Egypt · Cruise & Sailing

LUXOR TO ASWAN NILE CRUISE FROM HURGHADA

5 Days Pickup service provided in Luxor. to Drop-off service provided in Luxor. Easy pace

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The journey

Trip highlights

01 5-day Nile cruise from Hurghada through Luxor, Edfu, Kom Ombo, Esna, and Aswan
02 Visit Karnak Temple and Luxor Temple on Luxor’s East Bank
03 Explore the Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut Temple, and Colossi of Memnon
04 See the well-preserved Temple of Horus in Edfu
05 Discover Kom Ombo Temple dedicated to Sobek and Haroeris
06 Visit Aswan’s Philae Temple, High Dam, and Unfinished Obelisk
07 Enjoy scenic sailing on the Nile with meals served on board
08 Overnight on a 5-star Nile cruise with evening entertainment

Travel from Hurghada to Upper Egypt for a 5-day Nile cruise that combines ancient monuments, river scenery, and life on board. Explore the great temple sites of Luxor, Edfu, Kom Ombo, and Aswan while sailing between historic cities along one of the world’s most legendary waterways.

Along the way, visit Karnak Temple, Luxor Temple, the Valley of the Kings, the Temple of Hatshepsut, the Colossi of Memnon, Philae Temple, the High Dam, and the Unfinished Obelisk. With guided sightseeing, meals included as per itinerary, and overnight stays on a 5-star Nile cruise, this journey offers a comfortable way to experience Egypt’s archaeology and landscapes.

Travel from Hurghada to Upper Egypt for a 5-day Nile cruise that combines ancient monuments, river scenery, and life on board.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 5 Days

Tour type Private

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Yes

Cities Hurghada, Aswan, Edfu, Kom Ombo, Luxor, Esna

Languages English, French, German, Spanish

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Private Transfer from Hurghada to Luxor & Visit Karnak and Luxor Temples - Nile Cruise ON

Our representative will pick you up from the hotel in Hurghada, Red Sea. Transfer to Luxor to board your Nile cruise around 4 hours driving, Transfer to embark Nile Cruise before lunch.
Afternoon, you will discover the East bank of Luxor including Karnak Temples Complex, which is the largest structures ever built in the history of mankind. The principal building is that of god Amun Ra since it was considered the house of God on the earth, the earlier structure date back to the middle kingdom, but there are some references which refer to the earlier buildings as old as the 3rd dynasty.
Later on, you will proceed to visit Temple of Luxor, which was built by one of the kings of the 12th dynasty and completed by the well know king Ramses II. This temple was located in the heart of ancient Thebes and, like Karnak, was dedicated to the main/chief god Amun Re.
After finishing your day tour, you will be transferred back to your ship for rest and refresh.
At night, Egyptian folkloric show will be operated by the staff. Dinner will be served and overnight in Luxor.
(Lunch – Dinner)

Day 02

Valley of the Kings, King Tut Tomb, Hatshipsut Temple & Sail to Edfu via Essna

Breakfast on the Nile cruise.
After that, you will start your magical tour in Thebes, the sacred land by exploring the west bank of Luxor including Valley of the Kings, which considers as the royal cemetery of the Theban kings and rulers of ancient Egypt, and the place where our Pharaohs were buried, Enter tomb of King Tut Ankh Amun.
Then proceed to visit Temple of Queen Hatshepsut at Deir El Bahari. This temple is considered as one of the most wonderful examples of the Architecture in ancient Egypt because it was totally carved inside the mountain.
At the end of the tour, you will visit Colossi of Memnon, which is belonging to king Amenhotep III.
After that, you will return to your ship to have your lunch during sailing to Esna city and cross the lock (just like Panama Canal locks).
Free at leisure. Dinner and overnight on the cruise.
(Breakfast – Lunch – Dinner)

Day 03

Edfu Temple - Sail to Kom Oumbo - Visit the temple - Sail to Aswan

Breakfast on the cruise, Then the guide will take you on a mysterious journey to land of secrets.
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.
After that, you will revert back to your ship.
Lunch will be served on board during sailing to the city of Kom Ombo.
Afternoon, you will proceed to explore Temple of Kom Ombo, where the two gods Sobek & Haroeris were worshipped for a while.
Get back to your ship and enjoy your lunch on the sun deck, watching the unique landscape of the great river Nile. On its banks, the ancient Egyptian civilization has been created and flourished.
Get back to your ship, rest and refresh on board.
Dinner meal will be served on board during sailing to the city of Aswan.
Late evening arrive at Aswan and overnight.
(Breakfast – Lunch – Dinner).

Day 04

Philae Temple - High Dam - Unfinished Obelisk

Breakfast will be served onboard your ship.
Later on, you will join your Egyptologist tour guide to discover the great city of Aswan, including The High Dam, which has been erected by the Egyptian president Gamal Abdel Nasser in 1960 AD to protect Egypt from the Nile flood.
After that, you will enjoy sailing on the Nile River by a motorboat till reach Agilika Island, where you will visit Temple of Philae, which was erected during the Greco-Roman period and was dedicated to goddess Isis (mother of god Horus).
Finally, you will be escorted to visit one of the marvellous sightseeing in Aswan, The Unfinished Obelisk, which was made out of red granite and was dedicated to the god Amun Ra.
After finishing your day tour, you will get back to your ship.
Lunch will be served on board.
Afternoon tea will be served on board.
At night free at leisure.
Dinner and overnight in Aswan.
(Breakfast – Lunch – Dinner).

Day 05

Disembarkation from Nile Cruise - Private Transfer from Aswan to Hurghada

Breakfast on board your Nile cruise and check out.
Our representative will escort you for 8 hours driving back to your hotel in Hurghada.
(Breakfast)

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map — Pickup service provided in Luxor. to Drop-off service provided in Luxor. 6 cities · 5 Days

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

Assistance of our personnel during your stay and excursions
Hotel pick-up and drop-off
All transfers by A/C Deluxe car
4 days on a 5-star Nile cruise
Qualified Egyptologist guide
Meals as per itinerary (breakfast, lunch, and dinner)
All services charge and tax

What's Not Included

Beverages
Gratuities
Sound and Light Show at Karnak Temple

Know before you go

WHEELCHAIR ACCESSIBLE
Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
Wheelchair accessible
Children must be accompanied by an adult
All meals will be open buffet (vegetarian choice are available)
Entertainment in night : Belly dancer show, galabeya party and Nubian show
Your private guide will be with you on cruise ship to confirm tour details and care about you
Prices:
1 , 2 & 3 in prices list are refers to Single,Double & Triple Cabin.
Children pay 50% of adult prices.
This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.