4-Day Nile Cruise from Aswan to Luxor: 5-Star All-Inclusive

Four days sailing between ancient temples on the Nile, sleeping aboard a 5-star cruise ship.

A 4-day Nile River cruise from Aswan to Luxor aboard a 5-star ship with three nights' accommodation, all meals, and daily guided tours to major temples. You visit Philae Temple and the High Dam on day one, sail to Kom Ombo Temple on day two, tour Edfu Temple and the East Bank temples of Karnak and Luxor on day three, and finish with Valley of the Kings and Temple of Hatshepsut on day four before disembarking in Luxor. An Egyptologist guide leads the excursions. Transfers from your Aswan hotel or airport are included.

Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1: Philae Temple, High Dam & Nile cruise

• Meet and assist at Aswan
• Transfer to Nile Cruise
• Lunch on board
• Visit High Dam and Philae Temple
• Dinner on board
• Overnight on 5-star cruise

Day 2: Sailing to Kom Ombo Temple

• Breakfast on board
• Optional Abu Simbel tour
• Sail to Kom Ombo
• Lunch on board
• Visit Kom Ombo Temple
• Sail to Edfu
• Afternoon tea
• Dinner on board
• Galabia party after dinner
• Overnight on 5-star cruise

Day 3: Edfu, Karnak and Luxor Temples

• Breakfast on board
• Visit Horus Temple in Edfu
• Sail to Luxor via Esna
• Lunch on board
• Visit Karnak and Luxor Temples
• Dinner on board
• Overnight on 5-star cruise

Day 4: Disembarkation and West Bank tour

• Breakfast on board
• Disembark the cruise
• Visit Valley of the Kings
• Visit Temple of Hatshepsut
• Visit Colossi of Memnon
• Transfer to Luxor hotel, airport or railway station
• Optional transfer to Hurghada

The experience

Four days on the Nile means you reach the major sites without rushing between them. The cruise departs Aswan after hotel pickup and lunch on board, then visits Philae Temple and the High Dam the same afternoon. You sleep aboard the ship each night, so there's no packing and repacking: the temples come to you as you sail south toward Luxor. Meals are served on board throughout, from lunch on day one through breakfast on the final morning.

Each day follows the same rhythm: breakfast on deck, a guided tour to a temple or temple complex, lunch back on the ship, sailing time in the afternoon, and dinner with entertainment. Day two takes you to Kom Ombo Temple, shared by two gods and built on the riverbank. Day three covers Edfu Temple (the Temple of Horus) and then the East Bank sites (Karnak Temple and Luxor Temple) both massive complexes across from where the ship docks. The final morning you disembark and visit Valley of the Kings and Temple of Hatshepsut on the West Bank before transfer to your Luxor hotel, airport or train station.

A qualified Egyptologist guide accompanies the group tours at each site, speaking English, Spanish or Arabic. The ship itself has a swimming pool and evening entertainment. Transfers from Aswan (airport, train station or hotel) and to Luxor are included. If you stay on the West Bank in either city, there's a small extra charge. Abu Simbel Temples can be added as an optional excursion on day two for an additional fee.

What’s included

• Meet and assist at Aswan airport, train station or hotel.
• air-conditioned transfers throughout.
• three nights' accommodation on a 5-star Nile cruise ship.
• breakfast, lunch and dinner on board each day.
• qualified Egyptologist guide for daily temple tours.
• entry to Philae Temple, High Dam, Kom Ombo Temple, Edfu Temple, Karnak Temple, Luxor Temple, Valley of the Kings and Temple of Hatshepsut.
• horse and carriage rides.
• door-to-door transfers in Aswan and Luxor.
• service charges and taxes.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day except Tuesday and Saturday9 departure times: the first at 06:00, the last at 14:00

Book up to4h before

AgesAdult (12 to 90 years) · Child (5 to 11 years) · Infant (under 5)

GroupUp to 15

Live guideEnglish, Spanish and Arabic

Audio guideEnglish, Spanish and Arabic

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.You can choose from 8 pickup points.

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

Paid on siteUS$ 60

Prices and times updated 3 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortStroller-friendlyInfant seats availablePublic transport nearby

Operated by Special trips

Is this one for you?The 4-day length lets you see the major temples between Aswan and Luxor without the pace of a rushed itinerary or the time commitment of a longer cruise. The fixed sailing schedule means you travel with a group, and the ship's facilities (pool, dining room, entertainment) are shared. If you prefer a private guide at the temples, you can add that at checkout.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English, Spanish and Arabic.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (5 to 11 years); Infant (under 5).

What temples do I visit on a 4-day Nile cruise from Aswan?

Philae Temple and the High Dam on day one; Kom Ombo Temple on day two; Edfu Temple (Temple of Horus) on day three; Karnak Temple and Luxor Temple on day three; and Valley of the Kings and Temple of Hatshepsut on day four. An Egyptologist guide leads tours at each site.

Is accommodation included in the cruise price?

Yes, three nights' accommodation on a 5-star Nile cruise ship are included, along with all meals from lunch on day one through breakfast on day four. Breakfast, lunch and dinner are served on board each day.

How does the itinerary work? Do I stay in hotels or on the ship?

You stay aboard the cruise ship for all three nights, so you unpack once and the ship sails to each temple. This means no hotel changes and no early morning transfers between accommodations. You wake up at a new site each day.

What's included in the price and what costs extra?

Included are accommodation, all meals, transfers from your Aswan hotel or airport, the Egyptologist guide, and entry to all temples listed in the itinerary. Entrance fees to the sites (approximately 60 USD per person total), drinks, gratuities and optional excursions like Abu Simbel are not included. WiFi on board is available for an extra charge.

Can I arrange a private guide instead of a group tour?

Yes, private tours to the temples are available as an option during the cruise. The guide speaks English, Spanish or Arabic depending on your choice at booking.