Egypt · Cruise & Sailing

5-Day Nile Cruise in Luxor, Edfu, Kom Ombo and Aswan

5 Days Round trip from Luxor Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Visit Karnak and Luxor Temple on the East Bank of Luxor
  • 02 Explore the Valley of the Kings on the West Bank of Luxor
  • 03 Discover the Temple of Horus in Edfu
  • 04 Experience the beauty of the Unfinished Obelisk in Aswan

Embark on this mesmerising 5-day Alexander The Great Nile Cruise through Luxor, Edfu, Kom Ombo, and Aswan. Explore the East and West Bank of Luxor, including Karnak Temple, Luxor Temple, the Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut Temple, Habu Temple, and the Colossi of Memnon. Continue sailing to Edfu and Kom Ombo to visit the Temple of Horus and the Temple of Sobek, then discover Aswan's highlights, including Philae Temple, the Open Symposium Museum, the High Dam, and the Unfinished Obelisk. This exhilarating cruise reveals some of Egypt's hidden gems along the Nile.

Embark on this mesmerising 5-day Alexander The Great Nile Cruise through Luxor, Edfu, Kom Ombo, and Aswan.

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

East Bank of Luxor and Cruise Check-in

  • Meet your tour guide at the agreed location and begin your day tour on the East Bank of Luxor.

  • Visit the famous Karnak and Luxor Temples.

  • After your tour, you will be escorted to your cruise ship for check-in.

  • Enjoy a sumptuous lunch, tea, and dinner on board.

  • Overnight stay in Luxor.

Optional tour: Enjoy your free time at night with the exceptional Sound & Light Show at Karnak Temple or a city tour by horse carriage.

2
Day 02

West Bank of Luxor and Sail to Edfu

  • Enjoy a hearty breakfast on board before making your way to the West Bank of Luxor.

  • Visit the Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut Temple, Habu Temple, and the Colossi of Memnon on the West Bank.

  • Return to the Nile cruise for lunch on board.

  • Continue sailing on the beautiful river in the afternoon and enjoy the panoramic view. You will be amazed by the singular scenery and the purity of the landscapes.

  • Admire the silent sunset with a steaming cup of tea.

  • Enjoy a delicious dinner on board.

  • Stop at Edfu for an overnight stay.

Optional tour: Enjoy one of the most memorable experiences in Egypt on a hot air balloon ride to admire the sunrise with a magnificent view over Luxor in the early morning.

3
Day 03

Edfu Temple and Kom Ombo Discovery

  • Enjoy breakfast and visit the Temple of God Horus in Edfu.

  • Continue sailing towards Kom Ombo while taking in the scenic view.

  • Have lunch on board and tea in the afternoon.

  • Discover the Temple of God Sobek in Kom Ombo.

  • Enjoy dinner on board and sail to Aswan.

  • Spend the night on board in Aswan.

4
Day 04

Aswan Highlights and Optional Souq Visit

  • Explore the best of Aswan in the morning with visits to Philae Temple, the Open Symposium Museum, the High Dam, and the Unfinished Obelisk.

  • Have lunch, tea, and dinner on board.

  • Stay the night in Aswan.

Optional tour: Visit the Nubian Museum and enjoy a walk in the Old Souq market.

5
Day 05

Cruise Check-out and Aswan Departure

  • Enjoy a hearty breakfast and then check out from the cruise ship.

  • Get dropped off at Aswan Airport, the train station, or any hotel in Aswan.

Optional tours: Visit the two masterpieces built by Ramses II in Abu Simbel and the Nubian village to discover Nubian culture and traditions.

Karnak Temple, Valley of the Kings, Philae Temple, Unfinished Obelisk

Where this trip takes you

Karnak Temple, Valley of the Kings, Philae Temple, Unfinished Obelisk

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

  • Pick-up and transfer to the Nile cruise port

  • Meet and assist service

  • Luxor East Bank trip

  • Luxor West Bank trip

  • Five-star Nile cruise for 4 nights / 5 days

  • Luxury single or double cabin available

  • Full-board Nile cruise

  • Edfu and Kom Ombo trips

  • Aswan trips

  • English-speaking tour guide

  • Taxes

  • Air-conditioned van

What's Not Included

  • Tips

  • Beverages

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Luxor, Luxor City, Luxor, Luxor Governorate, 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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