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A felucca sailing into the setting sun on the Nile

Nile & Classic Egypt · Luxor to Aswan by river

Nile Classic

Four nights on the river between Luxor and Aswan — the most graceful way to see Upper Egypt's temples.

5 days · 4 nightsPrivate · Small group
Duration
5 days · 4 nights
Route
Luxor · Edfu · Kom Ombo · Aswan
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Why this journey

The heart of Egypt in a single, unhurried voyage. Pair it with Cairo, or with the Red Sea for a complete journey.

Highlights

  • Karnak and Luxor Temple
  • Valley of the Kings and Hatshepsut
  • Edfu and Kom Ombo
  • Philae and a felucca at sunset
Luxor Temple illuminated at dusk framed by palm trees
Hot-air balloon at sunrise over the Theban hills in Luxor
Mortuary Temple of Hatshepsut beneath the cliffs of Deir el-Bahari
The Old Cataract hotel above the Nile in Aswan
Brightly painted doorway in a Nubian village near Aswan

Itinerary

Day by day.

A suggested rhythm. We adjust every itinerary to your arrival times, pace and interests.

  1. The columns of Karnak TempleDay 1
    Day 1

    Embark in Luxor

    Luxor

    Board your cruise and visit Karnak and Luxor Temple.

  2. A painted royal tomb in the Valley of the KingsDay 2
    Day 2

    The West Bank

    Luxor

    Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut's temple and the Colossi of Memnon; sail to Edfu.

  3. The Temple of Horus at EdfuDay 3
    Day 3

    Edfu & Kom Ombo

    On the Nile

    The Temple of Horus and the double temple of Kom Ombo.

  4. Philae Temple on its islandDay 4
    Day 4

    Aswan

    Aswan

    Philae Temple, the High Dam and a felucca at sunset.

  5. The colossal statues of Abu SimbelDay 5
    Day 5

    Disembark

    Aswan

    Optional Abu Simbel at dawn, then onward travel.

What's included

  • Private airport welcome and VIP-assisted arrival
  • Private air-conditioned transfers throughout
  • Licensed Egyptologist guide on every touring day
  • Entrance fees to all sites in the itinerary
  • Accommodation in your chosen collection, with daily breakfast
  • Bottled water on touring days
  • 24/7 support from the TTH team while you travel
  • 4 nights full-board Nile cruise

Not included

  • International flights
  • Egypt entry visa
  • Gratuities for guides, drivers and crew
  • Optional activities and personal expenses
  • Travel insurance

Where you'll stay

Choose your collection.

Every journey is offered in hand-picked hotel collections. Your travel designer will recommend the right one for you — or mix and match.

Affordable Luxury

  • M/S Mövenpick Hamees

or similar

Golden Luxury

  • M/S Sonesta St. George

or similar

Premium Luxury

  • M/S Oberoi Zahra

or similar

Destinations on this journey

LuxorAswan & Abu Simbel

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