5 day Nile cruise from Luxor to Aswan
Enjoy a 5 day Nile cruise Luxor to Aswan. Explore Karnak Temple, the Valley of the Kings, Edfu Temple and Kom Ombo Temple with guided sightseeing and scenic sailing along the Nile.
Overview
On a 4 day Nile cruise from Aswan to Luxor you will travel through the heart of Egypt. This Nile cruise mixes river sailing with stops at historic temples and archaeological sites. The Nile cruise route passes Philae Temple Kom Ombo Temple and Edfu Temple before arriving at Luxor, where you can visit Karnak Temple, Luxor Temple and the Valley of the Kings.
For travelers, what temples can you visit on a 4 day Nile cruise from Aswan to Luxor? This Nile cruise brings together many of the important ancient landmarks of Upper Egypt in a single journey. On this Nile cruise you can see temple carvings, sacred sites and learn about the history of Egypt’s pharaohs while you spend time on the cruise ship.
An Aswan to Luxor Nile cruise with temples is a choice for travelers who want cultural sightseeing along the Nile. Browse Luxor Aswan Nile Cruise experiences, with Rich Holidays to find a journey that matches your travel plans.
Upon arrival at Aswan Airport or the railway station your driver will take you to start a sightseeing tour of Aswan’s famous landmarks. Visit the Aswan High Dam, an engineering project that looks out over Lake Nasser before you go to see the Philae Temple, which is for the goddesses Isis and Hathor. This ancient temple was moved to Agilkia Island to keep it safe from the flooding caused by the High Dam. It gives a wonderful look into Egypt’s religious past.
Next, go to the Unfinished Obelisk for a guided tour that shows the stone-cutting methods and the skills of the Egyptian workers. After your Aswan sightseeing tour you will be taken to your Nile cruise for check-in before lunch. Have lunch and dinner on the boat as you get settled in for your 4 day Nile cruise from Aswan to Luxor.
Meals: Lunch and Dinner
Overnight: On board the Nile cruise
Enjoy breakfast on board as your 4-day Egypt Nile cruise departs from Aswan and sails toward Kom Ombo. Once you arrive take part in a guided tour of the Kom Ombo Temple. This special riverside sanctuary is dedicated to two gods: Sobek, the crocodile god and Haroeris also known as Horus the Elder. Discover the temple’s dual design and learn how it reflects ancient Egyptian religious beliefs.
Then continue sailing along the Nile to Edfu. This is where you will visit the Temple of Horus one of the well-preserved ancient temples in all of Egypt. Built between 237 and 57 BC during the Ptolemaic period the temple honors Horus, the falcon-headed god. Explore its halls admire the detailed carvings and read the inscriptions that tell the story of its deep religious meaning.
After visiting these sites return to your cruise ship and relax as you enjoy the peaceful Nile scenery. Dinner is served on board followed by a stay, on the Nile cruise.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Overnight: On board the Nile cruise
After breakfast on the ship keep going on your 4 day Nile cruise from Aswan to Luxor. Head towards Luxor. Take in the beautiful views along the Nile before visiting Karnak Temple on a guided tour. This huge temple complex was one of the important religious places in ancient Egypt with big columns, holy areas and carvings that show hundreds of years of history from the time of the pharaohs.
Go to Luxor Temple, which was called the Southern Sanctuary in times. It was connected to the idea of kings coming to power and ruled by kings. This amazing place gives information about the religious beliefs and royal history of Luxor.
After the guided tours go back, to the cruise ship for dinner. Spend the night on the boat.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Overnight: On board the Nile cruise
After breakfast on board you will check out of your Nile cruise. Start a private guided tour of the Valley of the Kings one of Luxor’s most famous archaeological sites. You will explore the burial ground of New Kingdom pharaohs, which is famous for its richly decorated tombs, colorful wall paintings and inscriptions that reveal ancient Egyptian beliefs about the afterlife.
Continue to Hatshepsut Temple at Deir el-Bahari, a mortuary temple built into the limestone cliffs on Luxor’s West Bank. You will admire its terraces and learn about Queen Hatshepsut’s reign, the temple’s religious significance and its connection to the god Amun‑Ra.
After your guided sightseeing tour you will enjoy lunch at a restaurant before transferring to Luxor Airport or the railway station for your departure. This final day completes your 4 day Nile cruise from Aswan to Luxor combining river travel, with the history of ancient Thebes.
Meals: Breakfast and Lunch
The order of visits may be adjusted for operational reasons
| Type of room | MAY TO SEP |
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| Solo Traveler | $1290 |
| Double | $875 |
| Single | $1110 |
| Type of room | MAY TO SEP |
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| Solo Traveler | $1380 |
| Double | $1050 |
| Single | $1180 |
| Type of room | MAY TO SEP |
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| Solo Traveler | $2050 |
| Double | $1380 |
| Single | $1760 |
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The 4 day Nile cruise from Aswan to Luxor includes visits to Philae, Kom Ombo, Edfu, Karnak, and Luxor Temples, depending on the scheduled itinerary.
This 4 day Nile cruise Aswan to Luxor includes three nights on board, guided sightseeing, scheduled meals, transfers, and an English-speaking Egyptologist. Entrance fees and drinks are excluded.
The 4 day Egypt Nile cruise from Aswan travels through Kom Ombo and Edfu before reaching Luxor, with sightseeing at major ancient landmarks along the route.
A 4 day Nile cruise from Aswan to Luxor covers key attractions in Aswan and Luxor, with stops at important temples along the Nile.
An Aswan to Luxor Nile cruise with temples combines scenic sailing, ancient Egyptian history, and guided visits to major archaeological sites in Upper Egypt.
The 4 day Nile cruise from Aswan to Luxor includes three nights aboard the ship, with sightseeing arranged across the four-day itinerary.
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