Cruise Overview

A 3-night Nile cruise designed for repeat visitors who want quieter Upper Egypt experiences beyond the usual route. Sail from Aswan to Luxor while visiting Elephantine Island, Nubian Village, Kitchener Island, Kom Ombo, Edfu, the Mummification Museum, Valley of the Queens, Medinet Habu, and Deir El Medina.

Elephantine IslandNubian VillageKitchener IslandKom OmboEdfuMummification MuseumValley of the QueensDeir El Medina
Duration
4 Days / 3 Nights
Style
For Repeaters
Route
Aswan to Luxor
Meals
Full Board Cruise
Pickup
Aswan (ends in Luxor)
Included
Full board, guide, entry fees
Best Time
Oct–Apr; summer is cheaper

Cruise Itinerary

A 4-day Aswan to Luxor cruise focused on lesser-visited islands, museums, temples, and West Bank sites.

1
Day 1 Uncover the Natural Blessings of AswanMeals: lunch and dinner

Meet your guide in Aswan and visit Elephantine Island, the colorful Nubian Village, and Kitchener Island. Check in on your 5-star Nile cruise, enjoy lunch and dinner, and spend the night on board.

2
Day 2 Witness the Essence of GloryMeals: breakfast, lunch, and dinner

Sail toward Kom Ombo and visit the unique double temple dedicated to Sobek and Haroeris. Continue sailing to Edfu and overnight on board.

3
Day 3 Edfu Temple & Luxor Mummification MuseumMeals: breakfast, lunch, and dinner

Visit Edfu Temple by horse carriage, then return to the cruise and sail to Luxor. On arrival, explore Luxor Mummification Museum before spending the night on board.

4
Day 4 Hidden Thebes Sites & End of CruiseMeals: breakfast and lunch

Check out after breakfast and visit Valley of the Queens, Medinet Habu Temple, and Deir El Medina. After lunch at a local restaurant in Luxor, transfer to your hotel or preferred drop-off point.

What's Included

Included

  • Support from staff throughout the tour
  • All transportation by modern air-conditioned vehicle
  • Three nights accommodation on a 5-star cruise with meals
  • All scheduled Nile cruise excursions in the itinerary
  • Admission to all listed attractions from Aswan to Luxor
  • Expert Egyptologist guide during the trip
  • All service charges and taxes

Not included

  • Gratuities
  • Personal spending
  • Any additional services not listed in the itinerary

Frequently Asked Questions

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Who is this cruise designed for?

Repeat visitors who have seen the classic sites and want quieter places: Elephantine Island, a Nubian village, Kitchener Island, the Mummification Museum, the Valley of the Queens, Medinet Habu and Deir El Medina.

Does it visit the Valley of the Kings?

No. It swaps the classic West Bank stops for the Valley of the Queens, Medinet Habu Temple and Deir El Medina, the village of the royal tomb builders.

Why does the price start from $415?

$415 per person is for groups of 9-16 from May to September. In that season 2-4 travelers pay $545 each and solo travelers $910. October to mid-December and January to March start at $680; Christmas and New Year at $850.

Which way does it sail?

From Aswan to Luxor, with 3 nights on a 5-star cruise and meals included.

What is included?

Three nights on a 5-star cruise with meals, the scheduled excursions, admission to all listed sites, an expert Egyptologist, air-conditioned transport, and service charges and taxes. Gratuities and personal spending are extra.

Prices

Per person. Tap an option to see the price:

May – Sep
9-16 Pax$415
5-8 Pax$440
2-4 Pax$545
Solo$910
Oct – Dec 19
9-16 Pax$680
5-8 Pax$705
2-4 Pax$825
Solo$1,410
Christmas & New Year
9-16 Pax$850
5-8 Pax$875
2-4 Pax$995
Solo$1,710
Jan – Mar
9-16 Pax$680
5-8 Pax$705
2-4 Pax$825
Solo$1,410

Price drops as your group grows. Send your dates and we confirm the exact price.