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3 Days and 2 Nights Nile Cruise from Aswan with Abu simbel

By Go Egypt Adeventures
Free cancellation available
Price is €470 per adult* *Get a lower price by selecting multiple adult tickets
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Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 3d
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Selective hotel pickup

Overview

Enjoy a 3-day, 2-night Nile cruise from Aswan to Luxor, combining ancient history, comfort, and expert-guided exploration.

Begin in Aswan with a memorable visit to the iconic Abu Simbel Temples, showcasing the monumental statues of Ramesses II and Queen Nefertari. Board your 5-star Nile cruise and sail north past scenic islands, traditional villages, and lush Nile landscapes.

Explore the distinctive Kom Ombo Temple and the remarkably preserved Edfu Temple, dedicated to Horus, with insightful commentary from a professional Egyptologist. In Luxor, discover the highlights of both the East and West Banks, including the Valley of the Kings, Temple of Hatshepsut, Karnak Temple, and Luxor Temple.

This refined journey offers a perfect balance of culture, history, and luxury for an unforgettable Nile experience.

Activity location

  • Aswan
    • Aswan, Egypt

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Aswan
    • Aswan, Egypt

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Deluxe ship

  • Activity duration is 3 days3d
    3d
  • English

Deluxe
Pickup included

Language options: English
Starting time: 04:00
Price details
€447.98 x 1 Adult€447.98
Paid at activity€21.54
Total
Price is €469.52
Until Fri, 5 Jun

Luxury ship

  • Activity duration is 3 days3d
    3d
  • English

Luxury ship
Pickup included

Language options: English
Starting time: 04:00
Price details
€551.36 x 1 Adult€551.36
Paid at activity€21.54
Total
Price is €572.90
Until Fri, 5 Jun

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's included
    Tea and coffee on the sun deck during sailing
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Licensed Egyptology English tour guide for all excursions
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Local taxes and service charges
  • What's includedWhat's included
    2 nights accommodation on Nile cruise
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Personal expenses, and tips
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Airport, Gharb Soheil & New Aswan transfer: $25 (2–3 guests), $40 (4+)
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Entry fees for temples

Know before you book

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transport options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, activities services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. Supplier cancellation policy will apply.
  • This activity is provided by a professional trader (a party acting within their trade, business or profession).

Activity itinerary

Day 1: Abu Simbel – Kom Ombo Temples and Check-In

  • 7 stops
  • Meals: lunch, snacks
  • Accommodation: Overnight onboard in Edfu.

Aswan

  • 3h
Begin your journey with a private transfer from your Aswan hotel, train station, or airport to embark on a guided tour of the Abu Simbel Temples.

Abu Simbel Temple Complex

  • 2h
  • Admission ticket not included
Marvel at the grand rock-cut monuments of Ramesses II and his queen Nefertari, carved into cliffs overlooking Lake Nasser. Your Egyptologist guide will explain the historical and cultural significance of these UNESCO World Heritage sites.

Aswan

  • 2h
After the excursion, return to Aswan and board your 5-star Nile cruise.

Aswan

Settle into your cabin and enjoy a freshly prepared lunch onboard.

Kom Ombo

Sail southward, passing scenic Nile landscapes and riverside villages. Stop at the Kom Ombo

Temple of Kom Ombo

  • 2h
  • Admission ticket not included
Kom Ombo Temple, a rare double temple dedicated to Sobek and Horus. Capture photos and learn about its unique dual design.

Edfu

Return to your cruise for dinner, relax on the sun deck, and enjoy onboard entertainment. Overnight onboard as your cruise sails towards Edfu.

Day 2: Edfu Temple and Sailing

  • 2 stops
  • Meals: breakfast, lunch, snacks
  • Accommodation: Accommodation in nile cruise

Temple of Horus

  • 2h
  • Admission ticket not included
Upon arrival at Edfu between 7:00 AM and 8:00 AM, your guide will meet you in the ship’s lobby for a memorable excursion. Take a traditional horse-drawn carriage to the magnificent Edfu Temple, one of the best-preserved temples in Egypt, dedicated to the falcon god Horus. Explore its grand halls and sanctuaries while your guide explains the temple’s historical, religious, and cultural significance.

Luxor

Return to the cruise to continue sailing along the Nile. Relax on the sun deck with Egyptian tea, admiring the natural beauty of islands, fields, and traditional Upper Egyptian villages along the riverbanks. Capture photographs of everyday Nile life and take in the serene landscapes. Enjoy lunch and dinner onboard, with the evening free for entertainment or relaxing under the stars. Overnight stay aboard the cruise.

Day 3: Luxor – West Bank, East Bank, and Check-Out

  • 5 stops
  • Meals: breakfast
  • Accommodation: guest will check out

Valley of the Kings

  • 2h
  • Admission ticket not included
Wake up to the breathtaking city of Luxor, often called the world’s greatest open-air museum. After a hearty breakfast onboard your Nile cruise, disembark to explore the West Bank, home to some of Egypt’s most iconic ancient sites. Begin with the Valley of the Kings, where more than 60 pharaohs were laid to rest in intricately decorated tombs carved deep into the cliffs. Marvel at the vivid hieroglyphics and detailed wall paintings that tell stories of life, death, and the afterlife.

Temple of Hatshepsut at Deir el Bahari

  • 1h 30m
  • Admission ticket not included
Next, visit the stunning Temple of Hatshepsut, an architectural masterpiece built into the cliffs, honouring one of Egypt’s most remarkable female rulers.

Colossi of Memnon

  • 30m
Continue to the Colossi of Memnon, two enormous statues that once guarded the mortuary temple of Amenophis III, offering perfect photo opportunities against the desert backdrop.

Temple of Karnak

  • 2h
  • Admission ticket not included
Cross the Nile to the East Bank, then visit the vast Karnak Temple Complex, including the majestic Hypostyle Hall, where 134 colossal columns rise dramatically overhead.

Luxor Temple

  • 1h 30m
  • Admission ticket not included
Explore the magnificent Luxor Temple, with its towering columns and beautifully preserved reliefs.

Location

Activity location

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    Aswan
    • Aswan, Egypt

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    Aswan
    • Aswan, Egypt

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