Egypt · Cruise & Sailing

5-Day Nile Cruise from Luxor to Aswan with Ancient Temple Tours

5 Days Round trip from Luxor City Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Cruise on the breathtaking Nile River from Luxor to Aswan
  • 02 Explore historic sites including Karnak Temple and the Temple of Kom Ombo
  • 03 Visit King Tutankhamun's tomb in the Valley of the Kings
  • 04 See the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut, the Aswan High Dam, and the Unfinished Obelisk

Embark on this exciting 5-day cruise for a thorough exploration of Upper Egypt along the Nile, starting in Luxor and ending in Aswan. Discover the ancient Karnak Temple and Luxor Temple, visit the Valley of the Kings and the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut, and continue to Edfu Temple and the Temple of Kom Ombo. Your journey concludes in Aswan with visits to the Aswan High Dam, the Unfinished Obelisk, and the Temple of Philae.

Be greeted by your Egyptologist tour guide for an incredible journey through time into the lives of the ancient Egyptians.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 5 Days
Tour type Private
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Included · Luxury
Transport Included
Wheelchair access Not applicable
Cities Aswan, Edfu, Kom Ombo, Luxor, Esna
Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Luxor East Bank Temples and Nile Cruise Boarding

  • Be greeted by your Egyptologist tour guide for an incredible journey through time into the lives of the ancient Egyptians.

  • Explore the East Bank of the River Nile to see the impressive and famous Luxor Temple and Karnak Temple, along with the Avenue of Sphinxes, which connected the two temples in ancient times.

  • Transfer to your Nile cruise boat for the rest of the day and evening.

Please note: There is an optional tour of the "Sound and Light Show at Karnak Temple" that can be done.

2
Day 02

West Bank Wonders and Sailing to Edfu

  • After enjoying a leisurely breakfast on board the Nile cruise boat, your expert tour guide will take you on a fascinating journey to the West Bank of the River Nile.

  • Visit the original resting place of the world-famous boy king Tutankhamun in the Valley of the Kings, discover the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut - the only female pharaoh - at El Deir EL Bahari, and see the two towering statues of the Colossi of Memnon.

  • After this memorable experience, return to your boat for lunch and set sail towards Edfu via the famous lock at Esna.

Dock overnight at Edfu with a superb dinner on board. Includes breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

3
Day 03

Edfu Temple, Kom Ombo, and Sailing to Aswan

  • Your morning begins after breakfast on your Nile cruise boat with a guided expert tour of Edfu Temple, an inspiring temple dedicated to the god Horus, the falcon-headed god. This is one of the best-preserved temples along the Nile.

  • Following this, have lunch on board your Nile cruise boat while sailing towards Kom Ombo.

  • Once you arrive, enjoy an exciting guided tour of the Temple of Kom Ombo, the famous home of the two gods Sobek, the crocodile god of fertility, and the falcon god Haroeris, also known as Horus the Elder, with the Good Sister, a special form of Hathor.

  • Sail onwards to Aswan under the spectacular Aswan Bridge, the Gateway to Nubia and Aswan City, and see the remarkable sandstone rocks illuminating the "Tombs of the Nobles," dating back to the Middle Kingdom.

4
Day 04

Aswan High Dam, Unfinished Obelisk, and Philae Temple

  • After breakfast, prepare for another exciting day as your expert Egyptologist tour guide escorts you in Aswan on a fantastic tour to see the Aswan High Dam, the Unfinished Obelisk, and the Temple of Philae.

5
Day 05

Cruise Check-out and Departure from Aswan

  • Leave your memorable Nile cruise behind and disembark from the boat after breakfast.

  • Transfer to Aswan airport or train station for departure and your return journey home.

Luxor Temple, Valley of the Kings, Philae Temple

Where this trip takes you

Luxor Temple, Valley of the Kings, Philae Temple

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Luxor City 5 cities · 5 Days

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Accommodation on board a 5-star Nile cruise on a full-board basis

  • Shore excursions and Nile cruise sightseeing tours

  • Meet and greet service upon arrival and departure

  • Round-trip transfers by air-conditioned vehicle

  • Land transfers between Aswan and Luxor, around 3 hours' driving

  • Assistance from our personnel during your stay and excursions

  • Excursions to visit Karnak and Luxor Temples

  • Excursions to visit the Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut Temple, and the Colossi of Memnon

  • Excursions to visit Edfu and Kom Ombo Temples

  • Excursions to visit Philae Temple, the High Dam, and the Unfinished Obelisk

  • Entrance fees to all sights between Luxor and Aswan as per the itinerary

  • Expert English-speaking Egyptian tour guide for all Nile cruise tours and shore excursions

  • Service charges and all applicable taxes included in the package price

What's Not Included

  • Any extras and personal expenses

  • Tipping for the cruise crew and guide

Know before you go

  • $600 per person in the Double Cabin

  • $850 per person in the Single Cabin

Logistics

Meeting & route

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

Your 5 days finish where they began, in Luxor City.

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