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Aswan to Luxor Nile Cruise, 3 Nights

Shorter trip Aswan → Luxor 4 days · 3 nights 5-star cruise ship

The same temples in one less night, sailing downstream on a 5-star ship. Good if you're adding Cairo or the Red Sea to your trip.

  • Duration4 days · 3 nights
  • RouteAswan → Luxor
  • Boat5-star cruise ship
  • DeparturesWeekly departures from Aswan
  • MealsFull board
  • TransfersYour hotel, Aswan airport or train station

Highlights

  • Philae Temple
  • High Dam & Unfinished Obelisk
  • Felucca in Aswan
  • Kom Ombo Temple
  • Temple of Horus, Edfu
  • Karnak & Luxor Temple
  • Valley of the Kings
  • Hatshepsut Temple

Nile cruise from Aswan to Luxor: itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Aswan · Embark

    Board for lunch. Visit the High Dam, the Unfinished Obelisk and Philae Temple, then a felucca sail at sunset. Overnight in Aswan.

  2. Day 2

    Kom Ombo · Edfu

    Optional early trip to Abu Simbel. Sail north to Kom Ombo for its double temple, then on to Edfu.

  3. Day 3

    Edfu · Luxor

    Morning visit to the Temple of Horus at Edfu, then sail through the Esna lock to Luxor. Evening at Karnak and Luxor Temple.

  4. Day 4

    Luxor West Bank · Disembark

    Check out after breakfast and visit the Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut's temple and the Colossi of Memnon before your transfer.

Included

  • Cabin with Nile view, private bathroom and air conditioning
  • Full board on the ship: breakfast, lunch and dinner
  • Sightseeing as listed with a private Egyptologist guide
  • Entrance fees to all the sites in the itinerary
  • Transfers from your hotel, the airport or the train station in Luxor or Aswan
  • All service charges and taxes

Not included

  • Flights or train to Luxor and Aswan
  • Drinks on board
  • Optional tours such as Abu Simbel or the Luxor balloon
  • Tips for the crew and guide
  • Egypt entry visa

Nile cruise from Aswan to Luxor: questions and answers

How long is the Nile cruise from Aswan to Luxor?

4 days · 3 nights, sailing from Aswan to Luxor.

How much does the Nile cruise from Aswan to Luxor cost?

From $430 per person, sharing a double cabin. The final price depends on the date and cabin; we confirm it in writing before you book.

What is included?

Cabin with Nile view, private bathroom and air conditioning. Full board on the ship: breakfast, lunch and dinner. Sightseeing as listed with a private Egyptologist guide. Entrance fees to all the sites in the itinerary. Transfers from your hotel, the airport or the train station in Luxor or Aswan. All service charges and taxes.

What is not included?

Flights or train to Luxor and Aswan. Drinks on board. Optional tours such as Abu Simbel or the Luxor balloon. Tips for the crew and guide. Egypt entry visa.

Where does the cruise start?

Your hotel, Aswan airport or train station.

When does it depart?

Weekly departures from Aswan.

What will I see?

Philae Temple, High Dam & Unfinished Obelisk, Felucca in Aswan, Kom Ombo Temple, Temple of Horus, Edfu, Karnak & Luxor Temple, Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut Temple.

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