5-Day Nile Cruise from Luxor to Aswan
Duration
5 days
Max People
50
Tour Type
Private
Pickup
Luxor
Overview
Enjoy a relaxing journey through Upper Egypt on a 5-Day Nile Cruise from Luxor to Aswan. Sail along the historic Nile River while visiting some of Egypt’s most famous temples, royal tombs, and ancient monuments.
Your journey begins in Luxor, the ancient city of Thebes. Explore the Valley of the Kings, Temple of Hatshepsut, Colossi of Memnon, Karnak Temple, and Luxor Temple. Then continue south along the Nile, passing traditional villages, green farmland, desert landscapes, and peaceful river scenery.
During the cruise, visit Edfu Temple and Kom Ombo Temple. Depending on the ship’s schedule, the cruise may also pass through the Esna area. These stops provide an opportunity to discover different periods of Egyptian history while enjoying comfortable accommodation on board.
The journey ends in Aswan with visits to Philae Temple, the Aswan High Dam, and the Unfinished Obelisk. Nile cruises commonly provide full-board accommodation and guided sightseeing, making them a convenient way to explore the ancient sites between Luxor and Aswan.
Highlights
- Enjoy a 5-day Nile cruise from Luxor to Aswan.
- Explore the Valley of the Kings and Hatshepsut Temple.
- Visit Karnak Temple and Luxor Temple.
- Discover the well-preserved Temple of Edfu.
- Explore the unique double temple at Kom Ombo.
- Take a boat ride to Philae Temple.
- Visit the Aswan High Dam and Unfinished Obelisk.
- Relax while sailing through the beautiful Nile Valley.
| Number of passengers | 1-3 | 1-8 |
| Price | 100 | 150 |
Included/Excluded
- Pickup from your hotel, train station, or agreed location in Luxor.
- Transportation in a comfortable air-conditioned vehicle.
- 4 nights accommodation on a Nile cruise.
- Meals on board according to the selected cruise package.
- Professional Egyptologist guide during sightseeing.
- Visits mentioned in the selected itinerary.
- Motorboat transfer to Philae Temple.
- All applicable service charges and taxes.
- Entrance fees not specifically included in your selected package.
- Gratuities.
- Any services not mentioned under inclusions.
Tour Plan
Begin your 5-Day Nile Cruise from Luxor to Aswan with pickup from your hotel, train station, or another agreed location in Luxor.
Start your sightseeing on the West Bank, where the ancient royal necropolis of Thebes is located.
Visit the Valley of the Kings, the famous burial ground of New Kingdom pharaohs. Explore selected tombs and admire their decorated corridors, chambers, and ancient wall paintings.
Continue to the Temple of Hatshepsut at Deir al-Bahari. Admire its impressive terraces and architectural design while your Egyptologist guide explains the story of Queen Hatshepsut.
Make a photo stop at the Colossi of Memnon, two massive seated statues associated with the mortuary temple of Amenhotep III.
Continue to the East Bank and visit Karnak Temple, one of the largest ancient religious complexes in Egypt. Walk through its monumental pylons, columns, obelisks, and decorated halls.
Depending on the cruise schedule, continue to Luxor Temple before returning to the ship for check-in and relaxation.
Overnight: On board the Nile cruise in Luxor.
Enjoy breakfast on board and begin sailing south toward Aswan.
Spend time relaxing on the sun deck while enjoying panoramic views of the Nile Valley. Watch traditional villages, palm trees, agricultural fields, and desert landscapes pass along the river.
Depending on the operating schedule, the ship may pass through the Esna area during the journey. Some cruise programs include a visit to Esna Temple, while others pass through the lock without a temple visit.
Enjoy lunch and other meals on board according to your cruise package. The day provides time to relax between sightseeing stops and enjoy the peaceful atmosphere of the Nile.
Overnight: On board the Nile cruise.
After breakfast, continue your Nile journey toward Edfu.
Visit the impressive Temple of Edfu, dedicated to Horus, the falcon-headed god. It is one of the best-preserved ancient Egyptian temples and features a huge entrance pylon, decorated courtyards, columns, and detailed reliefs.
Your Egyptologist guide will explain the temple's religious significance and the myths connected with Horus.
Return to the cruise ship and continue sailing south.
Enjoy the afternoon on board. Relax by the pool when available, sit on the sun deck, or simply admire the scenery along the Nile.
The calm sailing period is a great opportunity to enjoy the contrast between the fertile riverbanks and the surrounding desert.
Overnight: On board the Nile cruise.
After breakfast, continue sailing toward Kom Ombo.
Visit Kom Ombo Temple, a distinctive double temple dedicated to the crocodile god Sobek and the falcon god Horus. Explore its courtyards, columns, reliefs, and sacred areas while learning about the religious traditions of ancient Egypt.
Return to the ship and continue sailing toward Aswan.
Enjoy the final stretch of the cruise while taking in views of the Nile and the surrounding landscapes. Depending on the ship's schedule, the cruise may arrive in Aswan later in the day.
Spend the evening relaxing on board.
Overnight: On board the Nile cruise in Aswan.
After breakfast, check out from the cruise ship and begin your final sightseeing in Aswan.
Take a short boat ride to Philae Temple, located on Agilkia Island. Explore the beautiful temple complex dedicated mainly to the goddess Isis and learn how the monuments were relocated after the construction of the Aswan High Dam. Philae is accessible by boat and is one of the highlights of ancient Aswan.
Continue to the Aswan High Dam, an important modern engineering project that transformed water management and agriculture in Egypt.
Then visit the Unfinished Obelisk in Aswan's ancient granite quarries. Learn about the techniques used by ancient Egyptian craftsmen to work massive blocks of granite.
After completing your sightseeing, transfer to your final drop-off point in Aswan.
End of the tour: Aswan.
FAQ
The package includes four nights aboard the Nile cruise, traveling from Luxor toward Aswan.
The cruise ends in Aswan on Day 5, following the Abu Simbel excursion according to the confirmed arrangements. Your onward transfer or departure should be coordinated with the cruise schedule.
The itinerary includes Karnak, Luxor, Edfu, Kom Ombo, Philae, and Abu Simbel, along with the Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut Temple, and the Colossi of Memnon.
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