5 Days Private Guided Nile River Cruise Tour from Luxor to Aswan

What's Included

Meeting and pickup

Itinerary

Day 1
Arrival in Luxor – East Bank Exploration
4 stops
1
Luxor
Your Nile cruise adventure begins with pickup from your hotel, airport, or train station in Luxor. Transfer to the cruise ship and complete check-in before starting your first exploration of ancient Thebes.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free
2
Temple of Karnak
Visit the magnificent Karnak Temple Complex, the largest religious site ever built in ancient Egypt, where you will discover the Great Hypostyle Hall, massive columns, obelisks, and sacred monuments.
2 hours • Admission ticket not included
3
Luxor Temple
Continue to Luxor Temple, a beautiful riverside temple known for its impressive statues, grand entrances, and connection to the ancient Avenue of Sphinxes.
1 hour 30 minutes • Admission ticket not included
4
Luxor
Return to the cruise for dinner and overnight stay.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free
Day 2
Luxor West Bank – Sail Toward Edfu
5 stops
5
Luxor
After breakfast onboard, begin your West Bank tour.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free
6
Valley of the Kings
Visit the legendary Valley of the Kings, where ancient Egyptian pharaohs were buried in beautifully decorated tombs.
2 hours • Admission ticket not included
7
Temple of Hatshepsut at Deir el Bahari
Continue to the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut, an architectural masterpiece built into the cliffs of Deir el-Bahari.
1 hour 30 minutes • Admission ticket not included
8
Colossi of Memnon
Stop at the Colossi of Memnon for photos and historical explanations.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free
Luxor (Pass by)
Return to the cruise and begin sailing south toward Edfu while enjoying the peaceful Nile scenery. Dinner and overnight onboard.
Day 3
Edfu & Kom Ombo Temples – Continue Sailing
5 stops
9
Edfu
Breakfast on board. Then the guide will take you in a mysterious journey to land of secrets.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free
10
Temple of Horus
This guided tour of today begins by visiting one of the most wonderful temples in Egypt, Temple of Horus in Edfu, which is considered to be one of the most well preserved temples in Egypt.
2 hours • Admission ticket not included
Kom Ombo (Pass by)
After that, you will revert back to your ship. Lunch will be served on board during sailing to the city of Kom Ombo.
11
Afternoon, you will proceed to explore Temple of Kom Ombo, where the two gods Sobek & Haroeris.
2 hours • Admission ticket not included
Aswan (Pass by)
Get back to your ship and enjoy sun deck, watching the unique landscape of the great river Nile. On its banks the ancient Egyptian civilization has been created and flourished.
Day 4
Aswan Sightseeing Tour
4 stops
12
Temple of Philae
After breakfast, explore Aswan’s famous landmarks. Take a motorboat ride to Philae Temple, located on Agilkia Island and dedicated to the goddess Isis.
2 hours • Admission ticket not included
13
Aswan High Dam
Visit the Aswan High Dam, one of Egypt’s greatest modern engineering achievements, and enjoy views of Lake Nasser.
2 hours • Admission ticket not included
14
Unfinished Obelisk
Continue to the Unfinished Obelisk, located in the ancient granite quarries, and discover ancient stone-carving techniques.
2 hours • Admission ticket not included
15
Aswan
Return to the cruise for your final overnight stay.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free
Day 5
Departure from Aswan
1 stop
16
Aswan
Enjoy your final breakfast onboard before checking out from the Nile cruise. Transfer to your preferred location in Aswan, including your hotel, airport, or train station, marking the end of your unforgettable Nile River journey through ancient Egypt.
30 minutes • 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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