Nile Cruise Overview
The classic Nile cruise runs between Luxor and Aswan (or vice versa) — a distance of about 220 km on the Nile. Along the way, the most important temples of Upper Egypt are visited: Karnak, Luxor Temple, Edfu, Kom Ombo, and Philae. The journey lasts depending on the program 3 to 7 nights.
Typical Routes
| Route | Duration | Direction | Highlights |
|---|---|---|---|
| Classic Short | 3–4 nights | Aswan → Luxor (downstream, faster) | Philae, Kom Ombo, Edfu, Luxor Temple, Karnak |
| Classic Long | 4–5 nights | Luxor → Aswan (upstream) | Karnak, Luxor Temple, Esna Lock, Edfu, Kom Ombo, Philae |
| Complete | 7 nights | Luxor → Aswan → Luxor (round trip) | All above + Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut, Colossi of Memnon, free day in Aswan |
| Lake Nasser | 3–4 nights | Aswan → Abu Simbel | Kalabsha Temple, Amada, Wadi el-Seboua, Abu Simbel |