7-Day Nile Cruise Aswan to Luxor & Hurghada Retreat

This 7-day Egyptian journey blends iconic Nile Valley sites with Red Sea leisure. Sail from Aswan to Luxor, uncovering Philae Temple’s island sanctuary, Kom Ombo’s dual gods, and Edfu’s falcon shrine. After pharaonic wonders, recharge in Hurghada with coral reefs and golden sands. Designed for culture-lovers and sun-seekers alike, this trip balances guided discovery with free time.

Included/Excluded

Cairo-Aswan domestic flight
3 nights 5-star Nile cruise (full board)
3 nights 4*/5* Hurghada resort (breakfast)
Luxor-Hurghada private transfer
Guided tours: Philae, Kom Ombo, Edfu, West Bank, Karnak
All entry fees + felucca ride

Departure Taxes
International flights/visas
Hurghada lunches/dinners
Optional activities (diving, desert tours)
Gratuities

Tour Plan

Day 01 Aswan Arrival - Philae Temple & Nile Boarding

Upon your arival to Cairo airport, you will be assisted by our representative for the Visa Procedures and then go to take you domestic flight to fly to Aswan.
Begin at Philae Temple, moved stone-by-stone to Agilkia Island after the Aswan Dam flooded its original home. Boat to this Ptolemaic tribute to Isis, where colonnaded courts reveal goddess myths in hieroglyphs. Board your 5-star cruise ship, then drift on a felucca past Elephantine Island as Nubian villages paint the riverbanks gold at sunset.

Day 02 Kom Ombo’s Dual Gods & Edfu’s Majesty

Morning docking at Kom Ombo, Egypt's only twin temple honoring Sobek (crocodile god) and falcon-headed Horus. Examine mummified crocs and ancient medical carvings. Sail to Edfu, where horse carriages lead to the colossal Temple of Horus. Pass its 36-meter pylon into chapels where priests once guarded the sacred barque.

Day 03 Luxor’s Legacy - West Bank Tombs

Disembark for Luxor's West Bank. Enter three vividly painted tombs in the Valley of the Kings, then explore Hatshepsut's Temple - its terraced design blending with desert cliffs. See the towering Colossi of Memnon, ancient guardians of Amenhotep III's vanished temple. Return to ship for lunch before check-out.

Day 4 Karnak’s Columns & Hurghada Transfer

Morning tour of Karnak Temple, walking through its forest of 134 colossal columns in the Hypostyle Hall. See obelisks, sacred lake, and chapels honoring Amun-Ra. After lunch, drive to Hurghada (4-hour scenic transfer via desert highway). Check into your Red Sea resort. Evening at leisure.

Day 5 Hurghada - Reefs and Relaxation

Free day for Red Sea activities. Optional: Snorkel tour to Giftun Island's coral gardens (parrotfish/anemones), diving at Abu Ramada reef, or desert quad biking. Resort amenities include pools, spas, and water sports. Evening seafood dinner at marina.

Day 6 Hurghada - Optional Adventures

Choose your pace: lazy beach day, glass-bottom boat tour, windsurfing, or Bedouin desert safari with star-gazing. Spa treatments available. Final sunset walk along Hurghada's promenade.

Day 7 Hurghada Farewell - Departure

Breakfast with Red Sea views. Transfer to Hurghada Airport (HRG) for departure flights, carrying memories of Nile temples and turquoise waters.

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