Ciela Nile cruise from Luxor to Aswan

Enjoy your breakfast amid the scenic views of the Nile on board, and be ready to continue your discovering in Thebes, Luxor, now, visiting the Thebes Necropolis. 

Start from the Valley of the Kings, it served as the royal burial ground for pharaohs of the New Kingdom (16th–11th centuries BCE), and these tombs were designed to guide the pharaohs safely into the afterlife, depicting scenes from the Book of the Dead and other religious texts.

Transfer to the Hatshepsut Temple, carved into the cliffs on the west bank, blending seamlessly with the dramatic desert landscape of the Theban Mountains. The temple’s design is remarkable for its elegant terraces, colonnades, and ramps, rising in three levels that create a sense of harmony with the surrounding cliffs.

Stop at the Colossi of Memnon, two massive stone statues that have stood for over 3,400 years on the west bank of the Nile, near Luxor, representing Pharaoh Amenhotep III and were originally part of a grand mortuary temple. 

Return back to the Nile Cruise for lunch and a peaceful sailing to Edfu, where you spend your night with dinner. 

• Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner.

Relish your breakfast on board, and be ready for a unique experience, riding a horse carriage to Edfu Temple, one of the best-preserved temples in Egypt; unlike many other temples, nearly all of its walls, statues, and reliefs have survived intact, giving visitors a clear sense of how an Egyptian temple looked and functioned.

Return back to the Nile Cruise for lunch and a peaceful sailing to Kom Ombo, where you visit the Kom Ombo Temple, unlike most temples in Egypt, it is dedicated to two gods: Horus the Falcon and Sobek the Crocodile God, which is why the temple is perfectly symmetrically divided down the middle. Each side has its own sanctuary, halls, and sacred spaces, reflecting the dual worship.

Then, we explore the Crocodile Museum, which displays a large collection of mummified crocodiles, ranging from tiny hatchlings to giant adults, some over 5 meters long.

 The voyage continues toward Aswan, where you spend your night amid the charm of this city of gold. 

• Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner.

Begin your day with breakfast, and start exploring Aswan’s treasures from the Aswan High Dam, view the massive spillways, concrete structures, and gates that control the Nile, as well as the vast reservoir behind it. The dam also provides stunning panoramic views of Lake Nasser, with its sparkling waters stretching into the horizon.

Head to Phile Port, taking a motorboat for a peaceful sailing to Philae Temple, located on Agilkia Island, famous for its elegant architecture, intricate reliefs, and serene setting. The complex includes massive pylons, courtyards, hypostyle halls, and sanctuaries, all adorned with detailed carvings depicting myths, rituals, and offerings to the gods.

Then, we return back to the Nile Cruise for a relaxing time with lunch. The rest of the day is at your leisure. 

• Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner.

Relish your breakfast on board the Nile Cruise, and then check out. Take your seat in the vehicle, going to any drop-off point you select in Aswan. 

• Meals Included: Breakfast.