3 Nights 4 Days Classic Nile Cruise from Aswan to Luxor | Egypt Tours

Step 8: Breakfast Onboard 

Wake to the gentle lapping of the Nile and enjoy breakfast on deck.

Step 9: Visit Kom Ombo Temple 

Disembark to explore the unique double temple dedicated to two gods – Sobek the crocodile god and Haroeris the falcon god. The temple is perfectly symmetrical, with two entrances, two hypostyle halls, and two sanctuaries Visit the small Crocodile Museum to see mummified crocodiles discovered in nearby tombs

Step 10: Return to Cruise & Sail to Edfu 

Return to the cruise and enjoy the scenic sail toward Edfu. Lunch is served onboard while you take in the lush river landscapes.

Step 11: Visit Edfu Temple – Temple of Horus 

Take a traditional horse-drawn carriage (included) to the Temple of Horus at Edfu-8. This is one of the best-preserved temples in all of Egypt – remarkably intact because it was buried under desert sand for centuries. Walk through the massive pylon gates, admire the black granite statue of Horus, and explore the well-preserved reliefs depicting the eternal battle between Horus and Set

Step 12: Return to Cruise & Sail Toward Luxor 

Return to the cruise and continue sailing north toward Luxor. Enjoy the peaceful rhythm of the river and watch the sun set over palm-fringed villages.

Step 13: Dinner & Overnight in Luxor 

Arrive in Luxor and anchor for the night. Enjoy dinner onboard. Optionally, take an evening stroll along the Nile Corniche.

Overnight: 5-star Nile Cruise docked in Luxor

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Step 14: Breakfast Onboard 

Enjoy your breakfast onboard before the day's exploration.

Step 15: West Bank Tour – Valley of the Kings 

Cross to Luxor's West Bank and enter the legendary Valley of the Kings. Your ticket includes entry to 3 royal tombs of your choice (excluding Tutankhamun and Seti I)-6. Your guide will help you select the best open tombs and explain the meaning behind the stunning funerary art

Step 16: Temple of Queen Hatshepsut 

Visit the dramatic three-tiered mortuary temple of Egypt's only female pharaoh Marvel at the architecture that blends seamlessly into the surrounding cliffs while your guide shares the story of Hatshepsut's rise to power and her eventual erasure from history.

Step 17: Colossi of Memnon 

Stop for photos at the two massive 18-meter-high quartzite statues that once guarded Amenhotep III's mortuary temple

Step 18: Return to Cruise for Lunch 

Return to the cruise and enjoy lunch onboard.

Step 19: Afternoon at Leisure 

Enjoy a free afternoon on the cruise. Relax by the pool, enjoy afternoon tea on the sun deck, or explore Luxor's East Bank on your own.

Step 21: Dinner & Overnight in Luxor 

Enjoy your final dinner onboard. Overnight docked in Luxor.

Overnight: 5-star Nile Cruise docked in Luxor

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Step 22: Breakfast & Check-out 

Enjoy your final breakfast onboard and check out of your cabin.

Step 23: East Bank Tour – Karnak Temple 

Visit the magnificent Karnak Temple Complex – the largest religious structure ever built-8. Walk through the Avenue of Sphinxes, stand beneath the 134 towering columns of the Hypostyle Hall, see the sacred lake, and explore the obelisks of Hatshepsut and Thutmose I. Your guide will explain how generations of pharaohs added their mark over 1,500 years.

Step 24: Visit Luxor Temple 

Explore the beautiful Luxor Temple, dedicated to the rejuvenation of kingship. Admire the massive statues of Ramesses II, walk along the Avenue of Sphinxes, and see the Roman frescoes hidden inside this ancient temple

Step 25: Transfer to Your Luxor Destination 

Disembark from the cruise for the final time. Your private driver will transfer you to Luxor International Airport, your Luxor hotel, or your next destination. Tour ends.

Meals: Breakfast - lunch