4 Days
Daily Tour
10 people
English
About this tour
This 4-Day Aswan to Luxor Nile Cruise is one of the most iconic journeys in Egypt, a four-day passage through temples, tombs, and timeless landscapes. Beginning in Aswan, you’ll walk through the island temple of Philae and gaze up at ancient obelisks before boarding your luxury cruise. As the ship sails north, you’ll discover Kom Ombo, where crocodiles once basked in the sun, and Edfu, home to one of the best-preserved temples in Egypt.
In Luxor, the story of ancient Thebes unfolds. On the East Bank, the Karnak Temple Complex dazzles with its grand Hypostyle Hall of 134 columns, while the Luxor Temple glows in the evening light, a reminder of Egypt’s festivals and divine kings. On the West Bank, the Valley of the Kings invites you into the painted tombs of mighty pharaohs, while the Temple of Hatshepsut rises against the cliffs as a tribute to Egypt’s most powerful queen.
Between these legendary sites, you’ll relax in comfort aboard your Nile cruise, watching palm groves, golden fields, and traditional villages drift by. It is not just a tour, it is a journey along the river that has sustained Egypt for millennia. This 4-day Aswan to Luxor Nile Cruise is the perfect way to experience the beauty, history, and romance of the Nile.
Highlights
- Begin your journey in Aswan, exploring Philae Temple and the High Dam
- Sail the Nile aboard a luxury cruise with full-board service
- Visit the double temple of Kom Ombo and the grand Temple of Horus at Edfu
- Explore Luxor’s East and West Banks, including Karnak, Luxor Temple, Valley of the Kings & Hatshepsut Temple
- Relax on deck as the Nile’s timeless landscapes pass by
Included/Excluded
- 3 nights on a 5★ luxury Nile cruise (full board: breakfast, lunch & dinner)
- Airport or hotel pickup & drop-off in Aswan and Luxor
- All transfers in private air-conditioned vehicles
- Licensed Egyptologist guide throughout the cruise
- Entrance fees to all mentioned sites
- Daily bottled water during tours
- All service charges & taxes
- International flights
- Egypt entry visa
- Optional Abu Simbel excursion
- Optional hot air balloon ride in Luxor
- Gratuities (tipping)
- Personal expenses
Itinerary
Arrive in Aswan, where your Egyptivo representative will greet you and transfer you to your cruise ship. After lunch onboard, explore Aswan’s highlights: the High Dam, a feat of modern engineering; the Unfinished Obelisk, still lying in its granite quarry; and the enchanting Philae Temple, dedicated to Isis, goddess of love. In the evening, settle into your cabin as the cruise anchors in Aswan.
🚢 Overnight on Nile Cruise in Aswan
🍴 Meals: Lunch & Dinner
Wake to the gentle motion of the ship as it sails north. Stop at Kom Ombo Temple, uniquely dedicated to both the crocodile god Sobek and the falcon god Horus the Elder. Continue sailing to Edfu, where a horse-drawn carriage takes you to the Temple of Horus, one of Egypt’s best-preserved sanctuaries. Return to the ship and watch the Nile sunset from the deck, a glass in hand as palm groves and villages drift by.
🚢 Overnight on Nile Cruise near Edfu
🍴 Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Arrive in Luxor, the world’s greatest open-air museum. After breakfast, visit the magnificent Karnak Temple Complex, where rows of ram-headed sphinxes and towering columns line the path to the gods. Continue to the elegant Luxor Temple, beautifully lit at night, where ancient pharaohs once held festivals. Return to the cruise for your final night onboard.
🚢 Overnight on Nile Cruise in Luxor
🍴 Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Disembark after breakfast for an unforgettable tour of Luxor’s West Bank. Step into the Valley of the Kings, where pharaohs like Tutankhamun and Ramses the Great were laid to rest in painted tombs. Visit the dramatic Temple of Queen Hatshepsut, carved into the cliffs of Deir el-Bahari, and stop at the towering Colossi of Memnon before your transfer to Luxor Airport or your hotel.
🍴 Meals: Breakfast
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Frequently asked questions
Accommodation on a 5★ cruise, all meals onboard, private Egyptologist guide, entrance fees, and all transfers.
Yes. An optional excursion to Abu Simbel from Aswan can be arranged before embarkation.
Four days and three nights, sailing from Aswan to Luxor with guided stops at Kom Ombo, Edfu, Karnak, and Luxor Temples.
Yes. A sunrise hot air balloon flight over Luxor’s West Bank is available as an optional add-on.
Prices start from $1,350 per person, based on double occupancy.
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Bulk discount (by Percent)
Bulk discount adult
| # | Discount group | From adult | To adult | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Small Group (3-6) | 3 | 6 | 15% |
| 2 | Medium Group (7-10) | 7 | 10 | 20% |
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