4-Night Nile Cruise from Luxor to Aswan with Private Guide

Day 1: Arrival in Luxor, West Bank Tour (L, D)

Meet a guide at the Luxor airport or Luxor train station, then cross the River Nile to the West Bank, where the Valley of the Kings awaits. Visit the tombs of the kings from the New Kingdom period, then head to the Valley of the Queens to see the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut and Goddess Hathor at Deir el-Bahari. Return to the East Bank and transfer to the cruise ship for lunch and afternoon tea. In the evening, enjoy dinner on board followed by a belly dancing show. 

Overnight on board in Luxor. 

Day 2: Luxor, East Bank Tour (B, L, D)

After breakfast, visit the East Bank of Luxor to see the Temple of Karnak and the Luxor Temple, two of Luxor's most dramatic sites. Enjoy lunch on board, then sail to Esna and cross Esna lock. Pause for afternoon tea before joining the boat's disco party.

Overnight on board in Esna. 

Day 3: Edfu Temple, Kom Ombo (B, L, D)

Have breakfast on board, then visit the Temple of Edfu by horse-drawn carriage. Set sail for the Temple of Kom Ombo while you eat lunch on board. Walk from the cruise to the Temple of Kom Obmo, which is dedicated to the gods Sobek and Haroeies. Following your tour of the Temple of Kom Ombo, enjoy afternoon tea, dinner on board, and a Galabeya party. 

Overnight on board in Kom Ombo. 

Day 4: Aswan and Philae (B, L, D)

Start the day with breakfast on board, sail to Aswan, then visit the High Dam, the Granite Quarries, and the unfinished obelisk. Ride a motor boat to Philae Temple, before heading back to the cruise boat for lunch. Sail to Kitchener's Island and Elephantine Island on a traditional felucca sailboat, then return to the ship for afternoon tea and dinner. 

Overnight on board in Aswan.

Day 5: Departure from Aswan (B)

Disembark after breakfast on board, then spend a free morning or book a trip to Abu Simbel by plane. This cruise concludes with transfer to Aswan airport, Aswan train station, or an Aswan Hotel.