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4 Day Nile Cruise from Aswan to Luxor with Abu Simbel Tour

By Otto Gateway Cruises
Free cancellation available
Price is NZ$1,549 per adult* *Get a lower price by selecting multiple adult tickets
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Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 4d
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Selective hotel pickup

Overview

Discover the highlights of southern Egypt on this 4-day shared Nile cruise from Aswan to Luxor, including the breathtaking Abu Simbel temples. Sail aboard a 5-star Nile cruise with full-board meals while exploring Egypt’s iconic ancient sites. Begin in Aswan with visits to the High Dam, Unfinished Obelisk, and Philae Temple before touring Abu Simbel, included in the price. Continue with guided visits to Kom Ombo and Edfu temples while learning from a licensed Egyptologist guide. In Luxor, explore the East and West Banks, including the Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut Temple, and Karnak Temple. Transfers, guided sightseeing, and accommodation are included for a seamless journey through ancient Egypt.

3 nights aboard a 5-star Nile cruise with full-board meals
The Abu Simbel tour is included in the price
Visit Aswan, Kom Ombo, Edfu, and Luxor highlights
Licensed English-speaking Egyptologist guide
Transfers are included for a smooth experience
Optional hot air balloon ride in Luxor

Activity location

  • Aswan High Dam
    • Manteqet As Sad Al Aali,
    • Aswan, Egypt

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Aswan High Dam
    • Manteqet As Sad Al Aali,
    • Aswan, Egypt

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Nile Cruise from Aswan

  • Activity duration is 4 days4d
    4d
  • English

Pickup included

Language options: English
Price details
NZ$1,372.36 x 1 AdultNZ$1,372.36
Paid at activityNZ$176.17
Total
Price is NZ$1,548.53

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's included
    Transfers included at the start and end of the trip.
  • What's includedWhat's included
    3 nights’ accommodation on board a 5 Nile cruise – full-board (FB) basis.
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Abu Simbel tour included – shared small group
  • What's includedWhat's included
    All local taxes and services.
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Meet and assist by English-speaking representatives.
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Egyptology English-speaking tour guide.
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    All entrance fees
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Drinks onboard not included
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Tipping

Know before you book

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transport options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Activity itinerary

Day 1: Aswan Arrival, High Dam, Unfinished Obelisk & Philae Temple — Check-In

  • 4 stops
  • Meals: lunch, snacks
  • Accommodation: Not included

Aswan High Dam

  • 1h
  • Admission ticket not included
Start your day in Aswan with a visit to the High Dam, an impressive modern structure built to control the Nile’s flooding and generate electricity. Enjoy panoramic views of Lake Nasser and learn about this remarkable engineering achievement that changed the face of modern Egypt.

Unfinished Obelisk

  • 1h
  • Admission ticket not included
Continue to the Unfinished Obelisk, located in the ancient granite quarries of Aswan. This massive monument, left incomplete due to a crack in the stone, offers a fascinating glimpse into the techniques and craftsmanship of ancient Egyptian builders.

Temple of Philae

  • 1h
  • Admission ticket not included
Next, take a scenic motorboat ride across the Nile to Philae Temple, one of Egypt’s most beautiful temples, dedicated to the goddess Isis. Explore its graceful courtyards, towering pylons, and intricate reliefs while learning how it was relocated to Agilkia Island to protect it from the rising waters of the Nile.

Aswan (Pass by)

Check-In After finishing your Aswan tour, your driver will transfer you to your Nile cruise for check-in. Settle into your comfortable cabin, enjoy a delicious lunch, and relax as your unforgettable journey along the Nile begins.

Day 2: Abu Simbel Temples & Navigation to Kom Ombo Temple

  • 2 stops
  • Meals: breakfast, lunch, snacks
  • Accommodation: Not included

Abu Simbel Temple Complex

  • 3h
  • Admission ticket not included
Around 4:30 am, your guide will pick you up for the Abu Simbel trip (sharing a small group). Arrive around 8 am, to visit one of the most impressive places in Egypt, the rock-cut temples of Abu Simbel with their unique design built for King Ramesses 2nd. and his beloved Queen Nefertari. Back to the cruise by noon to have your lunch, sail, and head to Kom Ombo City.

Temple of Kom Ombo

  • 2h
  • Admission ticket not included
Arrive at Kom Ombo city to visit the dual temple of Sobek, the crocodile God, and Horus, the falcon God. Back to the cruise and have dinner. Continue sailing to Edfu overnight. Duration: 1 hour.

Day 3: Edfu Temple

  • 1 stop
  • Meals: breakfast, lunch, snacks
  • Accommodation: Not included

Temple of Horus

  • 2h
  • Admission ticket not included
After a delicious breakfast on board, take a charming horse-drawn carriage ride through Edfu’s streets with your Egyptologist guide. Visit the magnificent Temple of Horus, the falcon-headed god, one of Egypt’s best-preserved temples. Step through its grand gateways into the Ptolemaic era, where massive columns and carved hieroglyphics reveal the eternal battle between Horus and Seth. Your guide will bring these legends to life, showing how this temple became a masterpiece of ancient Egyptian art and faith. After exploring, return to the cruise to continue sailing the Nile. Enjoy a freshly prepared lunch on board, followed by afternoon tea as you watch the golden sunset dance across the river — a perfect end to another magical day.

Day 4: Luxor Tour & departure transfer

  • 3 stops
  • Meals: breakfast
  • Accommodation: Not included

Valley of the Kings

  • 1h
  • Admission ticket not included
Breakfast and check out to start your unforgettable day by driving to the West Bank to visit the Valley of the Kings, where the pharaohs from the New Kingdom carved their tombs in the mountains, aiming to hide their treasure and protect their mummies.

Temple of Hatshepsut at Deir el Bahari

  • 2h
  • Admission ticket not included
Then, go to the Mortuary temple of the famous queen Hatshepsut at El Deir El Bahari, and discover her beautiful temple and her attractive storey with her nephew. End your tour in the West Bank with a photo stop in front of the gigantic statues of Memnon. Lunchtime in a local restaurant (optional).

Temple of Karnak

  • 2h
  • Admission ticket not included
Back to the East Bank to see the largest temple ever, Karnak Temple, built over 2000 years ago, covering an area of about 63 acres. It has nice pics between its huge pillars and obelisks. Finally, transfer to the Luxor Hotel, Airport, or Railway station. (around 3:00 to 4:00 pm). Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes

Location

Activity location

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    Aswan High Dam
    • Manteqet As Sad Al Aali,
    • Aswan, Egypt

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    Aswan High Dam
    • Manteqet As Sad Al Aali,
    • Aswan, Egypt

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