4-Day Nile Cruise — Luxor to Aswan

Overview

Four days and three nights aboard a full-board Nile cruiser carry you from Luxor upstream to Aswan, with the great temples of Upper Egypt as your stops and the changing riverbank as the view between them. You board at Luxor and begin with the East Bank giants, Karnak and Luxor Temple, before the boat settles in for dinner on the water. The next morning belongs to the West Bank, the Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut's temple and the Colossi of Memnon, and then you cast off south, passing through the lock at Esna as farmland, palm groves and fishing skiffs slide by. Edfu brings the best-preserved temple in Egypt, the falcon-god sanctuary of Horus, and Kom Ombo the unusual double temple shared between Sobek the crocodile god and Haroeris. The cruise ends at Aswan, the country's gentlest city, where you see the High Dam, the island temple of Philae and the Unfinished Obelisk still lying in its ancient quarry. An onboard Egyptologist guides every excursion, meals are served on board, and the sundeck is yours for the slow stretches between sites. It is the classic way to see Upper Egypt without repacking your bag each night.

Highlights

• ✦Three nights full-board aboard a Nile cruiser
• ✦Karnak and Luxor Temples on the East Bank
• ✦Valley of the Kings and Hatshepsut's temple
• ✦The Temple of Horus at Edfu
• ✦Kom Ombo's double temple of Sobek and Haroeris
• ✦Aswan High Dam and the island temple of Philae
• ✦Onboard Egyptologist and sundeck sailing

What's included

Itinerary

1. 1
   Day 1 — Embark at Luxor and the East Bank

   Board your cruiser at Luxor and visit Karnak's Great Hypostyle Hall and the riverside Luxor Temple before dinner on board.

2. 2
   Day 2 — Luxor West Bank and sail to Edfu

   Cross to the West Bank for the Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut's terraced temple and the Colossi of Memnon, then sail south through Esna Lock toward Edfu.

3. 3
   Day 3 — Edfu and Kom Ombo

   Tour the beautifully preserved Temple of Horus at Edfu, then the riverside double temple of Kom Ombo dedicated to Sobek and Haroeris, continuing on to Aswan.

4. 4
   Day 4 — Aswan and disembark

   See the Aswan High Dam, the island Temple of Philae and the Unfinished Obelisk in the ancient granite quarries before disembarking.

Meeting point

📍 Hotel pickup included, or meet at the operator's downtown office.

Frequently asked questions

How long is this experience?

4 days

Can I cancel my booking?

Yes — you can cancel free of charge up to 24 hours before it starts.

Where does it start?

Hotel pickup included, or meet at the operator's downtown office.

Will I get instant confirmation?

Yes — your confirmation arrives on your phone right after booking.

What's included?

Three nights in a full-board cabin on a Nile cruiser · Licensed Egyptologist guide · Entrance tickets for all listed sites · All guided shore excursions · Onboard meals (breakfast, lunch and dinner) · Bottled water on tours