Aswan to Luxor: 1 Night Nile Cruise & Breakfast

Overnight on the Nile: Aswan to Luxor by Ship

You're picked up from your Aswan hotel at 11am and brought aboard a 5-star cruise ship. Lunch, dinner, breakfast, and one night's accommodation are included. The ship sails overnight to Luxor, arriving around 4pm the next day, where a driver takes you onward. No separate transport or meal bookings needed.

Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1: Pick up and sail Nile cruise

• Pick up from Aswan hotel at 11 am
• Board Nile cruise ship and receive room
• Have lunch on board
• Ship starts sailing
• Dinner on board

Day 2: Disembark and transfer to Luxor

• Breakfast on board
• Leave room and take luggage
• Wait at reception or deck
• Arrive at Luxor around 4 pm
• Transfer to hotel or train station

The experience

The delegate arrives at your Aswan hotel at 11am and takes you to the cruise ship. You board, get your cabin key, and lunch is already waiting. The ship pulls away from the dock and you're on the Nile: no driving, no rushing, just the river moving beneath you for the next 18 hours. The cabin is on a 5-star cruise, so it's not cramped. There's a bed, a bathroom, air conditioning. You can eat, rest, or stand on deck and watch the water and the banks slide past.

Dinner happens that first evening while the ship is still moving. Breakfast comes the next morning in your room or in the dining area. You choose. After you eat, you pack your bag and either wait in your cabin or go up on deck. The ship arrives in Luxor around 4pm, and your driver meets you at the dock to take you to your hotel or the train station, depending on what you booked. The whole thing is built so you don't have to think about transport or timing or where to eat. It's all there.

This is a 1 night Nile cruise, so it's not a long journey. It's a single overnight passage that gets you from Aswan to Luxor while you sleep and eat. If you're moving between the two cities anyway, you're not losing time. You're spending a night on the water instead of in a hotel room somewhere else. The ship has its own facilities, so there's something to do if you want it, or you can just be still.

What’s included

• Your day includes hotel pickup from Aswan at 11am, one night accommodation on a 5-star Nile cruise ship, lunch upon boarding, dinner, and breakfast the next morning.
• All fees and taxes are covered.
• A driver meets you in Luxor around 4pm for transfer to your next destination.

Options for this experience

3 options

Standard ShipGuide in 5 languages · 11:00Includes pickup

Deluxe ShipGuide in 5 languages · 11:00Includes pickup

Luxury ShipGuide in 5 languages · 11:00Includes pickup

You'll see the exact price of each option when you check availability.See dates and prices

Before you book

Lasts 2d, runs Thursday and Saturday at 11:00, from US$ 206 per person, with live guides in 5 languages, as a private tour and with free cancellation up to 24 h before.

Days and timesThursday and SaturdayDeparts at 11:00

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AgesAdult (6 to 60 years) · Under 6: can't be booked

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish, Spanish, French, German and Italian

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.You can choose from 33 pickup points.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 3 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortStroller-friendlyInfant seats availablePublic transport nearby

Operated by Nice tours

Is this one for you?Book this if you're traveling between Aswan and Luxor and want to avoid arranging separate transport and accommodation. The ship handles both while you sleep, and you arrive in Luxor by mid-afternoon the next day.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

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

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 time does the ship leave Aswan?

The ship departs after you board and have lunch, which happens after the 11am pickup. There's no fixed departure time listed, but the journey is designed to arrive in Luxor by around 4pm the next day.

Is breakfast included?

Yes. Breakfast is included on the morning of departure, before you leave the ship.

What's included in the price?

One night accommodation on the 5-star cruise ship, all meals (lunch, dinner, breakfast), hotel pickup in Aswan, and drop-off in Luxor. All fees and taxes are included.

Can I bring a child or infant?

Yes. Infants and small children can travel. Prams, strollers, and specialized infant seats are available.

What happens when we arrive in Luxor?

The ship arrives around 4pm. A driver meets you at the dock and takes you to your hotel or train station, depending on your onward plans.

Do I need to arrange my own transport to the ship?

No. A delegate picks you up from your Aswan hotel at 11am and brings you to the ship.

Is this suitable for people with mobility concerns?

The tour is listed as suitable for all physical fitness levels. For specific accessibility questions about the ship's cabins or facilities, contact the operator before booking.

Can I stay in my cabin during the day?

Yes. You can rest in your cabin or use the ship's facilities and deck areas. There's no requirement to join activities.