5-Day Nile Cruise from Luxor to Aswan with Abu Simbel

After breakfast, explore the West Bank of Luxor beginning with the legendary Valley of the Kings, where ancient pharaohs were buried in richly decorated tombs. Continue to Temple of Hatshepsut, a stunning cliffside temple dedicated to Egypt’s most powerful female ruler. Stop at the iconic Colossi of Memnon before returning to the cruise. Begin sailing towards Edfu through the scenic Nile landscapes.

Visit Temple of Horus, one of the best-preserved temples in Egypt dedicated to the falcon god Horus and known for its detailed carvings and massive entrance pylons. Continue sailing to Kom Ombo to explore the unique Temple of Kom Ombo, a rare double temple dedicated to Sobek and Horus the Elder, famous for its symmetrical design and ancient medical scenes. Return to the cruise and continue sailing towards Aswan.

Arrive in Aswan and begin your tour with a visit to the beautiful Philae Temple, dedicated to the goddess Isis and located on a picturesque island surrounded by the Nile. Continue to the famous Aswan High Dam, an engineering masterpiece that controls the Nile floods and created Lake Nasser, one of the world’s largest artificial lakes. Then visit the remarkable Unfinished Obelisk, an enormous ancient obelisk still attached to the granite bedrock, offering fascinating insight into stone-cutting techniques used by ancient Egyptians. After the tour, return to the cruise and enjoy a relaxing evening onboard in Aswan.

Early in the morning, travel south to the magnificent Abu Simbel Temples, one of Egypt’s most famous monuments built by Ramses II. The massive rock-cut temples were created to demonstrate the power of ancient Egypt and are famous for their colossal statues and detailed interior carvings. Your guide will explain the incredible story of relocating the temples to save them from flooding after the High Dam project. After the tour, return to Aswan for transfer to the airport, train station, or hotel.