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The ancient sites you will see between Luxor and Aswan, and the add-ons worth booking.
Most cruises begin or end in Luxor, where the highlights come thick and fast: the vast temple complex of Karnak, the elegant Luxor Temple, the royal tombs of the Valley of the Kings, the terraced temple of Hatshepsut and the towering Colossi of Memnon. Your licensed Egyptologist brings each one to life.
Sailing between Luxor and Aswan you stop at two of the best-preserved temples in Egypt: the Temple of Horus at Edfu, often reached by a short horse-drawn carriage ride, and the unusual riverside double temple of Kom Ombo, dedicated to two gods at once. You also pass through the lock at Esna.
Aswan is the gentle, sunny south. Here you visit the island Temple of Philae, see the High Dam, sail around Elephantine Island by traditional felucca, and can visit a colourful Nubian village. It is the most relaxed stretch of the river.
A few add-ons are well worth it: the magnificent rock temples of Abu Simbel, a sunrise hot air balloon over the West Bank of Luxor, and the evening sound and light show at Karnak or Philae. These can be added to any of our programmes, from the Osiris Odyssey to the Amun Adventure.
On our full programmes the temple visits are guided by a licensed Egyptologist and built into the itinerary, with entrance fees handled for you. To plan the rest of your trip, see the best time to cruise, how many nights to sail, and the full Nile cruise guide.
Our guided programmes typically include Karnak and Luxor Temple, the Valley of the Kings, the temples of Edfu and Kom Ombo, and the Temple of Philae at Aswan, all with a licensed Egyptologist.
Abu Simbel is usually an optional add-on rather than part of the standard route, as it lies south of Aswan. It can be arranged by road or by short flight; ask our team to include it.
On our full programmes the guided temple visits and their entrance fees are included. Optional extras such as going inside a specific tomb or the Great Pyramid may carry a small additional ticket.
