Egypt · Cruise & Sailing

8-Day Nile Cruise from Luxor to Aswan with Temples and Onboard Shows

8 Days Round trip from Luxor Easy pace
Nile Cruise Ship in Luxor
Edfu Temple
Philae Temple, Aswan
Abu Simbel Temple
Kom Ombo Temple
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The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Explore the Karnak Temples and Luxor Temple
  • 02 Discover the famous Philae Temple
  • 03 Visit Horus Temple in Edfu
  • 04 Sail the Nile on a felucca and enjoy views of the botanical garden
  • 05 Enjoy on-board entertainment with a Nubian Show and Egyptian Galabeya Party

Cruise in comfort and style along the River Nile on this 8-day journey from Luxor to Aswan and back. Enjoy delicious food on board, lively entertainment including disco, music, an Egyptian Galabeya Party, and a Nubian Show, while visiting iconic sites such as Horus Temple in Edfu, the High Dam, the Granite Quarries, the Temple of Philae, the temple shared by two gods - Sobek & Haerories - in Kom Ombo, Karnak Temples, and Luxor Temple. With full-board accommodation on a 5-star cruise, this tour combines relaxation, culture, and memorable Nile scenery.

Sail on the Nile on a felucca and enjoy the view of the botanical garden.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 8 Days
Tour type Shared
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Included · Luxury
Transport Included
Wheelchair access Not applicable
Cities Aswan, Edfu, Kom Ombo, Luxor, Abu Simbel
Languages English, French

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Arrival in Luxor and Nile Cruise Boarding

  • Meet and greet at Luxor airport.
  • Transfer to your Nile Cruise ship in Luxor.
  • Have lunch and dinner on board.
  • Enjoy disco and music.

Overnight in Luxor.

2
Day 02

Leisure Day on Board in Luxor

  • Be at leisure on the cruise.
  • Have lunch and dinner on board.
  • Enjoy disco and music.

Overnight in Luxor.

3
Day 03

Sail to Edfu, Kom Ombo, and Aswan

  • Sail to Edfu.

  • Have breakfast on board.

  • Visit Horus Temple in Edfu.

  • Sail to Kom Ombo.

  • Enjoy lunch on board.

  • Have afternoon tea.

  • Sail to Aswan.

  • Have dinner on board.

  • Enjoy an Egyptian Galabeya Party.

Overnight in Aswan.

4
Day 04

Aswan Sightseeing and Felucca Ride

  • Have breakfast on board.

  • Visit the High Dam, the Granite Quarries, and the Temple of Philae.

  • Enjoy lunch on board.

  • Sail on the Nile on a felucca and enjoy the view of the botanical garden.

  • Have afternoon tea.

  • Enjoy dinner on board.

Overnight in Aswan.

5
Day 05

Free Afternoon and Nubian Show on Board

  • Have breakfast and lunch on board.

  • Enjoy free time in the afternoon.

  • Have afternoon tea.

  • Have dinner on board.

  • Enjoy a Nubian Show.

    • (Optional) An excursion to Abu Simbel.

6
Day 06

Kom Ombo Temple and Sailing to Edfu

  • Sail to Kom Ombo.

  • Have breakfast on board.

  • Visit the temple shared by two gods - Sobek & Haerories - in Kom Ombo.

  • Sail to Edfu.

  • Enjoy lunch on board.

  • Have afternoon tea.

  • Savour dinner on board.

  • Enjoy an Egyptian Galabeya Party.

7
Day 07

Return to Luxor and East Bank Visit

  • Sail to Luxor.

  • Have breakfast on board.

  • Visit the East Bank, including Karnak Temples and Luxor Temple.

  • Enjoy lunch on board.

  • Enjoy free time in Luxor.

Overnight in Luxor.

8
Day 08

Departure from Luxor

  • Have breakfast on board.

  • Transfer to Luxor airport for your departure.

Horus Temple in Edfu, Philae Temple, Karnak Temple, Luxor Temple

Where this trip takes you

Horus Temple in Edfu, Philae Temple, Karnak Temple, Luxor Temple

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Luxor 5 cities · 8 Days

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Meet and assist service upon arrival and departure
  • Assistance of our personnel during your stay and excursions
  • All transfers by a modern air-conditioned deluxe vehicle
  • Accommodation on board a 5-star cruise on a full-board basis
  • All Nile Cruise excursions as mentioned in the itinerary
  • Entrance fees to all sights between Luxor and Aswan
  • English-speaking tour guide during your excursions
  • All service charges and taxes

What's Not Included

  • International airfare
  • Entry visa to Egypt
  • Any optional tours
  • Personal spending
  • Drinks
  • Tipping (drivers, boat crew, and tour guides)

Know before you go

Facilities:

  • Large sun deck with swimming pool

  • Fitness equipment & massage service

  • Gift shop

  • Beauty salon

  • Main restaurant

  • Lounge bar

  • Sun deck bar

  • Internet service (chargeable)

Rooms:

Spacious and well-appointed cabins on the Middle and Upper Decks with Juliet balconies, located over 3 levels.

  • 73 double cabins

  • 2 single cabins

  • 2 suites

Rooms are equipped with:

  • Air-conditioning

  • Bathroom with shower and hairdryer

  • Satellite TV (when docked)

  • Safe

  • Fridge

  • Music system

Logistics

Meeting & route

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

Your 8 days finish where they began, in Luxor.

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