3 Nights 4 Days Classic Nile Cruise from Aswan to Luxor | Egypt Tours
Why You'll Love This Tour
Overview
Let the current carry you north through four days of pure ancient wonder — this 4 day Nile cruise Aswan to Luxor is the timeless Egyptian river journey, flowing downstream from the serene island temples of Aswan to the breathtaking royal tombs and soaring columns of the world’s greatest open-air museum.
4 Day Nile Cruise Aswan to Luxor — Tour Overview
The Nile has been carrying travelers through Egypt’s greatest stories for thousands of years — and this 4 day Nile cruise Aswan to Luxor puts you right in the current. Beginning in the charming, golden city of Aswan, you’ll glide by motorboat to the enchanting island sanctuary of Philae before stepping aboard your luxury cruise ship and letting the river do the rest. Downstream you sail, through landscapes that have barely changed since the pharaohs ruled, stopping at the dramatic riverside temple of Kom Ombo and the perfectly preserved Temple of Horus at Edfu before the ancient skyline of Luxor appears on the horizon. Here, the journey reaches its magnificent climax — royal tombs, colossal temple columns, and the sweeping grandeur of Karnak waiting to be explored. Five-star accommodation, full-board dining, an expert Egyptologist guide, and all entrance fees are included, making this the quintessential Egyptian experience for travelers who want everything — without compromising on a single detail.
Explore our Nile Cruise Tours
Tour Highlights (4 day Nile cruise Aswan to Luxor)
🌺 Philae Temple – Board a motorboat and glide across the Nile to the romantically situated island sanctuary of the goddess Isis — beautifully relocated during the legendary UNESCO rescue project and one of Egypt’s most enchanting ancient monuments.
🏗️ Aswan High Dam – Stand at the edge of Egypt’s greatest feat of modern engineering and marvel at the vast shimmering expanse of Lake Nasser stretching endlessly into the Saharan horizon.
⛏️ Unfinished Obelisk – Crouch beside the largest obelisk ancient Egypt ever attempted — still lying in its granite quarry exactly where it was abandoned thousands of years ago, revealing the extraordinary techniques of Egypt’s ancient master craftsmen.
🐊 Kom Ombo Temple – Sail to the dramatic double temple perched above the Nile, dedicated to both Sobek the crocodile god and Haroeris the falcon god — a uniquely fascinating and visually stunning riverside monument.
🐎 Edfu Temple – Arrive by horse-drawn carriage to Egypt’s best-preserved ancient temple, dedicated to Horus the falcon god — a complete and awe-inspiring monument that stands as a perfect window into the ancient world.
👑 Valley of the Kings – Descend into the legendary royal necropolis on Luxor’s West Bank and step inside three elaborately painted tombs of Egypt’s most celebrated pharaohs, guided by a private Egyptologist who brings every hieroglyph to life.
🌿 Hatshepsut Temple – Marvel at the breathtaking three-tiered mortuary temple of Egypt’s most extraordinary female pharaoh, carved dramatically into the golden cliffs of Deir el-Bahari.
🗿 Colossi of Memnon – Stand before the two iconic 18-meter-high stone giants that have silently guarded the Theban necropolis for over three thousand years — among ancient Egypt’s most powerful and moving sights.
🏛️ Karnak Temple Complex – Walk in awe through the magnificent forest of 134 colossal columns at the largest religious site ever constructed — a breathtaking monument to the vision and ambition of Egypt’s greatest pharaohs.
🌙 Luxor Temple – End your journey at the stunning riverside temple bathed in warm afternoon light — one of Egypt’s most beautifully situated and atmospherically illuminated ancient monuments.
Tour Plan
Step 1: Pickup from Your Aswan Location
Your Egypt Tours representative will pick you up from your Aswan hotel, Nile cruise, or Aswan International Airport / Train Station. Meet your Egyptologist guide and begin your Aswan sightseeing tour
Step 2: Visit the Aswan High Dam
Visit the Aswan High Dam, Egypt's modern engineering marvel. Learn how this massive project controls the Nile's annual flood, provides electricity to the nation, and created Lake Nasser – one of the largest man-made lakes in the world
Step 3: Visit the Unfinished Obelisk
Explore the Unfinished Obelisk, still lying in its original granite quarry. This massive obelisk cracked during carving, giving archaeologists rare insight into ancient Egyptian stone-working techniques
Step 4: Visit Philae Temple
Take a motorboat across the Nile to the island sanctuary of Philae Temple. This beautiful temple complex, dedicated to the goddess Isis, was painstakingly relocated during the UNESCO rescue project when the High Dam was built Your guide will share the legends of Isis, Osiris, and Horus as you explore this romantic site
Step 5: Board Your Nile Cruise & Lunch
Transfer to the pier and board your 5-star Nile cruise ship. Settle into your comfortable cabin with Nile views. Enjoy a welcome drink and a delicious lunch onboard
Step 6: Afternoon at Leisure – Sail to Kom Ombo
Set sail north along the Nile. Relax on the sun deck, take a dip in the pool, or simply watch rural Egyptian life pass by from your private balcony.
Step 7: Dinner & Overnight Near Kom Ombo
Anchor near Kom Ombo. Enjoy a delicious dinner onboard as the sun sets over the Nile. Tonight, you can enjoy onboard entertainment or simply relax under the stars.
Overnight: 5-star Nile Cruise anchored near Kom Ombo
Meals: Lunch & Dinner (Breakfast not included on Day 1)
Step 8: Breakfast Onboard
Wake to the gentle lapping of the Nile and enjoy breakfast on deck.
Step 9: Visit Kom Ombo Temple
Disembark to explore the unique double temple dedicated to two gods – Sobek the crocodile god and Haroeris the falcon god. The temple is perfectly symmetrical, with two entrances, two hypostyle halls, and two sanctuaries Visit the small Crocodile Museum to see mummified crocodiles discovered in nearby tombs
Step 10: Return to Cruise & Sail to Edfu
Return to the cruise and enjoy the scenic sail toward Edfu. Lunch is served onboard while you take in the lush river landscapes.
Step 11: Visit Edfu Temple – Temple of Horus
Take a traditional horse-drawn carriage (included) to the Temple of Horus at Edfu-8. This is one of the best-preserved temples in all of Egypt – remarkably intact because it was buried under desert sand for centuries. Walk through the massive pylon gates, admire the black granite statue of Horus, and explore the well-preserved reliefs depicting the eternal battle between Horus and Set
Step 12: Return to Cruise & Sail Toward Luxor
Return to the cruise and continue sailing north toward Luxor. Enjoy the peaceful rhythm of the river and watch the sun set over palm-fringed villages.
Step 13: Dinner & Overnight in Luxor
Arrive in Luxor and anchor for the night. Enjoy dinner onboard. Optionally, take an evening stroll along the Nile Corniche.
Overnight: 5-star Nile Cruise docked in Luxor
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Step 14: Breakfast Onboard
Enjoy your breakfast onboard before the day's exploration.
Step 15: West Bank Tour – Valley of the Kings
Cross to Luxor's West Bank and enter the legendary Valley of the Kings. Your ticket includes entry to 3 royal tombs of your choice (excluding Tutankhamun and Seti I)-6. Your guide will help you select the best open tombs and explain the meaning behind the stunning funerary art
Step 16: Temple of Queen Hatshepsut
Visit the dramatic three-tiered mortuary temple of Egypt's only female pharaoh Marvel at the architecture that blends seamlessly into the surrounding cliffs while your guide shares the story of Hatshepsut's rise to power and her eventual erasure from history.
Step 17: Colossi of Memnon
Stop for photos at the two massive 18-meter-high quartzite statues that once guarded Amenhotep III's mortuary temple
Step 18: Return to Cruise for Lunch
Return to the cruise and enjoy lunch onboard.
Step 19: Afternoon at Leisure
Enjoy a free afternoon on the cruise. Relax by the pool, enjoy afternoon tea on the sun deck, or explore Luxor's East Bank on your own.
Step 21: Dinner & Overnight in Luxor
Enjoy your final dinner onboard. Overnight docked in Luxor.
Overnight: 5-star Nile Cruise docked in Luxor
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Step 22: Breakfast & Check-out
Enjoy your final breakfast onboard and check out of your cabin.
Step 23: East Bank Tour – Karnak Temple
Visit the magnificent Karnak Temple Complex – the largest religious structure ever built-8. Walk through the Avenue of Sphinxes, stand beneath the 134 towering columns of the Hypostyle Hall, see the sacred lake, and explore the obelisks of Hatshepsut and Thutmose I. Your guide will explain how generations of pharaohs added their mark over 1,500 years.
Step 24: Visit Luxor Temple
Explore the beautiful Luxor Temple, dedicated to the rejuvenation of kingship. Admire the massive statues of Ramesses II, walk along the Avenue of Sphinxes, and see the Roman frescoes hidden inside this ancient temple
Step 25: Transfer to Your Luxor Destination
Disembark from the cruise for the final time. Your private driver will transfer you to Luxor International Airport, your Luxor hotel, or your next destination. Tour ends.
Meals: Breakfast - lunch
Included/Exclude
3 nights accommodation on a 5-star deluxe Nile cruise ship
All meals freshly prepared onboard with a variety of Egyptian and international cuisine
Welcome drinks and afternoon tea onboard
Private air-conditioned transfers from your hotel, airport, or train station to the cruise
English-speaking Egyptologist guide for all tours and site visits
Entrance fees to all mentioned sites
Motorboat transfer to Philae Temple
Horse-drawn carriage transfer to Edfu Temple
All service charges and local taxes
Bottled mineral water during tours
24/7 customer support from Egypt TIA Tours
Any drinks with meals (soft drinks, juice, wine, beer, or spirits – available for purchase onboard )
Tipping for guide, cruise crew, and drivers
Entry to Tutankhamun's tomb in the Valley of the Kings
Entry to Seti I tomb in the Valley of the Kings
Hot air balloon ride over Luxor's West Bank
Abu Simbel temples excursion
Personal expenses such as souvenirs, laundry, phone calls, or massage services
Anything not explicitly mentioned in "What's Included"
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Booking Tour
Pricing & Packages
Choose your preferred group size. Prices are quoted in US Dollars per person.
Prices are quoted in US Dollars per person per trip except during Christmas, New Year & Easter holidays.
- 0 - 1.99 years: Free of charge
- 2 - 5.99 years: Pay 25% of tour price
- 6 - 11.99 years: Pay 50% of tour price
- 12+ years: Pay full tour price as per adult person
Note: Child pricing applies to children who share rooms with their parents (Max 2 child in one room)
Pricing & Packages
Choose your preferred group size. Prices are quoted in US Dollars per person.
Prices are quoted in US Dollars per person per trip except during Christmas, New Year & Easter holidays.
- 0 - 1.99 years: Free of charge
- 2 - 5.99 years: Pay 25% of tour price
- 6 - 11.99 years: Pay 50% of tour price
- 12+ years: Pay full tour price as per adult person
Note: Child pricing applies to children who share rooms with their parents (Max 2 child in one room)
From
Duration
Tour Type
Why You'll Love This Tour
Overview
Let the current carry you north through four days of pure ancient wonder — this 4 day Nile cruise Aswan to Luxor is the timeless Egyptian river journey, flowing downstream from the serene island temples of Aswan to the breathtaking royal tombs and soaring columns of the world’s greatest open-air museum.
4 Day Nile Cruise Aswan to Luxor — Tour Overview
The Nile has been carrying travelers through Egypt’s greatest stories for thousands of years — and this 4 day Nile cruise Aswan to Luxor puts you right in the current. Beginning in the charming, golden city of Aswan, you’ll glide by motorboat to the enchanting island sanctuary of Philae before stepping aboard your luxury cruise ship and letting the river do the rest. Downstream you sail, through landscapes that have barely changed since the pharaohs ruled, stopping at the dramatic riverside temple of Kom Ombo and the perfectly preserved Temple of Horus at Edfu before the ancient skyline of Luxor appears on the horizon. Here, the journey reaches its magnificent climax — royal tombs, colossal temple columns, and the sweeping grandeur of Karnak waiting to be explored. Five-star accommodation, full-board dining, an expert Egyptologist guide, and all entrance fees are included, making this the quintessential Egyptian experience for travelers who want everything — without compromising on a single detail.
Explore our Nile Cruise Tours
Tour Highlights (4 day Nile cruise Aswan to Luxor)
🌺 Philae Temple – Board a motorboat and glide across the Nile to the romantically situated island sanctuary of the goddess Isis — beautifully relocated during the legendary UNESCO rescue project and one of Egypt’s most enchanting ancient monuments.
🏗️ Aswan High Dam – Stand at the edge of Egypt’s greatest feat of modern engineering and marvel at the vast shimmering expanse of Lake Nasser stretching endlessly into the Saharan horizon.
⛏️ Unfinished Obelisk – Crouch beside the largest obelisk ancient Egypt ever attempted — still lying in its granite quarry exactly where it was abandoned thousands of years ago, revealing the extraordinary techniques of Egypt’s ancient master craftsmen.
🐊 Kom Ombo Temple – Sail to the dramatic double temple perched above the Nile, dedicated to both Sobek the crocodile god and Haroeris the falcon god — a uniquely fascinating and visually stunning riverside monument.
🐎 Edfu Temple – Arrive by horse-drawn carriage to Egypt’s best-preserved ancient temple, dedicated to Horus the falcon god — a complete and awe-inspiring monument that stands as a perfect window into the ancient world.
👑 Valley of the Kings – Descend into the legendary royal necropolis on Luxor’s West Bank and step inside three elaborately painted tombs of Egypt’s most celebrated pharaohs, guided by a private Egyptologist who brings every hieroglyph to life.
🌿 Hatshepsut Temple – Marvel at the breathtaking three-tiered mortuary temple of Egypt’s most extraordinary female pharaoh, carved dramatically into the golden cliffs of Deir el-Bahari.
🗿 Colossi of Memnon – Stand before the two iconic 18-meter-high stone giants that have silently guarded the Theban necropolis for over three thousand years — among ancient Egypt’s most powerful and moving sights.
🏛️ Karnak Temple Complex – Walk in awe through the magnificent forest of 134 colossal columns at the largest religious site ever constructed — a breathtaking monument to the vision and ambition of Egypt’s greatest pharaohs.
🌙 Luxor Temple – End your journey at the stunning riverside temple bathed in warm afternoon light — one of Egypt’s most beautifully situated and atmospherically illuminated ancient monuments.
Tour Plan
Step 1: Pickup from Your Aswan Location
Your Egypt Tours representative will pick you up from your Aswan hotel, Nile cruise, or Aswan International Airport / Train Station. Meet your Egyptologist guide and begin your Aswan sightseeing tour
Step 2: Visit the Aswan High Dam
Visit the Aswan High Dam, Egypt's modern engineering marvel. Learn how this massive project controls the Nile's annual flood, provides electricity to the nation, and created Lake Nasser – one of the largest man-made lakes in the world
Step 3: Visit the Unfinished Obelisk
Explore the Unfinished Obelisk, still lying in its original granite quarry. This massive obelisk cracked during carving, giving archaeologists rare insight into ancient Egyptian stone-working techniques
Step 4: Visit Philae Temple
Take a motorboat across the Nile to the island sanctuary of Philae Temple. This beautiful temple complex, dedicated to the goddess Isis, was painstakingly relocated during the UNESCO rescue project when the High Dam was built Your guide will share the legends of Isis, Osiris, and Horus as you explore this romantic site
Step 5: Board Your Nile Cruise & Lunch
Transfer to the pier and board your 5-star Nile cruise ship. Settle into your comfortable cabin with Nile views. Enjoy a welcome drink and a delicious lunch onboard
Step 6: Afternoon at Leisure – Sail to Kom Ombo
Set sail north along the Nile. Relax on the sun deck, take a dip in the pool, or simply watch rural Egyptian life pass by from your private balcony.
Step 7: Dinner & Overnight Near Kom Ombo
Anchor near Kom Ombo. Enjoy a delicious dinner onboard as the sun sets over the Nile. Tonight, you can enjoy onboard entertainment or simply relax under the stars.
Overnight: 5-star Nile Cruise anchored near Kom Ombo
Meals: Lunch & Dinner (Breakfast not included on Day 1)
Step 8: Breakfast Onboard
Wake to the gentle lapping of the Nile and enjoy breakfast on deck.
Step 9: Visit Kom Ombo Temple
Disembark to explore the unique double temple dedicated to two gods – Sobek the crocodile god and Haroeris the falcon god. The temple is perfectly symmetrical, with two entrances, two hypostyle halls, and two sanctuaries Visit the small Crocodile Museum to see mummified crocodiles discovered in nearby tombs
Step 10: Return to Cruise & Sail to Edfu
Return to the cruise and enjoy the scenic sail toward Edfu. Lunch is served onboard while you take in the lush river landscapes.
Step 11: Visit Edfu Temple – Temple of Horus
Take a traditional horse-drawn carriage (included) to the Temple of Horus at Edfu-8. This is one of the best-preserved temples in all of Egypt – remarkably intact because it was buried under desert sand for centuries. Walk through the massive pylon gates, admire the black granite statue of Horus, and explore the well-preserved reliefs depicting the eternal battle between Horus and Set
Step 12: Return to Cruise & Sail Toward Luxor
Return to the cruise and continue sailing north toward Luxor. Enjoy the peaceful rhythm of the river and watch the sun set over palm-fringed villages.
Step 13: Dinner & Overnight in Luxor
Arrive in Luxor and anchor for the night. Enjoy dinner onboard. Optionally, take an evening stroll along the Nile Corniche.
Overnight: 5-star Nile Cruise docked in Luxor
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Step 14: Breakfast Onboard
Enjoy your breakfast onboard before the day's exploration.
Step 15: West Bank Tour – Valley of the Kings
Cross to Luxor's West Bank and enter the legendary Valley of the Kings. Your ticket includes entry to 3 royal tombs of your choice (excluding Tutankhamun and Seti I)-6. Your guide will help you select the best open tombs and explain the meaning behind the stunning funerary art
Step 16: Temple of Queen Hatshepsut
Visit the dramatic three-tiered mortuary temple of Egypt's only female pharaoh Marvel at the architecture that blends seamlessly into the surrounding cliffs while your guide shares the story of Hatshepsut's rise to power and her eventual erasure from history.
Step 17: Colossi of Memnon
Stop for photos at the two massive 18-meter-high quartzite statues that once guarded Amenhotep III's mortuary temple
Step 18: Return to Cruise for Lunch
Return to the cruise and enjoy lunch onboard.
Step 19: Afternoon at Leisure
Enjoy a free afternoon on the cruise. Relax by the pool, enjoy afternoon tea on the sun deck, or explore Luxor's East Bank on your own.
Step 21: Dinner & Overnight in Luxor
Enjoy your final dinner onboard. Overnight docked in Luxor.
Overnight: 5-star Nile Cruise docked in Luxor
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Step 22: Breakfast & Check-out
Enjoy your final breakfast onboard and check out of your cabin.
Step 23: East Bank Tour – Karnak Temple
Visit the magnificent Karnak Temple Complex – the largest religious structure ever built-8. Walk through the Avenue of Sphinxes, stand beneath the 134 towering columns of the Hypostyle Hall, see the sacred lake, and explore the obelisks of Hatshepsut and Thutmose I. Your guide will explain how generations of pharaohs added their mark over 1,500 years.
Step 24: Visit Luxor Temple
Explore the beautiful Luxor Temple, dedicated to the rejuvenation of kingship. Admire the massive statues of Ramesses II, walk along the Avenue of Sphinxes, and see the Roman frescoes hidden inside this ancient temple
Step 25: Transfer to Your Luxor Destination
Disembark from the cruise for the final time. Your private driver will transfer you to Luxor International Airport, your Luxor hotel, or your next destination. Tour ends.
Meals: Breakfast - lunch
Included/Exclude
3 nights accommodation on a 5-star deluxe Nile cruise ship
All meals freshly prepared onboard with a variety of Egyptian and international cuisine
Welcome drinks and afternoon tea onboard
Private air-conditioned transfers from your hotel, airport, or train station to the cruise
English-speaking Egyptologist guide for all tours and site visits
Entrance fees to all mentioned sites
Motorboat transfer to Philae Temple
Horse-drawn carriage transfer to Edfu Temple
All service charges and local taxes
Bottled mineral water during tours
24/7 customer support from Egypt TIA Tours
Any drinks with meals (soft drinks, juice, wine, beer, or spirits – available for purchase onboard )
Tipping for guide, cruise crew, and drivers
Entry to Tutankhamun's tomb in the Valley of the Kings
Entry to Seti I tomb in the Valley of the Kings
Hot air balloon ride over Luxor's West Bank
Abu Simbel temples excursion
Personal expenses such as souvenirs, laundry, phone calls, or massage services
Anything not explicitly mentioned in "What's Included"
Pricing & Packages
Choose your preferred group size. Prices are quoted in US Dollars per person.
Prices are quoted in US Dollars per person per trip except during Christmas, New Year & Easter holidays.
- 0 - 1.99 years: Free of charge
- 2 - 5.99 years: Pay 25% of tour price
- 6 - 11.99 years: Pay 50% of tour price
- 12+ years: Pay full tour price as per adult person
Note: Child pricing applies to children who share rooms with their parents (Max 2 child in one room)
Booking Tour
Overview
Overview
Let the current carry you north through four days of pure ancient wonder — this 4 day Nile cruise Aswan to Luxor is the timeless Egyptian river journey, flowing downstream from the serene island temples of Aswan to the breathtaking royal tombs and soaring columns of the world’s greatest open-air museum.
4 Day Nile Cruise Aswan to Luxor — Tour Overview
The Nile has been carrying travelers through Egypt’s greatest stories for thousands of years — and this 4 day Nile cruise Aswan to Luxor puts you right in the current. Beginning in the charming, golden city of Aswan, you’ll glide by motorboat to the enchanting island sanctuary of Philae before stepping aboard your luxury cruise ship and letting the river do the rest. Downstream you sail, through landscapes that have barely changed since the pharaohs ruled, stopping at the dramatic riverside temple of Kom Ombo and the perfectly preserved Temple of Horus at Edfu before the ancient skyline of Luxor appears on the horizon. Here, the journey reaches its magnificent climax — royal tombs, colossal temple columns, and the sweeping grandeur of Karnak waiting to be explored. Five-star accommodation, full-board dining, an expert Egyptologist guide, and all entrance fees are included, making this the quintessential Egyptian experience for travelers who want everything — without compromising on a single detail.
Explore our Nile Cruise Tours
Tour Highlights (4 day Nile cruise Aswan to Luxor)
🌺 Philae Temple – Board a motorboat and glide across the Nile to the romantically situated island sanctuary of the goddess Isis — beautifully relocated during the legendary UNESCO rescue project and one of Egypt’s most enchanting ancient monuments.
🏗️ Aswan High Dam – Stand at the edge of Egypt’s greatest feat of modern engineering and marvel at the vast shimmering expanse of Lake Nasser stretching endlessly into the Saharan horizon.
⛏️ Unfinished Obelisk – Crouch beside the largest obelisk ancient Egypt ever attempted — still lying in its granite quarry exactly where it was abandoned thousands of years ago, revealing the extraordinary techniques of Egypt’s ancient master craftsmen.
🐊 Kom Ombo Temple – Sail to the dramatic double temple perched above the Nile, dedicated to both Sobek the crocodile god and Haroeris the falcon god — a uniquely fascinating and visually stunning riverside monument.
🐎 Edfu Temple – Arrive by horse-drawn carriage to Egypt’s best-preserved ancient temple, dedicated to Horus the falcon god — a complete and awe-inspiring monument that stands as a perfect window into the ancient world.
👑 Valley of the Kings – Descend into the legendary royal necropolis on Luxor’s West Bank and step inside three elaborately painted tombs of Egypt’s most celebrated pharaohs, guided by a private Egyptologist who brings every hieroglyph to life.
🌿 Hatshepsut Temple – Marvel at the breathtaking three-tiered mortuary temple of Egypt’s most extraordinary female pharaoh, carved dramatically into the golden cliffs of Deir el-Bahari.
🗿 Colossi of Memnon – Stand before the two iconic 18-meter-high stone giants that have silently guarded the Theban necropolis for over three thousand years — among ancient Egypt’s most powerful and moving sights.
🏛️ Karnak Temple Complex – Walk in awe through the magnificent forest of 134 colossal columns at the largest religious site ever constructed — a breathtaking monument to the vision and ambition of Egypt’s greatest pharaohs.
🌙 Luxor Temple – End your journey at the stunning riverside temple bathed in warm afternoon light — one of Egypt’s most beautifully situated and atmospherically illuminated ancient monuments.
Included/Exclude
3 nights accommodation on a 5-star deluxe Nile cruise ship
All meals freshly prepared onboard with a variety of Egyptian and international cuisine
Welcome drinks and afternoon tea onboard
Private air-conditioned transfers from your hotel, airport, or train station to the cruise
English-speaking Egyptologist guide for all tours and site visits
Entrance fees to all mentioned sites
Motorboat transfer to Philae Temple
Horse-drawn carriage transfer to Edfu Temple
All service charges and local taxes
Bottled mineral water during tours
24/7 customer support from Egypt TIA Tours
Any drinks with meals (soft drinks, juice, wine, beer, or spirits – available for purchase onboard )
Tipping for guide, cruise crew, and drivers
Entry to Tutankhamun's tomb in the Valley of the Kings
Entry to Seti I tomb in the Valley of the Kings
Hot air balloon ride over Luxor's West Bank
Abu Simbel temples excursion
Personal expenses such as souvenirs, laundry, phone calls, or massage services
Anything not explicitly mentioned in "What's Included"
Tour Plan
Step 1: Pickup from Your Aswan Location
Your Egypt Tours representative will pick you up from your Aswan hotel, Nile cruise, or Aswan International Airport / Train Station. Meet your Egyptologist guide and begin your Aswan sightseeing tour
Step 2: Visit the Aswan High Dam
Visit the Aswan High Dam, Egypt's modern engineering marvel. Learn how this massive project controls the Nile's annual flood, provides electricity to the nation, and created Lake Nasser – one of the largest man-made lakes in the world
Step 3: Visit the Unfinished Obelisk
Explore the Unfinished Obelisk, still lying in its original granite quarry. This massive obelisk cracked during carving, giving archaeologists rare insight into ancient Egyptian stone-working techniques
Step 4: Visit Philae Temple
Take a motorboat across the Nile to the island sanctuary of Philae Temple. This beautiful temple complex, dedicated to the goddess Isis, was painstakingly relocated during the UNESCO rescue project when the High Dam was built Your guide will share the legends of Isis, Osiris, and Horus as you explore this romantic site
Step 5: Board Your Nile Cruise & Lunch
Transfer to the pier and board your 5-star Nile cruise ship. Settle into your comfortable cabin with Nile views. Enjoy a welcome drink and a delicious lunch onboard
Step 6: Afternoon at Leisure – Sail to Kom Ombo
Set sail north along the Nile. Relax on the sun deck, take a dip in the pool, or simply watch rural Egyptian life pass by from your private balcony.
Step 7: Dinner & Overnight Near Kom Ombo
Anchor near Kom Ombo. Enjoy a delicious dinner onboard as the sun sets over the Nile. Tonight, you can enjoy onboard entertainment or simply relax under the stars.
Overnight: 5-star Nile Cruise anchored near Kom Ombo
Meals: Lunch & Dinner (Breakfast not included on Day 1)
Step 8: Breakfast Onboard
Wake to the gentle lapping of the Nile and enjoy breakfast on deck.
Step 9: Visit Kom Ombo Temple
Disembark to explore the unique double temple dedicated to two gods – Sobek the crocodile god and Haroeris the falcon god. The temple is perfectly symmetrical, with two entrances, two hypostyle halls, and two sanctuaries Visit the small Crocodile Museum to see mummified crocodiles discovered in nearby tombs
Step 10: Return to Cruise & Sail to Edfu
Return to the cruise and enjoy the scenic sail toward Edfu. Lunch is served onboard while you take in the lush river landscapes.
Step 11: Visit Edfu Temple – Temple of Horus
Take a traditional horse-drawn carriage (included) to the Temple of Horus at Edfu-8. This is one of the best-preserved temples in all of Egypt – remarkably intact because it was buried under desert sand for centuries. Walk through the massive pylon gates, admire the black granite statue of Horus, and explore the well-preserved reliefs depicting the eternal battle between Horus and Set
Step 12: Return to Cruise & Sail Toward Luxor
Return to the cruise and continue sailing north toward Luxor. Enjoy the peaceful rhythm of the river and watch the sun set over palm-fringed villages.
Step 13: Dinner & Overnight in Luxor
Arrive in Luxor and anchor for the night. Enjoy dinner onboard. Optionally, take an evening stroll along the Nile Corniche.
Overnight: 5-star Nile Cruise docked in Luxor
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Step 14: Breakfast Onboard
Enjoy your breakfast onboard before the day's exploration.
Step 15: West Bank Tour – Valley of the Kings
Cross to Luxor's West Bank and enter the legendary Valley of the Kings. Your ticket includes entry to 3 royal tombs of your choice (excluding Tutankhamun and Seti I)-6. Your guide will help you select the best open tombs and explain the meaning behind the stunning funerary art
Step 16: Temple of Queen Hatshepsut
Visit the dramatic three-tiered mortuary temple of Egypt's only female pharaoh Marvel at the architecture that blends seamlessly into the surrounding cliffs while your guide shares the story of Hatshepsut's rise to power and her eventual erasure from history.
Step 17: Colossi of Memnon
Stop for photos at the two massive 18-meter-high quartzite statues that once guarded Amenhotep III's mortuary temple
Step 18: Return to Cruise for Lunch
Return to the cruise and enjoy lunch onboard.
Step 19: Afternoon at Leisure
Enjoy a free afternoon on the cruise. Relax by the pool, enjoy afternoon tea on the sun deck, or explore Luxor's East Bank on your own.
Step 21: Dinner & Overnight in Luxor
Enjoy your final dinner onboard. Overnight docked in Luxor.
Overnight: 5-star Nile Cruise docked in Luxor
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Step 22: Breakfast & Check-out
Enjoy your final breakfast onboard and check out of your cabin.
Step 23: East Bank Tour – Karnak Temple
Visit the magnificent Karnak Temple Complex – the largest religious structure ever built-8. Walk through the Avenue of Sphinxes, stand beneath the 134 towering columns of the Hypostyle Hall, see the sacred lake, and explore the obelisks of Hatshepsut and Thutmose I. Your guide will explain how generations of pharaohs added their mark over 1,500 years.
Step 24: Visit Luxor Temple
Explore the beautiful Luxor Temple, dedicated to the rejuvenation of kingship. Admire the massive statues of Ramesses II, walk along the Avenue of Sphinxes, and see the Roman frescoes hidden inside this ancient temple
Step 25: Transfer to Your Luxor Destination
Disembark from the cruise for the final time. Your private driver will transfer you to Luxor International Airport, your Luxor hotel, or your next destination. Tour ends.
Meals: Breakfast - lunch
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Tour Plan
Step 1: Pickup from Your Aswan Location
Your Egypt Tours representative will pick you up from your Aswan hotel, Nile cruise, or Aswan International Airport / Train Station. Meet your Egyptologist guide and begin your Aswan sightseeing tour
Step 2: Visit the Aswan High Dam
Visit the Aswan High Dam, Egypt's modern engineering marvel. Learn how this massive project controls the Nile's annual flood, provides electricity to the nation, and created Lake Nasser – one of the largest man-made lakes in the world
Step 3: Visit the Unfinished Obelisk
Explore the Unfinished Obelisk, still lying in its original granite quarry. This massive obelisk cracked during carving, giving archaeologists rare insight into ancient Egyptian stone-working techniques
Step 4: Visit Philae Temple
Take a motorboat across the Nile to the island sanctuary of Philae Temple. This beautiful temple complex, dedicated to the goddess Isis, was painstakingly relocated during the UNESCO rescue project when the High Dam was built Your guide will share the legends of Isis, Osiris, and Horus as you explore this romantic site
Step 5: Board Your Nile Cruise & Lunch
Transfer to the pier and board your 5-star Nile cruise ship. Settle into your comfortable cabin with Nile views. Enjoy a welcome drink and a delicious lunch onboard
Step 6: Afternoon at Leisure – Sail to Kom Ombo
Set sail north along the Nile. Relax on the sun deck, take a dip in the pool, or simply watch rural Egyptian life pass by from your private balcony.
Step 7: Dinner & Overnight Near Kom Ombo
Anchor near Kom Ombo. Enjoy a delicious dinner onboard as the sun sets over the Nile. Tonight, you can enjoy onboard entertainment or simply relax under the stars.
Overnight: 5-star Nile Cruise anchored near Kom Ombo
Meals: Lunch & Dinner (Breakfast not included on Day 1)
Step 8: Breakfast Onboard
Wake to the gentle lapping of the Nile and enjoy breakfast on deck.
Step 9: Visit Kom Ombo Temple
Disembark to explore the unique double temple dedicated to two gods – Sobek the crocodile god and Haroeris the falcon god. The temple is perfectly symmetrical, with two entrances, two hypostyle halls, and two sanctuaries Visit the small Crocodile Museum to see mummified crocodiles discovered in nearby tombs
Step 10: Return to Cruise & Sail to Edfu
Return to the cruise and enjoy the scenic sail toward Edfu. Lunch is served onboard while you take in the lush river landscapes.
Step 11: Visit Edfu Temple – Temple of Horus
Take a traditional horse-drawn carriage (included) to the Temple of Horus at Edfu-8. This is one of the best-preserved temples in all of Egypt – remarkably intact because it was buried under desert sand for centuries. Walk through the massive pylon gates, admire the black granite statue of Horus, and explore the well-preserved reliefs depicting the eternal battle between Horus and Set
Step 12: Return to Cruise & Sail Toward Luxor
Return to the cruise and continue sailing north toward Luxor. Enjoy the peaceful rhythm of the river and watch the sun set over palm-fringed villages.
Step 13: Dinner & Overnight in Luxor
Arrive in Luxor and anchor for the night. Enjoy dinner onboard. Optionally, take an evening stroll along the Nile Corniche.
Overnight: 5-star Nile Cruise docked in Luxor
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Step 14: Breakfast Onboard
Enjoy your breakfast onboard before the day's exploration.
Step 15: West Bank Tour – Valley of the Kings
Cross to Luxor's West Bank and enter the legendary Valley of the Kings. Your ticket includes entry to 3 royal tombs of your choice (excluding Tutankhamun and Seti I)-6. Your guide will help you select the best open tombs and explain the meaning behind the stunning funerary art
Step 16: Temple of Queen Hatshepsut
Visit the dramatic three-tiered mortuary temple of Egypt's only female pharaoh Marvel at the architecture that blends seamlessly into the surrounding cliffs while your guide shares the story of Hatshepsut's rise to power and her eventual erasure from history.
Step 17: Colossi of Memnon
Stop for photos at the two massive 18-meter-high quartzite statues that once guarded Amenhotep III's mortuary temple
Step 18: Return to Cruise for Lunch
Return to the cruise and enjoy lunch onboard.
Step 19: Afternoon at Leisure
Enjoy a free afternoon on the cruise. Relax by the pool, enjoy afternoon tea on the sun deck, or explore Luxor's East Bank on your own.
Step 21: Dinner & Overnight in Luxor
Enjoy your final dinner onboard. Overnight docked in Luxor.
Overnight: 5-star Nile Cruise docked in Luxor
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Step 22: Breakfast & Check-out
Enjoy your final breakfast onboard and check out of your cabin.
Step 23: East Bank Tour – Karnak Temple
Visit the magnificent Karnak Temple Complex – the largest religious structure ever built-8. Walk through the Avenue of Sphinxes, stand beneath the 134 towering columns of the Hypostyle Hall, see the sacred lake, and explore the obelisks of Hatshepsut and Thutmose I. Your guide will explain how generations of pharaohs added their mark over 1,500 years.
Step 24: Visit Luxor Temple
Explore the beautiful Luxor Temple, dedicated to the rejuvenation of kingship. Admire the massive statues of Ramesses II, walk along the Avenue of Sphinxes, and see the Roman frescoes hidden inside this ancient temple
Step 25: Transfer to Your Luxor Destination
Disembark from the cruise for the final time. Your private driver will transfer you to Luxor International Airport, your Luxor hotel, or your next destination. Tour ends.
Meals: Breakfast - lunch
Included/Exclude
3 nights accommodation on a 5-star deluxe Nile cruise ship
All meals freshly prepared onboard with a variety of Egyptian and international cuisine
Welcome drinks and afternoon tea onboard
Private air-conditioned transfers from your hotel, airport, or train station to the cruise
English-speaking Egyptologist guide for all tours and site visits
Entrance fees to all mentioned sites
Motorboat transfer to Philae Temple
Horse-drawn carriage transfer to Edfu Temple
All service charges and local taxes
Bottled mineral water during tours
24/7 customer support from Egypt TIA Tours
Any drinks with meals (soft drinks, juice, wine, beer, or spirits – available for purchase onboard )
Tipping for guide, cruise crew, and drivers
Entry to Tutankhamun's tomb in the Valley of the Kings
Entry to Seti I tomb in the Valley of the Kings
Hot air balloon ride over Luxor's West Bank
Abu Simbel temples excursion
Personal expenses such as souvenirs, laundry, phone calls, or massage services
Anything not explicitly mentioned in "What's Included"
Pricing & Packages
Choose your preferred group size. Prices are quoted in US Dollars per person.
Prices are quoted in US Dollars per person per trip except during Christmas, New Year & Easter holidays.
- 0 - 1.99 years: Free of charge
- 2 - 5.99 years: Pay 25% of tour price
- 6 - 11.99 years: Pay 50% of tour price
- 12+ years: Pay full tour price as per adult person
Note: Child pricing applies to children who share rooms with their parents (Max 2 child in one room)
