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

Four days sailing the Nile between Egypt's greatest temples

A 4-day Nile River cruise from Aswan to Luxor with a private Egyptologist guide, accommodation on a 5-star deluxe cruise ship, and entry to eight major archaeological sites including Karnak Temple, Valley of the Kings, and Temple of Hatshepsut. The itinerary moves downriver with daily guided visits to temples and monuments, meals on board, and overnight stays on the ship. A hot air balloon at sunrise on the final morning is available as an optional add-on.

Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1: Embark and visit Aswan sites

• Meet local tour representative
• Visit the High Dam
• Visit Philae Temple
• Enjoy lunch on board
• Afternoon tea and dinner
• Evening disco party

Day 2: Sail to Kom Ombo and Edfu

• Breakfast on board
• Sail to Kom Ombo
• Visit Kom Ombo Temple
• Afternoon tea
• Sail to Edfu
• Dinner on board
• Galabia party after dinner

Day 3: Visit Edfu and Luxor temples

• Breakfast on board
• Visit Edfu Temple
• Sail to Luxor
• Lunch on board
• Tea time
• Visit Karnak and Luxor Temples
• Dinner on board

Day 4: Disembark and explore West Bank

• Optional hot air balloon sunrise tour
• Breakfast on board and check-out
• Visit Valley of the Kings
• Visit Temple of Queen Hatshepsut
• Visit Colossi of Memnon
• Transfer to Luxor airport or hotel

The experience

The cruise departs Aswan with a visit to the High Dam and Philae Temple on the first afternoon, then sails south toward Luxor over the next two days. Day two includes Kom Ombo Temple, shared by two gods. Day three brings you to Edfu Temple at 7am, followed by the afternoon visit to Karnak and Luxor Temples. The final morning covers the West Bank sites (Valley of the Kings, Temple of Hatshepsut, and the Colossi of Memnon) before transfer to Luxor airport or hotel.

Your guide is a professional Egyptologist who travels with the group throughout, explaining the history and architecture at each stop. The ship itself is your accommodation: you sleep on board all three nights in a 5-star deluxe cabin, with breakfast, lunch, and dinner included daily. Afternoon tea, evening disco parties, and a galabia party (traditional dress celebration) are part of the onboard experience. Bottled water is provided each day during sightseeing.

Pickup from Aswan airport, station, or hotel is included, as is the final transfer from Luxor. All entrance fees to the temples and monuments listed in the itinerary are covered. The only optional cost is the hot air balloon ride at sunrise on day four, which requires separate payment.

What’s included

• Three nights on a 5-star deluxe Nile cruise with all meals (breakfast, lunch, dinner) and afternoon tea.
• a private professional Egyptologist guide throughout the journey.
• entrance fees to Philae Temple, High Dam, Kom Ombo Temple, Edfu Temple, Karnak Temple, Luxor Temple, Valley of the Kings, Temple of Hatshepsut, and Colossi of Memnon.
• free airport, station, or hotel pickup and drop-off in Aswan and Luxor.
• bottled water daily during sightseeing.
• and onboard entertainment including evening disco and galabia party.

Before you book

Days and timesMonday, Wednesday and Friday

AgesAdult (12 and older) · Child (4 to 11 years) · Infant (1 to 3 years): free

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish, Spanish and German

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.You can choose from 12 pickup points.

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

Prices and times updated 11 days ago

Good to know

Easy physical levelStroller friendlyPublic transport nearby

Operated by Style Travel

Is this one for you?The cruise sails downriver at a leisurely pace with guided stops at each temple. Days begin early (7am at Edfu) but involve walking at a moderate level through open-air sites. Choose this itinerary if you want the major West Bank monuments and the river journey itself as part of the experience, rather than a land-based tour that covers the same sites from a hotel base.

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Top questions

What languages is the guide in?

Live guide in English, Spanish and German.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (4 to 11 years); Infant (1 to 3 years): free.

What temples and monuments do I visit on this 4-day cruise?

The itinerary includes Philae Temple and the High Dam in Aswan; Kom Ombo Temple; Edfu Temple (Temple of Horus); Karnak Temple and Luxor Temple in Luxor; and on the final morning, Valley of the Kings, Temple of Hatshepsut, and the Colossi of Memnon on the West Bank. All entrance fees are included.

What meals are provided on the cruise?

Breakfast, lunch, and dinner are served on board each day, along with afternoon tea. The ship also hosts an evening disco party and a galabia party during the voyage. Bottled water is provided daily during sightseeing.

How does the pickup and drop-off work?

Free pickup is included from Aswan airport, train station, or your hotel on arrival. On the final day in Luxor, the staff will transfer you to Luxor airport or your hotel at the end of the tour.

Is the hot air balloon sunrise included?

The hot air balloon ride on the morning of day four is optional and requires an additional charge beyond the cruise price. Breakfast on board is included regardless of whether you choose the balloon.