Cruise Overview

A 4-night Nile cruise from Luxor to Aswan made for returning visitors who want deeper, quieter sites. Explore Dendera Temple, Abydos Temple, Valley of the Queens, Medinet Habu, Deir El Medina, Edfu, Kom Ombo, Elephantine Island, Nubian Village, and Kitchener Island.

Dendera TempleAbydos TempleValley of the QueensMedinet HabuDeir El MedinaEdfuKom OmboKitchener Island
Duration
5 Days / 4 Nights
Style
Returning Visitors
Route
Luxor to Aswan
Meals
Full Board Cruise
Pickup
Luxor (ends in Aswan)
Included
Full board, guide, entry fees
Best Time
Oct–Apr; summer is cheaper

Cruise Itinerary

A 5-day Luxor to Aswan cruise focused on hidden temples, West Bank gems, and Aswan islands.

1
Day 1 Dendera & Abydos - Cruise Check-inMeals: lunch and dinner

Meet your guide in Luxor and visit Dendera Temple, dedicated to Hathor, then continue to Abydos Temple, one of Egypt's most sacred ancient sites. Check in on your 5-star Nile cruise for lunch, dinner, and overnight on board.

2
Day 2 Hidden Treasures of LuxorMeals: breakfast, lunch, and dinner

After breakfast, visit Valley of the Queens, Medinet Habu Temple, and Deir El Medina, the workers' village connected to the royal tomb builders. Start sailing and overnight on board.

3
Day 3 Edfu by Horse Carriage & Kom OmboMeals: breakfast, lunch, and dinner

Visit Edfu Temple by horse carriage, then return to the cruise and continue sailing. Later, explore Kom Ombo Temple, the unique double temple of Sobek and Horus, before sailing toward Aswan.

4
Day 4 Aswan Secret TreasuresMeals: breakfast, lunch, and dinner

Meet your guide in Aswan and visit Elephantine Island, the Nubian Village, and Kitchener Island. Return to the cruise for lunch, dinner, and overnight on board.

5
Day 5 End of Hidden Treasures CruiseMeals: breakfast

Check out after breakfast, then transfer to your hotel or preferred drop-off point in Aswan.

What's Included

Included

  • Four nights accommodation on a 5-star full-board Nile cruise
  • Assistance from staff during the tour
  • All transfers by modern air-conditioned deluxe vehicle
  • All Nile cruise excursions mentioned in the itinerary
  • Entrance fees to all listed sights between Luxor and Aswan
  • Egyptologist guide during your tour
  • All service charges and taxes

Not included

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

Frequently Asked Questions

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Who is the Hidden Treasures cruise for?

Returning visitors who want deeper, quieter sites: Dendera, Abydos, the Valley of the Queens, Medinet Habu, Deir El Medina, Edfu by horse carriage, Kom Ombo, Elephantine Island, the Nubian Village and Kitchener Island.

Does it include Dendera and Abydos?

Yes, both on day 1, starting from Luxor, before you check in on the cruise.

Why does the price start from $480?

$480 per person is for groups of 9-16 from May to September. In that season 2-4 travelers pay $620 each and solo travelers $1,045. October to mid-December and January to March start at $830; Christmas and New Year at $1,055.

Which way does it sail?

From Luxor to Aswan, with 4 nights on a 5-star full-board cruise and drop-off in Aswan on day 5.

What is included?

Four nights on a 5-star full-board cruise, all the 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.

Prices

Per person. Tap an option to see the price:

May – Sep
9-16 Pax$480
5-8 Pax$505
2-4 Pax$620
Solo$1,045
Oct – Dec 19
9-16 Pax$830
5-8 Pax$855
2-4 Pax$985
Solo$1,700
Christmas & New Year
9-16 Pax$1,055
5-8 Pax$1,080
2-4 Pax$1,215
Solo$2,100
Jan – Mar
9-16 Pax$830
5-8 Pax$855
2-4 Pax$985
Solo$1,700

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