Egypt · Cruise & Sailing

4-Day Nile Cruise from Aswan to Luxor with Ancient Temples

4 Days Round trip from Aswan Easy pace

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The journey

Trip highlights

01 Sail along the legendary Nile River between Aswan and Luxor
02 Explore the famous Kom Ombo Temple dedicated to Sobek and Horus
03 Visit the impressive Temple of Horus in Edfu by traditional horse carriage
04 Discover the beautiful Philae Temple in Aswan
05 Experience Luxor's iconic East Bank and West Bank attractions
06 Enjoy scenic panoramic views while cruising along the Nile River

Experience a 4-day Nile Cruise between Aswan and Luxor as you discover the timeless wonders of ancient Egypt. Sail along the scenic Nile River and explore iconic landmarks including Kom Ombo Temple, Edfu Temple, Philae Temple, and Luxor's famous East and West Bank attractions. Enjoy comfortable onboard accommodation, full-board meals, panoramic river views, cultural experiences, and evening entertainment while traveling through some of Egypt's most historic destinations.

Sail along the scenic Nile River and explore iconic landmarks including Kom Ombo Temple, Edfu Temple, Philae Temple, and Luxor's famous East and West Bank attractions.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 4 Days

Tour type Private

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Included · Standard

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

Cities Aswan, Edfu, Kom Ombo, Luxor

Languages English, French, Mandarin

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Arrival in Aswan and Nile Cruise Check-in

Arrive in Aswan and transfer to the Nile Cruise.
Check in onboard before lunch.
Enjoy lunch while relaxing on the cruise.
Spend the rest of the day at leisure onboard.

Enjoy dinner and an overnight stay on the Nile Cruise.

Day 02

Kom Ombo Temple and Sailing to Edfu

Enjoy breakfast onboard while sailing towards Kom Ombo.
Visit the famous double temple dedicated to Sobek and Horus.
Continue sailing towards Edfu.
Relax onboard and admire the beautiful Nile scenery.

Enjoy lunch, dinner, and an overnight stay onboard.

Day 03

Luxor East Bank Exploration

Arrive in Luxor after breakfast.
Visit some of Luxor's best tourist attractions on the East Bank.
Explore ancient temples and historical landmarks.
Return to the cruise for dinner and evening entertainment onboard.

Overnight stay in Luxor onboard the cruise.

Day 04

Departure from Luxor

Enjoy breakfast onboard.
Check out from the Nile Cruise.
Transfer for departure from Luxor.

Where this trip takes you

Kom Ombo Temple, Philae Temple, Luxor East Bank, Nile River

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map — Round trip from Aswan 4 cities · 4 Days

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

3 nights' accommodation onboard a Nile Cruise
Full-board meals (breakfast, lunch, and dinner)
Guided sightseeing tours
Entrance fees to the mentioned sites
Professional Egyptologist guide
Transfers during the trip
Entertainment onboard

What's Not Included

Personal expenses
Drinks onboard
Tips and gratuities
Optional tours

What to bring

Passport or ID
Sunglasses & sunscreen
Hat or cap
Camera or phone
Comfortable clothes
Small bag for daily tours
Personal medications if needed

Know before you go

Check-in usually starts before lunch.
Nile Cruises operate between Aswan and Luxor.
Tour schedules may change slightly due to sailing conditions.
Wi-Fi may be limited onboard some cruises.
Most cruises offer evening entertainment and cultural shows.
Early morning optional tours like Hot Air Balloon rides are available in Luxor.
Full-board meals are included during the cruise stay.