8 Days Luxor to Aswan Tour Valleys, Temples & High Skies
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Duration
8 Days
Tour Type
Nile Cruises
Travel Styles
1 Country
Tour Type
Small group tour
Run
Every Saturday
Overview
Experience the best of Ancient Egypt on this unforgettable 8‑day Luxor to Aswan tour that takes you from iconic temples to breathtaking desert skies. Begin your adventure in Luxor, the world’s greatest open‑air museum, where history comes alive among age‑old monuments. Explore the West Bank from the sky and walk through legendary sites before heading south to the remarkable Kom Ombo Temple overlooking the Nile.
In Aswan, discover stunning landmarks including the High Dam, Philae Temple, and the Unfinished Obelisk. A full‑day trip brings you to the awe‑inspiring Abu Simbel Temples carved into the mountainside — a highlight of Upper Egypt. Add even more magic with a hot air balloon experience that floats you above ancient landscapes at sunrise.
Itinerary
Day 1
Welcome to Luxor
Day 1
Welcome to Luxor
Welcome to Egypt, and let’s begin our unforgettable trip.
First, we will be in Luxor, and our tour guide will meet you at the airport holding a sign with Grand Travel 1.
First, we will visit Karnak Temple and Luxor Temple
Enter the Karnak Temple Complex, a vast area of temples, chapels, pylons, and the Great Temple of Amun.
Noon: head to Luxor Temple. The temple is known for its impressive statues, towering columns. and a grand entrance.
Afternoon: Check into the Nile cruise and have lunch.
Evening: (Optional) Sound & light show at Karnak Temple.
Overnight: Nile Cruise.
Meals: lunch, dinner.
Day 2
Explore the West Bank Of Luxor from the sky
Day 2
Explore the West Bank Of Luxor from the sky
Morning: After breakfast, it will be a free morning in Luxor.
However, we can offer many activities in the morning, like exploring the West bank of Luxor from the SKY! Imagine flying over the great city of Luxor, whereas the royal necropolis and the wonderful collection of our funerary temples were erected.
Evening: free at leisure on your own to relax on board while cruising the Nile towards the city of Edfu.
Dinner meal will be served on board your Nile Cruise,
and then the staff will operate a folkloric show.
Overnight: Nile Cruise.
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner.
Day 3
Visit KomOmbo Temple
Day 3
Visit KomOmbo Temple
Morning: after breakfast, visit KomOmbo Temple, and explore its double Temple, dedicated to the gods Sobek and Horus.
Noon: back to the Cruise ship, lunch provided, and sailing towards Aswan.
Afternoon: relax on board enjoying the amazing view of the immortal River Nile!
Late afternoon: dinner on board the boat.
And music performances will be operated by the staff.
Overnight: Nile Cruise.
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner.
Day 4
Agha Khan Mausoleum and Kitchener Island.
Day 4
Agha Khan Mausoleum and Kitchener Island.
Morning: after breakfast and your free time.
Noon: we will transfer you to enjoy such a unique tour by sailing on the Nile by Felucca (Sailing Boat) around the nice islands of Aswan, visit Agha Khan Mausoleum and Kitchener Island.
Afternoon: back to the Cruise ship, Enjoy your afternoon tea on board.
Evening: (Optional) tour to attend sound & light show at Philae Temple.
Back to the Cruise ship and have dinner, and then the staff will operate a folkloric show.
Overnight: Nile Cruise.
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner.
Day 5
Visit the High Dam, Philae Temple, and Unfinished Obelisk
Day 5
Visit the High Dam, Philae Temple, and Unfinished Obelisk
Morning: After breakfast, visit the High Dam, an engineering marvel offering panoramic views of Lake Nasser.
We will then drive to shores of the River Nile and take a motor boat to reach Agilika Island. Noon: back to the Nile Cruise, lunch provided.
visit the Temple of Philae dedicated to the goddess Isis, a masterpiece of ancient Egyptian architecture on Agilkia Island.
Then visit the Unfinished Obelisk.
Late afternoon: back to the cruise ship, dinner provided.
Evening: (Optional) sound & light show at Philae Temple.
Overnight: Nile Cruise.
Meals: breakfast, lunch, dinner.
Day 6
Visit Abu Simbel, and Temple of Horus
Day 6
Visit Abu Simbel, and Temple of Horus
Early Morning: After breakfast, our tour guide will transfer you to Abu Simbel, where you will see the huge temples of Ramses ll. Inside the temple, you will be amazed by the carvings and colors. It's crazy to think these temples were moved to save them from flooding after the dam was built.
Noon: back to the cruise ship, and sail toward Edfu and visit Temple of Horus in Edfu, the finest preserved ancient Egyptian temple in the land of the Nile.
Afternoon: sail to Luxor.
Overnight: Nile Cruise.
Meals: breakfast, lunch, dinner.
Day 7
Hot Air Balloon
Day 7
Hot Air Balloon
Early morning: Hot Air Balloon, over the west bank of Luxor.
Back to the cruise and have breakfast, visit the Valley of the Kings, “your tickets will allow you to visit 3 tombs”.
Noon: Visit the Temple of Ramesses III in Habu is one of the most important funerary temples in ancient Egypt, then visit the Colossus of Memnon and the alabaster factory
Afternoon, back to the Nile Cruise and have lunch.
Overnight: Nile Cruise.
Meals: breakfast, lunch, dinner.
Day 8
Final Departure
Day 8
Final Departure
Morning: after breakfast, check out from the cruise, and our representative will take you to the Luxor airport for the final departure.
Meals: breakfast.
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