3 Night Nile Cruise from Aswan to Luxor

Upon arrival in Aswan, you will be greeted by our representative and transferred to your luxurious Nile cruise for embarkation before lunch. After settling into your elegantly appointed cabin, step ashore with your Egyptologist to visit the enchanting Philae Temple, dedicated to the goddess Isis, set on a picturesque island surrounded by the Nile’s blue waters.

Continue to the modern marvel of the Aswan High Dam, offering sweeping views across Lake Nasser. Return to your cruise in the evening, where you can enjoy a freshly prepared dinner in the main dining room before relaxing on the sun deck, watching the golden glow of sunset dance across the river.

Optional experiences such as a felucca sail or a visit to a traditional Nubian village are available for those wishing to delve deeper into local culture.

Overnight in Aswan.

Enjoy a leisurely breakfast as your cruise begins its journey north along the Nile. Late in the morning, you will arrive at Kom Ombo, where the unique double temple dedicated to Sobek, the crocodile god, and Horus, the falcon god, stands majestically on the riverbank. Your guide will share the temple’s fascinating history, including its significance to ancient medicine.

Visit the adjacent Crocodile Museum to see mummified crocodiles and rare artifacts before returning to the ship. As you sail onward, a delicious lunch is served, and the ever-changing Nile scenery unfolds before you—fields of sugarcane, children waving from the banks, and fishermen casting their nets.

In the afternoon, arrive at Edfu and travel by horse-drawn carriage to the Temple of Horus, one of the best-preserved temples in Egypt, with soaring columns and intricate reliefs. After your visit, return to the cruise for afternoon tea, dinner, and evening entertainment as you continue toward Esna.

Overnight on board.

In the morning, your cruise glides through the historic Esna Lock before continuing to Luxor. After lunch on board, embark on an afternoon tour of the East Bank, beginning with the awe-inspiring Karnak Temple Complex, a vast open-air museum where towering columns, obelisks, and sacred lakes reveal over 2,000 years of construction by generations of pharaohs.

Walk along the Avenue of Sphinxes to Luxor Temple, where grand statues of Ramses II guard the entrance and the temple’s courtyard glows warmly under the evening lights. The atmosphere is magical, with history whispering through every stone. After your tour, return to the cruise for dinner, or choose to attend the optional Sound & Light Show at Karnak for an unforgettable night.

Overnight in Luxor.

After breakfast, journey to Luxor’s West Bank, home to some of ancient Egypt’s most famous treasures. Explore the Valley of the Kings, where the richly decorated tombs of pharaohs such as Tutankhamun lie hidden in the desert hills. Continue to the mortuary Temple of Queen Hatshepsut, a masterpiece of ancient architecture rising in terraces beneath towering cliffs.

Finally, pause at the Colossi of Memnon, two massive statues that have stood guard for nearly 3,400 years. Return to the cruise ship to collect your belongings and disembark, with a transfer to your hotel or Luxor Airport, carrying memories of a truly remarkable Nile journey.