Cruise Overview

A 4-night private Dahabiya Nile cruise from Luxor to Aswan with a calm sailing experience and guided visits to Luxor monuments, Edfu Temple, Gebel El Silsila, Kom Ombo Temple, and Aswan highlights including the High Dam, Unfinished Obelisk, and Philae Temple.

Valley of the KingsHatshepsut TempleKarnak TempleEdfuGebel El SilsilaKom OmboHigh DamPhilae Temple
Duration
5 Days / 4 Nights
Cruise Style
Private Dahabiya
Route
Luxor to Aswan
Meals
Full Board
Pickup
Luxor hotel or airport
Included
Full board, guide, entry fees
Best Time
Oct–Apr

Cruise Itinerary

A 5-day private Dahabiya route from Luxor to Aswan with classic temples, scenic sailing, and guided sightseeing.

1
Day 1 Luxor Attractions & Dahabiya Check-inMeals: lunch and dinner

Pick up from Luxor hotel or airport and visit Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut Temple, Colossi of Memnon, and Karnak Temple. Transfer to Esna to embark your Dahabiya for dinner and overnight.

2
Day 2 Edfu Temple & Gebel El SilsilaMeals: breakfast, lunch, and dinner

Sail to Edfu and visit the well-preserved Temple of Horus. Continue sailing toward Gebel El Silsila, the ancient quarry site between Edfu and Kom Ombo, then overnight on board near Kom Ombo.

3
Day 3 Kom Ombo Temple & Sail to AswanMeals: breakfast, lunch, and dinner

After breakfast, visit Kom Ombo Temple, the unique double temple dedicated to Sobek and Haroeris. Return to the Dahabiya and enjoy sailing toward Aswan with lunch and dinner on board.

4
Day 4 Aswan AttractionsMeals: breakfast, lunch, and dinner

Explore Aswan highlights with your Egyptologist guide, including the High Dam, the Unfinished Obelisk, and Philae Temple on Agilkia Island. Return to the Dahabiya for lunch, dinner, and overnight.

5
Day 5 End of Dahabiya CruiseMeals: breakfast

Disembark after breakfast, then transfer to your hotel, airport, or preferred location in Aswan.

What's Included

Included

  • Assistance from staff during your Dahabiya Nile cruise
  • All transfers by modern air-conditioned deluxe vehicle
  • Accommodation for 4 nights onboard 5-star Dahabiya on full-board basis
  • All excursions mentioned in the itinerary
  • Entrance fees to all sights between Luxor and Aswan
  • Egyptologist guide during your journey
  • All service charges and taxes

Not included

  • Tipping
  • Personal expenses
  • Any extras not mentioned in the program

Frequently Asked Questions

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Where do we board the Dahabiya?

In Esna, after a day of Luxor sightseeing — the Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut Temple, the Colossi of Memnon and Karnak — with pick-up from your Luxor hotel or the airport.

What is Gebel El Silsila?

An ancient sandstone quarry on the Nile between Edfu and Kom Ombo. The Dahabiya stops there on day 2, after the Temple of Horus at Edfu.

How often does it depart?

Every day — the program can start on any day of the week.

What is included?

Four nights full board on a private 5-star Dahabiya, all excursions and entrance fees between Luxor and Aswan, an Egyptologist guide, air-conditioned transfers, and service charges and taxes. Tips and personal expenses are extra.

How much does it cost?

From $1,050 per person on a full-board basis. Send us your dates for an exact quote.

Prices

Per person. Tap an option to see the price:

Starting Price
Per Person$1,050
Cabin5-star
Availability
ScheduleEveryday
Duration5 Days
Route
StartLuxor
EndAswan
Board Basis
MealsFull Board
GuideIncluded

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