5-Day Nile Cruise from Luxor to Aswan

What to Expect

Day 1: Luxor - The Start of Your Nile Adventure

Welcome to Luxor! Upon arrival at Luxor airport, we'll pick you up. We can also pick you up at the train station, at a hotel or any other place. From there, you'll be transported to a luxurious cruise ship, where your full room and board experience begins.

Day 2: Luxor - Esna - Edfu

After breakfast, we’ll disembark to explore the majestic city of Luxor, ancient Thebes. We’ll visit two of Egypt’s most spectacular temples, the Luxor Temple and the Karnak Temple, which were once separated by the Avenue of the Sphinxes, a 3 km (1.8 mi) long street.

After lunch, we’ll head to the massive necropolises near Luxor:

• We'll visit the Valley of the Kings, where we’ll explore three tombs that the guide will select that very day.
• We'll discover the Temple of Hatshepsut, dedicated to the only woman to have reigned over Egypt for an extended period.
• We'll see the Colossi of Memnon, two gigantic stone statues depicting Pharaoh Amenhotep III.

We’ll also stop by an artisanal store to learn about the locals' craftsmanship to make impressive pieces of stone, alabaster, and sculptures.

After returning to the boat, we'll set sail towards Edfu, where we'll dock for dinner and overnight. 

Day 3: Edfu - Kom Ombo - Aswan

After a hearty breakfast, we'll take a horse and carriage tour of Edfu and visit its famous temple, which is dedicated to Horus. We'll then head to Kom Ombo to explore its remarkable temple, honoring the gods Sobek and Hareoris.

As the day unfolds, we'll cruise up the Nile to Aswan to spend the night.

Important: The tour of Edfu is by horse-drawn carriage. If you wish to use a different mode of transport, such as a car or a coach, you must let the guide know the day before.

Day 4: Aswan - A Day of Marvels

Following breakfast, visit one of Egypt's most exquisite temples, the Philae Temple, devoted to the Goddess Isis. If you wish, after visiting Philae, a visit to the Abu Simbel temples is highly recommended.

Before the afternoon, we'll visit a perfume shop to learn all the secrets behind Egyptian fragrances. Afterward, we'll take you on a tranquil journey down the Nile in a traditional felucca boat, allowing you to absorb the region's natural beauty, volcanic islands, and abundant flora and fauna. Another night in Aswan awaits.

Day 5: Aswan - Departure

After breakfast and check-out, enjoy a bit of free time. We'll be ready to transport you to your departing mode of transport location. If your departure is in the evening, you can enjoy lunch onboard.

Lunch on this fifth day is not included. An optional meal option is available on board, subject to availability, at a cost of approximately 20EUR per person.

Included Tours

Our 4-night cruise includes a range of tours, all guided by English-speaking experts. You'll explore Luxor Temple, Karnak Temple, Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut Temple, Colossi of Memnon, Edfu Temple, Philae Temple, and the Temple of Kom Ombo.

Additional Tours

If you're looking for a shorter but still thrilling adventure down the Nile River, check out our 3-night cruise. Or, check out our dinner show activity along the historic waters of the Nile River.

Boats & Categories

The cruise can be done on 2 categories of cruise ships:

• 5* Standard: MS Pioneer II, MS Mirage, MS Nile Delta, Miss Egypt, Beaurivage II, Grand Princess, Voyager, MS Jasimn, MS Grand Princess or similar.
• 5* Premium: MS Nile Dolfine, MS Zeina, Royal Esadora, MS Tuya, Royal Princess, Crown Jewel, MS TiYi, MS Liberty, MS Renaissance, MS Stéphane, MS Jaz C. Jubilee, MS Nile Marquiz or similar.

Specific boat assignments will be provided 10 days before the cruise sets sail.

Tour Prices

• The price indicated is per person in a double cabin. People travelling alone will be charged a single supplement. 
• Bookings for 3 people will be allocated a double room with an extra bed. If the third person wants a separate single room, a single supplement will be charged.

All Included

Our price includes everything: air-conditioned transportation, hotels, boats, meals (breakfasts, lunches, and dinners), guides, excursions, visits, and entrance fees (except for the entrance to the Tomb of Tutankhamun).

Other agencies do not include everything, so their final price may double, making it almost impossible to compare with our price.

Important Information

Please note that the order of activities may vary depending on the boat, but all listed activities will be included. During the cruise, you can also book additional visits not mentioned in the standard itinerary, such as the Valley of the Queens or the unfinished obelisk.

Cancellation

During the Christmas holiday season (December 20 to January 2) and Easter, refunds will not be available in the event of cancellation.

Pickup Points

If, instead of the airport or the train station in Luxor, you would like to be picked up at an accommodation in the city, please note that this activity only includes pickup and drop-off from hotels and boats in Luxor located on the east bank (right bank) of the Nile River. Pickup usually takes place at approximately 12 noon.

If your hotel or boat in Luxor is located on the west bank (left bank) of the Nile River, we'll arrange a meeting point on the east bank.

If you have any doubts during the booking process, you can contact our Customer Service team directly.