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1Pickup in Aswan, cruise check-in and included guided visits to Philae Temple and the High Dam.
Egypt Tours Club · Extended Aswan Nile Cruise
8-Day Nile Cruise from Aswan
A relaxed seven-night round-trip voyage from Aswan to Luxor and back aboard Royal Signature Nile Cruise or a similar confirmed five-star vessel, with full-board dining and guided temple visits.
8 days / 7 nights
Aswan → Luxor → Aswan
Royal Signature · Full board
Journey Overview
Aswan → Luxor → Aswan
Journey Overview
Eight days of relaxed sailing from Aswan to Luxor and back
8 days / 7 nights
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2Sail north and visit the distinctive riverside double temple dedicated to Sobek and Haroeris.
3Enjoy the Nile scenery and experience the historic lock crossing before reaching Luxor.
4Explore Karnak Temple and Luxor Temple, with an optional sunrise balloon experience.
5Visit the Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut Temple and Colossi of Memnon, then sail south.
6Explore the Temple of Horus at Edfu and continue the return sailing.
7Enjoy the final full cruise day or add an early guided Abu Simbel excursion for an additional fee.
8Check out after breakfast and transfer to the confirmed Aswan hotel, airport or railway station.
Tour Highlights
A complete Upper Egypt round trip with seven nights aboard
AswanPhilae & High Dam
Begin with the island sanctuary of Isis and Aswan’s modern landmark.
Nile TempleKom Ombo Temple
Explore the symmetrical sanctuary of Sobek and Haroeris.
Nile SailingEsna Lock
Experience the vessel’s passage through the historic lock.
Ancient ThebesLuxor East Bank
Visit Karnak and Luxor Temple with an Egyptologist.
Royal HeritageLuxor West Bank
Explore royal tombs, Hatshepsut and Memnon.
Upper EgyptEdfu & Abu Simbel Option
Visit Edfu, with Abu Simbel available separately from Aswan.
What to Expect
Five-star cruising, included temple visits and an optional Abu Simbel day
Royal Signature · Full board
Royal Signature or similar
Seven nights aboard Royal Signature or a similar confirmed five-star vessel.
Aswan round trip
The cruise begins and ends in Aswan, travelling north to Luxor and back.
Full-board basis
Meals follow the vessel schedule; arrival and departure service should be confirmed.
Qualified Egyptologist
Professional guiding is included during the published archaeological visits.
Abu Simbel optional
The Day 7 excursion requires advance booking and additional payment.
Additional Information
Important details to confirm before embarkation
This is an 8-day / 7-night Aswan–Luxor–Aswan cruise, not a seven-day one-way itinerary.
Pickup, cruise check-in and final drop-off are all in Aswan.
Day 1 breakfast and any meals after Day 8 disembarkation depend on the operating schedule.
Confirm Royal Signature or substitute vessel, cabin category and sailing dates before payment.
Esna Lock, docking and visit times may change according to vessel operations.
Onboard Wi-Fi and beverages are excluded unless expressly confirmed.
Extra Fees & Optional Add-ons
Experiences and services not included in the published package
Optional
Abu Simbel Temples
Optional early excursion from Aswan on Day 7 with additional payment.
OptionalNubian Village
Optional cultural visit in Aswan.
OptionalLuxor Hot-Air Balloon
Optional sunrise flight, subject to weather and operations.
OptionalTutankhamun’s Tomb
Requires a separate premium ticket.
OptionalBeverages and Wi-Fi
Payable separately unless included in writing.
OptionalUpgrades and gratuities
Cabin upgrades, extras and tipping are excluded.
OptionalReady for an extended luxury Nile voyage?
Review the itinerary and confirm the vessel, cabin and arrival/departure meals.
8-Day / 7-Night Nile Cruise from Aswan
An extended round-trip Nile Cruise from Aswan to Luxor and back to Aswan aboard Royal Signature Nile Cruise or a similar 5-star vessel, with guided temple visits and relaxed sailing days.
8 days / 7 nightsAswan → Luxor → AswanRoyal Signature Nile Cruise or similar
DAY1
AswanCruise Check-in, Philae Temple & High Dam
Board in Aswan and begin with the city’s principal included landmarks.
Meet the representative at Aswan Airport, Aswan Train Station or your local accommodation and transfer to Royal Signature Nile Cruise or a similar vessel. After check-in, visit Philae Temple and the Aswan High Dam.
Included experiences
Cruise Embarkation in Aswan
Check in aboard the confirmed 5-star vessel.
Philae Temple
Reach the island sanctuary by local boat and explore the temple dedicated to Isis.
Aswan High Dam
Visit the major modern engineering landmark overlooking Lake Nasser.
Nubian Village
Optional cultural visit with an additional fee.
AccommodationRoyal Signature Nile Cruise or similar
MealsThe page lists breakfast, lunch and dinner; confirm Day 1 breakfast because check-in is usually around 11:00 AM
TransportPrivate Aswan pickup, local boat, sightseeing vehicle and cruise transfer
Note: Check-in is normally around 11:00 AM in Aswan. The order of Philae and the High Dam may change.
DAY2
Aswan → Kom OmboSailing to Kom Ombo Temple
Relax on board and visit the unique riverside double temple.
Sail north through Upper Egypt’s river scenery and stop at Kom Ombo for the included guided visit to the symmetrical temple dedicated to Sobek and Haroeris.
Included experiences
Nile Sailing
Enjoy a relaxed day and panoramic river views.
Kom Ombo Temple
Explore the twin temple, carvings and crocodile symbolism.
AccommodationRoyal Signature Nile Cruise or similar
MealsBreakfast, lunch and dinner
TransportCruise sailing and local Kom Ombo transfer
Note: Visit and sailing times depend on the vessel’s operating schedule.
DAY3
Kom Ombo → Esna → LuxorCrossing Esna Lock & Arrival in Luxor
Experience the historic lock passage before reaching Luxor.
Continue sailing north and pass through Esna Lock, an important operating point on the Nile, before arriving in Luxor.
Included experiences
Crossing Esna Lock
Observe the vessel’s passage through the historic Nile lock.
Arrival in Luxor
Reach Luxor and remain overnight on board.
AccommodationRoyal Signature Nile Cruise or similar
MealsBreakfast, lunch and dinner
TransportNile Cruise sailing and Esna Lock passage
Note: No standard temple visit is published for Day 3. Lock timing may change according to river traffic.
DAY4
Luxor East BankKarnak Temple, Luxor Temple & Optional Balloon
Explore Luxor’s major East Bank temples.
Meet your Egyptologist and visit Karnak Temple and Luxor Temple. Return to the cruise after the included visits.
Included experiences
Karnak Temple Complex
Explore monumental pylons, courts and the Great Hypostyle Hall.
Luxor Temple
Visit the ancient sanctuary in the heart of Luxor.
Hot-Air Balloon Ride
Optional 45-minute sunrise experience, usually with pickup around 4:00 AM.
AccommodationRoyal Signature Nile Cruise or similar
MealsBreakfast, lunch and dinner
TransportPrivate East Bank sightseeing vehicle and cruise transfer
Note: The page places the balloon option on Day 4. Confirm the pickup time before travel.
DAY5
Luxor West Bank → EdfuValley of the Kings, Hatshepsut & Colossi of Memnon
Explore Luxor’s royal West Bank, then sail toward Edfu.
Visit the Valley of the Kings, Queen Hatshepsut’s Temple and the Colossi of Memnon. Return to the cruise and begin sailing south toward Edfu.
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 seated statues of Amenhotep III.
Tutankhamun’s Tomb
Requires a separately purchased premium ticket.
AccommodationRoyal Signature Nile Cruise or similar
MealsBreakfast, lunch and dinner
TransportPrivate West Bank sightseeing and Nile Cruise sailing
Note: The number of standard tombs included follows the ticket rules in force on the visit date.
DAY6
Edfu → AswanEdfu Temple & Sailing Back to Aswan
Visit the Temple of Horus and continue the return journey.
Visit Edfu Temple, one of Egypt’s best-preserved ancient sanctuaries. Return to the vessel and continue sailing south toward Aswan.
Included experiences
Edfu Temple
Explore the pylons, courts, inscriptions and sanctuary dedicated to Horus.
Southbound Nile Sailing
Continue the return voyage toward Aswan.
AccommodationRoyal Signature Nile Cruise or similar
MealsBreakfast, lunch and dinner
TransportLocal Edfu transfer and Nile Cruise sailing
Note: The visit time depends on vessel arrival and local operating conditions.
DAY7
AswanFree Day or Optional Abu Simbel Temples
Relax in Aswan or add an early guided excursion to Abu Simbel.
Enjoy the final full day aboard the cruise in Aswan. Abu Simbel may be added as an optional early-morning road excursion with advance booking and an additional fee.
Included experiences
Free Time in Aswan
Relax aboard the vessel or enjoy the local surroundings.
Abu Simbel Temples
Optional guided road excursion to the temples of Ramses II and Queen Nefertari.
AccommodationRoyal Signature Nile Cruise or similar
MealsBreakfast, lunch and dinner
TransportCruise stay in Aswan; optional road transfer when Abu Simbel is booked
Note: Abu Simbel is not included in the base package. It is listed as an optional tour with additional fees.
DAY8
AswanDisembarkation & Departure
Check out after breakfast and continue to the 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.
Included experiences
Breakfast on Board
Enjoy the final included breakfast before disembarkation.
Cruise Check-out
Complete formalities after breakfast, normally by 11:00 AM.
Aswan Departure Transfer
Transfer to the confirmed local hotel, airport or station.
Late Check-out
May be requested subject to availability and an additional charge.
AccommodationCheck-out day
MealsBreakfast
TransportPrivate departure transfer within Aswan
Note: The package ends in Aswan. Lunch and dinner are not confirmed after disembarkation.
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 | $ 2680 | $ 1680 | $ 1680 |
| Max child # [age:6-11] | |||
| Price per child | $ 1340 | $ 840 | |
| Max infant # [age:0-5] | |||
| Price per infant | $ 670 | $ 420 |
Deposit
50 % of the total booking amount
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