5 Days Nile Cruise from Luxor to Aswan – 4 Nights River Journey in Egypt

  • Location Luxor Aswan
  • Tour Type Day Tour
  • $ 590 Starts From Per Person

5 Days Nile Cruise from Luxor to Aswan – 4 Nights River Journey in Egypt

Experience the ultimate 5 Days Nile Cruise from Luxor to Aswan, sailing through the heart of ancient Egypt. Discover world-famous temples, royal tombs, and breathtaking Nile landscapes while enjoying full-board accommodation and expert guided tours. This journey is perfect for travelers who want a relaxed pace with more time in Luxor and deeper exploration of Egypt’s ancient history. Cruise Schedule Saturdays & Mondays

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Highlights & Attractions

  1. Sail the legendary Nile River between Luxor and Aswan in comfort
  2. Explore the world’s largest temple complex at Karnak Temple
  3. Visit the beautiful Luxor Temple in the heart of the city
  4. Discover royal tombs in the Valley of the Kings
  5. See the unique cliff-carved Temple of Queen Hatshepsut
  6. Stop at the iconic Colossi of Memnon statues
  7. Visit the perfectly preserved Edfu Temple of Horus
  8. Explore the dual-god temple of Kom Ombo (Sobek & Horus)
  9. Enjoy peaceful sailing views along the Nile with full-board service
  10. Visit Philae Temple on an island in Aswan
  11. See the impressive High Dam of Aswan
  12. Discover ancient stone-working secrets at the Unfinished Obelisk
  13. Optional excursion: Abu Simbel Temples of Ramses II
  14. Relax with full-board meals & comfortable 5★ cruise accommodation

What's Included & Excluded

What's Included
  • 4 nights accommodation on 5★ Nile Cruise (full board)
  • Professional Tour Guide
  • Entry Fees to All Sites
  • Air-conditioned Vehicle
  • Bottled Water
  • All Taxes and Service Charges
What's Excluded
  • Flight Tickets
  • Visa Fees
  • Optional Hot Air Balloon and Abu Simbel tour
  • Optional tours (Abu Simbel / Hot Air Balloon)
  • Drinks on board
  • Personal expenses & tipping

Tour Itinerary

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Day 1: Arrival in Luxor – East Bank Tour & Embarkation

Welcome to Luxor, the world’s greatest open-air museum.

Karnak Temple

The largest religious complex ever built in ancient history. Karnak features massive columns, sacred lakes, and temples dedicated to Amun-Ra. It was expanded over 2,000 years by many pharaohs.

Luxor Temple

Located in the heart of the city, this temple was used for royal coronations and festivals. It is especially magical at sunset when beautifully illuminated.

After tours:

  1. Transfer to Nile Cruise
  2. Check-in and lunch on board
  3. Meals: Lunch, Dinner
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Day 2: Luxor West Bank – Sailing to Edfu

Optional Activity: Hot Air Balloon Ride (Early Morning)

Hot Air Balloon Luxor

For an unforgettable experience, enjoy an early morning hot air balloon flight over Luxor.

  1. Early pickup from your cruise/hotel (before sunrise)
  2. Short transfer to the West Bank launch site
  3. Flight time: approximately 30–45 minutes



Valley of the Kings

Home of Egypt’s pharaohs including Tutankhamun. The tombs are decorated with vivid scenes of the afterlife and hidden deep in the desert mountains.


Mortuary Temple of Hatshepsut

A unique terraced temple built into cliffs, dedicated to Egypt’s most powerful female ruler.


Colossi of Memnon

Two giant statues that once guarded the entrance of a lost mortuary temple.

After visits:

Return to cruise

Begin sailing to Edfu via Esna Lock

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner


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Day 3: Edfu & Kom Ombo Temples

Edfu Temple

One of the best-preserved temples in Egypt dedicated to Horus. Its massive pylons and detailed carvings show ancient myths in perfect condition.

Continue sailing to Kom Ombo

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Kom Ombo Temple

A rare double temple dedicated to Sobek (crocodile god) and Horus (falcon god). It also features ancient medical carvings and surgical tools.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner


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Day 4: Arrival in Aswan – Aswan Highlights

Welcome to Aswan, the peaceful jewel of the Nile.

Aswan High Dam

A modern engineering marvel that controls Nile flooding and created Lake Nasser.

Philae Temple

A stunning island temple dedicated to Isis, relocated to save it from flooding after the High Dam was built.

Unfinished Obelisk

A massive abandoned obelisk showing ancient Egyptian stone-cutting techniques.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner


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Day 5: Optional Abu Simbel – Check-out

Optional Tour: Abu Simbel Temples

Early morning optional excursion to one of Egypt’s most impressive monuments, built by Ramses II and relocated to avoid flooding.

Highlights:

  1. Great Temple of Ramses II with four colossal statues
  2. Temple of Queen Nefertari
  3. UNESCO relocation story

After return:

  1. Breakfast on board
  2. Check-out and transfer to airport or hotel


Pricing Details

Group Size Price Per Person
1 Person $1050
2-5 People $680
6+ People $590
Per Child $340
Per Infant $120
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