Egypt · Cruise & Sailing

5-Day Nile Cruise from Luxor to Aswan with Karnak and Philae

5 Days Round trip from Egypt Moderate pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Thrilling sailing experience along the Nile Valley
02 Stand in awe in the Valley of the Kings
03 Admire the brilliance of the Temple of Hatshepsut and Luxor Temples
04 Visit Karnak Temple, Philae Temple, and Kom Ombo Temple

Go on a cruise through Egypt's marvellous and well-known Luxor city to visit Karnak and Luxor Temples and stand in awe in the Valley of the Kings. Dig into the history of the Temple of Hatshepsut and Kom Ombo in Edfu, and enjoy the beautiful scenery of the Nile Valley along the way. Be amazed by the breathtaking beauty of the Colossi of Memnon as you sail from Luxor to Aswan.

Be amazed by the breathtaking beauty of the Colossi of Memnon as you sail from Luxor to Aswan.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 5 Days

Tour type Shared

Activity level Moderate

Accommodation Included · Luxury

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

Cities Aswan, Edfu, Kom Ombo, Luxor, Esna

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Arrival in Luxor and East Bank Temple Visits

Our representative will pick you up from your hotel in Luxor or from Luxor International Airport.
Transfer to your Nile cruise before lunch.
Begin the tour.
Lunch on board.
In the afternoon, visit Karnak and Luxor Temples on the East Bank.
Dinner on board.
Overnight in Luxor.

Day 02

West Bank Exploration and Sailing to Edfu

Breakfast on board.
In the morning, visit the West Bank and enjoy the Valley of the Kings, the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut, and the Colossi of Memnon.
Lunch on board.
Sail to Esna.
Cross the lock.
Sail to Edfu.
Overnight in Edfu.

Day 03

Edfu and Kom Ombo on the Way to Aswan

Breakfast, lunch, and dinner on board.

Visit the Horus Temple in Edfu in the morning.
Sail to Kom Ombo.
See Kom Ombo Temple.
Then, sail to Aswan.
Dinner on board.
Arrival and overnight stay in Aswan.

Day 04

Aswan's High Dam, Obelisk, and Philae Temple

Breakfast, lunch, and dinner on board.

Visit the High Dam, the Unfinished Obelisk, and Philae Temples.
Overnight in Aswan.

Day 05

Departure from Aswan

Breakfast on board.

Leave the cruise for your journey home.
Transfer to Aswan International Airport or back from Aswan to your hotel in Luxor (around 3 hours' drive).

Where this trip takes you

Karnak Temple, Valley of the Kings, Nile Valley, Philae Temple

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map — Round trip from Egypt 5 cities · 5 Days

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

Meet and assist services upon arrival and departure
All transfers by a deluxe vehicle
Accommodation for 4 nights on a 5-star cruise on a full-board basis
All Nile cruise excursions, as mentioned in the itinerary
Entrance fees
English-speaking Egyptologist guide during your excursions to all sights between Luxor and Aswan
All service charges and taxes