Nile Cruise 4 Nights Luxor to Aswan – Private Egyptologist 5-Star

The definitive Nile River experience: 5-day cruise from Luxor to Aswan with every major Upper Egypt temple covered and your own private licensed Egyptologist throughout.

5-Day Itinerary

• Day 1: Embark Luxor. Karnak Temple and Luxor Temple (East Bank).
• Day 2: Valley of Kings, Hatshepsut, Colossi. Sail to Esna.
• Day 3: Edfu Temple of Horus. Kom Ombo. Sail to Aswan.
• Day 4: High Dam, Unfinished Obelisk, Philae Temple. Optional felucca.
• Day 5: Disembark Aswan. Optional Abu Simbel add-on ($195).

Included

• 5-star Nile cruise (4 nights, all meals)
• Private Egyptologist throughout
• All shore excursions
• Galabeya party and Nubian show
• Embarkation transfers

Not Included

• Domestic flights $250 per direction | All entrance fees ~$140pp
• Hot Air Balloon $130 | Abu Simbel add-on $195 | Tips $60-80 total per guest

Departs Mon/Sat from Luxor. Luxor | Aswan | Book 30-60 days ahead

Luxor to Aswan: Why This Is the Classic Direction

Travelling south (Luxor to Aswan) was historically the more difficult direction — against the current, requiring oar power or strong winds. Today it is the most popular direction for Nile cruises, and for good reason: Luxor has the greater concentration of monuments and deserves two full days. Starting in Luxor means you begin with the most intensive site-seeing, then relax into the gentler pace of Aswan as you sail south. For the northbound direction, see our 3-Night Nile Cruise Aswan to Luxor.

For a complete Egypt experience including Cairo, the Grand Egypt 7 Day Tour combines this cruise with 2 days in Cairo.

Frequently Asked Questions

How does a 4-night cruise differ from 3 nights? The extra night means two full days in Luxor rather than one — enough time to visit the Valley of the Kings, Karnak, Hatshepsut Temple, and Luxor Temple properly without rushing. The 3-night Aswan-to-Luxor cruise covers the same sites but at a faster pace.

What is included in full board? All meals on board the ship — breakfast, lunch, and dinner — are included. Alcoholic drinks are available but charged separately. All the food is prepared on the ship’s kitchen.

Is the Nile cruise suitable for families? Yes — children generally love it. The ship provides a base that moves with you rather than requiring hotel changes. Sites are engaging for older children; your guide adapts the storytelling to different ages.

Can I fly from Aswan back to Cairo at the end? Yes — we arrange the domestic flight Aswan → Cairo at the end of the cruise. Ask us to include this in your quote.

Ready to book your Nile cruise? Contact Elias Tours Egypt for a personalised quote on the 4-night Luxor to Aswan private cruise.

The Temples Between Luxor and Aswan

The southbound cruise from Luxor to Aswan moves against the current — historically the more challenging direction, now simply a comfortable upstream sail with two remarkable mid-river stops. Edfu Temple, dedicated to Horus, is the most completely preserved ancient Egyptian temple in existence: its pylons, hypostyle hall, and innermost sanctuary are all intact and accessible. Kom Ombo Temple, perched directly above the Nile, is unusual in being dedicated to two gods simultaneously — Sobek (crocodile) and Haroeris (falcon) — with the entire structure divided symmetrically between the two cults. Your private Egyptologist explains both sites in full, connecting them to the larger story of New Kingdom religious practice and royal patronage that you began at Karnak and the Valley of the Kings.