Egypt · Cruise & Sailing

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

5 Days Round trip from Luxor Easy pace

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The journey

Trip highlights

01 Explore the monumental temples of Karnak and Luxor on the East Bank
02 Visit the Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut Temple, and the Colossi of Memnon
03 Discover the Horus Temple in Edfu and the twin-god temple of Kom Ombo
04 See Aswan's highlights, including Philae Temple, the High Dam, and the Unfinished Obelisk
05 Ride a felucca on the Nile around Kitchener Island

Sail along the Nile from Luxor to Aswan and discover some of ancient Egypt's most celebrated monuments over five days. This leisurely cruise includes the East and West Bank highlights of Luxor, the Horus Temple in Edfu, the twin-god temple of Kom Ombo, and Aswan sights such as the High Dam, Philae Temple, the Unfinished Obelisk, and Kitchener Island. With time to relax on board between visits, this tour combines stunning Nile scenery with iconic archaeological treasures.

Ride a felucca on the Nile around Kitchener Island.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 5 Days

Tour type Shared

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Not included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

Cities Aswan, Edfu, Kom Ombo, Luxor, Esna, Abu Simbel

Languages English, Italian, Spanish

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Arrival in Luxor and East Bank Temples

Meet your Egyptologist tour representative/guide at any destination in Luxor, such as the airport, train station, or your hotel.
Transfer to the Nile cruise boat.
Check in and have lunch on board.
Visit the East Bank, including Karnak Temple and Luxor Temple.

Dinner on board.

Overnight in Luxor.

Day 02

Luxor West Bank and Sailing to Edfu

At 6 am, have breakfast on board.
Visit the West Bank, including the Valley of the Kings.
Proceed to the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut, also known as El Deir El Bahari.
Stop to see the huge Colossi of Memnon II.
Return to the cruise.
Have lunch on board.
Sail to Edfu via Esna.

Dinner on board.

Overnight in Edfu.

Day 03

Edfu Temple and Kom Ombo

At 7 am, start the day with breakfast on board.
Visit the Horus Temple in Edfu.
Sail towards Kom Ombo.
Have lunch on board.
Visit the temple shared by two gods, Sobek and Haeroris, in Kom Ombo.
Sail towards Aswan.

Dinner on board.

Overnight in Aswan.

Day 04

Aswan Sightseeing and Felucca Ride

At 7 am, have breakfast on board.
Visit the High Dam and the Temple of Philae.
See the Unfinished Obelisk.
Have lunch on board.
Ride a felucca on the Nile around Kitchener Island.
- Optional tour to visit Abu Simbel temples.

Dinner on board.

Overnight in Aswan.

Day 05