4 Days Nile Cruise: Aswan to Luxor, 5-Star
About this tour
The Nile is still the best road in Egypt, and a cruise between Aswan and Luxor remains the only way to arrive at these temples the way they were meant to be arrived at — from the water.
You board at Aswan and settle in, then see the High Dam, the Unfinished Obelisk still lying in its quarry, and Philae Temple, reached by motorboat across the water.
Sailing downstream you stop at Kom Ombo, shared between two gods, and Edfu, the best-preserved temple in Egypt. Luxor closes the trip with Karnak, the Valley of the Kings and the temples of the West Bank.
Five-star cruise ship, private cabin and bathroom, full board with breakfast, lunch and dinner as open buffet, and an Egyptologist guide at every site.
Itinerary
- 1
Day 1
Pick up and Aswan Guided Day tour ( Lunch and Dinner)
Start your adventure by being picked up from your hotel, train station or airport in Aswan. Be transferred to your cruise ship in order to check in and freshen up. Start your tour in Aswan to Visit High Dam, Unfinished Obelisk and Philae temple by Motorboat Overnight in the Nile Cruise ( Private room with Private bathroom ) ** 5 Stars Standard Nile Cruise with Breakfast, Lunch and dinner open Buffet excluding drinks
- 2
Day 2
Cruise Sailing and visiting Kom Ombo temple ( Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner )
In the early morning ( Optional tour to Abu Simbel ) Enjoy the free time on the cruise then the cruise sails in the River Nile in the afternoon,, Later the cruise will stop to visit the Temple of Kom Ombo where you will visit the temple with your friendly guide The Nile Cruise continue the sailing towards Edfu Temple Overnight in the Nile Cruise ( Private room with Private bathroom ) ** 5 Stars Standard Nile Cruise with Breakfast, Lunch and dinner open Buffet excluding drinks
- 3
Day 3
Visiting Edfu Temple and Continue sailing and reach Luxor ( Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner )
Enjoy the free time while the cruise sails in the River Nile,, Later the cruise will stop in Edfu to visit the Temple of God Horus where you will visit the temple with your friendly guide, Then the Nile Cruise continue the sailing towards Luxor and will arrive Luxor in the afternoon Overnight in the Nile Cruise ( Private room with Private bathroom ) ** 5 Stars Standard Nile Cruise with Breakfast, Lunch and dinner open Buffet excluding drinks
- 4
Day 4
Visiting Luxor East & West banks, Drop Off
( Optional Sunrise Hot air Balloon via adds on ) Breakfast then Cross to the West Bank to visit the Valley of the Kings. Visit the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut at Deir el-Bahari. See the Colossi of Memnon. Followed by visiting the East Bank of the Nile, taking in the Temple of Karnak, the Temple of Luxor. At the end of your tour, you will be transferred back to your Luxor hotel, airport, train or bus station.
Questions people ask before booking
Is this a private tour, or will I be sharing it?
Private. The guide, the driver and the vehicle are yours alone, and no other travellers join. You set the pace at each site and you can change the order of the day as you go, because nobody else is waiting in the car.
Are entrance fees included, or do I pay at each site?
Entrance tickets are not in the tour price for this itinerary. They are paid at each site on the day, in Egyptian pounds, and your guide will tell you the current price before you buy so there are no surprises at the gate. Everything else quoted to you is fixed in writing before you travel.
Will you collect me from my hotel?
Yes. Transfers are part of this tour, including meeting you on arrival. Send your flight details and hotel when you book and the driver will be there — Gulf flights often land early, and the day is planned around your actual arrival time.
Will the driver stop for prayer, and can lunch be halal?
Yes to both. Tell your guide at pickup and the day is arranged around prayer times, with a stop at a mosque when you need one. Meals are at local restaurants where halal is the norm rather than a special request — say so when booking and it is confirmed in advance.
Do I need a visa for Egypt?
It depends on the passport you hold, not on where you live. Requirements, fees and processing times are set by the Egyptian government and change without notice, so check the official portal at visa2egypt.gov.eg or the Egyptian Consulate in Dubai for your own nationality. Our Egypt visa guide for UAE residents explains the routes and the traps.
How do I get a price for this tour?
Message us on WhatsApp with your dates and how many people are travelling, and you get one total price in writing before you commit, covering the whole itinerary. Because the vehicle and guide are priced for the party rather than per head, a family of four pays far less per person than a couple. Nothing is added afterwards.
✓What's included
- ✓Meet and assist service (arrival and departure)
- ✓Guided Day Tour to Aswan sightseeing
- ✓Guided Tour to the East and West Banks of Luxor
- ✓All transfers by modern air-conditioned vehicle
- ✓Guided Tour to Kom Ombo and Edfu temples
- ✓3 Nights Accommodation on a 5-star cruise ship (full-board basis excluding.drinks )
- ✓Expert tour guide (choose your own Language )
- ✓All service charges and taxes, Fuel surcharge, Landing and facility fees
×Not included
- ×Entrance fees to the mentioned sightseeing
- ×Tipping for Boat Staff
- ×Drinks in the Nile Cruise
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