temple.
- All applicable service charges and taxes.
- Gratuities.
- Any services not mentioned under inclusions.
Tour Plan
Begin your cruise experience with pickup from your hotel, airport, or train station in Aswan, according to your travel arrangements.
Meet your professional Egyptologist guide and start with the highlights of ancient Aswan. Visit Philae Temple, located on Agilkia Island and reached by a short boat ride across the Nile. Explore the beautiful temple complex dedicated mainly to the goddess Isis and learn about its history and relocation after the construction of the Aswan High Dam.
Continue to the Aswan High Dam, then visit the Unfinished Obelisk in the ancient granite quarries. Discover how ancient craftsmen worked the massive granite used for many Egyptian monuments.
Return to the cruise ship, have lunch, and settle into your cabin. Depending on the cruise schedule, sailing begins after the sightseeing program. Relax on the sun deck and enjoy views of the Nile, agricultural fields, villages, and desert landscapes.
Overnight: On board the Nile cruise.
Enjoy breakfast on board as the cruise continues north along the Nile.
Visit Kom Ombo Temple, a unique double temple dedicated to Sobek, the crocodile god, and Horus, the falcon god. Explore the courtyards, columns, reliefs, and sanctuaries while your Egyptologist guide explains the temple’s religious history.
Return to the ship and continue sailing toward Edfu. Enjoy time to relax on board and watch the scenery along the Nile.
Depending on the cruise schedule, visit Edfu Temple, one of the best-preserved ancient Egyptian temples. Dedicated to Horus, the temple features a monumental entrance, detailed reliefs, large columns, and impressive inner chambers.
After the visit, return to the ship and continue toward Luxor. The exact sailing and sightseeing times depend on the operating cruise schedule.
Overnight: On board the Nile cruise.
After breakfast, check out and begin your final sightseeing in Luxor.
Start on the West Bank with the Valley of the Kings, the famous royal burial ground of Egypt’s New Kingdom. Explore selected tombs and admire the decorated corridors and chambers carved into the desert cliffs.
Continue to the Temple of Hatshepsut at Deir al-Bahari. Admire its impressive terraces, colonnades, and reliefs while learning about the reign of Queen Hatshepsut.
Make a photo stop at the Colossi of Memnon, two massive seated statues associated with the mortuary temple of Amenhotep III.
Afterward, continue to the East Bank and visit Karnak Temple, one of the largest religious complexes in ancient Egypt. Walk among its monumental pylons, columns, obelisks, and sacred spaces with your Egyptologist guide. Luxor’s East and West Banks form one of Egypt’s most important ancient heritage areas.
After completing the sightseeing program, transfer to your final drop-off point in Luxor.
End of the tour: Luxor.
FAQ
The tour lasts 3 days and 2 nights, traveling from Aswan to Luxor.
The itinerary can include Philae, Kom Ombo, Edfu, Karnak, and the Valley of the Kings, depending on the cruise schedule and selected package.
Meals are generally provided on board according to the selected cruise package. Exact meal arrangements should be confirmed with the selected ship.
Philae Temple is included in the sightseeing program. The temple is located on an island and is reached by boat.
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