Upon arrival at Aswan Airport or Railway Station, you will be met by one of our Egypt Nile Travel representatives to begin your 4-day Dahabiya Nile cruise from Aswan to Luxor. Visit the High Dam, a great engineering feat of the 1960s to stop floods and generate electricity. Then proceed to the beautiful Temple of Philae. This beautiful temple was built during the Greco-Roman era and dedicated to Isis, goddess of magic and love in ancient Egypt. End your tour at the granite quarry of the Unfinished Obelisk. Then, transfer to your Dahabiya Nile River cruise. Overnight in Aswan.

Meals Plan: Lunch & Dinner

Enjoy a relaxing morning on your Dahabiya in Aswan. You can also take an optional tour to the amazing Abu Simbel temples.

At about 2:00 pm, your luxurious Dahabiya Nile cruise starts sailing to Kom Ombo. Visit the extraordinary Double Temple of Sobek and Haroeris, an uncommon shrine from the Greco-Roman period. Further to the Crocodile Museum, which houses an impressive collection of exquisitely preserved crocodile mummies. After visiting, return to your Dahabiya and head further to Al Ramady Island, where you will spend the second night of your 4-day Dahabiya cruise in serenity.

Meals Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Enjoy a little walk to the Temple of Khnum in Esna. Esna Temple is a remarkable Greco-Roman monument dedicated to Khnum, the ram-headed god of creation and the Nile’s life-giving floods. It is famous for its beautifully carved columns and vividly painted astronomical ceiling, still displaying original colors. Then, return to your Dahabiya cruise to set sail to Luxor via the Lock of Esna.

Upon arrival in Luxor, you will explore the sprawling complex of Karnak Temple, the largest religious complex ever built.  Journey to Luxor Temple, a majestic structure linked to Karnak by the Avenue of Sphinxes. Witness its captivating architecture and learn about its significance in ancient Egyptian rituals and festivals. Then, head back to your Dahabiya for the final night of your 4-day Dahabiya Nile cruise from Aswan to Luxor.

Meals Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Disembarkation, followed by visiting the magnificent tombs of the Valley of the Kings, where the pharaohs of the New Kingdom period were buried. Then proceed to the unique Hatshepsut Temple, which was ruled by a pharaoh for about 20 years. Continue to the Colossi of Memnon of Amenhotep III. Enjoy your lunch at a local restaurant, then conclude your 4-day Dahabiya Nile cruise from Aswan to Luxor with a transfer to your hotel in Luxor or Luxor Airport/Railway. Feel free to contact us about your next trip to Egypt with Egypt Nile Travel.

Optional tour: Sunrise Hot Air Balloon over Luxor

Meals Plan: Breakfast & Lunch