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1Meet at Aswan Airport, train station or accommodation, check in around 11:00 a.m., visit Philae Temple and return to the cruise. Nubian Village is optional.
Egypt Tours Club · Festive Aswan-to-Luxor Cruise
4-Day Christmas & New Year’s Nile Cruise from Aswan
Celebrate the festive season while sailing the Nile from Aswan to Luxor, combining a 5-star cruise stay with Philae, Kom Ombo, Edfu and the royal monuments of ancient Thebes.
4 days / 3 nights
3 nights on a 5-star full-board cruise
Aswan → Kom Ombo → Edfu → Luxor
Journey Overview
Aswan → Philae → Kom Ombo → Edfu → Esna Lock → Luxor
Journey Overview
Four festive days sailing from Aswan’s island temples to royal Luxor
4 days / 3 nights
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2Optional early Abu Simbel excursion, then sail around 2:00 p.m. and visit Kom Ombo Temple at approximately 5:00 p.m.
3Visit the well-preserved Temple of Horus at Edfu, then sail through Esna Lock toward Luxor.
4Check out after breakfast and visit the Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut Temple, Colossi of Memnon and Karnak before transfer to your next Luxor destination.
Tour Highlights
Island sanctuaries, riverside temples and royal tombs on one festive cruise
Aswan HeritagePhilae Temple
Visit the island sanctuary dedicated to Isis and admire its serene Nile setting.
Twin SanctuaryKom Ombo Temple
Explore the unique riverside temple dedicated to Sobek and Horus.
Temple of HorusEdfu Temple
Discover one of Egypt’s best-preserved temples and its mythological reliefs.
Nile NavigationCrossing Esna Lock
Watch the vessel pass through the historic lock while sailing toward Luxor.
Royal ThebesValley of the Kings & Hatshepsut
Enter decorated royal tombs and admire Hatshepsut’s terraced mortuary temple.
Ancient LuxorKarnak & Colossi of Memnon
Explore Karnak’s monumental complex and the surviving colossi of Amenhotep III.
What to Expect
A festive full-board cruise with guided temple visits from Aswan to Luxor
5-Star Cruise · Full Board · Festive
Three nights on a 5-star cruise
The final inclusion list confirms three nights aboard a standard 5-star Nile cruise.
Full-board meal plan
The package confirms three breakfasts, three lunches and three dinners. Drinks are excluded.
Qualified Egyptologist guiding
A knowledgeable Egyptologist accompanies the confirmed temple and Luxor sightseeing.
Entrance fees & local transport
Standard tickets to the listed sights and ground transportation within the destinations are included.
Flexible arrival and departure transfers
Pickup is available from Aswan airport, station or accommodation, with final drop-off at a Luxor airport, station or hotel.
Additional Information
Important festive cruise details before sailing
Check-in is usually around 11:00 a.m. in Aswan. Check-out is after breakfast on Day 4 before the Luxor sightseeing program.
The overview mentions the High Dam and a sunset felucca ride, but neither appears in the detailed activities or final inclusion list. Confirm them in writing.
The page introduction mentions Cairo, Giza and domestic flights, but these do not belong to this four-day Aswan-to-Luxor cruise and are excluded from this component.
Sailing and visit times depend on navigation, river conditions, docking and operational instructions. The page estimates Kom Ombo arrival around 5:00 p.m.
Onboard Wi-Fi may be limited or charged separately. Drinks are excluded from the standard package.
Bring comfortable shoes, modest temple clothing, sun protection, a refillable bottle, evening layers and personal medication.
No Christmas dinner, New Year gala or onboard celebration is specifically confirmed. Ask about festive supplements and cruise programming before booking.
Extra Fees & Optional Add-ons
Optional excursions and festive supplements available at extra cost
On request
Abu Simbel Temples
An early-morning Abu Simbel excursion may be added on Day 2.
OptionalNubian Village
A cultural visit to the colorful Nubian Village may be added on Day 1.
OptionalLuxor optional experiences
Hot-air balloon, Luxor Temple and Karnak Sound & Light Show cost extra.
OptionalSpecial tomb tickets
Special Valley of the Kings tombs, including Tutankhamun’s, require separate tickets.
ExtraFestive gala & cruise upgrades
Christmas or New Year gala supplements, cabin upgrades and extra nights require confirmation and quotation.
SeasonalThis component follows the detailed cruise itinerary and final inclusion list as the operational source of truth. The page’s opening paragraph incorrectly describes a Cairo-and-Luxor package with domestic flights and is excluded. The High Dam and sunset felucca ride appear in overview text but not in detailed activities or final inclusions, so they require confirmation. The final meal plan of three breakfasts, three lunches and three dinners is used.
Ready to celebrate Christmas or New Year while sailing from Aswan to Luxor?
Request the confirmed cruise vessel, cabin category, sailing schedule, festive program, meal plan and optional excursions in writing.
4-Day Christmas & New Year Nile Cruise from Aswan
A festive 5-star Nile Cruise from Aswan to Luxor with guided visits to Philae, Kom Ombo, Edfu, the Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut Temple, the Colossi of Memnon and Karnak.
4 days / 3 nightsAswan · Kom Ombo · Edfu · Luxor5-star Nile Cruise · Full-board basis
DAY1
AswanCruise Check-in, Philae Temple & High Dam
Board the 5-star cruise in Aswan and explore the city’s leading included sights.
Meet the representative at Aswan Airport, railway station or your accommodation and transfer to the cruise for check-in, normally around 11:00 AM. Visit Philae Temple and the High Dam before returning to the vessel.
Included experiences
Cruise Check-in
Embark the selected 5-star Nile Cruise in Aswan.
Philae Temple
Reach the island sanctuary by boat and explore the temple dedicated to Isis.
Aswan High Dam
Visit the major modern engineering landmark overlooking Lake Nasser.
Sunset Felucca Ride
Listed as a programme highlight; request written confirmation of its timing and inclusion.
Nubian Village
Optional cultural visit to colourful Nubian homes and local traditions.
AccommodationStandard 5-star Nile Cruise
MealsOperationally lunch and dinner after embarkation; confirm whether any Day 1 breakfast is included
TransportPickup from Aswan airport, station or hotel; private local transfers and boat to Philae
Note: The formal Day 1 activity list names Philae, while the programme summary also includes the High Dam and a sunset felucca ride. Both should be confirmed on the final voucher.
DAY2
Aswan → Kom OmboOptional Abu Simbel, Nile Sailing & Kom Ombo Temple
Use the early morning for optional Abu Simbel, then sail north and visit Kom Ombo.
The morning may be used for the optional Abu Simbel excursion. The cruise is scheduled to sail from Aswan at approximately 2:00 PM and reach Kom Ombo around 5:00 PM for the included temple visit.
Included experiences
Nile Cruise Sailing
Relax on board while travelling through the river landscapes of Upper Egypt.
Kom Ombo Temple
Explore the symmetrical double temple dedicated to Sobek and Haroeris.
Abu Simbel Temples
Optional very-early-morning road excursion, normally with pickup around 5:00 AM.
AccommodationStandard 5-star Nile Cruise
MealsBreakfast, lunch and dinner
TransportCruise sailing and local temple transfers
Note: Departure and arrival times are approximate and depend on navigation and cruise operations.
DAY3
Kom Ombo → Edfu → LuxorEdfu Temple & Sailing Through Esna Lock
Visit the Temple of Horus at Edfu and continue sailing through Esna Lock toward Luxor.
Meet your guide for the Edfu visit, return to the vessel and continue sailing toward Luxor. Enjoy the passage through Esna Lock and the changing landscapes of the Nile Valley.
Included experiences
Edfu Temple
Explore one of Egypt’s best-preserved temples, dedicated to Horus.
Crossing Esna Lock
Experience the cruise passage through the historic Nile navigation lock.
Nile Sailing
Relax on deck while the cruise continues north toward Luxor.
AccommodationStandard 5-star Nile Cruise
MealsBreakfast, lunch and dinner
TransportCruise sailing and local Edfu transfers
Note: Temple pickup method and timing may vary by cruise operation and docking position.
DAY4
LuxorValley of the Kings, Hatshepsut, Memnon & Karnak
Disembark after breakfast and complete the major West Bank and East Bank visits in Luxor.
Check out after breakfast and meet your Egyptologist. Visit selected tombs in the Valley of the Kings, Queen Hatshepsut’s Temple, the Colossi of Memnon and Karnak Temple, then transfer to your next Luxor destination.
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.
Karnak Temple Complex
Walk through monumental courts and the Great Hypostyle Hall.
Hot-Air Balloon
Optional 45-minute sunrise experience, usually with pickup around 4:00 AM.
Luxor Temple
Optional additional temple visit in central Luxor.
Karnak Sound & Light Show
Optional evening presentation with lighting and narration.
AccommodationCheck-out day; no cruise accommodation
MealsBreakfast; confirm whether lunch is served before final transfer and disregard any unsupported Day 4 dinner claim
TransportPrivate Luxor sightseeing vehicle and drop-off at airport, railway station or hotel
Note: Tutankhamun’s Tomb requires a separate special ticket. Final drop-off and any post-cruise meal must be confirmed.
Current Season Price Details
The trip is available for booking starting from 2026-12-16
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 | $ 1810 | $ 1135 | $ 1135 |
| Max child # [age:6-11] | |||
| Price per child | $ 905 | $ 568 | |
| Max infant # [age:0-5] | |||
| Price per infant | $ 453 | $ 284 |
Deposit
50 % of the total booking amount