Egypt · Cruise & Sailing

5-Day Nile Cruise from Cairo with Luxor, Edfu, Kom Ombo and Aswan

5 Days Round trip from Cairo Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Explore Karnak Temple, the largest temple ever built over 2,000 years
02 Discover the Valley of the Kings and Queen Hatshepsut's mortuary temple
03 Visit the Temple of Horus in Edfu and Kom Ombo Temple shared by two gods
04 Reach Philae Temple by small motorboat and see Aswan's High Dam

Embark on a 5-day journey from Cairo to Luxor and Aswan aboard a 4-night Nile Cruise. Explore the great temples of Karnak and Luxor, discover the Theban Necropolis on Luxor's West Bank, and visit the remarkable temples of Edfu and Kom Ombo along the Nile. In Aswan, see the High Dam and reach Philae Temple by motorboat while learning about the story of Nubian immigration. This tour combines domestic flights, guided sightseeing, and a 5-star cruise experience through some of Egypt's most iconic ancient sites.

Visit the Valley of the Kings, where the pharaohs of the New Kingdom hewed their tombs into the mountains to hide their treasure and protect their mummies.

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, Cairo, Luxor, Abu Simbel

Languages Arabic, English, Italian, Russian

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Flight to Luxor and East Bank Temples

Pickup from your hotel in Cairo by our representative.
Transfer to Cairo Airport to catch the flight to Luxor.
Arrival in Luxor, where our licensed tour guide will meet and assist you at Luxor Airport, railway station, or hotel.
Transfer by air-conditioned van to your 5-star Nile Cruise to check in before lunch.
Have lunch on board the Nile Cruise.
Start your tour by visiting Karnak Temple, the largest temple ever built over 2,000 years, covering an area of about 63 acres.
Proceed to visit Luxor Temple, where ancient Egyptian, Christian, and Islamic features are exhibited.
Admire its obelisk and statues.
Return to the cruise and have dinner on board.

Day 02

Luxor West Bank and Sailing via Esna Lock

After breakfast, start the visit to the West Bank to explore the Theban Necropolis.
Visit the Valley of the Kings, where the pharaohs of the New Kingdom hewed their tombs into the mountains to hide their treasure and protect their mummies.
Proceed to the mortuary temple of the famous Queen Hatshepsut at El Deir El Bahari.
End the tour on the West Bank with a photo stop in front of the gigantic statues of Memnon.
Return to the cruise by noon to have your lunch.
Start sailing down the River Nile to cross Esna Lock.

Day 03

Edfu and Kom Ombo Temple Visits

Breakfast on board. Your tour guide picks you up once the cruise docks.
Visit the Temple of Horus in Edfu.
After the tour, transfer back to the cruise.
Sail to Kom Ombo.
Lunch on board.
Visit the Temple of Kom Ombo, shared by the two gods Sobek and Haroeies, in Kom Ombo.

Day 04

Aswan Highlights and Return to Cairo

Transfer after breakfast.
Discover the highlights of Aswan with your guide and learn about the story of Nubian immigration.
Start your tour by visiting the High Dam, which was completed in 1960 to protect Egypt from floods and generate electricity.
Proceed to visit the Philae Temple, dedicated to the goddess Isis, using a small motorboat to reach the site.
Later, transfer to the airport to catch the flight to Cairo.
Our driver will pick you up from Cairo Airport and transfer you to your hotel in Cairo.

Day 05

Cruise Check-out and Optional Abu Simbel

Check out after breakfast.
Discover the highlights with your guide.
Our representative will accompany you to Aswan Airport to take your flight to Cairo.
Optional excursion to Abu Simbel Temple.