4 Nights Nile Cruise Luxor Aswan

Your journey begins as you board your luxury Nile cruise in Luxor. After settling into your cabin and enjoying lunch, you start exploring the city known as the “World’s Greatest Open-Air Museum.”

Your first stop is the vast Karnak Temple Complex, a monumental site built over nearly 2,000 years. You walk through its legendary Hypostyle Hall, where 134 towering columns rise like a forest of stone. Your guide leads you through giant courtyards, sacred lakes, chapels, obelisks, and inscriptions that reveal the ancient glory of Thebes.

As the afternoon cools, you continue to Luxor Temple, connected to Karnak by the Avenue of the Sphinxes. Floodlit at dusk, the temple radiates a golden glow. You explore its colossal statues of Ramses II, intricate carvings, offering halls, and grand courtyards that once hosted ancient festivals.

You return to your cruise for dinner and spend your first night on the Nile.

After breakfast, you cross the Nile to explore Luxor’s West Bank. Your morning begins in the Valley of the Kings, where pharaohs of the New Kingdom were laid to rest deep within the mountains. You descend into royal tombs decorated with colorful wall scenes depicting gods, sacred spells, and journeys to the afterlife.

Next, you visit the stunning Temple of Queen Hatshepsut, an architectural masterpiece carved directly into towering cliffs. Its terraces, colonnades, and symmetry reflect the power and ambition of Egypt’s most successful female ruler.

Before returning to the cruise, you stop at the iconic Colossi of Memnon, two monumental statues that once guarded a massive mortuary temple.

Lunch is served onboard as the cruise begins sailing toward Edfu. You enjoy a relaxing afternoon on the sun deck, watching the landscapes of the Nile—palms, farmland, and desert horizons—unfold around you.

Today begins with a visit to the extraordinary Temple of Horus in Edfu, reached by horse-carriage. Considered the best-preserved temple in Egypt, it was built during the Ptolemaic period and dedicated to the falcon god Horus. Inside, towering pylons, shadowed halls, and inscriptions tell stories of divine battles between Horus and Seth. You walk through its sanctuary, offering rooms, and chambers as your guide explains the myths carved into its walls.

Returning to the cruise, you enjoy lunch as the ship sails toward Kom Ombo. The afternoon is yours to relax, sunbathe, or enjoy cruise entertainment.

Upon arrival in Kom Ombo, you explore its unique double temple dedicated to Sobek, the crocodile god, and Horus the Elder. The symmetrical design and medical reliefs carved into the walls reveal fascinating details about ancient surgical tools and healing rituals. You also visit the nearby Crocodile Museum, home to a collection of mummified crocodiles discovered around the region.

Dinner is served onboard as the cruise continues sailing to Aswan.

After breakfast, you begin your Aswan exploration with a visit to the enchanting Temple of Philae, dedicated to the goddess Isis. Accessible only by boat, the temple sits on an island surrounded by calm blue water, giving it a serene, otherworldly atmosphere. Your guide explains Philae’s role as one of the last active temples in ancient Egypt.

You then visit the High Dam, a modern engineering achievement that changed the course of Egyptian agriculture and energy production.

Next, you explore the Unfinished Obelisk, an enormous granite monument lying in the ancient quarry. Still attached to the bedrock, it reveals the techniques and challenges of ancient stonemasons.

The remainder of the day is free for relaxation onboard. Optional evening experiences include a Nubian village visit or a traditional felucca ride around Aswan’s islands.

After breakfast, you check out from your cruise, carrying unforgettable memories of your 4 Nights Nile Cruise Luxor Aswan—a journey through temples, tombs, stories, and the timeless beauty of the Nile.