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A nile cruise luxor aswan journey is the most iconic way to experience ancient Egypt — gliding past golden riverbanks, ruined temples, and timeless Nubian villages, guided by a licensed Egyptologist who brings every site to life. This 4-night private cruise covers the greatest monuments of Upper Egypt: the Valley of the Kings, Karnak Temple, the Temple of Horus at Edfu, Kom Ombo, Philae Island, and the High Dam at Aswan.
Your private driver transfers you to Luxor and you embark your 5-star deluxe Nile cruise ship. After settling in, visit the legendary Karnak Temple Complex — the largest religious building ever constructed — followed by an afternoon exploration of Luxor Temple. Return to the ship for your first dinner on the Nile as you sail south. Your nile cruise luxor aswan adventure has begun.
Cross to the West Bank of Luxor for a morning among the royal dead. Visit three tombs in the Valley of the Kings — including the richly decorated tomb of Ramesses VI — then marvel at the terraced Temple of Queen Hatshepsut at Deir el-Bahari, before pausing at the twin Colossi of Memnon. Return to the cruise ship and sail toward Edfu through the afternoon.
Disembark at Edfu and ride a horse-drawn carriage to the remarkably preserved Ptolemaic Temple of Horus — one of the most complete temples in Egypt, its walls covered in detailed hieroglyphic inscriptions. Continue sailing to Kom Ombo for the unique double temple dedicated to both Sobek the crocodile god and Haroeris, dramatically positioned above the river bank at sunset. Overnight sailing toward Aswan.
Arrive in Aswan and visit the High Dam — an extraordinary feat of modern engineering. See the Unfinished Obelisk still lying in its ancient granite quarry, giving unique insight into how the Egyptians carved their monuments. Then take a motorboat to Philae Island to explore the Temple of Isis, rescued by UNESCO from rising waters and painstakingly reassembled stone by stone. This is the highlight of many a nile cruise luxor aswan journey.
After a final breakfast on board, disembark and transfer to Aswan airport or your next destination. Optional add-on: a day trip to Abu Simbel (available at extra cost).
This nile cruise luxor aswan departs daily year-round. We arrange private transfers from Luxor airport or your Luxor hotel to the cruise ship. Embarkation is typically at midday; disembarkation in Aswan on Day 5. The best seasons for a Nile cruise are October through April. Casual comfortable clothing is suitable on board; cover shoulders and knees at temple sites. All included excursions are walkable on mostly flat terrain.
Elias Tours Egypt is a professional licensed tour operator. Our nile cruise luxor aswan packages are 100% private: your cabin, your guide, your schedule. No sharing with strangers, no rushed group tours. Browse our full range of Egypt Tour Packages, explore Egypt Activities, or learn about Egyptian Culture. Ready to book? Visit our contact page. For destination inspiration, see the Egyptian Tourism Authority.
This is a 4-night / 5-day Nile cruise from Luxor to Aswan. It is the standard classic route covering all major Upper Egypt monuments between the two cities.
Your cabin is private and the guided excursions are 100% private with your own Egyptologist. The cruise ship itself carries other passengers, but your experience on shore is exclusively yours.
Yes — we offer an Abu Simbel day trip from Aswan as an add-on. This is highly recommended and can be included at an additional cost. Contact us when booking.
We use 5-star deluxe cruise ships with private en-suite cabins, restaurant, sun deck, and onboard entertainment. Upgrades to ultra-luxury ships are available.
October through April offers the most comfortable temperatures. December and January are peak season — book well in advance. Summer cruises are possible but temples are very hot midday.
Yes — we also offer a 3-night cruise from Aswan to Luxor. Contact us and we’ll tailor the itinerary to your travel plans.
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| # | Discount group | From adult | To adult | Value |
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| 1 | Solo (1 Guest) | 1 | 1 | 0% |
| 2 | Small Group (2-3) | 2 | 3 | 20% |
| 3 | Group (4-5) | 4 | 5 | 35% |
| 4 | Group (6-10) | 6 | 10 | 45% |
| 5 | Large Group (11-15) | 11 | 15 | 50% |
| # | Discount group | From children | To children | Value |
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| 1 | Solo (1 Guest) | 1 | 1 | 0% |
| 2 | Small Group (2-3) | 2 | 3 | 20% |
| 3 | Group (4-5) | 4 | 5 | 35% |
| 4 | Group (6-10) | 6 | 8 | 45% |
| 5 | Large Group (11-15) | 9 | 15 | 50% |
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