Overview
Itinerary
Inclusions
FAQ

Cruise Overview

Take a 4-night Nile cruise from Luxor to Aswan combining Luxor East and West Bank sightseeing, Edfu, Kom Ombo, and Aswan highlights in one full-board cruise journey. The colossal temples of Abu Simbel can be added as an optional excursion from $90 per person, including the entrance ticket, guide and private vehicle.

Duration
5 Days / 4 Nights
Route
Luxor to Aswan
Meals
Full Board Cruise
Price
From $560 / person
Pickup
Luxor (ends in Aswan)
Included
Full board, guide, entry fees
Best Time
Oct–Apr; summer is cheaper

Cruise Route

Luxor
Stop 1
Edfu
Stop 2
Kom Ombo
Stop 3
Abu Simbel (optional)
Stop 4
Aswan
Stop 5

Cruise Highlights

Luxor
Karnak Temple
Luxor
Luxor Temple
West Bank
Valley of the Kings
West Bank
Hatshepsut Temple
Temple
Edfu Temple
Temple
Kom Ombo
Abu Simbel
Ramses II (optional)
Aswan
Philae Temple
Tour Prices - Affordable / Gold
May 2026 to September 2026
9-16 Pax$560
5-8 Pax$600
2-4 Pax$785
Solo$1355
1 Oct 2026 to 19 Dec 2026
9-16 Pax$920
5-8 Pax$965
2-4 Pax$1170
Solo$2050
20 Dec 2026 to 4 Jan 2027
9-16 Pax$1145
5-8 Pax$1190
2-4 Pax$1400
Solo$2450
5 Jan 2027 to 25 Mar 2027
9-16 Pax$920
5-8 Pax$965
2-4 Pax$1170
Solo$2050

Cruise Itinerary

A 5-day Nile program from Luxor to Aswan with guided temple visits, onboard meals, and cruise accommodation.

1
Day 1 Start the Cruise & Luxor East Bank

Meet your guide in Luxor and visit Karnak Temple, then board your 5-star deluxe Nile cruise for check-in and lunch. In the evening, visit Luxor Temple by night before returning to the cruise for dinner and overnight. Meals: lunch and dinner.

2
Day 2 Luxor West Bank

After breakfast on board, explore Luxor's West Bank including the Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut Temple, and Colossi of Memnon. Return to the cruise for lunch and dinner while sailing. Meals: breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

3
Day 3 Edfu & Kom Ombo Temples

Visit Edfu Temple by horse carriage, then sail toward Kom Ombo and explore its unique double temple dedicated to Sobek and Horus the Elder. Continue sailing to Aswan and overnight on board. Meals: breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

4
Day 4 Abu Simbel Temples (optional)

Optional extra, from $90 per person, which covers the entrance ticket, an Egyptologist guide and the air-conditioned vehicle: start early with breakfast boxes, drive to Abu Simbel, visit the two great rock-cut temples of Ramses II and Queen Nefertari, then return to the cruise for lunch and overnight. If you skip it, you have a free morning on board in Aswan. Meals: breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

5
Day 5 Aswan Sightseeing & End of Cruise

After breakfast and check-out, visit Aswan highlights including the High Dam, the Unfinished Obelisk, and Philae Temple. Lunch is served at a good local restaurant, then transfer to your hotel or preferred location in Aswan. Meals: breakfast and lunch.

Package Breakdown

Your Cruise Pass

Everything covered in the cruise package and the extras travelers should arrange separately.

Included
7 ITEMS
Included Benefits
Confirmed in your cruise package
Pre
Paid
*
Pick up service from Luxor and drop off transfer in Aswan
All trips and transfers by modern air-conditioned vehicles
Accommodation on 5-star deluxe Nile cruise for 4 nights on full board
Nile cruise excursions as mentioned in the itinerary
Entrance fees to all indicated sites in the itinerary
Highly qualified Egyptologist tour guide during your tours
Service charges and taxes
Excluded
4 ITEMS
Plan These Separately
Not part of the package
On
Your
Own
Tipping
Personal expenses
Abu Simbel excursion - optional, from $90 per person (ticket, guide and vehicle)
Any extras not mentioned in the program

Frequently Asked Questions

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Is Abu Simbel included?

No. Abu Simbel is an optional extra from $90 per person. If you add it, day 4 starts early with breakfast boxes and a drive to the rock-cut temples of Ramses II and Queen Nefertari, then back to the ship. The $90 covers the entrance ticket, your Egyptologist guide and the air-conditioned vehicle. If you skip it, you have a free morning on board in Aswan.

Where does the cruise start and end?

It starts in Luxor and ends in Aswan on day 5, after the High Dam, the Unfinished Obelisk and Philae Temple, with drop-off at your hotel or chosen location.

Why does the price start from $560?

$560 per person is for groups of 9-16 from May to September 2026. In that season 2-4 travelers pay $785 each and solo travelers $1,355. October to March starts at $920; Christmas-New Year at $1,145.

Which sights are included?

Karnak and Luxor Temple by night, the Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut Temple and the Colossi of Memnon, Edfu by horse carriage, Kom Ombo, and Aswan's High Dam, Unfinished Obelisk and Philae. Abu Simbel is an optional excursion on day 4.

What is included?

Four nights on a 5-star deluxe cruise with full board, the cruise excursions, entrance fees, an Egyptologist guide, air-conditioned transfers, and service charges and taxes. The Abu Simbel excursion is optional from $90 per person, covering the ticket, guide and vehicle; tips and personal expenses are extra.