Egypt · Cruise & Sailing

5-Day Nile Cruise from Luxor to Aswan with Abu Simbel

5 Days Round trip from Luxor Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Explore Karnak Temple and Luxor Temple with an Egyptologist guide
  • 02 Visit the Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut Temple, and the workers' village on Luxor's West Bank
  • 03 Ride by horse carriage to the Temple of Edfu
  • 04 See Kom Ombo Temple, dedicated to Sobek the crocodile and Horus the Falcon
  • 05 Enjoy a felucca sailboat ride around El Nabatat Island, also known as Kitchener's Island
  • 06 Take a full-day excursion to the temples of Abu Simbel

Enjoy a 5-day Nile cruise from Luxor to Aswan, visiting some of Egypt's most remarkable ancient sites along the way. Admire Karnak Temple, Luxor Temple, the Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut Temple, Philae Temple, the High Dam, and more, with time to explore Edfu, Kom Ombo, and Abu Simbel. You will also enjoy a felucca sailboat ride around El Nabatat Island, also known as Kitchener's Island, while staying for 4 nights on a 5-star deluxe Nile cruise.

Enjoy a 5-day Nile cruise from Luxor to Aswan, visiting some of Egypt's most remarkable ancient sites along the way.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

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

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Arrival in Luxor and Visits to Karnak and Luxor Temples

  • Meet and assist at Luxor airport or train station.

  • Tour Karnak Temple and Luxor Temple with your Egyptologist guide.

  • Check in to the cruise.

  • Relax and enjoy a free afternoon.

2
Day 02

Luxor West Bank and Start of the Cruise

  • After breakfast, start your tour of Luxor's West Bank, including the Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut Temple, and the workers' village.

  • Return to the cruise to begin sailing.

3
Day 03

Edfu Temple and Kom Ombo Exploration

  • After breakfast, tour the Temple of Edfu by horse carriage ride.

  • Return to the cruise and continue to Kom Ombo.

  • Visit the temple dedicated to two gods - Sobek the crocodile and Horus the Falcon.

  • Then continue sailing overnight to Aswan.

4
Day 04

Aswan High Dam, Philae Temple, and Felucca Ride

  • Meet and assist.

  • Spend the full day visiting the Aswan High Dam and Philae Temple.

  • Have lunch on the cruise.

  • In the afternoon, enjoy a sailboat ride on the river.

5
Day 05

Full-Day Excursion to Abu Simbel

  • Enjoy this full-day tour to the temples of Abu Simbel.

Karnak Temple, Valley of the Kings, Philae Temple, Abu Simbel

Where this trip takes you

Karnak Temple, Valley of the Kings, Philae Temple, Abu Simbel

The route

Where you'll travel

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

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • A/C transportation

  • English-speaking Egyptologist tour guide

  • Entrance fees

  • Accommodation for 4 nights on a 5-star deluxe Nile cruise

  • Dinner, lunch, and breakfast during your stay on the cruise

  • Free WiFi

What's Not Included

  • Tips

  • Drinks

Know before you go

  • Enjoy the Nile cruise that starts from Luxor and ends in Aswan. You will be sailing and stopping to visit Edfu, Kom Ombo, and Aswan.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Luxor, Luxor City, Luxor, Egypt
Tour start
Luxor, 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.

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