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Nile Odyssey: 4-Day 5-Star Full-Board Cruise from Cairo to Aswan & Luxor
4 days / 3 nights Cairo · Luxor · Aswan Group tour
Duration
4 days / 3 nights
Type
Group
Guide
Egyptologist guide
Transport
Air-conditioned vehicle
Route
Cairo to Aswan → Aswan - Kom Ombo → Kom Ombo - Luxor → Luxor
Overview
Four days on the world's most storied river. This short, rich journey takes you from Cairo to Aswan by air, then north along the Nile aboard a 5-star full-board cruise, visiting the great temples of Upper Egypt with a professional Egyptologist guide. Your first day begins with a flight from Cairo to Aswan and embarkation on your cruise ship with lunch on board. In the afternoon you take a boat to Agilika Island for Philae Temple, the Temple of Isis, along with the Kiosk of Trajan and the Temple of Hathor, then visit the Unfinished Obelisk in Aswan's ancient granite quarries and the Aswan High Dam. On day two the ship sails to Kom Ombo, the unusual double temple on the riverbank. Early risers can add an optional excursion to the Abu Simbel temples of Ramses II and Queen Nefertari. Day three brings the Temple of Horus at Edfu, one of the best-preserved temples in Egypt, before the ship reaches Luxor for the vast Karnak Temple Complex and Luxor Temple. Your final morning is spent on Luxor's West Bank, exploring the Valley of the Kings, the Temple of Hatshepsut and the Colossi of Memnon, with the option of starting the day on a sunrise hot-air balloon flight. The tour ends with a drop-off in Luxor. The flight from Cairo to Aswan, three nights aboard the cruise with meals as listed, and all ground transfers in air-conditioned vehicles are included.
Duration
4 days
Route
Cairo to Aswan → Aswan - Kom Ombo → Kom Ombo - Luxor → Luxor
Best season
Oct–Apr
Tour highlights
5-star Full-Board Nile Cruise (Aswan to Luxor)
Philae Temple, Nubian Village & High Dam
Kom Ombo & Edfu Temples
Karnak & Luxor Temples
Valley of the Kings & Hatshepsut Temple
Day-by-day itinerary
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What's included
Included
- Accommodation for 3 nights as listed in the itinerary, including the 5-star Nile cruise
- All ground transportation and transfers by modern air-conditioned vehicle
- Meet and greet on arrival plus airport departure transfer
- Professional English-speaking Egyptologist guide
- Meals as specified in the daily itinerary
- All domestic transportation listed in the itinerary
- Full-board accommodation aboard the 5-star Nile cruise
Not included
- Travel insurance
- Optional tours and excursions
- Personal expenses, drinks and laundry
- Gratuities for guides, drivers and cruise staff
- Entrance fees to archaeological sites (as listed by the operator)
- International flights
Good to know
Important information
The tour ends in Luxor on day 4; onward travel from Luxor is not included, so please plan your next connection in advance. Entrance fees to archaeological sites, international flights and travel insurance are not included. Check Egypt's visa requirements for your nationality before you travel. The optional Abu Simbel excursion and sunrise balloon flight both start very early in the morning, and balloon flights depend on weather conditions. Comfortable walking shoes, a hat and sun protection are recommended. Gratuities for guides, drivers and cruise staff are not included and are customary in Egypt.
Frequently asked questions
Is the flight from Cairo to Aswan included?
Yes. The flight from Cairo to Aswan on day 1 is included, along with the transfer from Aswan Airport to your cruise ship.
Where does the tour end?
The tour ends in Luxor on day 4 with a drop-off in Luxor. Onward travel from Luxor is not included.
Are meals included on the cruise?
Yes. The cruise is full board: lunch and dinner on day 1, all three meals on days 2 and 3, and breakfast on day 4.
Are entrance fees to the temples included?
No. Entrance fees to archaeological sites are not included in the tour price.
Are Abu Simbel and the hot-air balloon ride included?
Both are available as optional experiences. The Abu Simbel excursion is offered early on the morning of day 2, and the sunrise hot-air balloon flight over Luxor's West Bank on day 4.
What is not included in the price?
Entrance fees to archaeological sites, travel insurance, international flights, optional tours, personal expenses, drinks, laundry, and gratuities for guides, drivers and cruise staff.
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