Nile Cruise Aswan to Luxor: Temples & Felucca Sailing

Four days sailing downriver to see eight temples without leaving the ship

A 4-day Nile cruise from Aswan to Luxor aboard a 5-star ship, with private transfers, a live Egyptologist guide, and entry to eight major temples including Philae, Kom Ombo, Edfu, Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut, Karnak and Luxor. Meals, accommodation and all sightseeing are included. The itinerary moves you between sites while you stay on board.

Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1: Arrival and Aswan Nile Cruise Excursions

• Pick up from Aswan station or airport
• Transfer to Nile Cruise and check in
• Lunch onboard Nile Cruise
• Visit Aswan High Dam
• Visit Philae Temple
• Felucca sailing on the Nile
• Dinner onboard Nile Cruise
• Overnight in Aswan

Day 2: Kom Ombo and Edfu Temples

• Breakfast onboard Nile Cruise
• Sail to Kom Ombo
• Visit Kom Ombo Temple
• Sail to Edfu
• Lunch onboard Nile Cruise
• Visit Edfu Temple
• Sail to Luxor
• Tea time onboard
• Galabya Party onboard
• Overnight onboard Nile Cruise

Day 3: West Bank Luxor Tours

• Breakfast onboard Nile Cruise
• Visit Valley of the Kings
• Visit Temple of Queen Hatshepsut
• Visit Colossi of Memnon
• Return to Nile Cruise
• Lunch onboard Nile Cruise
• Dinner onboard Nile Cruise
• Overnight onboard Nile Cruise

Day 4: Luxor Temples and Departure

• Breakfast onboard Nile Cruise
• Visit Karnak Temple
• Visit Luxor Temple
• Transfer to Luxor Airport or hotel
• End of service

The experience

The boat leaves Aswan with pickup from your hotel, airport or train station. After lunch on board, you visit the Aswan High Dam and Philae Temple, then sail on a traditional felucca before dinner. The next two days follow the river south to north: Kom Ombo and Edfu temples come to you as the ship moves, with meals and tea served between stops. A Galabia party (traditional dress evening) happens on the second night. On day three you reach Luxor and cross to the west bank to walk the Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut's temple and the Colossi of Memnon. The final morning brings Karnak Temple and Luxor Temple before you disembark by noon.

A private Egyptologist guide in your chosen language (English, Spanish, Italian, French or another) leads the temple visits and explains what you're standing in front of. All entrance fees are covered. The ship is one of three vessels (Ms Blue Shadow, Ms Concerto or Ms Princess Sara) each a 5-star property where you sleep each night. Transfers between the ship and each temple site are by private air-conditioned vehicle, so you're not waiting for a group or navigating transport yourself.

Children from age one travel at the same rate as adults. The ship and all temple sites are wheelchair accessible, and specialized infant seats are available if you're traveling with a baby. If you want to add Abu Simbel temple (a longer optional excursion from Aswan), you can arrange that separately at checkout.

What’s included

• Private pickup from Aswan hotel, airport or train station and return transfer from Luxor.
• four nights' accommodation on a 5-star Nile cruise ship (Ms Blue Shadow, Ms Concerto or Ms Princess Sara).
• all meals on board including breakfast, lunch, tea and dinner.
• private qualified Egyptologist guide in your chosen language.
• entrance fees to Philae Temple, Aswan High Dam, Kom Ombo, Edfu, Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut's Temple, Colossi of Memnon, Karnak Temple and Luxor Temple.
• felucca sailing on the Nile in Aswan.
• all transfers between the ship and temple sites by private air-conditioned vehicle.
• service charges and taxes.

Before you book

Days and timesMonday, Wednesday and FridayDeparts at 08:30

Book up to1d before

AgesAdult (12 and older) · Child (5 to 11 years) · Infant (1 to 4 years): free

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish, Spanish, French, German and Italian

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.You can choose from 16 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 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 12 days ago

Good to know

Easy physical levelWheelchair accessibleAccessible transportInfant seats availablePublic transport nearby

Operated by Gate 2 Egypt Tours

Is this one for you?Choose this 4-day cruise if you want temple visits guided on-site rather than self-guided, and prefer overnight travel between Aswan and Luxor to maximize daylight sightseeing.

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Top questions

What languages is the guide in?

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

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (5 to 11 years); Infant (1 to 4 years): free.

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 do I actually visit on this 4-day cruise?

You see eight temples across the four days: Philae and the Aswan High Dam on day one; Kom Ombo and Edfu on day two as the ship sails; Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut's temple and the Colossi of Memnon on day three in Luxor; and Karnak and Luxor temples on the final morning before disembarkation.

Do I stay on the ship the whole time or move to hotels?

You stay on the same 5-star cruise ship all four nights. The ship moves downriver overnight between Aswan and Luxor, so you wake up at each new destination. Transfers to temples and sites are by private vehicle, then you return to the ship for meals and sleep.

What meals are provided on the cruise?

All meals are included on board: lunch on day one, breakfast and lunch on days two and three, and breakfast on day four. Tea time and a Galabia party dinner happen on the second evening.

Does the price cover everything, or are there extra costs?

All transfers, entrance fees to the eight temples, meals, accommodation and service charges are included. Optional activities like Abu Simbel, personal expenses and gratuities are separate.