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Nile sailing between Luxor and Aswan

City days on both sides of the sailing

Submitted by The Short Crossing
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Route and nights

  1. Luxor2 nights
  2. On board4 nights
  3. Aswan2 nights

Trip format: Cruise + land · Cabin on board plus gateway hotel

Tradeoff: A route shape for design. Confirm ship, actual ports, order, tendering, land transfers and connection timing with the operator before booking.

Compare: Cruise, port transfer and separate land transport

Trip stats

Trip days
9
Nights
8
Home Bases
2
Scheduled entries
43

Days by place

Luxor
3
Aswan
3
Edfu
1
Kom Ombo
1

Hotels and other stays

Sofitel Winter Palace Luxor
2 nights
Old Cataract, Aswan
2 nights

Overnight transport

On board
4 nights

Schedule by type

Activity
40
Meal
3

Day-by-day agenda

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Day 1 Luxor
  1. to · Activity Check in or drop off your bags Sofitel Winter Palace Luxor
  2. to · Activity Confirm your embarkation terminal and take a short local walk Luxor

    Treat this outing as optional if you arrive late.

  3. to · Activity Dinner near your hotel Luxor
Sofitel Winter Palace LuxorLuxor
Day 2 Luxor
  1. to · Meal Breakfast near your hotel East Bank, Luxor
  2. to · Activity Visit the Luxor Museum and focus on carved stone exhibits Luxor Museum

    Check current museum hours and shift the schedule if split opening applies.

    Official information
  3. to · Meal Lunch on the East Bank Luxor Museum
  4. to · Activity Walk a short public riverfront segment or return for a break Luxor Museum
  5. to · Meal Dinner near your hotel East Bank, Luxor
Sofitel Winter Palace LuxorLuxor
Day 3 Luxor
  1. to · Activity Use the cruise line’s confirmed terminal and assigned boarding window Luxor

    This is a planning outline. Verify the actual terminal, your luggage rules, ground transfer, and final check-in deadline. Move or remove every sample block that conflicts.

  2. to · Activity Sample breakfast before checking out Luxor
  3. to · Activity Sample hotel checkout and document check Sofitel Winter Palace Luxor

    Move this block to suit the assigned embarkation window.

  4. to · Activity Once aboard, locate your cabin and follow the ship’s safety instructions On board

    This block is illustrative. Follow the crew’s actual instructions and muster timing.

  5. to · Activity Sample dinner aboard On board

    Check the ship’s meal program after boarding.

OvernightOn boardOn board
Day 4 Sea day
  1. to · Activity Use the ship’s clock for the sample onboard schedule On board

    The ship may change clocks during the sailing. Use onboard announcements for time and program updates.

  2. to · Activity Sample breakfast aboard On board
  3. to · Activity Review upcoming ports and confirm any reservations that still need action On board
  4. to · Activity Sample lunch aboard On board
  5. to · Activity Choose an onboard orientation or quiet deck break On board
  6. to · Activity Sample dinner aboard On board
OvernightOn boardOn board
Day 5 Edfu
  1. to · Activity Set your actual shore and return window before choosing these sample stops Edfu

    Illustrative local time only. Replace these blocks with your sailing’s actual dock or tender access, ship time, last shuttle, and all-aboard deadline. Remove any stop that does not leave the ship’s required return margin.

  2. to · Activity Visit the Temple of Horus only within a confirmed ship or local transfer plan Edfu

    Confirm the dock, operator, admission, and heat conditions before leaving the ship.

    Official information
  3. to · Activity Lunch aboard or at a confirmed stop Edfu

    Move or skip this block if the confirmed shore window is shorter.

  4. to · Activity Rest in shade and use an onboard interpretation session if available Edfu

    This is optional. Use your actual return and all-aboard instructions to decide when to leave.

  5. to · Activity Sample dinner aboard On board

    Use the ship’s actual program.

OvernightOn boardOn board
Day 6 Kom Ombo
  1. to · Activity Set your actual shore and return window before choosing these sample stops Kom Ombo

    Illustrative local time only. Replace these blocks with your sailing’s actual dock or tender access, ship time, last shuttle, and all-aboard deadline. Remove any stop that does not leave the ship’s required return margin.

  2. to · Activity Visit the Kom Ombo temple precinct if the ship’s shore window allows Kom Ombo

    Check current ticket and opening rules and use shade in hot conditions.

    Official information
  3. to · Activity Lunch aboard or at a confirmed venue Kom Ombo

    Move or skip this block if the confirmed shore window is shorter.

  4. to · Activity Review the site layout or add an open nearby museum only if time fits Kom Ombo

    This is optional. Use your actual return and all-aboard instructions to decide when to leave.

  5. to · Activity Sample dinner aboard On board

    Use the ship’s actual program.

OvernightOn boardOn board
Day 7 Aswan
  1. to · Activity Use the cruise line’s actual disembarkation instructions Aswan

    Verify your assigned exit process, berth, luggage pickup, and ground transfer. Treat the rest of this day as flexible.

  2. to · Activity Sample breakfast aboard if the ship allows On board
  3. to · Activity Sample lunch after you reach your land base Aswan

    Move or skip this if disembarkation or ground travel runs long.

  4. to · Activity Sample hotel check-in or bag drop Old Cataract, Aswan

    Confirm actual bag-drop or check-in times with the hotel.

  5. to · Activity Take a short walk near your hotel if you have the time Aswan
  6. to · Activity Sample dinner near the hotel Aswan
Old Cataract, AswanAswan
Day 8 Aswan
  1. to · Activity Breakfast near your hotel Aswan
  2. to · Activity Walk an accessible Nile waterfront section or use a confirmed museum visit Aswan

    Check opening and heat before choosing an outdoor or museum block.

    Official information
  3. to · Activity Have a shaded lunch near your hotel Aswan
  4. to · Activity Keep a shaded break or visit the Nubian Museum if open Aswan
  5. to · Activity Dinner near your hotel Aswan
Old Cataract, AswanAswan
Day 9 Aswan
  1. to · Activity Breakfast near your hotel Aswan
  2. to · Activity Check out and collect your bags Old Cataract, Aswan
  3. to · Activity Optional short walk near your hotel Aswan

    Skip this if you need the time for departure.

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Suggested schedule · All times are local. Check hours and availability for your dates.

  1. Day 1

    Luxor

    Africa/Cairo Open map for Luxor
    1. to · Activity Check in or drop off your bags Sofitel Winter Palace Luxor
    2. to · Activity Confirm your embarkation terminal and take a short local walk Luxor

      Treat this outing as optional if you arrive late.

    3. to · Activity Dinner near your hotel Luxor
    Sofitel Winter Palace LuxorLuxor
  2. Day 2

    Luxor

    Africa/Cairo Open map for Luxor
    1. to · Meal Breakfast near your hotel East Bank, Luxor
    2. to · Activity Visit the Luxor Museum and focus on carved stone exhibits Luxor Museum

      Check current museum hours and shift the schedule if split opening applies.

      Official information
    3. to · Meal Lunch on the East Bank Luxor Museum
    4. to · Activity Walk a short public riverfront segment or return for a break Luxor Museum
    5. to · Meal Dinner near your hotel East Bank, Luxor
    Sofitel Winter Palace LuxorLuxor
  3. Day 3

    Luxor

    Africa/Cairo Open map for Luxor
    1. to · Activity Use the cruise line’s confirmed terminal and assigned boarding window Luxor

      This is a planning outline. Verify the actual terminal, your luggage rules, ground transfer, and final check-in deadline. Move or remove every sample block that conflicts.

    2. to · Activity Sample breakfast before checking out Luxor
    3. to · Activity Sample hotel checkout and document check Sofitel Winter Palace Luxor

      Move this block to suit the assigned embarkation window.

    4. to · Activity Once aboard, locate your cabin and follow the ship’s safety instructions On board

      This block is illustrative. Follow the crew’s actual instructions and muster timing.

    5. to · Activity Sample dinner aboard On board

      Check the ship’s meal program after boarding.

    OvernightOn boardOn board
  4. Day 4

    Sea day

    Africa/Cairo
    1. to · Activity Use the ship’s clock for the sample onboard schedule On board

      The ship may change clocks during the sailing. Use onboard announcements for time and program updates.

    2. to · Activity Sample breakfast aboard On board
    3. to · Activity Review upcoming ports and confirm any reservations that still need action On board
    4. to · Activity Sample lunch aboard On board
    5. to · Activity Choose an onboard orientation or quiet deck break On board
    6. to · Activity Sample dinner aboard On board
    OvernightOn boardOn board
  5. Day 5

    Edfu

    Africa/Cairo Open map for Edfu
    1. to · Activity Set your actual shore and return window before choosing these sample stops Edfu

      Illustrative local time only. Replace these blocks with your sailing’s actual dock or tender access, ship time, last shuttle, and all-aboard deadline. Remove any stop that does not leave the ship’s required return margin.

    2. to · Activity Visit the Temple of Horus only within a confirmed ship or local transfer plan Edfu

      Confirm the dock, operator, admission, and heat conditions before leaving the ship.

      Official information
    3. to · Activity Lunch aboard or at a confirmed stop Edfu

      Move or skip this block if the confirmed shore window is shorter.

    4. to · Activity Rest in shade and use an onboard interpretation session if available Edfu

      This is optional. Use your actual return and all-aboard instructions to decide when to leave.

    5. to · Activity Sample dinner aboard On board

      Use the ship’s actual program.

    OvernightOn boardOn board
  6. Day 6

    Kom Ombo

    Africa/Cairo Open map for Kom Ombo
    1. to · Activity Set your actual shore and return window before choosing these sample stops Kom Ombo

      Illustrative local time only. Replace these blocks with your sailing’s actual dock or tender access, ship time, last shuttle, and all-aboard deadline. Remove any stop that does not leave the ship’s required return margin.

    2. to · Activity Visit the Kom Ombo temple precinct if the ship’s shore window allows Kom Ombo

      Check current ticket and opening rules and use shade in hot conditions.

      Official information
    3. to · Activity Lunch aboard or at a confirmed venue Kom Ombo

      Move or skip this block if the confirmed shore window is shorter.

    4. to · Activity Review the site layout or add an open nearby museum only if time fits Kom Ombo

      This is optional. Use your actual return and all-aboard instructions to decide when to leave.

    5. to · Activity Sample dinner aboard On board

      Use the ship’s actual program.

    OvernightOn boardOn board
  7. Day 7

    Aswan

    Africa/Cairo Open map for Aswan
    1. to · Activity Use the cruise line’s actual disembarkation instructions Aswan

      Verify your assigned exit process, berth, luggage pickup, and ground transfer. Treat the rest of this day as flexible.

    2. to · Activity Sample breakfast aboard if the ship allows On board
    3. to · Activity Sample lunch after you reach your land base Aswan

      Move or skip this if disembarkation or ground travel runs long.

    4. to · Activity Sample hotel check-in or bag drop Old Cataract, Aswan

      Confirm actual bag-drop or check-in times with the hotel.

    5. to · Activity Take a short walk near your hotel if you have the time Aswan
    6. to · Activity Sample dinner near the hotel Aswan
    Old Cataract, AswanAswan
  8. Day 8

    Aswan

    Africa/Cairo Open map for Aswan
    1. to · Activity Breakfast near your hotel Aswan
    2. to · Activity Walk an accessible Nile waterfront section or use a confirmed museum visit Aswan

      Check opening and heat before choosing an outdoor or museum block.

      Official information
    3. to · Activity Have a shaded lunch near your hotel Aswan
    4. to · Activity Keep a shaded break or visit the Nubian Museum if open Aswan
    5. to · Activity Dinner near your hotel Aswan
    Old Cataract, AswanAswan
  9. Day 9

    Aswan

    Africa/Cairo Open map for Aswan
    1. to · Activity Breakfast near your hotel Aswan
    2. to · Activity Check out and collect your bags Old Cataract, Aswan
    3. to · Activity Optional short walk near your hotel Aswan

      Skip this if you need the time for departure.