03 · Nubia
The most beautiful stretch of the Nile, at its slowest pace.
The Nile × tranquility × Nubian culture
Granite islands, white-sailed feluccas and the colours of Nubia. Aswan is where the Nile is at its most serene — and the gateway to the colossal temples of Abu Simbel.
Sail at golden hour past Elephantine Island, take tea at the Old Cataract where Agatha Christie once stayed, and step ashore at Philae, the island temple of Isis.
An early departure brings you to Abu Simbel, where Ramesses II carved four colossal statues of himself into the mountain.
Highlights
The twin temples of Ramesses II and Queen Nefertari, rescued from Lake Nasser.
The temple of Isis, reached by boat on Agilkia Island.
A traditional sailboat between the granite islands of the first cataract.
Painted houses, warm hospitality and a culture older than the dam.
One of the great historic hotels of the world, on the river's edge.
Journeys including Aswan & Abu Simbel
Every journey is private and can be tailored to your dates, pace and style.
12 days · 11 nightsNile & Classic Egypt · Our signature itinerary
Cairo · Luxor · Nile Cruise · Aswan · Abu Simbel · Alexandria
Egypt from the Mediterranean to Nubia: the Pyramids and Saqqara, four nights sailing from Luxor to Aswan, Abu Simbel, a Nubian village and Alexandria by the sea.
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9 days · 8 nightsNile & Classic Egypt · Pyramids & Nile cruise
Cairo · Luxor · Nile Cruise · Aswan · Abu Simbel
The essential Egypt in nine days: Giza and the Grand Egyptian Museum, Saqqara and Islamic Cairo, then a five-star cruise from Luxor to Aswan and Abu Simbel.
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5 days · 4 nightsNile & Classic Egypt · Luxor to Aswan by river
Luxor · Edfu · Kom Ombo · Aswan
Four nights on the river between Luxor and Aswan — the most graceful way to see Upper Egypt's temples.
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Tell us when you would like to travel and how — we will design your time in Aswan & Abu Simbel around you.
