3 Night Nile Cruise from Aswan to Luxor with Private Guided Tours

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4 days (approximately)
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Experience the magic of the Nile River aboard a 5-star Nile cruise — combining luxury, comfort, and expert-guided sightseeing. This 3 Night Nile Cruise tour blends iconic temples with relaxing onboard moments, scenic river views, and authentic Egyptian hospitality.

With a licensed Egyptologist guide leading every excursion, you’ll uncover stories of gods, queens, and kings that shaped civilization.
Enjoy all meals on board, air-conditioned cabins, rooftop views, and stress-free logistics from pickup to drop-off.

Perfect for couples, families, and history lovers, this 3-night Nile cruise is one of the most enriching experiences in Egypt.

What's Included

All guided sightseeing as per itinerary
3 nights aboard a 5-star Nile cruise ship
Hotel/airport pickup and drop-off in Aswan and Luxor
Lunch (Optional[3])
Lunch
Dinner (Optional[3])
Dinner
Breakfast (Optional[3])
Breakfast
Entrance fees to listed attractions
Any optional tours we did not mention in the itinerary
Drinks and personal expenses
Gratuities (optional but appreciated)

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).
Pickup details:

Begin your unforgettable journey with pickup from your Aswan hotel, train station, or airport by your friendly licensed Egyptologist guide. Settle into a comfortable, air-conditioned vehicle for a seamless transfer to your Nile cruise ship. Once onboard, enjoy a welcome drink as you meet the crew and explore your floating home for the next three nights. As the boat sets sail along the world’s longest river, you’ll see Egypt’s timeless beauty unfold — from palm-fringed villages to ancient temples glowing in the desert light.

Itinerary

Duration: 4 days (approximately)
    Day 1

    Welcome to Aswan - Nile Cruise

    2 stops
  • 1
    Temple of Philae

    Visit the magnificent Temple of Isis, relocated stone by stone to Philae Island after the Aswan High Dam was built. Admire its elegant columns, sacred carvings, and tranquil setting surrounded by Nile waters — one of Egypt’s most photogenic temples.

    2 hours • Admission ticket included
  • 2
    Aswan High Dam

    Explore Egypt’s modern engineering marvel, the High Dam, built to control Nile flooding and create Lake Nasser, the world’s largest artificial lake. From the top, enjoy sweeping views of desert and water stretching to Sudan.

    2 hours • Admission ticket included
    • Day 2

    Nile Cruise Excursions (Free time for visit Abu Simbel temples)

    2 stops
  • 3
    Abu Simbel Temple Complex

    Before your cruise sets sail, you can choose an optional trip (approximately 3 hours each way) to the legendary Abu Simbel Temples, built by Ramses II and relocated stone-by-stone to save them from the rising Nile. Marvel at the colossal seated statues guarding the entrance and the beautiful inner sanctuary that aligns with the sun twice a year. A truly awe-inspiring experience worth the early start.

    8 hours • Admission ticket not included
  • 4
    Temple of Kom Ombo

    Visit the unique twin temple of Kom Ombo, shared by the crocodile god Sobek and the falcon god Horus the Elder. Admire perfectly preserved reliefs and see ancient mummified crocodiles in the onsite museum.

    2 hours • Admission ticket included
    • Day 3

    Visit Edfu Temple - Esna Lock & Arrive Luxor

    2 stops
  • 5
    Temple of Horus

    Ride a horse-drawn carriage to the magnificent Temple of Horus, one of Egypt’s best-preserved temples. Explore grand courtyards and carvings depicting Horus’s victory over Seth — a masterpiece of Ptolemaic architecture.

    3 hours • Admission ticket included
  • 6
    Temple of Karnak

    Discover the vast Temple of Karnak, the largest religious structure ever built. Walk through avenues of ram-headed sphinxes and stand beneath towering columns of the Great Hypostyle Hall.

    3 hours • Admission ticket included
    • Day 4

    Luxor (West Bank) & Departure

    4 stops
  • 7
    Valley of the Kings

    Explore the Valley of the Kings, where pharaohs including Tutankhamun rest in color-filled tombs. Step back thousands of years amid hieroglyphs depicting their journey to the afterlife.

    3 hours • Admission ticket included
  • 8
    Temple of Hatshepsut at Deir el Bahari

    Admire the majestic Temple of Queen Hatshepsut, rising from the cliffs of Deir el-Bahari. Its terraces and colonnades honor Egypt’s most powerful female pharaoh.

    2 hours • Admission ticket included
  • 9
    Imhotep Alabaster Luxor

    Discover the all Granite, Alabaster & Limestone that were used in ancient Egypt for making statues, Jars, coffins and more

    1 hour • Admission ticket included
  • 10
    Colossi of Memnon

    Pause to see the massive Colossi of Memnon, two ancient statues guarding the West Bank for over 3,400 years. Perfect for photos and farewell memories.

    30 minutes • Admission ticket included

Additional info

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Supplied by Nile Cruisers Egypt

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