33 temples, tombs and museums between Cairo, Luxor and Aswan, organized in the order your ship actually visits them.
Every Nile cruise threads together a specific sequence of temples, tombs and museums. Jump to any stop below to see what it actually looks like before you book — or read our itineraries guide to see how they combine into a full route.
Luxor East Bank — Temples & Museums
Where your cruise begins or ends in Luxor: two of Egypt's grandest temple complexes plus its finest antiquities museums.
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Luxor West Bank — The Necropolis
Across the river from Luxor: Egypt's royal burial ground, carved into the desert cliffs.
See all 8 sites in this region
Between Luxor and Aswan — River-Stop Temples
The temples your ship actually docks for along the river, from Ptolemaic sanctuaries to quieter stops few tourists reach.
See all 6 sites in this region
Aswan City & Its Islands
Aswan's granite landscape, Nile islands, and the temple moved stone by stone to save it from the flood.
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Lake Nasser & Nubian Monuments — The Abu Simbel Route
Beyond the classic route: the temples relocated above Lake Nasser when the High Dam was built, ending at Abu Simbel itself.
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Cairo Museums & Beyond
Before or after your cruise: Cairo's two great collections, and the monument that started it all.
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