5 Days 4 Nights Nile Cruise From Luxor to Aswan

What's Included

Meeting and pickup

Itinerary

Day 1
Day 1: Luxor Sightseeing East Bank Tour
4 stops
1
Luxor
- Meet & assist at Luxor Airport or railway station - Transfer to embark Nile Cruise before lunch.
5 hours • Admission ticket free
2
Temple of Karnak
Meet your Egyptologist guide and begin exploring the Karnak Temple Complex, one of the world’s largest religious sites, dedicated to Amun-Ra.
2 hours • Admission ticket not included
3
Luxor Temple
Then visit the elegant Luxor Temple, linked to Karnak by the Avenue of Sphinxes.
2 hours • Admission ticket not included
4
Luxor
Afterward, board your cruise ship, check into your cabin, and enjoy lunch, dinner, and entertainment onboard, overnight in Luxor.
Admission ticket free
Day 2
West Bank Tour – Sail to Esna
4 stops
5
Valley of the Kings
After breakfast, explore Luxor’s West Bank, starting with the Valley of the Kings, where Egypt’s pharaohs were buried in richly decorated tombs.
3 hours • Admission ticket not included
6
Temple of Hatshepsut at Deir el Bahari
Visit the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut, a striking monument to Egypt’s first female ruler
1 hour 30 minutes • Admission ticket not included
7
Colossi of Memnon
Stop by the Colossi of Memnon, two massive stone statues that once guarded the entrance to Thebes.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free
8
Esna Lock
Return to your cruise for lunch and sail through the Esna Lock toward Edfu. Overnight on board.
Admission ticket free
Day 3
Edfu – Kom Ombo
2 stops
9
Temple of Horus
After breakfast, visit the Temple of Horus in Edfu, one of the best-preserved temples in Egypt, known for its towering pylons and fascinating hieroglyphs.
3 hours • Admission ticket not included
10
Temple of Kom Ombo
Sail south to Kom Ombo, where you’ll visit the Temple of Sobek and Horus, uniquely dedicated to two gods and famous for its symmetry—dinner and overnight on board.
3 hours • Admission ticket not included
Day 4
Aswan Sightseeing
4 stops
11
Aswan High Dam
After breakfast, visit the highlights of Aswan, including the impressive High Dam, a modern engineering masterpiece
2 hours • Admission ticket not included
12
Unfinished Obelisk
The Unfinished Obelisk, which demonstrates the ancient stone-cutting techniques.
1 hour 30 minutes • Admission ticket not included
13
Temple of Philae
Continue by motorboat to the Temple of Philae, dedicated to the goddess Isis, located beautifully on Agilkia Island.
2 hours • Admission ticket not included
14
Enjoy lunch, relax on the sundeck, and take in the tranquil scenery as your cruise anchors in Aswan for the night.
Admission ticket free
Day 5
Disembarkation – Optional Abu Simbel Tour
1 stop
15
Aswan
After breakfast, disembark from your cruise. You may choose an optional excursion to the magnificent Abu Simbel Temples, built by Ramses II and relocated to save them from the rising waters of Lake Nasser. After the tour, transfer to your hotel or Aswan Airport. This 5-day Nile cruise offers the perfect balance of exploration and relaxation — the ultimate way to experience the timeless beauty of Egypt.
3 hours • Admission ticket free

Additional info

• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels

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