Nile Cruise Luxor to Aswan: 4-day archaeological tour

Four days on the Nile with an Egyptologist, stopping at three major temples and the Valley of the Kings

A 4-day Nile cruise from Luxor to Aswan combines onboard accommodation with guided visits to the Valley of the Kings, Luxor Temple, Kom Ombo Temple and Philae Temple. The itinerary includes an Egyptologist guide in your chosen language, all meals, a 5-star hotel boat, and hotel pickup and drop-off. Drinks and entry to certain sites are optional add-ons at checkout.

Step-by-step itinerary

Nile cruise and Luxor sightseeing

• Board Nile cruise boat
• See monuments along the Nile
• Visit West Bank of Luxor
• Shared car tour with guide
• Visit Philae Temple
• Visit Unfinished Obelisk
• Transfer to Aswan train station or airport

The experience

Luxor Temple is your first stop, visited by shared car with a guide before you board the cruise. From there, the boat becomes your base for three nights as it moves south toward Aswan, with the Nile itself the constant backdrop. The west bank of Luxor, including the Valley of the Kings, gets a full morning, and Kom Ombo Temple sits on the river's edge as you pass. An Egyptologist guide travels with the group and speaks English, Spanish, Italian or French, depending on which language option you choose at booking.

Meals are served on board: breakfast, lunch and dinner daily, though alcoholic drinks are not included. The boat itself is 5-star accommodation, so you wake each morning to a new stretch of river and a new temple or site within reach. The shared car with guide for the west bank visit means you're traveling with other passengers rather than as a private group, which keeps the cost lower and often adds to the experience of meeting other travelers.

On the final morning, you visit Philae Temple and the Unfinished Obelisk near Aswan before transferring to Aswan Train Station or the airport. Hotel pickup at the start and drop-off at the end are included, so the logistics of getting to and from Luxor are handled. The whole journey is wheelchair accessible, and the boat and all sites are suitable for all fitness levels.

What’s included

• Accommodation on a 5-star Nile cruise boat for 3 nights.
• breakfast, lunch and dinner daily.
• Egyptologist guide in English, Spanish, Italian or French.
• guided visits to the Valley of the Kings, Luxor Temple, Kom Ombo Temple, Philae Temple and the Unfinished Obelisk.
• shared car transport on the west bank of Luxor.
• hotel pickup and drop-off.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day except Wednesday and Saturday

AgesAdult (12 to 90 years) · Under 12: can't be booked

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish and Spanish

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 if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 2 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortWheelchair accessibleAccessible transportStroller-friendlyInfant seats availablePublic transport nearby

Operated by Malak Tour Luxor

Is this one for you?Book this cruise if you want to see Egypt's major temples and tombs without arranging transport and accommodation separately: the boat moves you between sites while you sleep, and the Egyptologist guide handles the history at each stop.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English and Spanish.

What exactly is included in the 4-day Nile cruise from Luxor to Aswan?

The cruise includes 3 nights on a 5-star boat, all meals (breakfast, lunch, dinner), an Egyptologist guide in your language, guided visits to the Valley of the Kings, Luxor Temple, Kom Ombo Temple, Philae Temple and the Unfinished Obelisk, hotel pickup and drop-off, and shared car transport on the west bank of Luxor. Drinks and entry to certain sites are optional extras.

What is the Valley of the Kings and when do we visit it?

The Valley of the Kings is an archaeological site on the west bank of Luxor where ancient Egyptian pharaohs were buried. You visit it by shared car with your guide on the first morning, before boarding the cruise boat.

Do we travel as a private group or with other passengers?

The car transport on the west bank of Luxor is shared with other passengers on the tour, not private. The boat itself is your accommodation for all three nights.

What happens on the last day in Aswan?

On the final morning, you visit Philae Temple and the Unfinished Obelisk near Aswan, then transfer to Aswan Train Station or the airport. Hotel drop-off is included if you need it.

Is this tour accessible for people with mobility concerns?

Yes, the entire tour is wheelchair accessible. The boat, all archaeological sites and surfaces are accessible, and the tour suits all physical fitness levels.