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Nile Cruise with Abu Simbel Packages
Abu Simbel is the one temple that does not sit on the Luxor–Aswan run, and a Nile cruise built to include it is how most people add it without losing the river. The standard shape sails the classic cruise for the temples between Luxor and Aswan, then reaches Abu Simbel either by the short morning flight from Aswan or, on the longer voyages, by boat across Lake Nasser to arrive at dawn. Ramesses II carved the great temple into the cliff so the rising sun would reach the sanctuary twice a year; seeing it at first light, by either route, is the reason it is worth the detour. We arrange the cruise and the Abu Simbel leg as one booking and advise on which approach fits your days.
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What is a nile cruise abu simbel Egypt tour?
A Nile cruise with Abu Simbel is a Luxor–Aswan cruise that adds the great rock-cut temple of Ramesses II, 280 kilometers south of Aswan near the Sudanese border. Abu Simbel is reached either by a 45-minute morning flight from Aswan as a day excursion, or by a Lake Nasser cruise that arrives by boat at dawn. The combination is usually seven to fifteen days depending on whether the temple is a flight excursion or a full lake sailing.
The river, then Ramesses II
How the cruise reaches Abu Simbel
- Days 1–2Cairo (optional)Open with the Pyramids and the Grand Egyptian Museum, or fly straight to the river if the temples are your focus.
- Days 3–5Nile cruiseLuxor to Aswan: Karnak, the West Bank, Edfu, Kom Ombo and Philae aboard a 5-star ship.
- Day 6Abu SimbelThe 45-minute dawn flight from Aswan to the great temple and the smaller temple of Nefertari, back for lunch – or, on the longer trip, arrive by boat across Lake Nasser.
- Day 7Fly homeConnect from Aswan or Luxor for the flight home.
Want the Nubian rescue temples too? The Lake Nasser sailing reaches Abu Simbel by water and adds Kalabsha, Wadi El Seboua and Amada – we pair it with the river cruise as one booking.
Mid14-Day Slow Travel Egypt: Cairo, Luxor & Nile Cruise
Cairo
A 14-day slow travel tour of Egypt built around fewer moves and more nights in each place. You spend three nights in Cairo, three in Luxor, four on a Nile cruise ship from Luxor to Aswan and two in Aswan, then fly to Cairo for a final night. Sightseeing covers the Giza Pyramids, the Grand Egyptian Museum, Luxor's temples and tombs, Edfu, Kom Ombo, Philae, Abu Simbel and the National Museum of Egyptian Civilization. Domestic flights, transfers, hotels, your cabin, entrance fees and an Egyptologist are included.
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9-Day Egypt Photography Tour: Cairo, Luxor & Aswan
Cairo
A nine-day Egypt tour through Cairo, Luxor and Aswan that puts the best light of the day into the schedule: sunset at the Giza Pyramids, a felucca on the Nile, a sunrise hot air balloon over Luxor (weather permitting), the Karnak sound and light show and a full day to Abu Simbel by road. It is a guided tour with an Egyptologist on a photographer-friendly route, not a specialist photography workshop.
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7-Day Egypt Adventure Tour: Cairo, Luxor & Aswan
Cairo
A seven-day active Egypt tour through Cairo, Luxor and Aswan. You spend a day at the Fayoum lakes and the Wadi El Rayan waterfalls, ride a quad bike on Luxor's West Bank at sunset, float over the valley in a sunrise hot air balloon (weather permitting), and visit the Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut's temple, the Colossi of Memnon and Medinet Habu. In Aswan you take a sunset felucca, then travel by road to Abu Simbel. Hotels, the domestic flights, transfers and entrance fees are included.
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10-Day Egypt Archaeology Tour: Cairo, Luxor & Aswan
Cairo
A ten-day Egypt archaeology tour for people who want more than the highlights. You spend nine nights in hotels in Cairo, Luxor and Aswan. You see Giza and the Grand Egyptian Museum, the pyramids of Saqqara and Dahshur, the ruins of Memphis, the Luxor Museum, the Valley of the Kings and Hatshepsut's temple, the temples of Dendera and Abydos, Karnak, Luxor Temple, Deir el-Medina, Edfu, Kom Ombo, Abu Simbel and Philae. Internal flights, transfers, entrance fees and an English-speaking Egyptologist guide are included. You choose the standard of hotel, from budget to luxury.
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8-Day Aswan & Hurghada Twin-Center Vacation
Aswan
An eight-day Egypt vacation that pairs Aswan with Hurghada. Spend three nights in Aswan with a sunset felucca ride, a full-day road trip to Abu Simbel, and a guided day at the High Dam, the Unfinished Obelisk and Philae Temple. Then travel by private transfer to Hurghada for four nights and three Red Sea excursions: Paradise Island, Dolphin House snorkeling and a semi-submarine reef trip. Airport transfers, hotel nights, the listed excursions and entrance fees are included.
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6-Day Nile Cruise & Cairo Trip from Sharm El Sheikh
Cairo
A six-day Egypt trip for travelers staying in Sharm El Sheikh. You fly to Cairo for two nights, with a sunset camel ride at the Giza Pyramids and a guided day at Giza and the Grand Egyptian Museum. Then you fly to Aswan for a three-night Nile cruise to Luxor, taking in Philae, the High Dam, the Unfinished Obelisk, Abu Simbel, Kom Ombo, Edfu, Luxor Temple, Karnak and the Valley of the Kings. All domestic flights, transfers, hotel and cruise nights, entrance fees and an English-speaking Egyptologist are included. You return to your Sharm El Sheikh hotel on day 6.
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18-Day Grand Egypt Tour: Cairo, Alexandria, Nile & Red Sea
Cairo
An 18-day Egypt tour that links Cairo, Alexandria, a four-night Nile cruise from Luxor to Aswan, Abu Simbel and the Red Sea resort of Hurghada. You see the Giza Pyramids, the Grand Egyptian Museum, the Egyptian Museum, Islamic and Coptic Cairo, Alexandria's main sites, Karnak, the Valley of the Kings, the Nile temples and Abu Simbel, with a licensed Egyptologist on the sightseeing days. Seventeen hotel and ship nights, the Cairo to Luxor flight, the transfers and the entrance fees on the guided sightseeing days are included.
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9-Day Abu Simbel Sun Festival & Nile Cruise
Cairo
A nine-day Egypt tour on one fixed departure, 19 to 27 February 2027, timed so that day 4, Monday 22 February, falls on the Abu Simbel Sun Festival. It includes two nights in Cairo with the Giza Pyramids, the Sphinx and the Grand Egyptian Museum, three nights in Aswan with a sunset felucca ride, the early road trip to Abu Simbel and a Nubian village visit, then a three-night Nile cruise from Aswan to Luxor and the West Bank of Luxor. Domestic flights, transfers, hotels, the cruise cabin and entrance fees are included.
Mid13-Day Egypt Tour: Nile & Lake Nasser Cruises
Cairo
A thirteen-day Egypt tour that pairs a four-night Nile cruise from Luxor to Aswan with a four-night Lake Nasser cruise that finishes at Abu Simbel. Four nights in Cairo frame the trip, with the Giza Pyramids, the Grand Egyptian Museum, the National Museum of Egyptian Civilization and Coptic Cairo. A licensed Egyptologist guides the sightseeing, and the domestic flights, transfers, hotels, both cruise cabins and entrance fees are included.
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16-Day Egypt & Sinai Tour: Nile Cruise & Mount Sinai
Cairo
A sixteen-day Egypt and Sinai tour that joins Cairo, a three-night Nile cruise from Aswan to Luxor with an Abu Simbel morning, two nights in Luxor and seven nights in Sharm El Sheikh. Sightseeing covers the Giza Pyramids, the Grand Egyptian Museum, Islamic and Coptic Cairo, the main Nile temples, the Valley of the Kings, Dendera, Ras Mohammed National Park, Mount Sinai and St Catherine's Monastery, Dahab and Tiran Island. Domestic flights, transfers, entrance fees, hotels and your cruise cabin are included.
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21-Day Egypt in Depth: Cairo, Nile Cruise & Red Sea
Cairo
A 21 day Egypt tour that joins Cairo, Alexandria, Aswan, a three-night Nile cruise from Aswan to Luxor, Luxor and the Red Sea at Hurghada. You see the Giza Pyramids, Saqqara, Memphis and Dahshur, the Egyptian Museum, the Citadel and Islamic Cairo, Abu Simbel, Philae, Kom Ombo, Edfu, Karnak and the Valley of the Kings, then relax on the Red Sea. Domestic flights, hotels, the cruise cabin, entrance fees, transport and Egyptologist guides on the sightseeing days are included. Offered at first-class and luxury standards.
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12-Day Christmas & New Year Egypt Tour
Cairo
A twelve-day Egypt tour on fixed dates, December 22, 2026 to January 2, 2027, so Christmas Day falls on your Nile cruise and New Year's Eve in Hurghada. It combines three nights in Cairo, a three-night Nile cruise with Abu Simbel, a night in Luxor, three nights on the Red Sea and a final night in Cairo. An English-speaking Egyptologist, entrance fees, transport, domestic flights and all transfers are included. Gala dinners are not.
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7-Day New Year Tour: Cairo, Aswan & Luxor
Cairo
A seven-day Egypt tour dated for New Year, from 27 December 2026 to 2 January 2027. It covers Cairo, Aswan and Luxor with two hotel nights in each: the Giza Pyramids and Sphinx, the Egyptian Museum, Philae Temple, a Nubian village, Abu Simbel, Elephantine Island, the Valley of the Kings, Karnak and Luxor Temple. Domestic flights, transfers, entrance fees, hotels and an English-speaking Egyptologist guide are included. The New Year gala dinner is not.
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5-Day Aswan, Abu Simbel & Luxor Tour from Marsa Alam
Aswan
A five-day tour of Aswan, Abu Simbel and Luxor for guests staying in Marsa Alam. You travel everywhere by private road transfer, with two nights in Aswan and two in Luxor. Highlights are the High Dam and Unfinished Obelisk, Abu Simbel, Kom Ombo, Edfu and Esna, the Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut's temple, the Colossi of Memnon, Medinet Habu and Karnak. Entrance fees for every site are included.
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12-Day Egypt Tour: Cairo, Nile, Abu Simbel & El Gouna
Cairo
A twelve-day Egypt tour that links three nights in Cairo, a three-night Nile cruise from Aswan to Luxor with a morning at Abu Simbel, and five nights at El Gouna on the Red Sea. You ride a camel at the Giza Pyramids at sunset, visit the Sphinx, the Egyptian Museum and Coptic Cairo, then see Philae, Kom Ombo, Edfu, Karnak and the Valley of the Kings. At El Gouna you snorkel at Orange Bay and Dolphin House and take a semi-submarine trip. The Cairo to Aswan flight, transfers, entrance fees, guides on sightseeing days, hotels and your cruise cabin are included.
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7-Day Easter Egypt Tour: Cairo, Aswan & Luxor
Cairo
A seven-day Egypt tour timed for Western Easter 2027, 24 to 30 March, with Easter Sunday on day 5. You spend two nights each in Cairo, Aswan and Luxor and see the Giza Pyramids, the Sphinx, Saqqara, Memphis, the High Dam, Abu Simbel, Kom Ombo, Edfu, the Valley of the Kings and Karnak. A private Egyptologist guide, entrance fees, transport, two domestic flights and six hotel nights are included. Other Easter dates can be arranged on request.
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5-Day Abu Simbel Sun Festival Tour
Cairo
A five-day Egypt tour planned around the Abu Simbel Sun Festival, when the rising sun reaches the inner sanctuary of the Great Temple of Ramses II, around 22 February and 22 October each year. You spend two nights in Cairo and two in Aswan, with a Cairo night tour, a guided day at the Giza Pyramids, the Sphinx, Saqqara and Memphis, a flight to Aswan, Philae Temple, a sunset felucca ride and the full-day road trip to Abu Simbel. Domestic flights, hotels, transfers and entrance fees are included.
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6-Day Cairo, Aswan & Abu Simbel by Sleeper Train
Cairo
A six-day Egypt tour that links Cairo, Aswan and Abu Simbel by overnight sleeper train. You see the Giza Pyramids and the Sphinx, the Grand Egyptian Museum, the Citadel and Khan el-Khalili, then in Aswan the High Dam, Philae Temple and the Unfinished Obelisk, and Abu Simbel by road. The tour ends at the National Museum of Egyptian Civilization. An English-speaking Egyptologist guide, entrance fees, transport, three nights in hotels and two nights in a private sleeper cabin are included. There are no domestic flights.
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7-Day Luxor & Aswan Tour
Luxor
A seven-day Egypt tour for travelers who want Upper Egypt in depth: three nights in Luxor and three in Aswan, linked by a full-day road journey through Edfu and Kom Ombo. You visit Karnak, Luxor Temple, the Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut's temple and the Colossi of Memnon, then Abu Simbel by road and Philae, the High Dam and the Unfinished Obelisk, with a sunset felucca ride on the Nile. Hotels with breakfast, all transfers, entrance fees and Egyptologist guiding are included, and you start and finish at Luxor airport.
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4-Day Luxor, Aswan & Abu Simbel Tour from Hurghada
Luxor
A four-day private road tour from Hurghada to Luxor and Aswan, with Abu Simbel on day 3. You see Karnak, Luxor Temple, the Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut's temple, the Colossi of Memnon, Abu Simbel and Philae. Private transport for every transfer, one hotel night in Luxor, two in Aswan, entrance fees and Egyptologist guides on the Luxor and Philae days are included. The days are long and the tour suits fit travelers.
Mid10-Day Cairo, Alexandria, Aswan, Abu Simbel & Luxor Tour
Cairo
This 10-day itinerary visits Cairo, Alexandria, Aswan, Abu Simbel and Luxor, focusing on Pharaonic, Coptic and Islamic sites. It is led by experienced Egyptologists and includes guided visits to major monuments and museums. We are a licensed Egyptian tour operator and we arrange domestic flights and the first-class train transfer between Aswan and Luxor. Unlike mass coach programs, we limit daily group sizes and favour guided walking at each site so you have time to study inscriptions and architecture. Expect early starts at major temples and a pace tuned to avoiding midday heat where possible.
Mid13-Day Cairo, Alexandria, Nile Cruise, Abu Simbel & Hurghada Tour
Cairo
A 13-day tour linking Alexandria, Cairo, Aswan, Luxor and Hurghada by domestic flight, road and a three-night Nile cruise between Aswan and Luxor. We arrange private guided touring with a dedicated Egyptologist, private air-conditioned transfers, and meet-and-assist at airports. Standard site entrance fees are included; the Khufu pyramid interior and premium tombs such as Tutankhamun or Seti I are not included unless requested. Unlike short fly-cruise packages, this itinerary allows proper guided visits to Edfu and Kom Ombo during the three nights on the Nile. Discovery Tours Egypt is a licensed Egyptian tour operator and we coordinate all ground arrangements for the trip.
Mid15-Day Cairo, Nile Cruise, Abu Simbel, Luxor & Red Sea Tour
Cairo
This 15-day itinerary links Cairo, Alexandria, Aswan, a Nile cruise between Aswan and Luxor, Luxor and Hurghada, finishing in Cairo. We are a licensed Egyptian tour operator and we arrange all transfers, domestic flights and Egyptologist-led sightseeing. We do not run large coach-group itineraries; transfers and excursions are by private air-conditioned car with local guides. Unlike short packaged cruises, this trip includes full calls at Kom Ombo and Edfu and time on both Luxor East Bank and West Bank, plus two full days at the Red Sea for snorkeling and a desert quad safari.
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9-Day Cairo & Lake Nasser Cruise with Abu Simbel
Cairo
A nine-day Egypt tour that pairs three days in Cairo with a four-night Lake Nasser cruise ending at Abu Simbel. You see the Giza Pyramids, the Sphinx, the Grand Egyptian Museum, the Egyptian Museum and Islamic Cairo, then Kalabsha, Wadi el-Seboua, Amada and the Abu Simbel temples, with an English-speaking Egyptologist guide. Domestic flights, transfers, entrance fees, hotels and your cabin on the lake ship are included.
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9-Day Egypt Tour: Cairo, Nile Cruise & Sharm El Sheikh
Cairo
A nine-day Egypt tour that links Cairo, a three-night Nile cruise from Aswan to Luxor and two nights in Sharm El Sheikh. You see the Giza Pyramids, the Sphinx and the Grand Egyptian Museum, then Philae, Abu Simbel, Kom Ombo, Edfu, Luxor Temple, Karnak and the Valley of the Kings with an English-speaking Egyptologist guide. The Red Sea part is a day at Ras Mohammed National Park with snorkeling. Domestic flights, transfers, entrance fees, hotels and your cruise cabin are included.
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5-Day Cairo, Aswan & Abu Simbel Tour with Philae
Cairo
A five-day Egypt tour that pairs Cairo with Aswan. You start with a Nile dinner cruise in Cairo, fly to Aswan for Philae Temple, spend a full day at the Abu Simbel temples, take a private boat to Elephantine Island and the Aswan Botanical Garden, then fly back to Cairo for the Giza Pyramids, the Sphinx and the Grand Egyptian Museum. Both domestic flights, all transfers, hotels with breakfast and entrance fees to the listed sites are included.
Mid6-Day Cairo, Luxor, Aswan & Abu Simbel Tour
Cairo
A 6-day private tour of Egypt that stays in hotels throughout, with no Nile cruise. Two nights in Cairo, one in Luxor and two in Aswan, linked by domestic flights and a private road day through Edfu and Kom Ombo. You see the Giza Pyramids and the Grand Egyptian Museum, Luxor's East and West Banks, Abu Simbel, Philae Temple, the High Dam and the Unfinished Obelisk with a private Egyptologist guide.
Mid8-Day Hurghada, Luxor, Aswan & Abu Simbel Nile Cruise Tour
Nile (cruise route)
Discover Egypt’s timeless treasures on a private, guided 8-day Nile cruise from Hurghada to Luxor and Aswan. Enjoy seven nights aboard a comfortable Nile ship with daily sightseeing led by a knowledgeable Egyptologist–visit Abu Simbel by road, explore Philae, Kom Ombo and Edfu, and walk through Luxor’s Karnak and the Valley of the Kings. Hassle-free transfers from Hurghada to Luxor and back are included so you can relax from arrival to departure. This carefully paced itinerary balances iconic ancient sites with leisurely onboard time: full-board meals on the cruise, included standard site entrance fees, and expert guided tours let you experience Egypt’s highlights without the planning stress. Ideal for travelers who want an immersive cultural journey–see temples, tombs and Nile life while enjoying the comfort and service of a full-week cruise. Book this private guided experience for convenience and deeper context at each site: customizable upgrades are available for private cars, upgraded cabins or exclusive excursions. Perfect for families, couples and small groups seeking a premium Nile itinerary that covers Luxor and Aswan’s must-sees, plus the once-in-a-lifetime Abu Simbel road transfer.
Budget4-Day Abu Simbel to Aswan Lake Nasser Cruise
Nile (cruise route)
Spend three nights on Lake Nasser, sailing from Abu Simbel to Aswan over four days. Day 1 starts with a road transfer from Aswan to Abu Simbel and a visit to the Great Temple of Ramesses II and the Temple of Nefertari, before you board your ship. Over the next two days you visit Amada, Derr, the Tomb of Pennut, Wadi el-Seboua, Dakka and Maharraqa, and pass Kasr Ibrim, which can only be seen from the deck. On day 4 you see Kalabsha Temple, disembark in Aswan and transfer to the airport. A licensed Egyptian tour operator, we arrange the ship, an Egyptologist and all transfers. Full board is included, along with entrance fees for the listed sites, service charges and taxes. Gratuities are not included.
Mid8-Day Cairo, Luxor, Aswan & Abu Simbel Nile Cruise Tour
Cairo
This 8-day itinerary combines Cairo, Luxor, Aswan and Abu Simbel with two hotel nights in Cairo, one in Luxor and a four-night Nile cruise segment between Luxor and Aswan. You see the Giza Plateau, the Grand Egyptian Museum, Luxor East and West Bank sites, Edfu, Kom Ombo and Abu Simbel, with guided visits and site entrance fees included as stated. We are a licensed Egyptian tour operator and we arrange domestic flights, transfers and English-speaking Egyptologists. Unlike short packaged cruises that rush river sites, this program allows longer visits at Edfu and Kom Ombo, and a scheduled morning entry to Abu Simbel.
Mid10-Day Cairo, Nile Cruise, Abu Simbel, Hurghada & Alexandria Tour
Cairo
This 10-day Egypt tour combines Cairo’s ancient monuments, Alexandria’s Mediterranean setting, a Nile cruise from Luxor to Aswan and time on the Red Sea coast. Our Egyptologist guides you through the Giza Plateau, including Khufu, Khafre, Menkaure and the Sphinx, then introduces the Grand Egyptian Museum and historic Cairo. Along the Nile, visits include Karnak Temple, the Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut Temple, Edfu Temple, Kom Ombo Temple and Philae Temple. The route continues to Abu Simbel, including the temples of Ramesses II and Nefertari, before finishing in Hurghada. We arrange private air-conditioned transport rather than group bus touring, with a cruise cabin and Cairo hotel accommodation included.
Mid5-Day Aswan to Abu Simbel Lake Nasser Cruise
Nile (cruise route)
This five-day cruise begins in Aswan and follows the Lake Nasser and Nile sections towards Abu Simbel. Four nights are arranged aboard a 5-star cruise ship with full-board meals, guided visits and transfers by modern air-conditioned vehicle. Your Egyptologist accompanies visits to Kalabsha Temple, Wadi El Seboua, Amada, Derr and the Tomb of Pennut, with a photo stop at Kasr Ibrim from the sundeck. The final morning ends after breakfast and check-out. Unlike a direct Abu Simbel excursion, this itinerary gives you time to see several relocated Nubian monuments along the lake. Discovery Tours Egypt is a licensed Egyptian tour operator coordinating the arrangements on the ground.
Mid12-Day Egypt Tour: Cairo, Aswan, Luxor & Fayoum
Cairo
A twelve-day land tour of Egypt that links Cairo, Aswan, Luxor and the Fayoum oasis. You see the Giza Pyramids at the Sound & Light show, then the Pyramids, the Grand Egyptian Museum, Philae, Abu Simbel, the Valley of the Kings and Queens, Dendera, Abydos, Karnak, Saqqara, Dahshur and Islamic Cairo with a licensed Egyptologist. Two domestic flights, eleven hotel nights, transfers and entrance fees are included.
Mid13-Day Cairo, Aswan, Luxor & Hurghada Tour
Cairo
A thirteen-day land tour of Egypt that joins Cairo, Aswan, Luxor and the Red Sea at Hurghada. You see the Giza Pyramids, the Grand Egyptian Museum, Philae, Abu Simbel, Karnak, the Valley of the Kings, Dendera and Abydos with a licensed Egyptologist, then dive and ride quad bikes in Hurghada. Two domestic flights, hotels, transfers and entrance fees are included.
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10-Day Cairo, 7-Night Nile Cruise & Abu Simbel Tour
Cairo
A ten-day Egypt tour built around a seven-night Nile cruise round trip from Luxor. You see the Giza Pyramids, the Sphinx and the Grand Egyptian Museum, then the Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut's temple, Edfu, Kom Ombo, Philae, Abu Simbel, Karnak and Luxor Temple, and finish in Islamic and Coptic Cairo. An English-speaking Egyptologist guide, entrance fees, transport, both domestic flights, hotels and your cruise cabin are included.
Mid16-Day Egypt Tour: Cairo, Upper Egypt & White Desert
Cairo
A sixteen-day Egypt tour that links Cairo, Aswan, Abu Simbel, Luxor and the White Desert, with a day in the Fayoum at the end. You see the Giza Pyramids and the Grand Egyptian Museum, Saqqara and Dahshur, the Citadel of Saladin, Philae, Karnak, the Valley of the Kings, Dendera and Abydos, and spend one night in a simple desert camp. Domestic flights, hotels, transfers, entrance fees and a licensed Egyptologist guide are included.
Mid13-Day Cairo, Alexandria & 7-Night Nile Cruise Tour
Cairo
A thirteen-day Egypt tour that combines Cairo, Alexandria and a seven-night Nile cruise between Luxor and Aswan, with Abu Simbel. You see the Giza Pyramids, the Sphinx and the Grand Egyptian Museum, then Valley of the Kings, Edfu, Kom Ombo, Philae, Karnak and Luxor Temple, and finish with Cairo's museums, the Citadel and Khan el-Khalili. Domestic flights, transfers, entrance fees, hotels, your cruise cabin and a licensed Egyptologist are included.
Mid11-Day Cairo, Hurghada, Nile Cruise & Abu Simbel Tour
Cairo
An eleven-day Egypt tour that combines Cairo, two nights at the Red Sea in Hurghada and a four-night Nile cruise from Luxor to Aswan, with a full day at Abu Simbel. You see the Giza Pyramids, the Sphinx and the Grand Egyptian Museum, snorkel at Orange Bay, then visit Karnak, the Valley of the Kings, Edfu, Kom Ombo and Philae, and finish with Islamic and Coptic Cairo. Domestic flights, transfers, entrance fees, hotels, your cruise cabin and a licensed Egyptologist are included.
Mid10-Day Cairo, Aswan, Luxor & Hurghada Tour
Cairo
A ten-day Egypt tour that combines Cairo, Aswan, Luxor and Hurghada. You see the Giza Pyramids, the Sphinx and the Grand Egyptian Museum, the High Dam, the Unfinished Obelisk, Philae and Abu Simbel, Kom Ombo and Edfu, then the Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut's temple, the Colossi of Memnon, Karnak and Luxor Temple, a free day in Hurghada and Islamic and Coptic Cairo. Both domestic flights, a private Luxor to Hurghada transfer, entrance fees, transport and nine hotel nights with breakfast are included.
Mid13-Day Cairo, Alexandria, Nile Cruise & White Desert Tour
Cairo
A thirteen-day Egypt tour that links Cairo, Alexandria, a four-night Nile cruise from Luxor to Aswan and a two-day White Desert trip with one night in a simple camp. You visit the Giza Pyramids and the Grand Egyptian Museum, the temples and tombs of Luxor, Edfu, Kom Ombo, Philae and Abu Simbel, and the pyramid fields of Saqqara and Dahshur. Domestic flights, transfers, entrance fees, hotels, your cruise cabin and an English-speaking Egyptologist on sightseeing days are included.
Mid11-Day Cairo, Alexandria, Aswan & Luxor Tour
Cairo
An eleven-day land tour of Egypt through Cairo, Alexandria, Aswan and Luxor. You see the Giza Pyramids, the Grand Egyptian Museum, Alexandria's catacombs and citadel, Philae, Abu Simbel, Kom Ombo, Edfu, Karnak, the West Bank, Dendera and Abydos, and finish with the Egyptian Museum and old Cairo. Two domestic flights, hotels, transfers, entrance fees and a licensed Egyptologist are included.
Mid9-Day Luxor Round-Trip Nile Cruise with Abu Simbel
Nile (cruise route)
A nine-day Egypt tour built around a seven-night Nile cruise that starts and ends in Luxor, with a night in Cairo before you fly home. You see the Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut's temple and the Colossi of Memnon, Edfu, Kom Ombo, Philae, the High Dam and the Unfinished Obelisk, then Karnak and Luxor Temple, and spend a full day at Abu Simbel. The domestic flight, transfers, your cruise cabin, English-speaking Egyptologist guides and entrance fees are included.
Mid11-Day Cairo, Luxor, Aswan & Abu Simbel Land Tour
Cairo
An eleven-day land tour of Egypt through Cairo, Luxor and Aswan, with Abu Simbel reached by air. You see the Giza Pyramids, the Grand Egyptian Museum, Saqqara, Karnak, the Valley of the Kings, Dendera, Edfu, Kom Ombo and Philae with a licensed Egyptologist. Three domestic flights, a private road journey from Luxor to Aswan, hotels, transfers and entrance fees are included.
Mid11-Day Cairo, Alexandria & Nile Cruise Tour
Cairo
An eleven-day Egypt tour that combines Cairo, Alexandria and a three-night Nile cruise from Aswan to Luxor. You see the Giza Pyramids, the Sphinx and the Grand Egyptian Museum, a day in Alexandria, then Philae, the High Dam, the Unfinished Obelisk, Abu Simbel, Kom Ombo, Edfu, Karnak and Luxor Temple, the Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut's temple and the Colossi of Memnon, and Islamic Cairo. An English-speaking Egyptologist guide on sightseeing days, entrance fees, transport, both domestic flights, six Cairo hotel nights with breakfast, one Luxor hotel night and three nights on a Nile cruise ship on full board are included.
Mid8-Day Cairo, Abu Simbel, Luxor & Hurghada Tour
Cairo
An eight-day Egypt tour that combines Cairo, Abu Simbel, Luxor and Hurghada. You see the Giza Pyramids, the Sphinx and the Egyptian Museum, the temples of Abu Simbel, Kom Ombo and Edfu, then the Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut's temple and the Colossi of Memnon, a snorkeling day at Orange Bay and Coptic Cairo. Both domestic flights, a private Luxor to Hurghada transfer, entrance fees, transport and seven hotel nights with breakfast are included.
MidLuxor to Aswan Solar Eclipse 2027 Nile Cruise
Nile (cruise route)
A 5-day, 4-night Nile cruise from Luxor to Aswan where the 2027 total solar eclipse is viewed from the sun deck on arrival day, before sailing south to Edfu, Kom Ombo and Aswan with Egyptologist-guided shore excursions.
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12-Day Cairo, Nile Cruise, Abu Simbel & Hurghada Tour
Cairo
A twelve-day Egypt tour that combines Cairo, a three-night Nile cruise from Aswan to Luxor with Abu Simbel, five nights in Hurghada on the Red Sea and a final night in Cairo. You see the Giza Pyramids, the Sphinx, the Grand Egyptian Museum, Philae, Kom Ombo, Edfu, Karnak and the Valley of the Kings, snorkel at Orange Bay and ride quad bikes in the desert. Domestic flights, transfers, hotels, your cruise cabin and an Egyptologist on every sightseeing day are included.
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11-Day Egypt Tour: Cairo, Nile Cruise & Abu Simbel
Cairo
An eleven-day Egypt tour package that joins Cairo, a three-night Nile cruise from Aswan to Luxor and three nights in Luxor. You see the Giza Pyramids, the Grand Egyptian Museum, Islamic and Coptic Cairo, Philae, Kom Ombo, Edfu, Abu Simbel, Karnak, the Valley of the Kings, Dendera, Abydos, Sakkara and Memphis with English-speaking Egyptologists. Both domestic flights, all transfers, entrance fees, hotels and your cruise cabin are included, and you pick the standard of hotel and ship when you book.
Mid9-Day Cairo, Nile Cruise, Abu Simbel & Fayoum Tour
Cairo
A nine-day Egypt tour that combines Cairo, a four-night Nile cruise from Luxor to Aswan, Abu Simbel and a day trip to the Fayoum oasis. You see the Giza Pyramids, the Sphinx and the Grand Egyptian Museum, then Karnak, Luxor Temple, the Valley of the Kings, Edfu, Kom Ombo and Philae. Both domestic flights, all transfers, entrance fees, hotels and your cruise cabin are included.
Practical questions
What travelers ask about this style of tour.
01Should I fly or cruise to Abu Simbel?
If the great temple is the priority, the morning charter flight from Aswan is the most efficient – 45 minutes each way, back for lunch. If you want the whole Nubian story, the Lake Nasser cruise reaches Abu Simbel by boat at dawn and adds Kalabsha, Wadi El Seboua and Amada that the flight skips. We book whichever fits your time and budget.
02Is Abu Simbel included in a normal Nile cruise?
No – the classic Luxor–Aswan cruise does not reach Abu Simbel, which lies 280 km further south. It is added as a flight excursion from Aswan or as a separate Lake Nasser sailing. This package builds that addition in, so it is part of the booking rather than an afterthought.
03How early is the Abu Simbel trip?
The flight excursion is an early start – a dawn departure from Aswan to reach the temple before the heat and the coaches, back by early afternoon. The Lake Nasser cruise is gentler: you are moored off the temple overnight and walk to it at first light. Both deliver Abu Simbel in the best light of the day.
04Why is Abu Simbel worth the detour?
It is the largest rock-cut temple in Egypt, four 20-meter seated colossi of Ramesses II carved into the cliff, and one of the great feats of ancient and modern engineering – UNESCO cut it from the rock and lifted it 65 meters to save it from Lake Nasser in the 1960s. Twice a year the rising sun still reaches the inner sanctuary. Nothing on the river run compares in scale.
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