Egypt · Cruise & Sailing

6-Day Nile Cruise from Aswan to Luxor with Cairo Highlights

6 Days Round trip from Cairo Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Explore the Karnak and Luxor Temples
  • 02 Visit the Valley of the Kings and the Hatshepsut Temple
  • 03 Discover the famous Philae Temple
  • 04 Sail the Nile from Aswan to Luxor with stops at Kom Ombo and Edfu
  • 05 Visit Cairo's iconic landmarks, including the Pyramids, the Sphinx, and Khan El Khalili

See the highlights of Egypt's unique attractions as you sail the Nile from Aswan to Luxor, stopping to explore iconic temples, monuments, and archaeological marvels along the way. In Cairo, discover the bustling capital with a local guide as you visit world-famous sites such as the Pyramids, the Sphinx, the Egyptian Museum, and historic quarters of Coptic and Islamic Cairo. This journey combines a 5-star Nile cruise with guided sightseeing to showcase the past and present of Egypt.

See the highlights of Egypt's unique attractions as you sail the Nile from Aswan to Luxor, stopping to explore iconic temples, monuments, and archaeological marvels along the way.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 6 Days
Tour type Private
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Included · Luxury
Transport Included
Wheelchair access Not applicable
Cities Aswan, Edfu, Kom Ombo, Cairo, Luxor, Saqqara, Memphis
Languages Arabic, English

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Cairo Highlights Tour

  • After breakfast at the hotel, start the tour with your local guide.

  • Visit the Great Pyramids, the Sphinx, Memphis, and Sakkara, with lunch in between sightseeing. OR

  • You may choose to visit the Great Pyramids, the Sphinx, the Egyptian Museum, the Castle of Saladin, and enjoy a ride in the Khan El Khalili bazaar, with lunch in between. OR

  • Enjoy a visit to the Egyptian Museum to discover the treasure room of King Tutankhamen. Continue to Coptic Cairo to visit the Hanging Church and Ben Ezra Synagogue. Then, drive to Islamic Cairo, where you will be able to explore Khan El Khalili, the old bazaar, with lunch during the tour.

Back to your hotel for overnight.

2
Day 02

Fly to Aswan and Board Your Nile Cruise

  • Breakfast at your hotel in Cairo.

  • Then, transfer to the airport and take the flight to Aswan.

  • Upon early arrival in Aswan, you will be transferred to your 5-star Nile cruise by a local guide.

  • You will start your Nile cruise by visiting the High Dam, the Unfinished Obelisk, and the Temple of Philae.

Dinner and overnight on board.

3
Day 03

Kom Ombo and Edfu En Route to Luxor

  • Have breakfast as you sail to Kom Ombo and visit the temple of Sobek and Haroeris overlooking the Nile River.

  • The Nile cruise will continue sailing to Edfu to visit the Temple of Horus.

  • Enjoy your dinner during your cruise to Luxor.

4
Day 04

Luxor West Bank Exploration

  • After breakfast on board, visit the main attractions on the west bank of Luxor: the Valley of the Kings, the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut, and the Colossi of Memnon.

  • Then, return to your Nile cruise and enjoy free time in the evening.

5
Day 05

Karnak and Luxor Temples then Return to Cairo

  • After breakfast, visit the Temples of Karnak and Luxor.

  • After the tour, disembark and transfer to Luxor Airport for your domestic flight back to Cairo. (Price not included.)

  • As a gift, we offer a light and sound show at the Pyramids with dinner.

6
Day 06

Cairo Sightseeing at Leisure

  • After breakfast at the hotel, start the tour with your local guide.

  • Choose the itinerary or itineraries you may have missed on Day 1 of the tour.

  • Back to your hotel.

Philae Temple, Unfinished Obelisk, Valley of the Kings, Karnak Temple

Where this trip takes you

Philae Temple, Unfinished Obelisk, Valley of the Kings, Karnak Temple

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Cairo 7 cities · 6 Days

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • 3 nights' accommodation onboard the cruise - 5* with full board (breakfast, lunch, and dinner)

  • Reception and assistance from the hotel to Cairo International Airport / Aswan / Luxor / Cairo

  • Private tour

  • 2-day tour in Cairo

  • Hotel pickup and drop-off

  • Local guide for the Cairo tours

  • Qualified, English-speaking Egyptologist guide

  • All entrances to the mentioned sights

  • All transfers by a private air-conditioned minivan/vehicle

  • All taxes

  • Meals as per the itinerary

  • Bottled water, cans of soft drink or juice, and snacks (only on Cairo tour)

  • Your cruise (5* Deluxe) from Aswan to Luxor: Nile Dolphin / Miss Egypt / Tower Prestige / Semiramis II / Emilio / Royal Esadora / MS Adonis / Radames II / MS Mayfair / MS Sara / Solaris II / MS Royal Lily / MS Royal Lotus or similar

What's Not Included

  • Hotel accommodations

  • International flight

  • Domestic flights Cairo / Aswan / Luxor / Cairo (recommended to reserve 15 days prior to arrival for a lower price; price per person starts from 195$ to 295$)

  • Entry visa to Egypt

  • Personal expenses

  • Entrance to the inside of the Pyramids, the Mummies Room at the Egyptian Museum, and the tomb of Tutankhamun in the Valley of the Kings

  • Gratuities 35€ per person (recommended)

What to bring

  • Passport valid for 6 months

  • Comfortable shoes

  • Cotton clothes in summer

  • Warm clothes in winter

  • Sunblock

  • Sunglasses

  • Hat

  • Camera

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Cairo, Egypt
Tour start
Cairo, Cairo Governorate, Egypt
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 6 days finish where they began, in Cairo.

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Estimated room rates

Single Room €635.00 — €785.00
Double Sharing €635.00 — €675.00

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