Nile Cruise Sites

Although the itinerary of each Nile Cruise boat may vary, there are various points of interest along the route that are usually part of trip. Excursions to these sites are usually included as part of your cruise although you should confirm this with your travel agent or tour operator before booking.

If the Esna Lock is closed, this may have an effect on part of any proposed itinerary.

Such places include:

• Valley of the Kings
• Valley of the Queens
• Temples of Luxor and Karnak
• Edfu
• Kom Ombo
• Edfu
• Temple of Philae

Other excursions may be available at a supplement and one of these excursions is to the Temple of Abu Simbel at the far end of Lake Nasser.It is considered to be one of the finest sites in Egypt and is usually visited as a day trip from Aswan when the cruise boat is docked there.