Nile Cruise & Lake Nasser Cruise

Experience a stunning Nile Cruise from Luxor to Aswan, followed by an exceptional Lake Nasser Cruise where you will visit the magnificent Abu Simbel Temple and much more!

Important Info

Tour Duration: 10 Days

Location: Cairo, Egypt

Time Log: Depending on your flight arrival time

Scheduling: Mon

Hotel: Sonesta Hotel Luxor

Cruise: Movenpic Prince Abbas Lake Nasser Cruise & Movenpic Royal Lily Nile Cruise

Highlights

• Take fabulous photos at the Colossi of Memnon
• Visit the magnificent Luxor & Karnak Temples
• View the majestic Queen Hatshepsut Temple
• Travel by boat and see the sights from the water
• Visit Kom Ombo Temple shared by two Gods Sobek & Horus
• Gaze in awe at the Abu Simbel Temples
• Experience the beauty of Philae Temple
• Explore the Nubian Culture in Aswan

Tour Description

Every Monday 10 Days / 9 Nights

Day 1 Monday: Arrival Luxor - Nile Cruise 

Today our guide will meet you at Luxor Airport by A/C vehicle to escort you to board your 5* Nile Cruise for check-in. After enjoying lunch, you will have free time to settle in and relax; why not do some sunbathing and take a swim in the pool on the Sun Deck? Dinner and overnight on board.

Meals: Lunch, Dinner

Day 2 Tuesday: Luxor Nile Cruise and Sightseeing 

After breakfast on board, visit the West Bank, home of the famous Valley of the Kings. Journey through the Valley and explore the tombs of King Tutankhamun, Ramses VI, King Thutmose, and Amenhotep II. We now continue onto the fabulous Temple of Queen Hatshepsut, also known as El Deir El Bahari. Next, visit the Colossi of Memnon facing the Nile. Back to your Cruise which will sail onto Edfu via Esna Lock. Overnight on board.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 3 Wednesday: Edfu and Kom Ombo - Sail to Aswan 

After breakfast on board, sail to Edfu to visit Horus Temple. Edfu Temple is an ancient Egyptian Temple that houses important scenes and inscriptions about the Sacred Drama related to the conflict between Horus and Seth. Sail onto Kom Ombo Temple, shared by the two Gods Sobek and Horus. Back to your Cruise and sail onto Aswan. Overnight on board.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 4 Thursday: Aswan Nile Cruise Tours 

After breakfast on board, your guide will meet you to visit the famous High Dam, which controls all of Egypt's water. Next, visit the unique Unfinished Obelisk, weighing 1,168 tons. Finally, visit the beautiful Philae Temple, built for the Goddess Isis, who represents Health, Marriage, and Wisdom. Overnight on board.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 5 Friday: Abu Simbel / Lake Nasser Cruise 

After breakfast, disembark your Nile Cruise. Your guide will pick you up by private A/C vehicle to enjoy a trip to Abu Simbel. The two Temples of Abu Simbel are masterpieces of ancient Egypt, reflecting the glory of the New Kingdom. The Temple of Ramses II is dedicated to the four universal gods: Ptah, Re-Her-Akhtey, Amun-Re, and Ramses II himself. After this brilliant visit, you will be transferred to embark and check into your Lake Nasser Cruise.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 6 Saturday: Lake Nasser Cruise Tours 

After breakfast, continue sailing to Kasr Ibrim for a visit to the citadel, viewed from the ship's sun deck. Continue sailing to Amada, where you will visit the Temples of Amada and Derr, as well as the tomb of Penout. After your visit, carry on sailing to Wadi El Seboua. Dinner and overnight on board.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 7 Sunday: Nasser Cruise Tours / Sail to Aswan

This morning, visit the Temple of Wadi El Seboua, the Temples of Dakka, and Meharakka. Dinner and overnight on board while sailing to Aswan.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 8 Monday: Lake Nasser Cruise / Return to Luxor 

After breakfast, disembark and check out of your cruise. Visit the Kalabsha Temple, Beit El Wali, and the Kiosk of Kertassi. Once finished, you will be transferred from Aswan to Luxor, which is approximately a 4-hour drive. Overnight in Hotel in Luxor.

Day 9 Tuesday: Luxor Sightseeing Tours

After breakfast, your guide will pick you up from your hotel for a tour of the East Bank, visiting the majestic Karnak Temples, one of the largest in the world, where you can visit the Sacred Lake and the huge Scarab. Karnak was built in dedication to the God Amon and his wife Mut. Then continue onto the beautiful Luxor Temple, which showcases Pharaonic, Coptic, and Islamic civilizations. Transfer back to your Hotel. Overnight in Luxor.

Meals: Breakfast

Day 10 Wednesday: Final Departure

Once you have had breakfast and checked out of your Hotel, you will be escorted to Luxor International Airport for your final departure.

Meals: Breakfast

Pricing

Price Policy

Our prices are quoted in USD, but we also accept Euros and Sterling. The prices are per person and per trip, except during peak seasons such as Christmas, New Year, and Easter holidays. You can easily change the currency by clicking the icon at the bottom of the page.

Children Policy

• Ages 0 - 1.99: Free of charge
• Ages 2 - 11.99: Pay 50% of the tour price
• Ages 12 and above: Pay the full tour price as an adult

Note: For domestic flights included in your tour, children aged 0-2 incur a fee of $15. Children aged 2 and above are classified as adults.

Payment Policy

A deposit of 25% of the total tour price is required. During peak times (Christmas, New Year, and Easter), the deposit increases to 50%. Payment can be made via bank transfer (details will be provided), Western Union, or online.

Cancellation Policy

Cancellation fees are as follows:

• More than 1 week in advance: No cancellation fee
• 3 to 6 days in advance: 50% cancellation fee
• Within 2 days of departure: 100% cancellation fee

Important: All flights require a 100% cancellation fee.

Tipping

If you are satisfied with the services provided, it is customary to give a gratuity, although you are not obligated to do so.