Breathtaking 5-Days Nile Cruise From Luxor to Aswan

After enjoying a delicious breakfast aboard the MS Royal Viking Nile Cruise, you'll meet your pleasant tour guide to begin your adventure on the West Bank of Luxor. First up is the awe-inspiring Valley of the Kings, where you'll explore the majestic stone-cut tombs of the New Kingdom pharaohs. With over 60 tombs discovered so far, these tombs were hidden deep in the rocks to protect them from tomb robbers.
Next, you'll visit the Colossi of Memnon, two towering statues that stand proudly at 30 meters tall, and then marvel at the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut, also known as the Temple of El Deir El Bahari. Your tour concludes with a visit to the unique site of King Amenhotep III.
After a morning full of discoveries, you'll return to the cruise ship for a tasty lunch as you sail towards Edfu. If you're feeling adventurous.

you can have an optional trip for a Luxor Hot Air Balloon Ride, offering stunning views above the tombstones of the West Bank. In the evening, you'll enjoy a delightful dinner on board and spend a restful night on the Nile Cruise in Edfu.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

After two days of exploring the wonders of Luxor, you'll start your day with a delicious breakfast on board the Nile Cruise. Your friendly tour guide, who you’ve gotten to know over the past few days, will join you for another memorable adventure. Today, you'll head to Edfu to visit the incredible Temple of Horus. This temple is not only one of the largest but also one of the best-preserved in all of Egypt, maintaining its original grandeur.

After soaking in the history at Edfu, you’ll return to the cruise ship and enjoy a relaxing sail southward to Kom Ombo. Onboard, a unique lunch awaits you. Upon arrival in Kom Ombo, you'll explore the fascinating Kom Ombo Temple, dedicated to Sobek, the crocodile god. This temple, built between 1350 and 180 B.C. under King Ramses II, is truly captivating.

After your visits to Kom Ombo and Edfu, you’ll return to the cruise for a delicious dinner. The evening will be filled with local music and entertainment as you relax and enjoy an overnight stay in the beautiful city of Aswan.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.

Start your day with a hearty breakfast and meet your private tour guide as you embark on another exciting day of your Egypt Nile cruise. Today, you'll explore Aswan, Egypt's southernmost city, located near the first cataract of the Nile. Your first stop will be the impressive High Dam, which has protected Egypt from the Nile's flooding.

Next, you'll visit the Unfinished Obelisk, a site that showcases the granite quarries ancient Egyptians used to build their pyramids and temples. Then, you'll head to the Philae Temple, a beautiful Greco-Roman-styled temple dedicated to the goddess Isis. This temple is one of the four significant sites linked to the legends of Isis, Osiris, and Horus.

After lunch, you’ll have the afternoon free to explore Aswan at your own pace. In the evening, return to the cruise ship for a delightful dinner and enjoy a captivating Nubian show.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.

Depending on where you have asked to be dropped off, we will take you to the Aswan airport after you have completed your last tour breakfast and checked out of the Luxor Aswan Nile cruise ship. 

There's an optional tour to Abu Simbel on the last day of the amazing trips to Aswan!

Meals: Breakfast