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About This Tour
Explore the wonders of Luxor, Aswan, Abu Simbel, and more with our 5-day guided tour of Upper Egypt. Stay aboard a luxurious Nile cruise ship with full-board accommodation. Discover Luxor over two days, including a thrilling hot-air balloon ride. Sail to Aswan, stopping at Kom Ombo and Edfu along the way. Marvel at the magnificent Abu Simbel Temples and explore the highlights of Aswan.
Highlights
- Cruise the Nile with overnights in Luxor, Edfu, and Aswan
- Explore the temples of Philae, Kom Ombo, Edfu, Luxor, and Karnak
- Learn about ancient Egypt from professional Egyptologist guides
- Enjoy a full-board feast, a swimming pool, and ample onboard entertainment
What’s Included
- Lunch x 4
- Breakfast x 4
- Dinner x 4
- Meet and greet service upon your Arrival & Departure.
- 4 nights on a 5 stars cruise on full board basis.
- Egyptologist speaking tour guide during your excursions.
- Pick-up and drop-off by air-conditioned car.
- Tipping.
Tour Plan
Expand allCollapse all1: Arrival Day Visit Luxor West Bank
Valley of the Kings: 2 hours , Admission included
The Valley of the Kings, a significant archaeological site in Egypt, served as a royal burial ground for 500 years, from the sixteenth to the eleventh centuries BC. This valley was used to construct tombs for the pharaohs and nobles of ancient Egypt, specifically during the Eighteenth to Twentieth Dynasties. Located on the west bank of the Nile River, opposite Thebes (modern-day Luxor), it lies in the heart of the ancient funerary city of Thebes.
Temple of Hatshepsut: 2 hours , Admission included
The Temple of Hatshepsut, also known as the Mortuary Temple of Hatshepsut, is a remarkable structure from the Eighteenth Dynasty of Egypt, built approximately 3,500 years ago in Deir el-Bahari, Egypt. This temple, constructed by Queen Hatshepsut, is located on the west bank of the Nile, directly opposite Thebes (modern-day Luxor), which was the capital of ancient Egypt and the center of Amun worship.
Colossi of Memnon: 30 minutes , Admission is free
The Colossi of Memnon, also known locally as Al-Kulsat or Salamat, are two massive statues built around 1350 BC. They are the only remnants of a temple constructed in memory of Pharaoh Amenhotep III, who ruled Egypt during the Eighteenth Dynasty. These statues are situated in the funerary city of Thebes, located west of the Nile River, across from the modern city of Luxor.
2: Hot air Balloon and Luxor East Bank
Hot Air Balloons Luxor: 45 minutes , Admission included
We will pick you up early in the morning for an unforgettable hot air balloon ride over Luxor's west bank. Enjoy breathtaking aerial views of the cityscape and its famous landmarks. Experience the open-air museum city of Luxor, soaring above the magnificent temples and mountains below on a 45 to 55-minute journey
Temple of Karnak: 2 hours , Admission included
Visit Karnak, one of the world's greatest architectural masterpieces, located on the East Bank of Luxor. The Karnak Temple Complex, built over various reigns, includes the grand Avenue of Sphinxes, the magnificent Hypostyle Hall with its 134 towering columns, and the Obelisks of Queen Hatshepsut and Thutmose I. Marvel at the Temple of Amun, adorned with lotus and papyrus designs, the Granite Scarab of Amenhotep III, and the Sacred Lake. Karnak stands out among pharaonic monuments as one of the most beautiful and awe-inspiring ancient sites in Egypt.
Luxor Temple: 2 hours , Admission included
The Luxor Temple is a large Ancient Egyptian temple complex located on the east bank of the Nile River in the city today known as Luxor and was constructed approximately 1400 BCE. In the Egyptian language it was known as ipet resyt, "the southern sanctuary"
3: Temple of Horus in Edfu and Kom Ombo Temple
Temple of Horus: 2 hours , Admission included
After breakfast, you will visit the Temple of Horus in Edfu, dedicated to the falcon-headed god Horus. This well-preserved and relatively young pharaonic temple is truly impressive. Afterward, The Temple of Edfu is an Egyptian temple located on the west bank of the Nile in Edfu, Upper Egypt. The city was known in the Hellenistic period in Koinē Greek: Ἀπόλλωνος πόλις and in Latin as Apollonopolis Magna, after the chief god Horus, who was identified as Apollo under the interpretatio graeca.
Temple of Kom Ombo: 2 hours , Admission included
The Temple of Kom Ombo is an unusual double temple in the town of Kom Ombo in Aswan Governorate, Upper Egypt. It was constructed during the Ptolemaic dynasty, 180–47 BC. Some additions to it were later made during the Roman period. You will enjoy lunch on board as the ship sails towards Aswan. Overnight stay in Aswan.
4: Abu Simbel Temple
Abu Simbel Temple Complex: 7 hours , Admission included
In the early morning, embark on a guided tour of the Abu Simbel Temple. Upon your return, you'll be transferred back to the cruise ship for lunch. Enjoy the ship's activities throughout the afternoon and savor dinner in the evening. You'll spend the night on board in Aswan.
5: Temple of Philae and Aswan High Dam
Temple of Philae: 2 hours , Admission included
After enjoying breakfast on board, you will check out at 8am. Your guided day tour will then begin with a boat trip to the Temple of Philae, dedicated to the goddess Isis. Following this visit, you will proceed to the High Dam, which spans across the Nile River.
Aswan High Dam: 2 hours , Admission included
The Aswan Dam, or more specifically since the 1980s, the Aswan High Dam, is one of the world's largest embankment dams, which was built across the Nile in Aswan, Egypt, between 1960 and 1970. When it was completed, it was the tallest earthen dam in the world, eclipsing the United States' Chatuge Dam.