3-Day Nile Cruise from Aswan: Valley of the Kings & Temple Visits

Three days aboard a Nile cruise, moving between temples while your cabin moves with you

A 3-day Nile cruise from Aswan to Luxor with an Egyptologist guide, five-star accommodation and all meals aboard. Day one covers the Aswan High Dam, Temple of Philae and Kom Ombo Temple; day two includes the Temple of Horus in Edfu, then Karnak and Luxor Temple; day three explores the Valley of the Kings, Temple of Hatshepsut and the Colossi of Memnon before disembarkation. Pickup and transfers by air-conditioned vehicle are included.

Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1: Visit Aswan High Dam and Temples

• Visit Aswan High Dam
• Take motorboat to Philae Temple
• Return to cruise for dinner and show
• Visit Kom Ombo Temple

Day 2: Explore Temples and Sail to Luxor

• Visit Temple of Horus in Edfu
• Sail to Luxor
• Visit Karnak Temple
• Visit Luxor Temple

Day 3: Discover West Bank Monuments

• Explore Valley of the Kings
• Visit Temple of Hatshepsut
• See Colossi of Memnon
• Disembark from cruise

The experience

The cruise departs Aswan and moves south along the Nile, stopping at each temple site while you stay in the same cabin. Day one begins at the Aswan High Dam, built in the 1960s to control the river's flow, then a motorboat carries you to the Temple of Philae, a Graeco-Roman temple dedicated to Isis. That evening you return to the ship for dinner and a folkloric show. The next morning, a horse-drawn carriage takes you to the Temple of Horus in Edfu, one of Egypt's best-preserved monuments from the Ptolemaic period with its massive pylons and carved reliefs still intact. The ship then sails to Luxor, where you explore the Temple of Karnak (a sprawling complex of 134 towering columns in its Hypostyle Hall), and the Temple of Luxor on the east bank.

Day three is devoted to the west bank sites near Luxor. The Valley of the Kings holds the rock-cut tombs of New Kingdom pharaohs, including Tutankhamun's, with hieroglyphics and wall paintings depicting the journey to the afterlife. You then visit the Temple of Hatshepsut, a mortuary temple built into the cliffs for the female pharaoh of the 18th Dynasty, and the Colossi of Memnon: two 18-meter quartzite statues of Pharaoh Amenhotep III seated on his throne. After these final stops, you disembark.

An Egyptologist guide accompanies all excursions and speaks English, Spanish, Portuguese, Italian and two additional languages. Your five-star cabin includes all meals on board. Transfers by air-conditioned vehicle connect the ship to each site. Pickup and assistance at arrival and departure are arranged for you. Infants can sit on an adult's lap or use a specialized seat. All areas of the ship and transportation are wheelchair accessible.

What’s included

• Meet and assist service at arrival and departure.
• five-star cabin accommodation on the Nile cruise on a full-board basis.
• all meals aboard ship.
• all transfers by air-conditioned deluxe vehicle.
• Egyptologist guide during excursions in English, Spanish, Portuguese, Italian or two additional languages.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day except Friday and SundayDeparts at 12:00

Book up to3h before

AgesAdult (12 and older) · Child (6 to 11 years) · Infant (under 6)

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish, Spanish, French, German, Italian and Portuguese

Audio guideEnglish, Spanish, French, German, Italian and Portuguese

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.You can choose from 23 pickup points.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

Prices and times updated 4 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortWheelchair accessibleAccessible transportStroller-friendlyInfant seats availablePublic transport nearbyInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Roxana Travel

Is this one for you?The ship moves you downriver while you sleep, so you wake at each temple without packing or driving: ideal for travelers who want to see multiple sites across three days without the logistics of hotels and road transfers. The Egyptologist guide on every excursion suits anyone wanting context for what they are standing in front of, not just the names.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English, Spanish, French, German, Italian and Portuguese.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (6 to 11 years); Infant (under 6).

What is the Temple of Kom Ombo dedicated to?

The Temple of Kom Ombo is dedicated to two gods: Sobek, the crocodile god, and Horus, the falcon-headed god. Built during the Ptolemaic dynasty with Roman additions, it has a rare symmetrical design with twin entrances, halls and sanctuaries reflecting the importance of both deities in the region.

Can I visit the tomb of Tutankhamun in the Valley of the Kings?

The Valley of the Kings holds the tomb of Tutankhamun among many other New Kingdom pharaonic tombs. The site is a UNESCO World Heritage area renowned for its rock-cut tombs adorned with hieroglyphics and wall paintings depicting the journey to the afterlife.

How does the Temple of Hatshepsut differ from other Egyptian temples?

The Temple of Hatshepsut, also called Djeser-Djeseru (Holy of Holies), is a mortuary temple built in the 15th century BCE for the female pharaoh Hatshepsut. Its unique architectural style seamlessly blends with the towering cliffs of Deir el-Bahari that serve as its backdrop.

What happens on the ship between temple visits?

Between excursions, you stay in your five-star cabin aboard the cruise. The ship provides all meals on a full-board basis and includes a folkloric show on the first evening after returning from the Temple of Philae.

Do I need to arrange my own transportation between sites?

No. All transfers between the ship and temple sites are included by modern air-conditioned vehicle, and a meet-and-assist service handles your arrival and departure. An Egyptologist guide accompanies all excursions.