Egypt · Cruise & Sailing

5-Day Nile River Cruise from Luxor to Aswan with Ancient Temples

5 Days Round trip from Luxor Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Marvel at the Queen Hatshepsut Temple
02 Explore the temple shared by Sobek and Haeroris
03 Visit the temple of Philae
04 Discover Karnak and Luxor temples on Luxor's east bank
05 Sail the Nile from Luxor to Aswan via Esna, Edfu, and Kom Ombo

Experience the Nile River in an exclusive and luxurious way on this 5-day cruise from Luxor to Aswan. Combining superb sightseeing, sailing, delicious traditional fare, and attentive personalized service, this journey takes you through Luxor, Edfu, Kom Ombo, and Aswan. Explore iconic temples and ancient sites, including Karnak, Luxor, the Valley of the Kings, Kom Ombo, and Philae, while enjoying life on board the Grande Croisière.

Experience the Nile River in an exclusive and luxurious way on this 5-day cruise from Luxor to Aswan.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 5 Days

Tour type Private

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Included · Standard

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

Cities Aswan, Edfu, Kom Ombo, Luxor, Esna

Languages English, French

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Arrival in Luxor and East Bank Temples

Meet and greet your tour guide at Luxor airport or train station, then transfer to your Nile cruise in an air-conditioned van.
Check in to Grand Nile Cruises before lunch. Lunch will be served on board.
Enjoy a special excursion on the east bank.
Start exploring the temples of Karnak and Luxor.
Enjoy dinner on board your cruise.

Overnight in Luxor.

Day 02

Luxor West Bank and Sailing to Edfu

Enjoy a delicious breakfast on board.
Explore the west bank and experience a guided tour of the Valley of the Kings, including visits to 3 tombs only.
Head to Queen Hatshepsut Temple (El-Deir El-Bahari Temple).
Continue sailing to Edfu via Esna. Lunch will be served on board.
Relish afternoon tea and dinner on board your cruise.

Overnight in Edfu.

Day 03

Edfu Temple and Kom Ombo Visit

Enjoy a delicious breakfast on board and explore the Temple of Horus in Edfu.
Lunch will be served on board.
Navigate to Kom Ombo and visit the temple shared by the two gods, Sobek and Haeroris.
Sail to Aswan and enjoy an Egyptian evening in Galabya.
Relish dinner on board.

Overnight in Aswan.

Day 04

Aswan Sightseeing and Felucca Ride

Savour your breakfast on board.
Enjoy this adventure and embrace the culture of Aswan.
Take a special excursion to the High Dam and the Unfinished Obelisk.
Visit the Temple of Philae, which belongs to the goddesses Isis and Hathor.
Enjoy lunch on board and afternoon tea.
Enjoy a felucca ride on the Nile around Kitchener Island, then have dinner on board.

Overnight in Aswan.

Day 05