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5-Day 5-Star Nile Cruise from Luxor to Aswan (4 Nights)

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Duration:
4 Days
Group Size:
20 persons
Location:
Luxor
Tour Type:
Nile Cruise Packages

Overview

Embark on the quintessential Egyptian river journey aboard a luxury 5-star Nile cruise vessel from Luxor to Aswan. Over 5 unforgettable days and 4 nights, sail in the wake of pharaohs past golden desert dunes and lush palm groves. Explore the grand Karnak and Luxor Temples, the royal subterranean tombs in the Valley of the Kings, Queen Hatshepsut’s mortuary terrace, the remarkably preserved Ptolemaic temples of Edfu and Kom Ombo, and conclude in the tranquil Nubian beauty of Aswan with Philae Temple and a traditional felucca sail.

Enjoy 5-star hospitality with full-board gourmet dining, a panoramic sun deck with swimming pool, evening Nubian folkloric shows, and private guided excursions led by licensed Egyptologists.

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Included/Excluded

4 Nights accommodation onboard 5-star Nile cruise ship
Full-board meals (Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner daily onboard)
Licensed English-speaking Egyptologist tour guide for all excursions
Guided visits: Karnak Temple, Luxor Temple, Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut & Colossi of Memnon
Guided visits: Temple of Horus at Edfu, Kom Ombo Temple & Crocodile Museum
Guided visits: Aswan High Dam, Philae Island Temple & Felucca sailboat ride
Entrance fees to all mentioned historical sites
Meet, assist, and transfers in private air-conditioned vehicles in Luxor & Aswan
Port fees, local service charges, and taxes
Optional Abu Simbel excursion from Aswan
Optional Luxor sunrise Hot Air Balloon ride
Beverages and drinks onboard during meals
Tipping for cruise crew and guide (optional)
Personal expenses & souvenirs
From £753
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Important information

Travel Styles
  • Cultural
  • Nature & Adventure
  • Marine
  • Independent
  • Activities
  • Festival & Events
  • Special Interest
Facilities
  • Wifi
  • Satellite Office
  • Staff Lounge

Itinerary

1
Day 1 – Embarkation in Luxor & East Bank Temples
Arrive in Luxor, board your 5-star ship, and visit Karnak & Luxor Temples.
Arrive in Luxor, board your 5-star ship, and visit Karnak & Luxor Temples.
Meet and assist by our representative at Luxor Airport, railway station, or hotel. Transfer to your 5-star Nile cruise ship for check-in and lunch onboard. In the afternoon, tour the monumental Karnak Temple Complex—the largest religious sanctuary ever built in antiquity—with its forest of 134 towering papyrus columns. Continue to Luxor Temple, illuminated beautifully at dusk. Dinner and overnight onboard in Luxor.
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Day 2 – Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut & Sail to Edfu
West Bank ancient tombs and scenic sailing through Esna Lock.
West Bank ancient tombs and scenic sailing through Esna Lock.
Optional early morning sunrise Hot Air Balloon flight over Luxor. After breakfast onboard, cross to the West Bank to explore the world-famous Valley of the Kings, stepping inside the richly painted royal tombs of the New Kingdom pharaohs. Continue to the Mortuary Temple of Queen Hatshepsut at Deir el-Bahari and make a photo stop at the towering Colossi of Memnon. Return for lunch as the ship begins sailing south toward Edfu via the historic Esna Lock. Afternoon tea on the sun deck, dinner, and overnight onboard.
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Day 3 – Edfu Temple of Horus & Kom Ombo Sunset Visit
Visit Egypt’s best-preserved temples and enjoy onboard celebrations.
Visit Egypt’s best-preserved temples and enjoy onboard celebrations.
After breakfast, take a horse-drawn carriage to visit the magnificent Temple of Horus in Edfu, celebrated as the most intact ancient temple in Egypt. Return to the cruise ship and sail onward along the peaceful Nile. In the afternoon, arrive at Kom Ombo and visit the unique double temple perched atop a dune, dedicated to Sobek the crocodile god and Haroeris. Visit the adjoining Crocodile Museum housing ancient mummies. Continue sailing toward Aswan. Enjoy dinner and an authentic Galabeya folkloric party onboard.
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Day 4 – Aswan High Dam, Philae Temple & Felucca Ride
Discover Aswan highlights and sail by traditional wooden felucca.
Discover Aswan highlights and sail by traditional wooden felucca.
Breakfast onboard in Aswan. Begin your guided tour visiting the modern engineering marvel of the Aswan High Dam, then take a motorboat to the romantic island Temple of Philae, saved from the rising waters and dedicated to Isis, the goddess of motherhood and healing. In the afternoon, embark on a serene traditional felucca sailboat ride on the Nile around Elephantine Island. Dinner and Nubian folkloric show onboard.
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Day 5 – Disembarkation & Optional Abu Simbel Excursion
Breakfast, optional Abu Simbel visit, and departure.
Breakfast, optional Abu Simbel visit, and departure.
Enjoy breakfast onboard, followed by disembarkation. Free time at leisure in Aswan or join an optional excursion to the breathtaking rock-cut temples of Abu Simbel built by Ramses II. Transfer to Aswan Airport or railway station for your onward travel.

FAQs about
5-Day 5-Star Nile Cruise from Luxor to Aswan (4 Nights)

What is included in the full-board Nile cruise?

Full board includes your 5-star cabin accommodation and all daily meals (Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner) served in the ship’s main dining room with diverse international and Egyptian cuisine. Beverages during meals are available at reasonable extra cost.

Can we add the Abu Simbel trip to the cruise?

Yes! Abu Simbel can be easily added as an optional excursion on the final morning from Aswan by private air-conditioned vehicle or domestic flight.

Are all guided tours and entrance tickets included?

Yes, our Nile cruise package includes private Egyptologist guided tours and official entrance tickets to all temples and sites listed in the itinerary.

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