Tour Overview

The HS Kon Tiki Nile Cruise is a 5-star luxury floating hotel designed for travelers who want to experience the magic of ancient Egypt in comfort and style. Sailing between Aswan and Luxor, this elegant vessel offers spacious cabins, fine dining, a sundeck pool, and nightly entertainment. Guests will enjoy guided tours to Egypt’s most iconic monuments, including the Valley of the Kings, Karnak and Luxor Temples, Kom Ombo, Edfu, and the breathtaking Philae Temple. With the perfect balance of relaxation and cultural exploration, the HS Kon Tiki is an unforgettable way to discover the Nile.

What’s Included

  • Professional English-speaking Egyptologist guide at all sites mentioned

  • Bottle of mineral water for each guest

  • All transfers in a comfortable, air-conditioned vehicle

  • Entrance fees to all sites mentioned in the program

  • Pick-up and drop-off from your hotel or airport in Aswan

  • All service charges and taxes

What’s Not Included

  • Optional tours not listed in the itinerary

  • Visa to Egypt (if required

  • Personal expenses

  • Tipping

Day 1: Arrival in Aswan – Sightseeing & Nubian Show

  • Meet our representative at Aswan Airport or railway station.

  • Transfer to the HS Kon Tiki Nile Cruise in an air-conditioned vehicle and check in.

  • Lunch on board, followed by Aswan sightseeing:

    • Visit the Philae Temple, dedicated to Isis.

    • See the High Dam, one of Egypt’s modern wonders.

    • Explore the Unfinished Obelisk, showcasing ancient stonework.

  • Return for dinner and enjoy a Nubian folklore show in the evening.
    Overnight on board in Aswan.
    Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 2: Kom Ombo Temple & Sailing to Edfu

  • Breakfast while sailing north towards Kom Ombo.

  • Visit the Temple of Kom Ombo, dedicated to Sobek (the crocodile god) and Horus the Elder.

  • Continue sailing to Edfu. Lunch and afternoon tea served on board.

  • In the evening, join the fun Galabeya Party with traditional music and dance.
    Overnight on board in Edfu.
    Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 3: Edfu Temple & Luxor East Bank

  • Early morning tea and coffee, then visit the Temple of Horus in Edfu, one of the best-preserved temples in Egypt.

  • Return for breakfast, then sail through the Esna Lock towards Luxor.

  • Afternoon tour of Luxor’s East Bank:

    • The Karnak Temple Complex, the largest in the world.

    • The Luxor Temple, beautifully illuminated at night.

  • Dinner on board with evening entertainment.
    Overnight on board in Luxor.
    Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 4: Luxor West Bank & Departure

  • Breakfast on board, then check out.

  • Explore Luxor’s West Bank:

    • The Valley of the Kings, where Egypt’s greatest pharaohs rest (visit 3 tombs).

    • The Temple of Queen Hatshepsut at Deir el-Bahari.

    • The Colossi of Memnon, the monumental twin statues.

  • Transfer to Luxor Airport or railway station for your departure.
    Meals: Breakfast