​Luxor to Aswan Nile Cruise: The Ultimate Upper Egypt Itinerary ( 4 nights, 5 Days )

Overview

​Day 1: Embarkation & East Bank of Luxor ​Boarding: Check-in on the cruise ship usually happens before lunch. ​Sights: Visit the magnificent Karnak Temple and Luxor Temple on the East Bank, illuminated gracefully in the late afternoon/evening. ​Overnight: Docked in Luxor. ​Day 2: West Bank of Luxor & Sail to Edfu ​Sights: Cross to the West Bank to explore the Valley of the Kings (tombs of the pharaohs), the Mortuary Temple of Queen Hatshepsut, and the Colossi of Memnon. ​Sailing: Return to the ship for lunch as the cruise sets sail northward toward Esna Lock, passing through, and continuing down to Edfu. ​Overnight: Docked in Edfu. ​Day 3: Edfu & Kom Ombo Temples, Sail to Aswan ​Sights (Morning): Take a horse-drawn carriage to the remarkably well-preserved Temple of Horus in Edfu. ​Sailing: Cruise onward down the Nile to Kom Ombo. ​Sights (Afternoon/Evening): Visit the dual Temple of Kom Ombo, dedicated to the crocodile god Sobek and the falcon god Haroeris, and check out the nearby Crocodile Museum. ​Overnight: Sail toward Aswan; overnight on board in Aswan. ​Day 4: Aswan Highlights ​Sights: Explore Aswan’s key landmarks, including the impressive Aswan High Dam, the ancient Unfinished Obelisk in the granite quarries, and the picturesque Philae Temple (located on Agilkia Island, reached via motorboat). ​Afternoon: Enjoy a relaxing felucca (traditional sailboat) ride around Elephantine Island and the Agha Khan Mausoleum. ​Overnight: Docked in Aswan. ​Day 5: Disembarkation ​Check-out: Breakfast on board, followed by disembarkation (typically around 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM), with options to connect to airport/train station or add an optional morning excursion to Abu Simbel.

What's Included?

• Tickets
• Entrance fees
• Tourguide
• Private Transportation
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner

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