10-Day Nile and Lake Nasser Cruise Tour through Luxor and Abu Simbel
About This Tour
Sign up for this 10-day Egyptian cruise holiday, featuring a Nile cruise from Luxor to Aswan and a Lake Nasser cruise. Visit heritage sites on Luxor's West and...
Duration: 10 Days · Tour type: Private · Activity level: Easy · Accommodation: Included · Luxury · Transport: Included · Wheelchair access: Yes · Cities: Aswan, Edfu, Kom Ombo, Luxor, Abu Simbel, Lake Nasser · Languages: English, French, German, Italian, Portuguese, Spanish
About Aswan
Aswan
Once the frontline between the ancient Nubians and Egyptian kings, today Aswan is known for its colossal dam and Lake Nasser. To explore the city’s ruins and sites to the fullest, be sure to get a local guide.
What's Included
- Meet-and-greet service by our representatives at airports
- Assistance from our guest relations team during your stay
- All transfers by private air-conditioned vehicle
- One-way flight from Aswan to Abu Simbel by EgyptAir
- Accommodation for 4 nights on a 5-star Nile River cruise on a full-board basis
- Accommodation for 3 nights on a 5-star Lake Nasser cruise on a full-board basis
- Accommodation for 2 nights in a Luxor hotel with daily breakfast
- All sightseeing tours and shore excursions mentioned in the itinerary
- English-speaking Egyptologist guide throughout the trip
- Entrance fees to the sights mentioned in the itinerary
- Meals as mentioned in the itinerary
- All hotel and Nile cruise service charges and taxes
Not Included
- International airfare
- Entry visa to Egypt
- Any optional tours
- Personal spending
- Tipping
Itinerary
-
1Day 01
Arrival in Luxor and Nile Cruise Embarkation
Your tour manager will meet and assist you at Luxor Airport. Then, he will escort you by exclusive air-conditioned deluxe vehicle to your 5-star Nile cruise for embarkation. Enjoy lunch on board and free time at leisure. Dinner and overnight stay will be on the cruise ship in Luxor.Meals: Lunch and dinner
-
2Day 02
Luxor West Bank and Sail to Edfu
After breakfast, transfer to the West Bank of the Nile in Luxor and visit the Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut Temple at El Deir El Bahari, and the Colossi of Memnon. Return to the ship for lunch and afternoon tea while sailing to Edfu via the Esna Lock. Dinner on board. Overnight stay in Edfu. Meals: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner
-
3Day 03
Edfu, Kom Ombo, and Sail to Aswan
Enjoy breakfast on board before visiting the Horus Temple at Edfu. Return to the ship for lunch and sail to Kom Ombo. Upon arrival, visit the temple shared by the two gods, Sobek and Haroeris. Return to the ship and continue sailing to Aswan. Dinner on board. Overnight stay in Aswan. Meals: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner
-
4Day 04
Aswan Highlights from the Nile Cruise
After breakfast, leave your cruise to enjoy a visit to the High Dam, the Unfinished Obelisk, and the majestic Philae Temple. Return to the ship for lunch. Dinner on board. Overnight stay in Aswan. Meals: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner
-
5Day 05
Fly to Abu Simbel and Embark on Lake Nasser
Disembark after breakfast. Then, you will be transferred to Aswan Airport to fly to Abu Simbel. Upon arrival at Abu Simbel Airport, you will be transferred by a private air-conditioned vehicle to embark on your 5-star lake cruise. Check in on board at Abu Simbel. Lunch on board, then visit Abu Simbel Temple. Meals: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner
-
6Day 06
Kasr Ibrim, Amada, and Wadi El Seboua
Breakfast will be served while sailing to Kasr Ibrim. Arrive at Kasr Ibrim, where the tour is conducted from the ship's sun deck, as entrance to the site is not permitted. Lunch is served while sailing to Amada. Visit the temples of Amada and Derr, as well as the tomb of Penout. Enjoy a relaxing afternoon sail to Wadi El Seboua. Dinner and overnight stay aboard the lake cruise. Meals: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner
-
7Day 07
Wadi El Seboua, Dekka, Moharaka, and Sail to Aswan
In the morning, visit Wadi El Seboua, the temples of Dekka, and Moharaka. Lunch on board. Sail to Aswan, with dinner and overnight stay on board. Meals: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner
-
8Day 08
Kalabsha Temple and Transfer to Luxor
Check out in Aswan after breakfast, then visit Kalabsha Temple, Beit El Wali, and the Kiosk of Kertassi. Then, transfer from Aswan to Luxor, with about 3 hours of driving. Overnight stay in Luxor. Meals: Breakfast
-
9Day 09
Luxor East Bank Sightseeing
After breakfast, you will be picked up by your tour guide to visit Karnak Temple and Luxor Temple on the East Bank. Transfer back to your hotel for an overnight stay in Luxor. Meals: Breakfast
-
10Day 10
Departure from Luxor
After breakfast, transfer to Luxor International Airport for final departure. Meals: Breakfast
Meeting Point
Meeting point: Luxor, Luxor City, Luxor, Egypt · Tour start: Luxor, Luxor Governorate 85955, Egypt — Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
