| Duration |
10 Days / 9 Nights |
|---|---|
| Tour Location |
Luxor / Aswan / Abu Simbel / Lake Nasser |
| Tour Type |
Daily Tour |
| Pickup |
Luxor Airport or Your Hotel |
Explore the ultimate 10 day Nile cruise and Lake Nasser, including the Egypt Nubian temples journey with Tripidays, covering Cairo, Luxor, Aswan, and southern Nubia across two separate waterways. It is the only dual-waterway cruise in Egypt; you sail the Nile from Luxor to Aswan, then board a second vessel on Lake Nasser, reaching Abu Simbel by boat rather than by bus. Remote Nubian temples scattered along Lake Nasser's shoreline are unreachable by any land-based itinerary. Your adventure begins in Luxor, where Tripidays’ representative welcomes you and guides you to your Nile cruise. As the ship sets sail, you'll explore the West Bank’s legendary sites, including the Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut Temple, and the Colossi of Memnon. The next day, your cruise takes you south to visit Edfu and Kom Ombo Temples, followed by a relaxing sail toward Aswan. This route is part of curated Egypt getaways designed for immersive cultural travel.
Upon arrival in Aswan, you'll visit the High Dam and the enchanting Philae Temple. After your visit, you'll take an A/C Car from Aswan to Abu Simbel. Here, your Lake Nasser and Nile cruise itinerary continues aboard a 5-star Lake Nasser cruise, beginning with the awe-inspiring Abu Simbel Temples. As your cruise moves north, you’ll enjoy a panoramic view of Kasr Ibrim from the sun deck before sailing onward to Amada, where you’ll visit the Tomb of Penout.
Only on this route
Most 10-day Nile cruise tours end at Aswan and reach Abu Simbel by a 3-hour desert coach transfer — because continuing south onto Lake Nasser requires a second vessel and a separate cruise permit. This tour boards that second ship at Abu Simbel and spends three full days sailing north through the lake, stopping at Kasr Ibrim, Wadi El Seboua, Amada, Derr, and Kalabsha before returning to Aswan.
Arc I · Giza to the Nile
Cairo's monuments set the scale before the river begins
Arrive in Luxor, where your Tripidays representative will transfer you to your Nile cruise for check-in and cabin settling along the Nile, as featured in our all 10-day Egypt packages with Nile cruise.
Dinner
Start your day with breakfast on the Nile before exploring Luxor’s West Bank, including the Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut Temple, and the Colossi of Memnon.
Venture deep into the Theban mountains, where the Valley of the Kings hides the tombs of Egypt’s most powerful pharaohs. Inside, vivid hieroglyphs whisper stories that survived thousands of years.
Next, the majestic Temple of Hatshepsut rises before you. Its terraces blend into the cliffs like a masterpiece sculpted by nature and ambition, honoring Egypt’s legendary female pharaoh.
Stop at the towering Colossi of Memnon, silent guardians watching over the ancient necropolis since the dawn of time. The temples of Luxor's west bank represent the most visited stretch of any Nile cruise, and for travellers who want to go deeper into the region, adding Dendera and Abydos to the itinerary under the guidance of a private Egyptologist, our luxury Nile cruise Dendera Abydos upgrade extends the temple trail north of Luxor to two of the least-visited and most atmospheric sites in Egypt.
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Arc II · Luxor to Aswan
Karnak, the Valley of the Kings, Edfu, and Kom Ombo by water
Start with breakfast onboard before exploring Edfu Temple, the best-preserved ancient temple dedicated to Horus, followed by a scenic sail to Kom Ombo.
Step into the world’s best-preserved ancient temple at Edfu, dedicated to the falcon god Horus. Massive pylons and mythological reliefs surround you as your guide brings ancient battles and rituals back to life.
Visit the Temple of Kom Ombo, the only double temple in Egypt, honoring Sobek (the crocodile god) and Horus (the Elder).
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Start your day in Aswan with breakfast before visiting Philae Temple and the High Dam, where ancient preservation meets modern engineering on the Nile.
Visit the Temple of Isis at Philae, one of Egypt’s most enchanting sanctuaries. Its relocation from the rising waters of the High Dam is a modern miracle of preservation.
Next, you’ll explore the Aswan High Dam, a modern engineering marvel that controls the Nile's floodwaters and provides hydroelectric power to Egypt.
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Begin your day early and take your breakfast boxes, then head by car to Abu Simbel, where your Tripidays representative escorts you to your Lake Nasser cruise for check-in and lunch.
Marvel at the monumental Temples of Abu Simbel, carved into the cliffs by Ramses II. The towering statues glowing in the afternoon sun and the beautifully carved interior halls make this one of Egypt’s most unforgettable sights.
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Arc III · Abu Simbel by Water
The lake approach to Ramses II's temple and the first Nubian stops
Start your day sailing Lake Nasser with breakfast onboard as you view Kasr Ibrim from the sun deck, the only Nubian site still in its original location and unreachable by land visits.
View Kasr Ibrim, Nubia’s only original-site archaeological treasure, as the Entrance to this site is prohibited, from the ship’s sun deck and take in its striking ruins and rich history.
Upon arrival at Amada, you'll explore the Tomb of Penout, dedicated to the powerful Viceroy of Nubia. The well-preserved inscriptions reveal life along Egypt’s southern frontier. For travellers drawn to Egypt's more remote landscapes who want to combine a Nile cruise with a Sahara desert expedition rather than Lake Nasser, our Sahara desert adventure with Nile cruise follows the river from Luxor to Aswan and then crosses west into the Black Desert and Bahariya Oasis, trading the water for sand.
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Start your day with breakfast onboard before exploring Wadi El Seboua, Dakka, and Meharakka Temples, discovering rare Nubian sites accessible only by Lake Nasser cruise.
Spend the morning on a guided tour of Wadi El Seboua, the ancient Temple of Dakka, and the Temple of Meharakka, uncovering their fascinating history and intricate carvings.
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Arc IV · Amada to Kalabsha
Three relocated Nubian temples before the cruise returns to Aswan
Enjoy your final breakfast onboard before visiting Kalabsha Temple, Beit El Wali, and the Kiosk of Kertassi, the last highlights of your Lake Nasser exploration.
Begin your tour with Kalabsha Temple, known for its beautifully carved reliefs and dramatic Nubian backdrop.
Next, explore the rock-cut temple of Beit El Wali, decorated with vivid battle scenes of Ramses II. These temples are unreachable by any standard Nile cruise. Travellers who prefer a single-waterway journey on the Nile from Luxor to Aswan and back to Cairo without the Lake Nasser extension will find everything they need in our classic single Nile cruise round trip, a focused temple journey on the river alone.
Finally, admire the graceful columns of the Kiosk of Kertassi, a small but charming Greco-Roman marvel.
Breakfast
Start your day in Luxor with breakfast before exploring Karnak Temple and Luxor Temple, two of the most powerful sacred complexes of ancient Thebes.
Visit the majestic Karnak Temple Complex, a sacred city built over 2,000 years by successive pharaohs. Its forest of towering columns and sacred lakes make it one of the world’s greatest open-air museums.
Continue to the Temple of Luxor, where sphinx-lined pathways and grand statues reveal the splendor of ancient Thebes.
Breakfast, Lunch
Enjoy your final breakfast in Luxor before check-out and a comfortable transfer to Luxor International Airport for your departure flight.
With a heart full of memories from ancient temples to tranquil waters, you bid farewell to Egypt, knowing its magic will stay with you forever.
Breakfast
* You can let us know if you'd like to customize your tour itinerary to meet your needs. We value your input and aim to accommodate your requirements.
The tour includes 2 nights in a Cairo hotel, 3 nights on a Nile cruise (Luxor to Aswan), 3 nights on a Lake Nasser cruise ship (Abu Simbel to Aswan), domestic flights, all entrance fees, full-board meals on both cruises, and a licensed Egyptologist guide throughout all 10 days. International flights and visas are not included.
You will stay in comfortable cabins on both the Nile and Lake Nasser cruises, with private bathrooms, modern amenities, and scenic views from your deck. Each cruise provides an elegant and relaxing environment to enjoy the majestic rivers and desert landscapes.
You will take a short domestic flight from Aswan to Abu Simbel, included in your Nile and Lake Nasser cruise and stay package.
Highlights include:
Yes. You can tailor your tour or choose to upgrade to private guides, luxury hotel stays in Luxor, or extended tours including Cairo, Alexandria, or the Red Sea.
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10 Days / 9 Nights
Cairo Airport or Your Hotel
Cairo / Luxor / Aswan / Abu Simbel
10 Days / 9 Nights
Cairo Airport
Cairo / Luxor/ Dendera / Abydos / Aswan / Abu Simbel
12 Days / 11 Nights
Cairo Airport
Cairo / Giza / Luxor / Aswan
13 Days / 12 Nights
Cairo Airport
Cairo / Alexandria / Luxor / Aswan / Abu Simbel / Lake Nasser
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