7 luxury nights Nile Cruise from Luxor including Abu Simbel temples.

Egypt Nile Cruise Packages
8 days - 7 nights

Egypt Tours Club · Extended Luxury Nile Cruise

7-Night Luxury Nile Cruise from Luxor with Abu Simbel

An unhurried round-trip voyage from Luxor to Aswan and back aboard Royal Signature Nile Cruise or a similar confirmed five-star vessel, with full-board dining and Abu Simbel included.

8 days / 7 nights

Luxor → Aswan → Luxor

Royal Signature · Abu Simbel included

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7-Night Luxury Nile Cruise from Luxor with Abu SimbelLuxor → Aswan → Luxor

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Journey Overview

Luxor → Aswan → Luxor

Journey Overview

Eight days of refined sailing, ancient monuments and relaxed discovery

8 days / 7 nights

Luxor Embarkation & East Bank

Pickup in Luxor, cruise check-in and included visits to Karnak Temple and Luxor Temple.

Relaxed Sailing toward Edfu

Enjoy a slower day on the Nile, with an optional sunrise hot-air balloon before sailing.

Edfu Temple & Sail to Aswan

Explore the Temple of Horus at Edfu and continue south through Upper Egypt.

Included Abu Simbel Temples

Early guided road excursion from Aswan to the temples of Ramses II and Nefertari, with transport included.

Philae Temple & High Dam

Discover Aswan’s island sanctuary of Isis and its major modern engineering landmark.

Kom Ombo & Northbound Sailing

Visit the riverside double temple of Sobek and Haroeris, then continue toward Luxor.

Esna Lock & Return to Luxor

Experience the lock crossing and enjoy the final full sailing day and overnight aboard.

Luxor West Bank & Departure

Disembark after breakfast; visit the Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut Temple and Colossi of Memnon before drop-off.

Tour Highlights

A complete Upper Egypt round trip with Abu Simbel included

East Bank

Karnak & Luxor Temples

Begin the cruise among the monumental sanctuaries of ancient Thebes.

Temple of Horus

Edfu Temple

Explore one of Egypt’s best-preserved ancient temples.

Ramses II

Abu Simbel Included

Travel by road for a guided visit to both monumental rock-cut temples.

Aswan

Philae & High Dam

Combine the island sanctuary of Isis with Aswan’s modern landmark.

Nile Temple

Kom Ombo Temple

Discover the unusual symmetrical sanctuary beside the Nile.

Royal Heritage

Luxor West Bank

Conclude with royal tombs, Hatshepsut’s terraces and Memnon.

What to Expect

Extended five-star cruising with guided visits and slower sailing days

Royal Signature · Abu Simbel included

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Royal Signature or similar

Seven nights aboard Royal Signature Nile Cruise or a similar confirmed five-star vessel.

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Abu Simbel included

The guided Day 4 visit and round-trip road transportation from Aswan are included.

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Full-board basis

Breakfast, lunch and dinner follow the vessel’s schedule; confirm arrival and departure meals.

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Qualified Egyptologist

Professional guiding is included for every published archaeological visit.

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Luxor pickup and drop-off

The round-trip route begins and ends in Luxor with confirmed local transfers.

Additional Information

Important details to confirm before embarkation

The detailed itinerary, inclusions and FAQ confirm Abu Simbel is included. One generic line calling it optional should be corrected on the live page.

Extra Fees & Optional Add-ons

Experiences and services not included in the published package

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Karnak Sound & Light Show

Optional evening experience on Day 1.

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Luxor Hot-Air Balloon

Optional sunrise flight on Day 2, subject to weather and operations.

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Nubian Village

Optional cultural visit in Aswan with an additional fee.

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Tutankhamun’s Tomb

A separately purchased premium ticket is required.

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Beverages and Wi-Fi

Onboard drinks and Wi-Fi are excluded unless confirmed in writing.

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Upgrades and gratuities

Cabin upgrades, extra services and tipping are not included.

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Egypt Tours Club · Extended Luxury Nile Cruise

8-Day / 7-Night Luxury Nile Cruise from Luxor with Abu Simbel

An extended round-trip voyage from Luxor to Aswan and back aboard Royal Signature Nile Cruise or a similar confirmed five-star vessel, with full-board dining and Abu Simbel included.

8 days / 7 nightsLuxor → Aswan → LuxorRoyal Signature or similarAbu Simbel included

DAY1Luxor East Bank

Cruise Check-in, Karnak & Luxor Temple

Board in Luxor and explore the monumental East Bank temples.

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Meet the representative at Luxor Airport, Luxor Train Station or your local accommodation and transfer to Royal Signature Nile Cruise or a similar vessel. After check-in, visit Karnak Temple and Luxor Temple.

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Cruise Embarkation in Luxor

Check in aboard the confirmed five-star vessel.

Karnak Temple Complex

Explore monumental pylons, courts and the Great Hypostyle Hall.

Luxor Temple

Visit the ancient sanctuary in central Luxor.

Optional

Karnak Sound & Light Show

Optional evening experience with an additional fee.

AccommodationRoyal Signature Nile Cruise or similar

MealsBreakfast, lunch and dinner; confirm arrival-day breakfast

TransportPrivate Luxor pickup, sightseeing vehicle and cruise embarkation

DAY2Luxor → Edfu

Relaxed Sailing & Optional Hot-Air Balloon

Enjoy a slower day on the Nile while sailing toward Edfu.

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Enjoy the relaxed pace of the extended cruise as the vessel sails toward Edfu. A sunrise hot-air balloon over Luxor may be added before breakfast.

Included experiences

Nile Sailing toward Edfu

Relax on deck and enjoy panoramic Upper Egypt scenery.

Optional

Hot-Air Balloon Ride

Optional sunrise flight, subject to weather and operations.

AccommodationRoyal Signature Nile Cruise or similar

MealsBreakfast, lunch and dinner

TransportNile Cruise sailing; optional balloon transfers when booked

DAY3Edfu → Aswan

Edfu Temple & Sailing to Aswan

Visit the Temple of Horus and continue south toward Aswan.

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Meet your guide for the included visit to Edfu Temple, one of Egypt’s best-preserved ancient sanctuaries. Return to the vessel and continue sailing toward Aswan.

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