Nile cruise from Luxor to Aswan

Nile Cruise – A Journey from Luxor to Aswan

Do you fancy a great Nile cruise? Even better is a Nile cruise and swimming. Exploring the Nile on a Nile cruise shows you the great river in Egypt with its sights. Travelling around Egypt by ship is an experience on Egyptian ships. The Safety instructions from the Federal Foreign Office should definitely be kept in mind when booking trips to Egypt.

Let the banks of the Nile slide by on a Nile cruise — Let the banks of the Nile glide by on a Nile cruise © Photo: Dennis Sylvester Hurd, Flickr, public domain

How relaxing one River cruise is, we experienced it ourselves on the Rhone. You can experience it in Egypt too. Hardly any other type of travel is more relaxing than a long Nile cruise from Cairo to Aswan. You sit on the sun deck on your Nile cruise through Egypt, enjoy a sundowner and let the Egyptian landscape slowly pass by. Watch the sunset. No street noise disturbs the peace. You can see water birds and other animals on the riverbank. On the Nile, the cruise ship passes through ancient cultural landscapes. Time and again, cities appear on the banks of the Nile, where people have been using the river water for agriculture for thousands of years. The current ensures the fertility of the soil.

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River cruise on the Nile nile cruise and bathing — River cruise on the Nile © Photo: Dennis Sylvester Hurd, public domain

Sights in Egypt

The sights in Egypt that await passengers along the Nile are even more impressive. Egyptian architects created ancient Egyptian burial chambers thousands of years ago on the edge of the desert. Egypt's royal tombs continue to awe visitors to this day. A visit to the pyramids is a must on any vacation to Egypt. The cities along the Nile are also worth a visit. Passengers can explore them on excursions, making a Nile cruise a truly memorable experience.

Luxor in Egypt, one of the cities on the great river in Egypt

The city of Luxor can be explored independently or on an excursion that includes the Luxor Temple (pictured), the Valley of the Kings, the Temple of Hatshepsut, the Colossi of Memnon, and Karnak. Luxury river cruises certainly offer ample time for this.

The temple of Sobek

In Kom Ombo stands the double temple of Sobek and Horus, two deities of ancient Egypt. Kom Ombo means Gold Valley. Sobek was the headquarters from which the route to the gold mines was controlled. You will pass it on a grand Nile cruise from Cairo to Aswan.

Trajankiosk on the island of Agilkika nile cruise and bathing — Trajankiosk on the island of Agilkia © Olaf Exchange - Own work, CC BY 3.0 License, Link

Aswan and Abu Simbel

Nile cruises from Cairo to Aswan showcase the Nile in all its facets. The ship on a Nile river cruise typically docks in Aswan for several days. On the first day, passengers visit the island of Agilika, home to a temple dedicated to the goddess Isis. From there, they continue to the Aswan High Dam. Those who wish can take a boat trip on the Nile afterward.

Abu Simbel © Photo: Rüdiger Stehn, Flickr, CC BY SA 2.0

On the second day, you have the opportunity to visit the souks of Aswan, where life is bustling. Vendors offer spices and other oriental products. Alternatively, you can take a trip to Abu Simbel. The rock temple of King Ramses II is arguably one of the most famous buildings in Egypt.

Valley of the Kings on a Nile Cruise — From Olaf Exchange - Own work, CC BY 3.0 License, Link

Every route on the river includes the Valley of the Kings

After a full day gliding along the banks of the Nile on your Egypt Nile cruise, the ship finally returns to Luxor. From there, you travel to West Thebes and the Valley of the Kings. This valley contains some of the most important archaeological sites from Egypt's pharaonic era. The Royal Tombs of Egypt alone are worth the trip. They are among Egypt's most beautiful sites. 64 tombs and pits have been discovered in this valley so far, including the tomb of Tutankhamun.