Egypt · Cruise & Sailing

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

5 Days Round trip from Luxor Governorate Moderate pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Explore Luxor Temple and Karnak's grand complex, including the Hypostyle Hall and Sacred Lake
  • 02 Discover the Valley of the Kings, Deir El Bahari, and the Colossi of Memnon on Luxor's West Bank
  • 03 Take an optional hot air balloon ride over the Valley of the Kings, Valley of the Queens, and the Mountain of the Nobles
  • 04 Visit the Temple of Horus in Edfu and the temple shared by Sobek and Haroeies in Kom Ombo
  • 05 Tour Aswan's High Dam, enjoy views over Lake Nasser, and visit Philae Temple on Agilkia Island

Embark on a 5-day Nile cruise through Egypt's ancient wonders, beginning with a flight from Cairo to Luxor and visits to the grand Luxor Temple and Karnak's vast complex. Discover the West Bank's tombs and temples, explore the Temple of Horus in Edfu and the unique temple of Kom Ombo, and conclude with Aswan's High Dam and Philae Temple. Along the way, enjoy full-board cruise accommodation, onboard relaxation, and optional entertainment including a belly dance show, Karnak's Sound & Light show, and a hot air balloon ride over Luxor.

Tour Philae Temple on Agilkia Island, which lies submerged for most of the year by the waters of Lake Nasser.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 5 Days
Tour type Private
Activity level Moderate
Accommodation Included · Standard
Transport Included
Wheelchair access Yes
Cities Aswan, Edfu, Kom Ombo, Cairo, Luxor, Esna, Lake Nasser
Languages Dutch, English, German, Italian, Spanish

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Fly from Cairo to Luxor and Tour the East Bank

  • Our representative will pick you up from your hotel and transfer you to the airport for your flight to Luxor.
  • Upon arrival in Luxor, you will meet your guide and begin your visit to Luxor Temple, where you will see its courtyard and the granite statues of Ramses the Great. Continue to Karnak, a remarkable series of temples built during different reigns.
  • Starting at the Avenue of Sphinxes, visit the Unfinished Propylon, the Hypostyle Hall with its 134 gigantic columns, the obelisks of Queen Hatshepsut and Tutomosis III, the Temple of Amon adorned with lotus and papyrus designs, the Granite Scarbeus of Amenophis III, and the Sacred Lake.
  • Transfer to the cruise and board before lunch.
  • Savour a delicious lunch on board, followed by afternoon tea.
  • Dinner is served on board, with an optional entertaining belly dance show and a Sound & Light laser show at Karnak Temple.
  • Overnight on the cruise.
2
Day 02

Explore Luxor's West Bank and Sail to Esna

  • Enjoy a hearty breakfast to start your day.
  • Experience an unforgettable hot air balloon ride over the Valley of the Kings, Valley of the Queens, and the Mountain of the Nobles (30-45 minutes, weather permitting/optional).
  • Cross the Nile to the West Bank.
  • Visit the tombs of various dynasties, with the option to see King Tut's tomb (extra ticket not included).
  • Explore the Temple of Deir El Bahari.
  • On the return journey, stop at the Colossi of Memnon, two gigantic seated statues representing Amenopis III and facing the Nile.
  • Enjoy a delicious lunch on board.
  • Continue your journey along the Nile to Esna.
  • Relax with afternoon tea.
  • Join the evening disco party.

Stay onboard the cruise for the night.

3
Day 03

Visit Edfu and Kom Ombo Temples

  • Enjoy a delicious breakfast as you start your day.
  • Explore the Temple of Horus in Edfu.
  • Sail to Kom Ombo and continue your journey along the Nile River.
  • Savour a delightful lunch on board.
  • Visit the temple shared by the two gods, Sobek and Haroeies, in Kom Ombo.

Overnight onboard the cruise.

4
Day 04

Sail to Aswan and Tour the High Dam and Philae Temple

  • Enjoy a hearty breakfast as you begin your day.
  • Sail to Aswan.
  • Start your tour with a visit to the impressive High Dam, completed in 1964, and enjoy panoramic views of Lake Nasser.
  • Tour Philae Temple on Agilkia Island, which lies submerged for most of the year by the waters of Lake Nasser.
  • Visit the Temple of Isis and its monuments dating from the 26th Dynasty through the Roman period.
  • Relax with a delicious lunch served on board.
  • Enjoy afternoon tea as you continue to sail.
  • Delight in a savoury dinner on board.

It will take 2 days for this tour, followed by your departure from Aswan on the sixth day.

Luxor Temple, Karnak Temple, Temple of Horus in Edfu, Philae Temple on Agilkia Island

Where this trip takes you

Luxor Temple, Karnak Temple, Temple of Horus in Edfu, Philae Temple on Agilkia Island

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Luxor Governorate 7 cities · 5 Days

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • 4 nights of Nile cruise accommodation on a full-board basis, including sightseeing
  • All transfers in Luxor and Aswan
  • Domestic flights: Cairo / Luxor - Aswan / Cairo
  • All tours and excursions by A/C car
  • English-speaking expert guide
  • All visits include entrance fees
  • All taxes and services

What's Not Included

  • Drinks and any personal expenses
  • Tipping kitty

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Cairo, Egypt
Tour start
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 Luxor Governorate.

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Estimated room rates

Single Room $540.00 — $950.00
Double Sharing $540.00 — $650.00

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