Egypt · Cruise & Sailing

Minerva Nile Cruise From Luxor to Aswan

5 Days Round trip from Pickup service provided in Luxor. Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 5-day Nile cruise from Luxor to Aswan
  • 02 Visit Luxor and Karnak Temples
  • 03 Explore the Valley of the Kings and Hatshepsut Temple
  • 04 See Edfu Temple and Kom Ombo Temple
  • 05 Discover Aswan High Dam, the Unfinished Obelisk, and Philae Temple
  • 06 Enjoy onboard accommodation and meals during the cruise
  • 07 Travel with a private Egyptologist English-speaking guide

Sail the Nile from Luxor to Aswan on a 5-day cruise that combines ancient Egyptian landmarks with time to relax on board. This journey includes guided visits to some of Upper Egypt’s most celebrated sites, from Luxor and Karnak Temples to the Valley of the Kings, Kom Ombo, Edfu, and Philae Temple.

Along the way, enjoy accommodation on the Minerva Nile Cruise, onboard meals, and private transfers for sightseeing. With an Egyptologist guide accompanying the excursions, this itinerary offers a comfortable way to experience the monuments, river scenery, and history between Luxor and Aswan.

Sail the Nile from Luxor to Aswan on a 5-day cruise that combines ancient Egyptian landmarks with time to relax 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 Not applicable
Cities Aswan, Edfu, Kom Ombo, Luxor, Esna
Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Day 1: Embarkation and East Bank visits

  • Our representative will pick you up from your hotel in Luxor. 
  • Embarkation before lunch. 
  •  Lunch on board. 
  •  Visit the Luxor and Karnak Temples. 
  • Dinner on board. 
  • Overnight in Luxor.  
2
Day 02

Day 2: West Bank visit and Sail to Edfu

  • Breakfast on board. 
  • Pick up and drive to visit the west bank. 
  • Visit the Colossi of Memnon. 
  • Visit Valley of the Kings. 
  • Visit Hatshepsut Temple. 
  • Drive back to Nile Cruise. 
  • Lunch on board. 
  • Sail to Esna. 
  • Cross the Lock. 
  • Sail to Edfu. 
  • Overnight Edfu.  
3
Day 03

Day 3: Visit Edfu and Kom Ombo Temples

  •  Breakfast on board. 
  • Visit Edfu Temple. 
  • Sail to Kom-Ombo. 
  • Lunch on board. 
  • Visit Kom-Ombo temple. 
  • Sail to Aswan. 
  • Dinner on board. 
  • Aswan Overnight.  
4
Day 04

Day 4: Aswan Nile Cruise Tours

  • Breakfast on board. 
  • Pick up and drive to start your visits. 
  • Visit Aswan High Dam. 
  • Visit Unfinished Obelisk. 
  • Visit Philae Temples. 
  • Drive back to your Nile Cruise. 
  • Lunch on board. 
  • (optional tour) Nubian Village. 
  • Dinner on board. 
  • Overnight Aswan.
5
Day 05

Day 5: Disembarkation and back to Luxor

  •  Breakfast on board. 
  • Disembarkation after breakfast. 
  • Transfer back from Aswan to Luxor. 

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Pickup service provided in Luxor. 5 cities · 5 Days

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • 4 Night accommodation onboard the Nile cruises based on
  • Meet and assist service upon arrival and departure.
  • Assistance of our personnel during your stay and excursions
  • All transfers are private by a modern air-conditioned deluxe vehicle.
  • All Nile Cruise excursions as mentioned in the itinerary private.
  • Entrance fees to all sights in and between Luxor and Aswan.
  • Private Egyptologist English-speaking tour guide.
  • Complimentary one bottle of water per day per person
  • All transfers with A-C vehicles with qualified driver.
  • All service charges and taxes.

What's Not Included

  • Any extra meals and beverages.
  • All personal expenses like laundry etc.
  • Tipping to Guide, Driver, etc.
  • Any Optional tours.

Know before you go

May - September (Price Per Person)

05 Days / 04 Nights

$ 522 Per Person in Triple Cabin

$ 575 Per Person in Double Cabin

$ 878 Per Single Cabin

October - April (Price Per Person)

5 Days / 4 Nights

$ 792 Per Person in Triple Cabin

$ 845 Per Person in Double Cabin

$ 1232 Per Single Cabin

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Pickup service provided in Luxor.
Tour start
Pickup service provided in Luxor.
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 5 days finish where they began, in Pickup service provided in Luxor..

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