8 Days Nile Adventure from Hurghada to Luxor & Aswan

First, you will continue your Nile River cruise from Hurghada by sailing towards Esna.

Then, you will proceed sailing to Edfu while enjoying the scenic beauty of the Nile River along the way.

Next, you will spend a relaxing day onboard the cruise, taking advantage of its facilities and peaceful atmosphere.

Finally, you will stay overnight in Edfu.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Overnight: Onboard the Cruise

First, after breakfast onboard, you will join your Egyptologist tour guide to visit Edfu Temple, which is considered the most well-preserved Greco-Roman temple in all of Egypt. The temple walls depict a dramatic “play” illustrating the victory of Horus over the evil god Seth. Dedicated to the legendary sky falcon god Horus, this remarkable temple stands as one of the best-preserved monuments in Egypt, constructed between 237 BC during the reign of Ptolemy III Euergetes and completed by Ptolemy XII Auletes in 57 BC during the Ptolemaic period. The grand Edfu Temple offers deep insight into the religion, myths, and language of the Hellenistic era.

Then, after completing your tour, you will return back to the cruise and continue sailing towards Aswan, enjoying the serene views of the Nile along the way.

Next, you will arrive in Aswan (late night arrival) and settle onboard the cruise.

Finally, you will spend the overnight onboard in Aswan.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Overnight: Onboard the Cruise

First, enjoy your breakfast onboard the cruise.

Then, you will begin your tour in Aswan by visiting The High Dam, the remarkable Aswan High Dam that was inaugurated in the 1960s to usher in a new era of development and provide Egypt with a reliable source of electricity and water management.

Next, you will continue to explore The Unfinished Obelisk, one of the greatest ancient engineering achievements associated with Queen Hatshepsut. This massive monolith was intended to reach a height of 41.75 meters (137.0 ft) with a weight exceeding a thousand tons, and it reveals fascinating details about ancient Egyptian stone-carving techniques through its unfinished state.

Then, you will proceed to visit Philae Temple, the beautiful and sacred temple dedicated to the goddess of motherhood. Located on its own island along the Nile River, this astral temple was mainly constructed during the reign of Nectanebo I between 380–362 BC, while its origins trace back to the 6th century BC.

Finally, after completing your visits, you will return to the cruise and spend the overnight onboard in Aswan.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Overnight: Onboard the Cruise

First, in the early morning, you will receive your breakfast boxes and join your tour guide for a private guided excursion to Abu Simbel Temple. The mesmerizing temples are located near Egypt’s southern border and reflect the grand legacy of the great King Ramses the Great around 1264 BC. These magnificent temples were built to honor Amun-Ra, Ptah, Ra-Horakhty, and a deified version of Ramses II himself, and they are also famous for the remarkable sun alignment phenomenon that occurs on the 22nd of February and the 22nd of October each year.

Then, after completing your visit, you will return back to your cruise.

Next, you will enjoy your lunch onboard and continue sailing while relaxing and admiring the scenic beauty of the Nile.

Finally, you will spend the rest of the day onboard the cruise.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Overnight: Onboard the Cruise

First, enjoy your breakfast onboard the cruise.

Then, you will join your tour guide to visit Kom Ombo Temple, the mesmerizing “hill of gold” that features a unique double design with twin courts, halls, sanctuaries, and rooms dedicated to the crocodile god Sobek and the falcon god Haroeris. This remarkable temple was constructed during the Ptolemaic era between 180 BC and 47 BC, and it provides valuable insight into ancient medical practices, surgical instruments, and astronomical knowledge of that period.

Next, after completing your visit, you will return back to the cruise and continue sailing towards Luxor while enjoying the peaceful scenery of the Nile River.

Finally, you will spend the rest of the day onboard the cruise.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Overnight: Onboard the Cruise

First, you will continue your Nile River cruise from Hurghada by starting your guided tour to the West Bank of Luxor, beginning with a visit to Valley of the Kings. The astral Valley of the Kings is considered a golden labyrinth where the majestic heritage of the New Kingdom (1550–1070 BC) is hidden, located on the west bank of the Nile River in the heart of Thebes. It is home to 63 royal tombs belonging to great rulers such as the dynasty of Ramses, Tutankhamun, Seti I, and many others, all carved deep underground to protect the treasures of the pharaohs.

Then, you will proceed to visit Queen Hatshepsut Temple one of the most beautiful and best-preserved ancient Egyptian temples. This magnificent mortuary temple was built on three levels connected by two central ramps, reflecting the elegance and vision of Queen Hatshepsut (1473–1458 BC). Dedicated to Amun, the creator god, the temple is known for its divine architectural design, colonnades, pillars, and statues that depict Hatshepsut as Osiris, the ruler of the underworld, highlighting its spiritual and symbolic significance.

Next, you will stop at the Colossi of Memnon, the massive seated statues of Pharaoh Amenhotep III (1386–1353 BCE) made of quartzite sandstone. These monumental statues have stood since around 1350 BC and feature inscriptions representing Amenhotep III along with his wife Tiye, his mother Mutemwiya, and the Nile god Hapi, symbolizing rebirth and eternal life.

Finally, after completing your tour, you will return back to your cruise to relax onboard and continue your journey.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Overnight: Onboard the Cruise

First, enjoy your breakfast onboard the cruise.

Then, you will check out after breakfast and complete the final formalities onboard.

Next, you will be transferred back to your hotel in Hurghada by a modern air-conditioned vehicle.

Finally, this marks the end of your Nile River cruises from Hurghada to Luxor and Aswan.

Meals: Breakfast