Egypt · Cruise & Sailing

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

5 Days Round trip from Arrive in Luxor - West Bank Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Enjoy a cruise ride on the Nile River
02 Explore the Valley of the Kings and the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut
03 Visit the ancient Luxor Temple
04 See the decayed temples, pylons, and chapels at the Karnak Temple Complex
05 Admire the Philae Temple and the Aswan High Dam in Aswan

Sail along the Nile River on a 5-day cruise through Upper Egypt, visiting some of the country's most famous ancient temples and monuments. Explore Karnak Temple and Luxor Temple on Luxor's East Bank, then continue to the Valley of the Kings and the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut at El-Deir El-Bahari on the West Bank. Cruise onward to Edfu and Kom Ombo to see their majestic temples before ending in Aswan with visits to the High Dam and Philae Temple. This journey combines Nile cruising with some of Egypt's most celebrated archaeological highlights.

Visit Karnak Temple and Luxor Temple on the East Bank of Luxor.

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 Yes

Cities Aswan, Edfu, Kom Ombo, Luxor, Esna

Languages Arabic, English

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Arrival in Luxor and East Bank Temples

You will be met and assisted at Luxor Airport or the railway station.
Embark on the Nile cruise and have lunch.
Visit Karnak Temple and Luxor Temple on the East Bank of Luxor.

Enjoy dinner on board and stay overnight in Luxor.

Day 02

West Bank of Luxor and Sailing to Edfu

After breakfast, visit the West Bank, including the Valley of the Kings and the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut at El-Deir El-Bahari.
Sail to Edfu via Esna.

Have lunch, afternoon tea, and dinner on board, and stay overnight in Edfu.

Day 03

Edfu's Horus Temple and Kom Ombo Temple

Visit Horus Temple in Edfu after breakfast.
Have lunch on board and afternoon tea while sailing to Kom Ombo.
Stop at Kom Ombo Temple, a temple shared by two gods: Sobek and Haeroris, in Kom Ombo.
Sail to Aswan and have dinner on board.

Day 04

Aswan High Dam and Philae Temple

Go to the High Dam and Philae Temple after breakfast.

Enjoy lunch, afternoon tea, and dinner on board, and stay overnight in Aswan.

Day 05

Disembarkation and Departure from Aswan

Disembark from the Nile cruise and transfer to Aswan Airport or the railway station for your final departure after breakfast.

Where this trip takes you

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

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map — Round trip from Arrive in Luxor - West Bank 5 cities · 5 Days

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

Meet-and-assist service upon arrival and departure
Assistance from our personnel during your stay and excursions
All transfers by a modern air-conditioned coach
Accommodation for 4 nights on board a 5-star Nile cruise
Nile cruise on a full-board basis, including all Nile cruise excursions as mentioned in the itinerary with a shared Nile cruise group
Free Wi-Fi on the cruise
Refilled minibar with mineral water and soft drinks
Entrance fees to all sights between Luxor and Aswan
English-speaking tour guide
All service charges and taxes