5 Days Nile Cruise from Hurghada – Luxor & Aswan (4 Nights)

After breakfast onboard, cross to Luxor’s West Bank to explore some of the most important monuments associated with the pharaohs of the New Kingdom.

Queen Hatshepsut Temple

Visit the mortuary temple of Queen Hatshepsut at Deir el-Bahari. Built against the limestone cliffs, the temple is arranged across three broad terraces connected by ramps.

Its reliefs depict important episodes from Hatshepsut’s reign, including the famous expedition to Punt. The temple’s integration with the surrounding cliffs makes it one of the distinctive architectural landmarks of ancient Luxor.

Valley of the Kings

Continue to the Valley of the Kings, the royal necropolis used primarily during Egypt’s New Kingdom. More than 60 tombs and chambers have been identified in the valley, including the tomb of Tutankhamun.

Inside the decorated tombs, painted scenes and funerary texts reveal ancient Egyptian beliefs about death and the journey to the afterlife.

Colossi of Memnon

Conclude your West Bank visit with the Colossi of Memnon, two enormous seated statues representing Pharaoh Amenhotep III.

Each statue was carved from large stone blocks and originally stood in front of Amenhotep III’s mortuary temple. Today, they remain among the most recognizable monuments on Luxor’s West Bank.

Return to the cruise for lunch before sailing south toward Edfu.

Wake up onboard as the cruise continues along the Nile toward Edfu.

Edfu Temple

Visit the Temple of Horus, one of Egypt’s best-preserved ancient temples. Built during the Ptolemaic period, the temple was dedicated to Horus, the falcon-headed god.

Its monumental entrance, detailed reliefs, courtyards, halls, and sanctuaries preserve extensive information about ancient religious rituals and the mythology surrounding Horus and Seth.

After the visit, return to the ship and continue sailing toward Kom Ombo.

Kom Ombo Temple

Explore the unusual double temple of Kom Ombo, dedicated to two deities: Sobek, the crocodile god, and Horus the Elder.

The temple has a distinctive symmetrical design, with duplicated sanctuaries, halls, and entrances reflecting its dedication to both gods. Nearby, the Crocodile Museum displays mummified crocodiles associated with the ancient cult of Sobek.

After your visit, return to the cruise and continue sailing toward Aswan.

After breakfast, begin exploring Aswan, where ancient monuments and major modern engineering works stand along the Nile.

Philae Temple

Take a boat to Agilkia Island to visit Philae Temple, one of Egypt’s most important monuments dedicated to the goddess Isis.

The original temple complex stood on Philae Island and was threatened by rising water following the construction of the Aswan High Dam. As part of the UNESCO-led rescue campaign, the monuments were dismantled and reconstructed on nearby Agilkia Island.

Its courtyards, pylons, columns, and reliefs preserve scenes connected with the worship of Isis and the mythology of ancient Egypt.

The Unfinished Obelisk

Continue to the ancient granite quarries of Aswan to see the Unfinished Obelisk. Commissioned during the reign of Queen Hatshepsut, the monument was abandoned after cracks appeared in the stone.

Had it been completed, the obelisk would have measured approximately 42 meters in length. Its unfinished surface provides a valuable view of the techniques ancient stoneworkers used to extract and shape granite.

Aswan High Dam

Visit the Aswan High Dam, completed in 1970. The dam created Lake Nasser, helped regulate the annual Nile floods, expanded irrigation capacity, and became an important source of hydroelectric power for Egypt.

Return to the cruise for lunch and enjoy your final evening onboard.

After breakfast, check out from the cruise.

Your representative will escort you to the train station for your first-class train journey to Qena. Upon arrival, a private air-conditioned vehicle will transfer you back to your hotel in Hurghada, marking the end of your Nile journey.

Day 1 begins with a private transfer from Hurghada to Luxor, followed by visits to Karnak and Luxor temples and cruise embarkation.

On Day 2, visit Queen Hatshepsut’s Temple, the Valley of the Kings, and the Colossi of Memnon before sailing toward Edfu.

Day 3 covers Edfu and Kom Ombo temples as the cruise continues toward Aswan.

On Day 4, explore Philae Temple, the Unfinished Obelisk, and the Aswan High Dam, then spend your final night aboard.

On Day 5, disembark in Aswan, take the first-class train to Qena, and return by private vehicle to your hotel in Hurghada.