3 Night Nile Cruise from Aswan to Luxor

By choosing a 3-night cruise along Africa’s great river, you’ll be able to admire Egypt’s most beautiful monuments whilst travelling on a fully equipped boat. The price includes three breakfasts, lunches and dinners, return transfers from your hotel in Aswan and an expert Egyptologist guide. Whilst on board, you’ll also be able to enjoy the on-board bar, a nightclub and the outdoor swimming pool.

Day 1 – Aswan

The first day focuses on the attractions in the city and the surrounding area. One of these is the Temple of Philae, dedicated to the myth of Osiris, who, according to tradition, taught mankind about agriculture and winemaking. You’ll also see the High Dam, a massive structure that provides the country with hydroelectric power and controls the river’s floods. In the afternoon, you can return to the boat or explore Aswan on your own.

Meals: lunch and dinner

Day 2 – from Aswan to Edfu

The second day is devoted to one of the country’s most impressive monuments: Abu Simbel. A vehicle will collect you in the morning to take you to the archaeological complex, built around 1274 BC to celebrate the Egyptian victory over the Hittites at the Battle of Kadesh. You’ll return to the boat around lunchtime.

Meals: breakfast, lunch and dinner

Day 3 – Edfu and Luxor (East Bank)

Edfu is famous for the temple dedicated to Horus, the falcon-headed god. It stands on the site where, according to tradition, the battle between Horus and the evil god Seth took place. You will then continue your cruise to Luxor, where you will visit Luxor Temple, which forms part of the Karnak archaeological complex. Inside, you’ll find splendid monuments such as the statues dedicated to Ramses II and the imposing colonnade built by Amenhotep III.

Meals: breakfast, lunch and dinner

Day 4 – Luxor (West Bank)

The fourth and final day is devoted to the West Bank, home to the ancient Egyptian city of Thebes, complemented by a major necropolis. Your guide will explain the history of the most impressive monuments:

• Valley of the Kings – The burial site of the pharaohs of Egypt’s New Kingdom. The tombs of Ramses III and IV, Sanakht and Tausert are among the best preserved
• Temple of Hatshepsut – a fascinating mortuary temple surrounded by limestone reliefs. Hatshepsut was one of the few female pharaohs
• Colossi of Memnon – Two enormous statues guarding the entrance to Luxor. A short distance away lie the ruins of the mortuary temple of Amenhotep III

After completing the 4-day tour, you can stay in Luxor or return to your hotel from Luxor railway station or the airport.

Meals: breakfast