Egypt · Cruise & Sailing

Alyssa Nile Cruise From Luxor to Aswan

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

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Cruise the Nile from Luxor to Aswan over 5 days
  • 02 Visit Karnak Temple and Luxor Temple on the East Bank
  • 03 Explore the Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut Temple, and Colossi of Memnon
  • 04 Sail through Esna and continue to Edfu and Kom Ombo
  • 05 Discover Aswan highlights including Philae Temple, the Unfinished Obelisk, and High Dam
  • 06 Stay 4 nights on board M/Y Alyssa
  • 07 Travel with a private Egyptologist English-speaking tour guide
  • 08 Private transfers and entrance fees included

Discover the timeless wonders of Upper Egypt on a 5-day Nile cruise from Luxor to Aswan aboard M/Y Alyssa. Travel between some of Egypt’s most celebrated ancient sites, including Karnak Temple, Luxor Temple, the Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut Temple, Edfu Temple, Kom Ombo, Philae Temple, the Unfinished Obelisk, and the Aswan High Dam, while enjoying the comfort of life on board.

M/Y Alyssa stands out for its thoughtful design, created by Swiss architect Pia Schmid with a philosophy centred on harmony, craftsmanship, and the ship’s natural surroundings. With private transfers, guided sightseeing, entrance fees included, and overnight sailing along the Nile, this journey combines cultural discovery with a relaxed cruise experience.

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
  • $ 462 Per Person in Triple Cabin
  • $ 515 Per Person in Double Cabin
  • $ 776 Per Single Cabin

October - April (Price Per Person)

  • 5 Days / 4 Nights
  • $ 692 Per Person in Triple Cabin
  • $ 745 Per Person in Double Cabin
  • $ 1062 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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