Egypt · Cruise & Sailing

4-Day Nile Cruise from Luxor to Aswan with Egyptologist Guide

4 Days Round trip from Luxor City Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Marvel at Luxor Temple, built from Nubian sandstone
  • 02 Explore Karnak Temple, the second most visited site in Egypt after the Pyramids of Giza
  • 03 Visit the West Bank's iconic sites, including the Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut, and Memnon
  • 04 Ride by horse carriage to Edfu Temple, dedicated to Horus
  • 05 See the unusual double temple of Kom Ombo, dedicated to Sobek and Haroeris
  • 06 Visit Aswan's High Dam and the incomplete obelisk
  • 07 Enjoy a disco party and relaxing time on board the Nile cruise

Navigate the waters of the Nile for a deeper insight into the first civilization in the world on this 4-day cruise from Luxor to Aswan. Feel the greatness of the ancient Egyptians as you visit Luxor Temple, Karnak Temple, Edfu Temple, and the unusual double temple of Kom Ombo. Explore the West Bank's iconic sites, including the Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut, and Memnon, then see the High Dam and the incomplete obelisk in Aswan.

Navigate the waters of the Nile for a deeper insight into the first civilization in the world on this 4-day cruise from Luxor to Aswan.

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At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 4 Days
Tour type Private
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Included · Luxury
Transport Included
Wheelchair access Not applicable
Cities Aswan, Edfu, Kom Ombo, Giza, Luxor, Esna
Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Arrival and East Bank of Luxor

  • Be escorted to your boat by your Egyptologist tour guide upon arrival at the airport or railway station.

  • Check in to your cabin by 11 o'clock and enjoy lunch on board.

  • After lunch, visit the East Bank of Luxor to see Luxor Temple, built by Amenhotep III from Nubian sandstone.

  • Visit another great monument on the East Bank, Karnak Temple, the second most visited site in Egypt after the Pyramids of Giza.

  • Afterwards, return to the boat for dinner and enjoy an evening disco party.

2
Day 02

West Bank Visit and Sailing to Esna

  • Enjoy breakfast on your cruise boat.

  • Then, visit the West Bank, including the Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut, and Memnon.

  • Return to the boat for lunch.

  • After lunch, sail to Esna.

  • Enjoy dinner on board the boat.

Overnight stay.

3
Day 03

Edfu and Kom Ombo Temples

  • After breakfast on board, visit Edfu Temple by horse carriage. It was built on the site of a smaller temple also dedicated to Horus.

  • Return to the boat to continue your voyage.

  • After lunch, visit Kom Ombo Temple, an unusual double temple in Kom Ombo, dedicated to the crocodile god Sobek and the falcon-god Haroeris.

  • Return to your boat for afternoon tea and relax, soaking up the sun by the swimming pool.

  • Enjoy dinner and a last overnight stay on the boat.

4
Day 04

Aswan High Dam and Unfinished Obelisk

  • After breakfast, leave the boat with your luggage.

  • Visit the High Dam and the incomplete obelisk with an Egyptologist.

  • Transfer to Aswan train station or airport.

Luxor Temple, Karnak Temple, Valley of the Kings, Aswan Dam

Where this trip takes you

Luxor Temple, Karnak Temple, Valley of the Kings, Aswan Dam

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Luxor City 6 cities · 4 Days

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Accommodation on a 5-star cruise with full board, excluding drinks

  • Hotel pickup and drop-off

  • Egyptologist guide

  • Reception and travel

  • Taxes

  • Transportation in an air-conditioned vehicle

What's Not Included

  • Entrance fees to all tourist sites

  • Tipping (optional)

Logistics

Meeting & route

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

Your 4 days finish where they began, in Luxor City.

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