5-Day Nile Cruise from Luxor to Aswan | Egypt Tours Club

5 Days Nile Cruise from Luxor to Aswan.

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Egypt Tours Club · Five-Star Nile Cruise

5-Day Nile Cruise from Luxor to Aswan

A classic 5-day sailing journey aboard Mayfair Nile Cruise or a similar confirmed five-star vessel, combining full-board comfort with Egyptologist-guided visits from Luxor to Aswan.

5 days / 4 nights
Luxor → Aswan
5-star cruise · Full board
5-Day Nile Cruise from Luxor to Aswan
5-Day Nile Cruise from Luxor to AswanLuxor → Edfu → Kom Ombo → Aswan

Journey Overview

Luxor → Edfu → Kom Ombo → Aswan

Journey Overview

Five days of temples, Nile scenery and five-star comfort

5 days / 4 nights
Luxor Embarkation & East Bank1
Luxor Embarkation & East Bank

Pickup from Luxor airport, station or hotel; cruise check-in followed by included visits to Karnak and Luxor Temples.

West Bank & Sail toward Edfu2
West Bank & Sail toward Edfu

Explore the Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut Temple and Colossi of Memnon, then sail through Esna Lock.

Edfu & Kom Ombo Temples3
Edfu & Kom Ombo Temples

Visit the Temple of Horus at Edfu and the riverside double temple at Kom Ombo.

Aswan Highlights4
Aswan Highlights

Explore Philae Temple and the High Dam, with optional Abu Simbel and Nubian Village experiences.

Disembarkation in Aswan5
Disembarkation in Aswan

Check out after breakfast and transfer to the confirmed Aswan hotel, airport or railway station.

Tour Highlights

Upper Egypt’s essential monuments on one southbound sailing

Karnak & Luxor TemplesEast Bank

Karnak & Luxor Temples

Begin with the monumental religious centres of ancient Thebes.

Valley of the KingsRoyal Tombs

Valley of the Kings

Enter selected New Kingdom tombs on Luxor’s West Bank.

Hatshepsut & MemnonWest Bank

Hatshepsut & Memnon

See the terraced mortuary temple and colossal statues.

Edfu TempleTemple of Horus

Edfu Temple

Explore one of Egypt’s best-preserved ancient sanctuaries.

Kom Ombo TempleNile Temple

Kom Ombo Temple

Discover the distinctive double temple of Sobek and Haroeris.

Philae & High DamAswan

Philae & High Dam

Conclude with the island sanctuary of Isis and Aswan’s modern landmark.

What to Expect

A full-board cruise with guided sightseeing and flexible navigation times

5-star cruise · Full board
Luxor
What to ExpectLuxor → Edfu → Kom Ombo → Aswan

Mayfair or similar

Four nights aboard Mayfair Nile Cruise or a similar confirmed five-star vessel.

Full-board basis

Meals follow the operating schedule; confirm Day 1 and final-day service in writing.

Qualified Egyptologist

Professional guiding is included for the published archaeological visits.

Local transfers

Pickup in Luxor, sightseeing transport and final Aswan drop-off are included.

Standard entrance fees

Regular admission to every specifically listed included attraction is covered.

Additional Information

Important details to confirm before embarkation

The confirmed route starts in Luxor and ends in Aswan; the final transfer is within Aswan.

Extra Fees & Optional Add-ons

Personalize the cruise with experiences available on request

Optional
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Karnak Sound & Light Show

Optional evening presentation on the first cruise day.

Optional
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Luxor Hot-Air Balloon

Optional sunrise flight, subject to weather and operating approval.

Optional
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Abu Simbel Temples

Optional early-morning excursion from Aswan requiring advance booking.

Optional
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Nubian Village

Optional cultural experience in Aswan.

Optional
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Tutankhamun’s Tomb

A separate premium ticket is required in the Valley of the Kings.

Optional
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Upgrades and gratuities

Cabin upgrades, Wi-Fi, drinks, extra services and tipping are excluded.

Optional

Ready to cruise from Luxor to Aswan?

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Egypt Tours Club · Five-Star Nile Cruise

5-Day Nile Cruise from Luxor to Aswan

Sail south from Luxor to Aswan aboard Mayfair Nile Cruise or a similar five-star vessel, with full-board meals and guided visits to Upper Egypt’s essential monuments.

5 days / 4 nightsLuxor to Aswan5-star Nile CruiseFull board · Guided
Itinerary1 days expanded
Cruise Check-in, Karnak Temple & Luxor TempleDAY1Luxor East Bank

Cruise Check-in, Karnak Temple & Luxor Temple

Board the cruise in Luxor and explore the monumental East Bank temples.

A representative will meet you at Luxor Airport, Luxor Train Station or your local accommodation and transfer you to the cruise. After check-in, visit Karnak Temple and Luxor Temple before returning to the vessel.
Included experiences

Cruise Embarkation in Luxor

Check in aboard Mayfair Nile Cruise or a similar confirmed 5-star vessel.

Karnak Temple Complex

Explore monumental pylons, courts and the Great Hypostyle Hall.

Luxor Temple

Visit the ancient sanctuary in the heart of Luxor.

Optional

Karnak Sound & Light Show

Optional evening performance with an additional fee.

AccommodationMayfair Nile Cruise or similar
MealsBreakfast, lunch and dinner; confirm Day 1 breakfast
TransportPrivate Luxor pickup, sightseeing vehicle and cruise embarkation
Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut, Memnon & Esna LockDAY2Luxor West Bank → Edfu

Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut, Memnon & Esna Lock

Explore Luxor’s royal West Bank, then sail south toward Edfu.

After breakfast, visit the Valley of the Kings, Queen Hatshepsut’s Temple and the Colossi of Memnon. Return to the cruise and sail toward Edfu through Esna Lock.
Included experiences

Valley of the Kings

Enter selected royal tombs of New Kingdom pharaohs.

Temple of Queen Hatshepsut

Explore the terraced mortuary temple at Deir el-Bahari.

Colossi of Memnon

See the monumental statues of Amenhotep III.

Crossing Esna Lock

Enjoy the Nile passage through the historic lock.

Optional

Hot-Air Balloon Ride

Optional sunrise flight over Luxor with an additional fee.

Optional

Tutankhamun’s Tomb

Requires a separately purchased special ticket.

AccommodationMayfair Nile Cruise or similar
MealsBreakfast, lunch and dinner
TransportPrivate West Bank touring and Nile Cruise sailing
Edfu Temple & Kom Ombo TempleDAY3Edfu → Kom Ombo

Edfu Temple & Kom Ombo Temple

Discover two of Upper Egypt’s best-known riverside temples.

Visit the Temple of Horus at Edfu, return to the cruise and continue sailing to Kom Ombo. Later, explore the unique twin temple dedicated to Sobek and Haroeris.
Included experiences

Edfu Temple

Explore one of Egypt’s best-preserved ancient temples.

Nile Sailing

Enjoy panoramic river views while travelling toward Kom Ombo.

Kom Ombo Temple

Visit the symmetrical riverside temple dedicated to two gods.

AccommodationMayfair Nile Cruise or similar
MealsBreakfast, lunch and dinner
TransportCruise sailing and local temple transfers
Philae Temple, High Dam & Optional Aswan ExperiencesDAY4Aswan

Philae Temple, High Dam & Optional Aswan Experiences

Explore Aswan’s principal included landmarks on the final full sightseeing day.

Visit the Aswan High Dam and travel by local boat to Philae Temple. Return to the cruise after the included visits and enjoy the final overnight on board.
Included experiences

Aswan High Dam

Visit the modern engineering landmark overlooking Lake Nasser.

Philae Temple

Reach the island sanctuary by boat and explore the temple dedicated to Isis.

Optional

Abu Simbel Temples

Optional early-morning road excursion requiring advance booking.

Optional

Nubian Village

Optional cultural visit with an additional fee.

AccommodationMayfair Nile Cruise or similar
MealsBreakfast, lunch and dinner
TransportPrivate Aswan sightseeing vehicle, local boat and cruise transfer
Disembarkation & Departure from AswanDAY5Aswan

Disembarkation & Departure from Aswan

Check out after breakfast and continue to your confirmed Aswan destination.

Complete cruise check-out after breakfast. Your driver will transfer you to the confirmed Aswan hotel, Aswan Airport or Aswan Train Station according to your departure details.
Included experiences

Breakfast on Board

Enjoy the final included breakfast before disembarkation.

Cruise Check-out

Complete disembarkation formalities, normally by 11:00 AM.

Aswan Departure Transfer

Transfer to the confirmed Aswan airport, station or hotel.

Optional

Late Check-out

May be requested subject to cruise availability and an additional charge.

AccommodationCheck-out day
MealsBreakfast; no lunch or dinner confirmed after disembarkation
TransportPrivate departure transfer within Aswan
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5 Days / 4 Nights
Inclusions & Exclusions

What Is Included and Excluded?

Review the confirmed services for this five-day, four-night Nile cruise from Luxor to Aswan, combining a selected five-star vessel, full-board meals and Egyptologist-guided visits to the principal archaeological sites between Luxor and Aswan.

Tour Inclusions

Core services supported by the published package
4 cruise nights5-star Nile CruiseFull boardEgyptologist guide
  • Luxor pickup and final Aswan drop-off

    Pickup from Luxor Airport, railway station or local accommodation is included, together with the final transfer after disembarkation to the confirmed Aswan hotel, airport or railway station.

  • 4 nights aboard a selected 5-star Nile Cruise

    Four nights aboard Mayfair Nile Cruise or a similar confirmed five-star vessel are included.

  • Full-board meals

    Breakfast, lunch and dinner are included according to the cruise operating schedule; Day 1 breakfast and final-day meal service should be reconfirmed.

  • Professional Egyptologist guide

    A qualified Egyptologist accompanies the published archaeological sightseeing visits.

  • Karnak Temple and Luxor Temple

    Day 1 includes the confirmed East Bank visits to Karnak Temple and Luxor Temple.

  • Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut and Colossi of Memnon

    Day 2 includes the principal West Bank visits before sailing south through Esna Lock.

  • Edfu Temple and Kom Ombo Temple

    Day 3 includes guided visits to the Temple of Horus at Edfu and the twin temple at Kom Ombo.

  • Philae Temple and Aswan High Dam

    Day 4 includes the High Dam and Philae Temple, reached by local boat.

  • Standard entrance fees, private sightseeing and local transfers

    Regular admission to the specifically listed included attractions, private guided sightseeing transport and required local transfers are included.

  • Local taxes and service charges

    The published inclusion list states that local taxes and service charges are covered.

Tour Exclusions

Optional or separately priced items shown on the package page
Karnak showHot-Air BalloonAbu SimbelDrinks & Wi-Fi
  • Karnak Sound & Light Show

    The evening presentation at Karnak is optional and carries an additional fee.

  • Luxor hot-air balloon

    The sunrise balloon flight over Luxor is optional and subject to weather and operating approval.

  • Tutankhamun’s Tomb

    Entry to Tutankhamun’s tomb in the Valley of the Kings requires a separately purchased special ticket.

  • Abu Simbel Temples

    The early-morning excursion from Aswan is optional, requires advance booking and costs extra.

  • Nubian Village

    The cultural Nubian Village experience in Aswan is optional and carries an additional fee.

  • Beverages, Wi-Fi, cabin upgrades and gratuities

    Cruise drinks, chargeable onboard Wi-Fi, cabin upgrades, tipping and extra services are not included unless confirmed in writing.

  • International airfare and personal expenses

    International flights, private expenses and any extra not mentioned in the program are excluded.

Accommodation4 cruise nightsMayfair Nile Cruise or a similar confirmed five-star vessel.
MealsFull boardBreakfast, lunch and dinner according to the vessel’s operating schedule.
RouteLuxor · Edfu · Kom Ombo · AswanA classic southbound five-day Nile sailing through Upper Egypt.
Confirmation note: The confirmed route starts in Luxor and ends in Aswan. The page states Luxor embarkation is generally around midday and final disembarkation is after breakfast on Day 5. Sailing, docking, Esna Lock and sightseeing times may change according to cruise operations. Final written confirmation should specify the vessel, cabin category, check-in time and exact meal plan.

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Current Season Price Details

Please Note that price changes per season, so the price will depend on the date you pick when check out
Single Room Double Room Triple Room
Must adult #
Price per adult $ 1675 $ 1050 $ 1050
Max child # [age:6-11]
Price per child $ 838 $ 525
Max infant # [age:0-5]
Price per infant $ 419 $ 263
Deposit

50 % of the total booking amount

User Reviews

Frequently Asked Questions

The cruise includes full-board accommodation, guided tours to major temples between Luxor and Aswan, professional Egyptologist guidance, and all onboard facilities.

You will visit Karnak Temple, the Valley of the Kings, Edfu Temple, Kom Ombo Temple, Philae Temple, and the Aswan High Dam.

Yes, this cruise is ideal for first-time travelers as it covers Egypt’s most important Upper Egypt landmarks in a comfortable and well-organized itinerary.

The best time is from October to April, when the weather is mild and perfect for sightseeing along the Nile.