Overview
If you have a week and a love for slow travel, this is the Nile cruise for you. Seven nights on a five-star ship take you from Luxor to Aswan and back again, with time to see every great temple on the river without ever packing a bag, and with long, quiet afternoons on the sundeck in between.
You begin in Luxor with Luxor Temple, Karnak, the Valley of the Kings and the Temple of Hatshepsut, then sail south to Edfu, Kom Ombo and Aswan, where you visit Philae, the High Dam and a Nubian village by felucca. A free day gives you the option of an early trip to Abu Simbel or a day of rest on board, and the ship then sails north, passing through the Esna lock and returning to Luxor with the evening light on the river.
Everything about the week is designed to let you unwind: full board meals served on board, a licensed Egyptologist for every visit, entrance fees included, and the gentle movement of the river. It is a journey that works for couples, families and travelers who simply want to rest and see Egypt in a calm, beautiful way.
If you are searching for a 7 night Nile cruise from Luxor to Aswan and back, this round trip is the most complete way to experience the river. EgyptLens arranges seven nights on a 5-star ship on full board, the guide, the entrance fees and the private transfers.
Highlights
- Karnak, Luxor Temple, Valley of the Kings and Hatshepsut Temple
- Temple of Horus at Edfu and the double temple of Kom Ombo
- Philae Temple, the High Dam and a felucca to a Nubian village
- Optional early trip to Abu Simbel on the free day
- Slow sailing north through the Esna lock
- Seven nights on a 5-star ship, full board, with a licensed Egyptologist
