5 Days/4 Nights
Departure: Every Monday,Thursday,Saturday and Sunday
Tour Summary
Day 1 - Embark on cruise and visits in Luxor
Day 2 - Sail to Kom Ombo via Edfu and Esna
Day 3 - Visit temples of Kom Ombo and sail to Aswan
Day 4 - Discover Aswan City and Temple of Philae
Day 5 - Disembarkation and transfer for your departure
Starting from 450 $
An amazing 4 nights trip in a 5-Star Nile cruise, offers a mixture of history, breathtaking sights, sounds and culture. You will explore the major sights from Luxor and the magnificent city of Thebes and Valley of the Kings, on to the Temple of Kom Ombo, before reaching Aswan where you will see High Dam, which is also the stepping off point for the ever popular optional excursion to Abu Simbel.Savour the most popular sights of ancient Egypt on a fully-guided itinerary lead by Egyptologists. There's no better way to experience the wonders of ancient Egypt along the Nile River!
Day 1 Luxor
According to your arrival point, we will arrange your pick up transfer from the airport, train station or hotel in Luxor. Embark on your cruise where you will be welcomed by your personal tour guide and begin your visits in Luxor.First visit to the West Bank is known for its necropolis and mortuary temples: the Valley of the Kings. In Ancient Egyptian mythology "The West" symbolised the journey to the afterlife, for this reason Egyptian pharaohs burried to the west bank. Here you will discover Necropolis of Thebes also called "Valley of the Kings" where archaeologists discovered 62 tombs but you will only be able to see 3 of them excluding the famous Tutankhamun Tomb (King Tut's Tomb). Next you will visit the recently renovated mortuary temple of Queen Hatshepsut was one of the most successful pharaohs, reigning longer than any other woman of an Egyptian dynasty. Finally, see the huge Colossi of Memnon which are all that remained from the mortuary temple of Amenhotep III and return to your cruise for lunch.
After lunch you will discover the East Bank of Luxor including visits to the most impressive temples of Karnak and Luxor. First visit to the Temples of Karnak where you will walk along the Avenue of Sphinx to enter the massive temple complex. Next visit to Luxor Temple was once joined to the Temples of Karnak by a 2 kms long Avenue of Sphinx. Return to the cruise to sail along the Nile River. A buffet dinner will be served on board.
Meals : Lunch & Dinner
Day 2 Esna - Edfu
Today, you will mostly sail along the Nile River the longest river in the world, is the life blood of Egypt, a land known for its history and civilization. On your way to Kom Ombo you will stop at Edfu at south of Luxor and is the site of one of the greatest and best preserved temples of ancient Egypt. The temple of Edfu was dedicated to Horus (son of Isis) and provides a wealth of information through its inscriptions, which describe the founding and construction methods of similar temples, as well as daily rituals and myths of ancient times. This temple is considered as the second largest temple in Egypt after Karnak Temple.
Dinner will be served on board. Sail along the beautiful Nile River.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 3 Kom Ombo - Aswan
Breakfast served on board. You will visit Kom Ombo Temple dated to the Ptolemaic era. The temple is combination of two temples: one side dedicated to the god Haroesis "Good Doctor" and the other side to Sobek (the crocodile god combined with the sun god Re). The ancient Egyptians believed that by honoring the fearsome crocodile as a god, they would be safe from attacks. Return to your cruise ship and sail to Aswan.
Aswan is the sunniest southern city and also offers a rich cultural experience; to know Nubian culture, shop for spices, henna tattoos, souvenirs and African handmade goods at the Aswan souk. Aswan get its name from the Ancient Egyptian word “Soun” means trade. Dinner will be served on board and you are invited to "a Galabeya Party" on board. Don't forget to wear your traditional Egyptian style costumes.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 4 Aswan
After breakfast you will visit High Dam is the biggest in Egypt and collects water from Lake Nasser is the world's largest artificial lake. Next we will visit the Philae Temple dedicated to the Goddess Iris and stands on the island of Agilika. Thus we will need to use small boats to reach the island which will also give you chance to take wonderful photos. The original site of the temple when it was relocated by UNESCO after the building of the Aswan Dam threatened the site. Don't forget that you can also join our optional Sound and Light Show to see the temple in the evening.
Before return to your ship you will will enjoy a traditional felucca ride around Elephantine Island and the Botanical Gardens. Overnight in Aswan.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 5 Aswan
Today you will have chance to join our option Abu Simbel Tour arranged either by plane or bus depending your budget. Don't forget that Abu Simbel is one of the must seen places of Egypt with the most familiar image of ancient Egypt. Otherwise you will be transferred to the airport, train station or your hotel in Aswan upon your request. The end of our services.
Meals : Breakfast
* Please note the Cruise programs can be changed without prior notice due to navigational circumstances, operational reasons and TSC Travel is not liable to these changes!
4 nights accommodation on 5 star Nile boat.All excursions escorted by professional Egyptologist tour guideTransfers on arrival and departureMeals as mentioned in the itineraryEntrance fees to the sites mentioned in the itinerarAll local taxes.
International or domestic flight tickets.Any drinks with mealsTips for the guide, drivers & cruise crew (Highly Expected!)Optional ExcursionsPersonal expenses and anything not mentioned included services
Can I book my trip online, or must I do it over the phone?
We do not have an online booking system because most of our services are personalized and different conditions may apply for specific requests. You can call us, send an email, or complete a tour request form so that our Egypt travel specialists can help you to select the best tour for your travel needs. When you submit our tour contact form, one of our specialists will contact you within 24 hours to confirm availability.
What do you need from me to begin a proposal for a customized Egypt tour?
Fill out a customized tour request form that provides us with useful insight on how to design a trip that will suit your travel needs. If you are interested in customizing one of our tour packages, you can email us the name of the tour package and estimated date you have chosen to start the tour.
Can TSC design a customized trip for our group’s interests?
We will gladly work with you to offer a Egypt tour package tailored to your group’s interests. For this, you need to provide us your group details, interests, and travel needs.
Is airfare included in programs? Can I book my international flight through you?
Tour quotes do not include airfare to/from the trip start point. You can purchase your airfare tickets through the internet or a wholesaler. By booking your own flight, you have more flexibility and control of your choices - in real time.
What type of accommodation do we use?
TSC Travel use hotels situated at excellent locations and close to all amenities. Room types range from double rooms to junior suites, depending on the package of choice. Amenities and facilities may differ from those in South America, North America, Australia or Malaysia.
What type of transportation is used on tours?
TSC Travel utilize a variety of transportation methods including public and private minivans, cars, coaches, trains, flights, ferries, boats, etc. We use whichever method provides travellers with the safest and most efficient transportation option.
Do you cooperate with travel agents?
If you are a registered travel agency with a wish to co-operate in business, please fill out our contact form.
Booking Conditions
Availability cannot be guaranteed until booked. We require a deposit payment at time of booking to secure your reservation. The deposit payment is payable by credit card or bank transfer.
Credit Card: For your protection, we need you to sign the credit card payment form upon receipt and return it with verification of legal identification (e.g. copy of your passport or driver’s license) after your credit card has been charged. We will inform you in advance of purchase of any credit card fees that may apply.
Bank transfer: Payment can be sent to our company bank accounts. Our representative will send you detailed information for the booking process including bank transfer details. Please note our rates do not include the transfer costs of your bank or their agents. Please be sure that all costs paid additionally!
What is your cancellation policy?
All cancellations must be made in writing directly to TSC Travel. No responsibility is taken for cancellations of airfare, hotel bookings, or any other extra services which have been made directly by the client.The following scale of charges will apply when cancellation is notified for all land packages, tours and programs;
Prior to arrival:
Charge 60 days or more: 10% of selling price (Administrative Fee)
59-46 days: non-refundable deposit 35% of selling price
45-21 days: 50% of selling price
20-0 days: 100% of selling price
* Special conditions apply for canceling of tailor-made tour programs.
The following scale of charges will apply when cancellation is notified for tours that include a Cruise program:
Prior to arrival:
Charge 60 days or more: 10% of selling price (Administrative Fee)
59-46 days: 35% of selling price
45-21 days: 50% of selling price
20-8 days: 75% of selling price.
7-0 days: 100% of selling price.
* Special conditions apply for cancellation.
If you have to withdraw from a tour after it has begun for reasons such as illness, be sure to obtain a medical certificate in support of any insurance claim. We are unable to make refunds for absences from a tour, including but not limited to missed meals or entrance tickets.
Flight/ferry/train/bus tickets are not included in the above cancellation policy. Once your program is confirmed and the tickets are purchased, any changes to the dates of the program will incur a change fee or in case of cancellation, (this is additional to the service fee), 100% cancellation fee for the tickets will be incurred regardless of the above cancellation policy. For further information, please read our Terms and Conditions page.
When and How I will receive my tour documents?
Travel documents and electronic flight tickets are usually sent 21 days prior to departure. However, you will receive tour vouchers, maps, ferry, bus or train tickets and other required information upon arrival in Turkey. This will be included in a welcome package waiting for you upon arrival at your hotel.
