Egypt · Cruise & Sailing

5-Day Luxury Nile Cruise from Luxor to Aswan on MS Amoura Dahabiya

5 Days Round trip from Al Bairat Easy pace

Explore the Valley of the Kings in Luxor

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Board the MS Amoura Dahabiya for a luxury Nile River cruise
02 Explore the major monuments of Luxor, including the Valley of the Kings and Karnak Temple
03 Visit Edfu Temple, one of the largest and most intact monuments in Egypt
04 Sail to Kom Ombo and Aswan while enjoying daily life and birdlife along the Nile
05 Discover Philae Temple and the High Dam in Aswan

Board the MS Amoura Dahabiya, a luxury river yacht with 6 elegantly furnished cabins, each featuring a panoramic window for private views of the passing Nile scenery. Cruise in style from Luxor and Esna to Edfu, Kom Ombo, and Aswan while visiting some of Upper Egypt's most celebrated monuments, including the Valley of the Kings, Karnak Temple, Philae Temple, and Kom Ombo. Along the way, enjoy the scenery, the weather, and the timeless atmosphere of a luxury Nile journey.

Board the MS Amoura Dahabiya, a luxury river yacht with 6 elegantly furnished cabins, each featuring a panoramic window for private views of the passing Nile scenery.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 5 Days

Tour type Private

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Included · Luxury

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

Cities Aswan, Edfu, Kom Ombo, Luxor, Esna

Languages Arabic, English, French, Spanish

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Luxor Sightseeing and Embarkation in Esna

Meet your tour guide at Luxor Airport or Luxor Station.
Accompanied by your Egyptologist guide, enjoy a sightseeing tour in Luxor to visit the Valley of the Kings, the Temple of Hatshepsut, the Colossi of Memnon, and Karnak Temple.
Transfer from Luxor to Esna to embark on your boat on the Nile, where you will be greeted by the crew on board.

Overnight aboard your cruise in Esna.

Day 02

Sail to Edfu and Visit Horus Temple

Enjoy breakfast at leisure.
Sail to Edfu and arrive around noon.
Visit the Temple of Edfu by horse-drawn carriage, one of the largest and most intact monuments in Egypt.
See the two beautiful granite statues of the falcon god Horus flanking the entrance.
Walk through the large bazaar, where you can barter for souvenirs, spices, and perfumes. Have lunch on board, then continue navigating to the Temple of Silsela Hormoheb.
Dinner will be served in the temple grounds, on an island, or on the upper deck of the boat while you soak up the tranquil atmosphere with music adapted to the setting.

Overnight aboard your cruise.

Day 03

Kom Ombo Temple and Scenic Sailing to Aswan

Enjoy breakfast at leisure and navigate to the Temple of Kom Ombo.
Visit the Greco-Roman Temple of Kom Ombo.
Continue sailing to Aswan and listen to the sounds of buffaloes in the water as they wade through the shallows. See donkeys on the banks of the Nile going about their daily business, observe various local activities, and admire the birds of the river.

Overnight aboard your cruise at the gates of Aswan city.

Day 04

Philae Temple, High Dam, and Aswan Bazaar

Have breakfast on board.
Enjoy a visit to Philae Temple and the High Dam, with time for a pleasant walk through Aswan Bazaar.
Return to the boat to enjoy an incredible evening in Aswan.

Overnight aboard your cruise in Aswan.

Day 05