Egypt · Cruise & Sailing

4-Day Nile River Cruise from Aswan with Luxor and Edfu Temples

4 Days Round trip from Aswan Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Explore Aswan's High Dam, Philae Temple, and the Unfinished Obelisk
  • 02 Sail to Kom Ombo and Edfu to discover their celebrated ancient temples
  • 03 Witness the grandeur of Karnak Temple and Luxor Temple on Luxor's East Bank
  • 04 Unearth the history of Luxor's West Bank at the Valley of the Kings and more
  • 05 Enjoy free time for shopping in Luxor

Embark on a 4-day Nile River cruise from Aswan through some of Egypt's most celebrated ancient sites. Visit the High Dam, Philae Temple, and the Unfinished Obelisk, then sail onward to Kom Ombo and Edfu to explore their remarkable temples. In Luxor, discover the grandeur of Karnak Temple and Luxor Temple on the East Bank, followed by the Valley of the Kings, the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut, and the Colossi of Memnon on the West Bank. The journey concludes with free time for shopping in Luxor before your flight to Cairo.

Enjoy visiting the famous High Dam, the awesome Philae Temple devoted to the two goddesses Isis and Hathor, and the largest known ancient obelisk, located in the northern region of the stone quarries of ancient Egypt, the Unfinished Obelisk.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 4 Days
Tour type Private
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Included · Standard
Transport Included
Wheelchair access Yes
Cities Aswan, Edfu, Kom Ombo, Cairo, Luxor, Esna
Languages Arabic, English, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Portuguese, Spanish

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Arrival in Aswan and Ancient Landmarks

  • You will be met and assisted at Aswan Airport by our representative and then transferred to embark on your Nile River cruise before lunchtime.

  • Enjoy visiting the famous High Dam, the awesome Philae Temple devoted to the two goddesses Isis and Hathor, and the largest known ancient obelisk, located in the northern region of the stone quarries of ancient Egypt, the Unfinished Obelisk.

Dinner on board.

Overnight in Aswan.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.

Visits: High Dam, Philae Temple, Unfinished Obelisk.

2
Day 02

Sailing to Kom Ombo, Edfu, and Esna

  • Early in the morning at sunrise, start sailing to Kom Ombo.

  • Visit Kom Ombo Temple at 07:00 AM.

  • Sail to Edfu at 08:30 AM.

  • Visit Edfu Temple at 2:30 PM.

  • Sail to Esna at 5:00 PM.

Egyptian dinner followed by a Galabia Party.

Arrival at Esna at 9:00 PM.

Overnight in Esna.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.

Visits: Kom Ombo and Edfu.

3
Day 03

Luxor East and West Bank Exploration

  • Cross Esna Lock at sunrise.

  • Enjoy a wonderful tour to visit the East Bank of the Nile in Luxor, including Karnak Temple and Luxor Temple.

  • This is followed by a visit to the West Bank of the River Nile in Luxor, including the Valley of the Kings, the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut at El Deir Elbahari, and the Colossi of Memnon.

  • Enjoy free time at leisure in Luxor for a great shopping opportunity.

Dinner and overnight on board.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.

Visits: Luxor East and West Bank.

4
Day 04

Disembarkation and Flight to Cairo

  • Disembarkation after breakfast.

  • Transfer to Luxor Airport for your flight to Cairo.

  • Upon arrival at Cairo Airport, transfer to your hotel in Cairo.

Philae Temple, Unfinished Obelisk, Karnak Temple, Valley of the Kings

Where this trip takes you

Philae Temple, Unfinished Obelisk, Karnak Temple, Valley of the Kings

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Aswan 6 cities · 4 Days

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Transportation
  • Accommodations
  • Meals:
    • 3 meals for each night are included

What's Not Included

Optional tours:

  • Hot Air Balloon Ride
  • Abu Simbel Visit

Note:

  • Single cabin expense is 1.7 times the double cabin expense

Logistics

Meeting & route

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

Your 4 days finish where they began, in Aswan.

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Estimated room rates

Single Room $700.00 — $790.00
Double Sharing $700.00 — $790.00

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