Egypt · Cruise & Sailing

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

4 Days Round trip from Aswan Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Visit the High Dam in Aswan and the temples of Philae and Kom Ombo
  • 02 Sail on a traditional Felucca on the Nile
  • 03 Explore Edfu and pass through Esna's lock
  • 04 See Karnak Temple and Luxor Temple on the eastern shore
  • 05 Visit the Valley of the Kings and the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut

Embark on a 4-day Nile cruise through the historical highlights of south-west Egypt, from Aswan to Luxor. Visit the High Dam in Aswan, the temples of Philae, Kom Ombo, Karnak, Luxor, and Horus in Edfu, and pass through Esna's lock along the way. The journey also includes the Valley of the Kings, the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut, and the Colossi of Memnon. On board, enjoy full-board accommodation, a Felucca ride on the Nile, and evening entertainment with music, disco, and a Galabeya party.

Sail on a Felucca on the Nile before boarding the cruise again.

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, Esna
Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Aswan High Dam, Philae Temple and Felucca Ride

  • Meet and assist in Aswan from the airport, train station, or hotel.

  • Transfer to the Nile cruise for check-in at 11:00 am.

  • Enjoy a delicious lunch on board.

  • Visit the High Dam in Aswan and the Temple of Philae with your Egyptian tour guide.

  • Sail on a Felucca on the Nile before boarding the cruise again. Have dinner on board.

Spend the night in Aswan.

2
Day 02

Kom Ombo, Edfu and Esna Lock

  • Have breakfast on board and sail to Kom Ombo to visit the Temple of Kom Ombo, dedicated to the two gods Sobek and Haroeris.

  • Navigate to Edfu and enjoy lunch on board.

  • Visit the Temple of Horus in Edfu.

  • Cruise to Luxor through Esna and enjoy free time on deck.

  • Take afternoon tea on deck under the sun.

  • Pass through Esna's lock.

  • Enjoy the Galabeya party in the evening, followed by dinner.

3
Day 03

Karnak Temple and Luxor Temple

  • Have breakfast on board. There will be free time on board before you enjoy a delicious lunch.

  • Visit Karnak Temple and Luxor Temple on the eastern shore.

  • Dine on board in the evening, followed by splendid music and disco.

Spend the night in Luxor.

4
Day 04

Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut Temple and Colossi of Memnon

  • Enjoy breakfast on board, followed by disembarkation at 8:00 am.

  • Visit the Valley of the Kings, the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut, and the Colossi of Memnon.

  • At the end of the tour, return to the airport, hotel, or train station.

Aswan High Dam, Philae Temple, Felucca on the Nile

Where this trip takes you

Aswan High Dam, Philae Temple, Felucca on the Nile

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Aswan 5 cities · 4 Days

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Rates are per person in a double room.

  • Meet and assist on arrival.

  • All transfers by modern air-conditioned vehicle from the station, hotel, or airport to the cruise and back.

  • Accommodation on a full-board basis (breakfast, lunch, and dinner).

  • All tourist visits included, including sightseeing transfers.

  • English-speaking Egyptian tour guide.

  • Entrance fees.

  • All taxes and service charges.

  • Entertainment party (Galabia Nubian party).

What's Not Included

All personal expenses and tips.

Logistics

Meeting & route

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

Your 4 days finish where they began, in Aswan.

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