Egypt · Cruise & Sailing

4-Day Nile Cruise from Aswan to Luxor with Philae and Luxor Temples

4 Days Round trip from قسم أسوان، أسوان 1230801، مصر Moderate pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Explore Philae Island Temple and the Aswan High Dam
  • 02 Sail the Nile from Aswan to Luxor with stops at Kom Ombo and Edfu
  • 03 Ride by horse carriage to visit Edfu Temple
  • 04 Discover Luxor's east and west bank monuments, including Karnak Temple and the Valley of the Kings
  • 05 Take photos in front of the Colossi of Memnon

Book this 4-day Nile cruise from Aswan to Luxor and admire the monuments along the Nile. Board your cruise in Aswan and explore Philae Island Temple and the High Dam before sailing onward to Kom Ombo and Edfu. In Luxor, visit Karnak and Luxor temples, then discover the Valley of the Kings, the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut, and other attractions on the west bank. Relax on board and enjoy the breathtaking scenery throughout this memorable excursion.

Board your cruise in Aswan and explore Philae Island Temple and the High Dam before sailing onward to Kom Ombo and Edfu.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 4 Days
Tour type Private
Activity level Moderate
Accommodation Included · Luxury
Transport Included
Wheelchair access Yes
Cities Aswan, Edfu, Kom Ombo, Luxor
Languages English, French, German, Spanish

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Arrival in Aswan and Visit to Philae Island Temple

Upon arriving in Aswan, our Egyptology tour guide will pick you up on time from Aswan Airport. Then, we will drive down to the Nile, where we will take a motorboat to reach Philae Island Temple. After that, drive over to visit the famous High Dam of Aswan.

After you finish your tour, we will transfer you to the Nile cruise for check-in and a delicious lunch.

One night in Aswan, on board.

2
Day 02

Sail to Kom Ombo and Edfu

After breakfast on board, your private tour guide will accompany you on a guided day tour to enjoy the Egyptian culture on both sides of the River Nile all the way to Kom Ombo. Then, sail to Edfu and enjoy one night on board the 5-star Nile cruise.

3
Day 03

Edfu Temple Visit and Sailing to Luxor

In the early morning, enjoy your tour by classic horse carriage to visit Edfu Temple, the Temple of Horus, the Falcon God and the God of Victory in ancient Egypt. Then, return to the cruise and continue sailing to Luxor.

Upon arrival in Luxor, you will enjoy touring the east bank, which includes Karnak and Luxor temples. Then, you will go back to the cruise for one night in Luxor.

Enjoy the night show and belly dancer on board the cruise. One night on board in Luxor.

4
Day 04

Luxor West Bank and Local Markets

After breakfast on board the cruise, you will check out and then enjoy a wonderful guided day tour of the Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut Temple, and the Colossi of Memnon. Continue driving to the beautiful Queen Hatshepsut Temple. The first lady in history used gloves and built her splendid temple, making it an attractive stop.

It is a great chance to visit Carter's House on the west bank of Luxor and learn more details about the man who discovered the young king's treasures.

At the end of the tour, visit the two giant statues of Memnon.

After some rest, you can discover Luxor's local and famous tourist markets.

Then, at the end, our team will transfer you to Luxor Airport, your hotel, or Luxor railway station.

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

Where this trip takes you

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

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from قسم أسوان، أسوان 1230801، مصر 4 cities · 4 Days

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • 3 nights and 4 days of accommodation on board a 5-star Nile cruise ship
  • Three meals a day (served buffet style)
  • English-speaking tour guide
  • Modern private air-conditioned car
  • Pickup service from Aswan airport, railway station, or bus station
  • Transfer to Luxor airport, railway station, or bus station
  • Tour permission
  • Service charges and taxes

What's Not Included

  • Entrance fees
  • Tipping
  • Any extras not mentioned

Know before you go

  • Nile cruise from Aswan to Luxor for 3 nights and 4 days every Saturday and Friday.
  • Nile cruises from Luxor to Aswan for 4 nights and 5 days, starting every Monday and Wednesday.
  • Aswan granite quarries
  • The Temple of Philae of Isis by boat
  • Kom Ombo double temple
  • The Museum of the Crocodile Sobek-Ra
  • Edfu Temple of Horus by horse carriage
  • Luxor's east bank
  • Karnak temple complex of Amun Ra
  • Luxor Temple of Amenhotep III
  • The Sphinxes Avenue
  • The west bank of Luxor
  • The Valley of the Kings
  • Hatshepsut's mortuary temple
  • The Colossi of Memnon
  • The hot air balloon (optional)
  • The sound and light show (optional)
  • Banana Island and Nile tour (optional)

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Aswan International Airport, قسم أسوان، مصر
Tour start
قسم أسوان، أسوان 1230801، مصر
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 4 days finish where they began, in قسم أسوان، أسوان 1230801، مصر.

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Estimated room rates

Single Room $295.00 — $385.00
Double Sharing $295.00 — $385.00

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