Egypt · Cruise & Sailing

5-Day Nile Cruise in Egypt with Luxor, Aswan and a Felucca Ride

5 Days Round trip from Karnak Easy pace
Nile River

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Cruise the Nile between Luxor, Esna, Edfu, Kom Ombo, and Aswan
  • 02 Explore the East Bank and West Bank landmarks of Luxor
  • 03 Visit Philae Temple, the High Dam, and the Unfinished Obelisk in Aswan
  • 04 Enjoy a Felucca ride on the Nile by sailboat

Explore the amazing Pharaonic landmarks of Upper Egypt on a 5-day Nile cruise through Luxor, Edfu, Kom Ombo, Esna, and Aswan. Visit Karnak Temple, Luxor Temple, the Valley of the Kings, the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut, the Colossi of Memnon, Edfu Temple, Kom Ombo Temple, the High Dam, Philae Temple, and the Unfinished Obelisk. Complete this memorable journey with a Felucca ride on the Nile.

Explore the amazing Pharaonic landmarks of Upper Egypt on a 5-day Nile cruise through Luxor, Edfu, Kom Ombo, Esna, and Aswan.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 5 Days
Tour type Private
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Included · Luxury
Transport Included
Wheelchair access Not applicable
Cities Aswan, Edfu, Kom Ombo, Luxor, Esna
Languages Arabic, English

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Arrival and Cruise Check-in in Luxor

  • Meet at the airport or train station and travel by air-conditioned vehicle directly to the cruise ship for check-in and refreshments.
  • If time allows, visit Luxor's East Bank, including Karnak Temple and Luxor Temple, before returning to the cruise.

Overnight in Luxor.

2
Day 02

Luxor West Bank and Sailing to Esna

  • Early in the morning, head to the West Bank, with a drive of about 40 minutes.
  • Visit the Valley of the Kings, the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut, and the two gigantic Colossi of Memnon.
  • Return to the cruise and sail from Luxor to Esna.

Overnight in Edfu.

3
Day 03

Edfu and Kom Ombo on the Way to Aswan

  • Visit Edfu Temple.
  • Sail south to visit Kom Ombo Temple.
  • After that, continue sailing until arrival in Aswan.

Overnight there.

4
Day 04

Aswan Highlights Tour

  • Stop at the High Dam, Philae Temple, and the Unfinished Obelisk.

Overnight in Aswan.

5
Day 05

Felucca Ride and Departure

Enjoy a Felucca ride, which means one hour of sailing on the River Nile using a sailboat.

Departure will be according to the time of your train or flight.

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Karnak 5 cities · 5 Days

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

4 nights on a 5-star standard cruise ship on a full-board basis

My services as your Egyptian tour guide

All excursions with a private air-conditioned vehicle

What's Not Included

  • Tipping

  • Any other items not mentioned or personal items

  • Entrance fees for sightseeing

Know before you go

  • It is an unforgettable experience to discover the bewitching Pharaonic culture through a floating hotel on the charming Nile River.
  • Please feel free to ask about anything.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Luxor, Luxor City, Luxor, Egypt
Tour start
Karnak, Luxor, Luxor Governorate, Egypt
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 5 days finish where they began, in Karnak.

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