4-Day Nile Cruise Aswan to Luxor: All Temple Entry Included

Board a 5-star cruise and visit eight major temples without stopping for tickets

A 4-day Nile cruise from Aswan to Luxor with all main temple entry fees included, full-board accommodation and guided excursions led by licensed Egyptologists in your choice of seven languages. You'll visit Philae Temple on arrival, then sail south visiting Kom Ombo and Edfu temples, before heading north to Luxor to explore Karnak, Luxor Temple, Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut Temple and the Colossi of Memnon. Door-to-door transfers from your Aswan hotel or airport to the cruise and from the cruise to Luxor airport or station are included.

Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1: Arrival and Philae Temple visit

• Arrive in Aswan between 6am-2pm
• Take motor boat to Philae Temple
• Visit Philae Temple
• Enjoy lunch on Nile cruise
• Dinner on Nile cruise

Day 2: Optional Abu Simbel and Kom Ombo Temple

• Breakfast on Nile cruise
• Optional tour to Abu Simbel Temples
• Sail to Kom Ombo
• Visit Kom Ombo Temple
• Lunch on Nile cruise
• Dinner on Nile cruise

Day 3: Edfu and Luxor Temples tour

• Breakfast on Nile cruise
• Visit Edfu Temple
• Sail to Luxor
• Visit Karnak Temple
• Visit Luxor Temple
• Lunch on Nile cruise
• Dinner on Nile cruise

Day 4: Luxor disembarkation and Valley of the Kings

• Breakfast on Nile cruise
• Optional early morning tour
• Visit Valley of the Kings
• Visit Temple of Hatshepsut
• Visit Colossi of Memnon
• Tour ends at 2pm in Luxor

The experience

The cruise departs Aswan on guaranteed Monday, Wednesday or Friday departures, picking you up from your hotel or airport and transferring you to the 5-star Nile cruise ship. On your arrival day you'll visit Philae Temple, the island sanctuary of the goddess Isis reached by motorboat. Over the next three days you'll sail downriver, stopping at temples built by ancient pharaohs: Kom Ombo Temple stands on high ground with a double entrance dedicated to the crocodile-headed god Sobek and the falcon-headed Horus; Edfu Temple, considered the best-preserved cult temple in Egypt, was built to honor Horus; and the massive Karnak Temple complex features the avenue of sphinxes of Ramses II, a hypostyle hall with 134 columns, and the largest lake of ancient Egypt.

All entry fees to these sites are included upfront: no hidden costs and no queuing at ticket windows. Your guide is a licensed Egyptologist who leads excursions in English, French, German, Spanish, Italian, Portuguese or Russian, your choice. You sleep aboard the cruise each night in a 5-star cabin with full-board meals included. On the final morning in Luxor, you'll visit the Valley of the Kings to see the pharaohs' tombs with their preserved wall colors, Hatshepsut Temple built by the queen who ruled Egypt alone for twenty years, and the Colossi of Memnon, the remains of Amenhotep III's mortuary temple. The tour ends by 2pm with a transfer to Luxor airport or railway station.

The itinerary is fixed to fit the major sites into four days, so the pace is set by the cruise schedule and the guided stops rather than by your own choices. If you want to add the Abu Simbel Temples or a sunrise hot air balloon ride over the Valley of the Kings, those are available as paid add-ons. Room assignments depend on your booking: traveling as a couple or single gives you a double or single cabin, while groups of three share a triple room unless you book separate single cabins.

What’s included

• All entry fees to Philae, Kom Ombo, Edfu, Karnak, Luxor, Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut Temple and the Colossi of Memnon.
• full-board accommodation for three nights aboard a 5-star Nile cruise.
• guided excursions led by a licensed Egyptologist in your choice of language.
• all transportation in air-conditioned vehicles within the destination.
• pickup from your Aswan hotel or airport and drop-off at Luxor airport or railway station.

Options for this experience

3 options

Standard Nile CruiseGuide in English or Arabic · 18 departure times: the first at 06:00, the last at 15:00Standard Nile cruise options: Radamis II, Royal Beau Rivage, Al Nabilatan, Princess Sarah, Sara, La Sarah, Hapi V, King Tut, or Semiramis II Nile cruise. Pickup is included.

Deluxe Nile CruiseGuide in 8 languages · 18 departure times: the first at 06:00, the last at 15:00Deluxe Nile cruise options: Nile Style, Le Fayan cruise, Premium cruise, Radamis I Nile cruise, Concerto 1, Blue Shadow I, Royal Signature, and Renaissance. Includes pickup.

Ultra-Deluxe Nile CruiseGuide in 8 languages · 18 departure times: the first at 06:00, the last at 15:00Ultra-deluxe Nile cruise options: May Fair cruise, Minerva cruise, Sonsesta cruise, Esplanade Nile cruise, and Concerto 2 Nile cruise. Pickup is included.

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Before you book

Lasts 4d, runs Monday, Wednesday and Friday, 18 start times, from US$ 444 per person, with live guides in 8 languages and with free cancellation up to 24 h before.

Days and timesMonday, Wednesday and Friday18 departure times: the first at 06:00, the last at 15:00

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

GroupUp to 20

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

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather or if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

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Good to know

Low physical effortWheelchair accessibleAccessible transportPublic transport nearby

Operated by Bastet Travel

Is this one for you?Book this if you're arriving in Aswan on Monday, Wednesday, or Friday and want all eight major temples covered in one four-day cruise with your choice of seven guide languages.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

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

Can children come?

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

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

What is Philae Temple and why do I visit it on the first day?

Philae Temple is an island sanctuary dedicated to the goddess Isis, the deity of magic and love in ancient Egyptian mythology. You reach it by motorboat from Aswan, and it's included as your first guided stop on the arrival day before boarding the cruise.

Are all the temple entry fees really included, or are there hidden costs?

All main temple entrance fees are included in the cruise price: Philae, Kom Ombo, Edfu, Karnak, Luxor Temple, Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut Temple and the Colossi of Memnon all have no separate ticket charge. Optional add-ons like Abu Simbel Temples and the hot air balloon are extra.

What happens on the last day in Luxor?

On the final morning you visit the Valley of the Kings to see the pharaohs' tombs, Hatshepsut Temple, and the Colossi of Memnon. The tour ends by 2pm with a transfer to Luxor airport or railway station.

Do I need to arrange my own transport to and from the cruise?

No. Door-to-door transfers are included: pickup from your Aswan hotel or airport to the cruise ship, and transfer from the cruise to Luxor airport or railway station on the last day, all in air-conditioned vehicles.

Can I book a private cabin if I'm traveling with others?

Yes. If you're traveling in a group and want your own room, you can make a separate single-cabin booking instead of sharing a triple room.