Aswan to Luxor: 4-Day Nile Cruise & Valley of the Kings

Four Days on the Nile: From Aswan's Temples to Luxor's Royal Tombs

You board a 5-star Nile cruise in Aswan with airport pickup included, visit Philae Temple and Kom Ombo by sunset, sleep on the water as the boat sails south, then explore the Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut Temple and Luxor Temple over two days with a guide. All meals, accommodation and transport are covered. You arrive at Luxor train station on day four ready to move on or stay longer.

Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1: Arrival and Aswan sightseeing

• Arrive at Aswan airport or train station
• Transfer to the Nile cruise boat
• Check in to cabin at 11:00 AM
• Enjoy lunch on board
• Visit High Dam, Incomplete Obelisk, Philae Temple
• Return to boat for dinner
• Free time at tourist market

Day 2: Kom Ombo Temple visit at sunset

• Visit Kom Ombo Temple with guide
• Enjoy sunset at Kom Ombo

Day 3: Cruise to Luxor and rest

• Relax on the boat
• Cruise to Luxor

Day 4: Luxor archaeological sites tour

• Breakfast on board
• Disembark from the boat
• Visit Valley of the Kings
• Visit Hatshepsut Temple
• Visit Memnon Colossi
• Transfer to Luxor train station

The experience

So you're actually doing it: three nights floating down the Nile instead of rushing between hotels. The boat leaves Aswan at 11 in the morning after pickup from the airport or train station, and by lunch you're already on the water. Your cabin's waiting, the Egyptologist guide is already pointing out details you'd miss alone, and the whole rhythm of the next four days is built around the river itself, not a schedule that fights it.

Day one moves fast: after settling in, you visit the High Dam, the Incomplete Obelisk, and Philae Temple before sunset, then return to the boat for dinner and a wander through the tourist market if you want. The second day is slower. You sail toward Kom Ombo while the guide walks you through the temple at golden hour, and you start to understand why people come back to the Nile. By the third day you're resting on deck as the boat carries you toward Luxor, and on the fourth morning, after breakfast, you step onto the western bank to see the Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut Temple, and the Colossi of Memnon before your transfer to the train station.

The 5-star cruise handles the logistics that usually eat up half a trip: your cabin, all meals, the air-conditioned transport between sites, the guide who actually knows what he's talking about. You don't arrange entry fees separately or wonder if you're missing something. The boat moves at night while you sleep, so you wake up somewhere new. It's the kind of structure that sounds rigid until you're living it, and then it just feels like the only way to do this.

What’s included

• Your four days include hotel and airport pickup in Aswan, accommodation on a 5-star cruise with full board (breakfast, lunch, and dinner daily), all entrance fees to Philae Temple, the High Dam, Kom Ombo Temple, Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut Temple, and Luxor Temple, transportation in an air-conditioned vehicle between sites, an Egyptologist guide throughout, and drop-off at Luxor train station on day four.
• Taxes are covered.
• Drinks are not included.

Information

Lasts 4d, runs every day at 08:30, from US$ 700 per person, with a live guide in English, Spanish and Arabic and as a private tour.

Days and timesMonday and Friday: 08:30Every day except Monday and Friday: No fixed timeAnother time? ›

GroupPrivate7 group tours ›

Live guideEnglish, Spanish and ArabicOther languages ›

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.You can choose from 31 pickup points.

AgesAdult (12 and older) · Under 12: can't be booked

Cancellation and refundsNo refund if you cancel.

Prices and times updated 10 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortStroller-friendlyPublic transport nearby

Operated by Malak Tour Luxor

Is this one for you?Book this if you want to see Egypt's major temples and tombs without arranging transport, guides, accommodation, or entry fees separately. The cruise structure means you wake up at a new site each morning and the boat handles everything between stops.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English, Spanish and Arabic.

What's included in the cruise?

Accommodation on the 5-star boat, all meals (breakfast, lunch, dinner), air-conditioned transport between sites, entrance fees, Egyptologist guide, airport or train station pickup and drop-off in Aswan, and transfer to Luxor train station on the final day. Drinks are not included.

How long is the Aswan to Luxor Nile cruise?

Four days and three nights. You board at 11 a.m. on day one and leave the boat after breakfast on day four.

Which temples do you visit?

Philae Temple and the High Dam in Aswan on day one; Kom Ombo Temple on day two; Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut Temple, and the Colossi of Memnon on day four in Luxor.

Is airport pickup included?

Yes. The tour includes reception and pickup from Aswan airport or train station, and drop-off at Luxor train station at the end.

Do I need to arrange my own transport between sites?

No. All transport is in an air-conditioned vehicle with the guide. The boat itself moves overnight between Aswan and Luxor.

Is the guide included?

Yes. An Egyptologist guide is part of the package and leads visits to each temple and archaeological site.

What if I'm traveling with young children?

Infants and small children can use a pram or stroller. The tour is suitable for all fitness levels, though some temple sites involve walking and stairs.

Are drinks included in meals?

No. Meals are included, but alcoholic and soft drinks are not.

Can I book this if I'm arriving by train instead of plane?

Yes. Pickup is available from either Aswan airport or the train station.

What happens on the third day?

Day three is a rest day on the boat as it sails toward Luxor. You can relax on deck or explore the boat's facilities.