Cruise the Nile from Cairo to Aswan | Egypt Tours VIP – 4-Day Luxury Nile Cruise

Day 1 – Arrival in Aswan | Nile Cruise Embarkation & Aswan Sightseeing

08:00 – 09:00 – Arrival & Meet and Assist
Meet your private Egyptologist guide at Aswan Airport, train station, or your hotel. Assistance with luggage and transfer arrangements.

09:00 – 09:30 – Private Transfer to the Cruise
Travel by private, air-conditioned vehicle to your Nile cruise ship.

09:30 – 10:30 – Embarkation & Check-In
Board the cruise, complete check-in, and enjoy a welcome drink while settling into your cabin.

13:00 – 14:00 – Lunch Onboard
Enjoy lunch while relaxing on the cruise ship.

14:30 – 15:30 – Aswan High Dam
Visit the impressive Aswan High Dam, an important engineering achievement that transformed Egypt's water management and agriculture.

15:45 – 16:45 – Philae Temple
Take a private motorboat ride to Agilkia Island to visit the magnificent Temple of Philae, dedicated to the goddess Isis. Enjoy a guided tour of this remarkable ancient sanctuary.

17:00 – 18:00 – Return to the Cruise & Leisure Time
Return to the cruise ship and enjoy free time to relax on deck or explore the ship.

19:00 – 20:00 – Dinner Onboard

Overnight: Nile Cruise in Aswan
Sailing: No sailing today

Day 2 – Aswan → Kom Ombo → Edfu

07:00 – 08:00 – Breakfast Onboard

Optional Abu Simbel Excursion – Early Morning
For guests who choose the optional Abu Simbel excursion, depart early in the morning by private vehicle or flight to visit the magnificent temples of Ramses II and Queen Nefertari before returning to the cruise.

11:00 – Cruise Sailing Begins
Begin sailing from Aswan toward Kom Ombo and enjoy the beautiful Nile scenery.

13:00 – 14:00 – Lunch Onboard
Lunch is served while sailing.

17:00 – 18:00 – Kom Ombo Temple
Disembark for a guided visit to the unique Kom Ombo Temple, dedicated to the crocodile god Sobek and the falcon-headed god Horus.

18:30 – Return to the Cruise Ship

19:00 – Continue Sailing to Edfu

20:00 – 21:00 – Dinner Onboard

Overnight: Nile Cruise in Edfu

Day 3 – Edfu → Esna → Luxor

06:00 – 06:30 – Early Morning Tea or Coffee
Enjoy an early morning refreshment onboard.

06:30 – 07:30 – Horse-Drawn Carriage Ride to Edfu Temple
Travel by traditional horse-drawn carriage from the cruise ship to the temple.

07:30 – 08:30 – Guided Visit to Edfu Temple
Explore the exceptionally well-preserved Temple of Horus, one of the finest surviving temples from ancient Egypt.

09:00 – 10:00 – Breakfast Onboard

10:00 – Sailing Toward Esna
Relax onboard and enjoy the scenery as the cruise continues toward Esna.

13:00 – 14:00 – Lunch Onboard

15:00 – Passage Through Esna Lock
Experience the cruise passing through the Esna Lock before continuing toward Luxor.

16:30 – Arrival in Luxor

17:00 – 18:00 – Luxor Temple
Visit the spectacular Luxor Temple, beautifully illuminated in the evening and dedicated to the rejuvenation of kingship.

19:30 – 20:30 – Dinner Onboard

Overnight: Nile Cruise in Luxor

Day 4 – Luxor East & West Banks | Disembarkation

07:00 – 08:00 – Breakfast Onboard

08:00 – Disembarkation
Check out from the Nile cruise and meet your private Egyptologist guide.

08:30 – 10:00 – Karnak Temple
Begin your Luxor sightseeing with a guided visit to the magnificent Karnak Temple Complex, one of the largest religious complexes ever built.

10:30 – Transfer to Luxor West Bank

11:00 – 12:30 – Valley of the Kings
Explore the legendary Valley of the Kings, the burial place of many New Kingdom pharaohs. Visit the included tombs and learn about the fascinating history of ancient Egyptian royalty.

12:45 – 13:45 – Temple of Queen Hatshepsut
Continue to the impressive mortuary temple of Queen Hatshepsut at Deir El Bahari, dramatically built into the cliffs of the West Bank.

14:00 – Tour Ends & Private Transfer
At the end of your tour, enjoy a private transfer to your Luxor hotel, Luxor Airport, or Luxor train station, according to your onward travel arrangements.