4-day Nile cruise Aswan to Luxor: Eight temples

Drift past ancient wonders between Aswan and Luxor in comfort and style

A 4-day Nile cruise from Aswan to Luxor aboard a 5-star ship, with a guide leading visits to Philae Temple, the High Dam, Unfinished Obelisk, Kom Ombo, Edfu, Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut Temple, Karnak and Luxor Temple. Pickup from Aswan airport or train station is included. Entrance fees to the sights are booked separately at checkout. Meals and accommodation on board are part of the package.

Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1: Arrive Aswan and Nile Cruise

• Meet guide at airport or station
• Transfer to Nile cruise ship
• Visit Philae Temple by boat
• Visit Aswan High Dam
• Visit Unfinished Obelisk
• Enjoy dinner on board

Day 2: Sail to Kom Ombo and Edfu Temples

• Sail overnight to Edfu
• Horse carriage ride to Edfu Temple
• Sail to Kom Ombo Temple
• Sail overnight to Luxor
• Dinner on board

Day 3: Explore Luxor West Bank

• Visit Valley of the Kings and Queens
• Visit Temple of Hatshepsut
• See Colossi of Memnon
• Return to cruise ship

Day 4: Luxor East Bank and Departure

• Check out from cruise
• Visit Karnak Temple
• Visit Luxor Temple
• Transfer to airport or station

The experience

The cruise departs Aswan with a guide meeting you at the airport or train station and driving you straight to the ship before lunch. Day one covers the sights around Aswan: Philae Temple reached by small boat for a 2–3 hour visit, then the High Dam and the Unfinished Obelisk before your first night aboard. The ship sails overnight to Edfu, where you ride in an Egyptian horse cart to the Temple of Horus in the early morning, then continues to Kom Ombo for an afternoon visit before sailing again to Luxor.

Day three focuses on Luxor's west bank. The guide takes you to the Valley of the Kings to see the tombs of the pharaohs, then stops at Hatshepsut Temple (built by the only woman to rule Egypt alone), and the Colossi of Memnon, two massive statues standing in open desert. Day four is your last: after checking out, you visit Karnak Temple, described as the world's biggest open-air museum, and Luxor Temple before heading to the train station or airport. All transfers between sites and the ship are included. The guide speaks English, Spanish, Italian, French or German depending on your choice at booking.

What’s included

• Accommodation aboard a 5-star Nile cruise for four nights.
• all meals on board.
• guided visits to Philae Temple, High Dam, Unfinished Obelisk, Kom Ombo, Edfu, Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut Temple, Karnak and Luxor Temple.
• pickup and transfers from Aswan airport or train station to the ship and between all sightseeing stops.
• a live guide in your choice of English, Spanish, Italian, French or German.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 08:00

Book up to10h before

AgesAdult (11 to 75 years) · Child (3 to 10 years) · Infant (under 3)

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish, Spanish, French, Italian and Arabic

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup is optional; you can also go straight to the meeting point. Ends at a different place from where it starts.

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.

Prices and times updated 8 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortInfant seats availableInfants must sit on laps

Operated by SK Tours

Is this one for you?Book this cruise if you want to stay aboard one floating base while visiting eight major temples across the Nile Valley: each day you wake at a new site without packing or relocating.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English, Spanish, French, Italian and Arabic.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (3 to 10 years); Infant (under 3).

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 temples will I actually visit on this 4-day cruise?

You'll see Philae Temple near Aswan, Kom Ombo and Edfu (Temple of Horus) on the sail south, and in Luxor the Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut Temple, Karnak and Luxor Temple. Hatshepsut Temple is notable as the only major temple built by a female pharaoh who ruled Egypt alone.

Do I need to arrange my own way to the ship in Aswan?

No. A guide meets you at Aswan airport or train station with a sign bearing your name and drives you directly to the cruise ship to check in before lunch on day one.

How much time do I spend at each major site?

Philae Temple takes 2–3 hours by boat. The High Dam and Unfinished Obelisk are visited in 1–2 hours combined. The Valley of the Kings and Hatshepsut Temple on day three are the longest stops. Karnak and Luxor Temple on day four are visited before you depart for the airport or station.

Are meals included while I'm on the cruise?

Yes. Breakfast, lunch and dinner are provided on board each day. Drinks are available for purchase separately.

What happens if I'm traveling with an infant?

Infants can sit on an adult's lap, and specialized infant seats are available on request when you book.