Nile Cruise: Explore Ancient Egypt's Treasures

Embark on a breathtaking 3-night Nile cruise from Aswan to Luxor, immersing yourself in the ancient wonders of Egypt. Explore archaeological treasures, guided by experts, and enjoy luxurious accommodations aboard a stylish 5-star boat.

Duration: 4 days
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights

DAY 1: EMBARK IN ASWAN | MAJESTIC PHILAE

Temple of Philae - Arrive at Aswan Airport, where your Journey to Egypt Tour Guide will meet you at the exit door, holding a sign with your name. Begin your exploration by visiting the magnificent Temple of Philae. Take a motorized boat to the island of Agilika. This sacred site, dedicated to the goddess…

What's Included
  • Entrance fees to all the sites as mentioned on the itinerary
  • Accommodation on board 5 star Standard cruise on full board basis
  • Assistance of our personnel during your stay and excursions
  • Qualified Egyptologist tour guides
  • All Nile Cruise excursions as mentioned in the itinerary
  • All transfers by a modern air-conditioned deluxe vehicle
  • Meet…
What's Not Included
  • Any optional tours Such as Abu Simbel Temple from Aswan By Car Or Hot air balloon ride in Luxor.
  • Drinks on board.
Additional Information

Bask in the timeless majesty of ancient Egypt on an immersive journey through the land of the pharaohs, exploring its quintessential archaeological treasures with an expert tour guide, and cruise for three nights along the Nile.
Cruises Schedule: Every Friday Or Monday Or Wednesday
Tour Advantages

  • Embark on a three-night Nile river cruise, gliding in…
Location
Aswan
Hotel Sofitel Legend Old Cataract Aswan
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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At0usaa
Sep 23, 2025
Exceptional guide, amazing trip! - I had a wonderful experience with Journey to Egypt travel agency from start to finish. Marina, my agent, was extremely helpful and informative—she guided me through planning our trip and selecting the right Nile cruise. The payment process was smooth and convenient, especially with the option for our group of four to pay separately. We chose the MS Hamees from the Movenpick line. The cruise itself was very nice, and what truly stood out was the staff and the food. Every meal offered a wide variety and was different from the last—consistently excellent. The only downside was that, at times, the smell of gasoline was noticeable when multiple cruises were docked side by side. The highlight of our entire journey, however, was our tour leader, John. Without exaggeration, he is one of the best guides I’ve ever had. John was professional, friendly, and incredibly knowledgeable. His time management was flawless—he would share background information during our car rides, then provide detailed explanations at each site while also giving us enough free time for photos and exploration. Beyond guiding, he went above and beyond to ensure our comfort. He checked in on our rooms, arranged for a late checkout, and even made sure we were properly taken care of when dropped off at the airport. Thanks to his efforts, our experience was not only memorable but truly stress-free. I highly recommend Journey to Egypt, and if you have the chance to travel with John as your guide, you’re in for an exceptional experience.
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859baharj
Sep 23, 2025
Great cruise! Excellent tour leader - We were very happy with our cruise, MS- Hamees. The cruise was very clean, staff were super helpful and food was amazing! Our tour leader, John, was excellent ! He was very knowledgeable, organized, helpful and kind. He made our journey very smooth and enjoyable despite the hot weather in September.
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Robbo1098
Sep 10, 2025
Aswan to Luxor highlights - Communication from the start was very good. Received email confirmation about the tour and our guide John contacted me on WhatsApp to arrange the hotel pick up. Each days itinerary was clearly explained by our guide John. Optional extras were explained but not pushed on us so we felt comfortable deciding what we wanted to do. Each site we went to had our own driver which made the trips fast and reliable. John provided very clear and knowledgeable information about the sites and history of each one. He guided us around all the sights, pointing out important writings and statues so we didn’t miss anything. Plenty of free time at each site to explore ourselves also. The boat was very comfortable and meals were very good with lots of variety. Me and my partner couldn’t be happier with the last few days.
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Petraol158se
Sep 6, 2025
12/10 would recommend - Our tour guide Michael was the best. He explained everything to us in great detail, ge had an answer to all of our questions and was always at our side. Since the beginning of September is still quite hot, we always left really early (recommend by Michael) which was a really good choice, since it wasn't as hot and also not as crowded at the differnet sites we visited (one more stunning than the other by the way). The ship we had on the cruise also left no wishes open und the staff was really attentive and treated us warmly and with gret hospitality. We will definitely recommend this trip to family and friends
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Yvetteh944
Jun 6, 2025
Great service - While our boat definitely needed updating, our tour guide was the best! John was so knowledgeable and answered all questions. I got sick and he even went out and got medication for me. The crew of the ship were excellent and so helpful. Always asking if I felt better. Would definitely do this trip again.
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F6234ebronaldc
May 29, 2025
Magnificent Egyptian historical adventure with Michael - Magnificent, blow mind, must do, once in a lifetime experience. The ship overall was excellent, clean, inviting, excellent service, food was good. The sites were magnificent. Our guide Michael was magical, knowledgeable, caring, it was truly a wonderful experience, and Michael made a great experience for us even better. My wife and I will certainly recommend this to our friends . Ten out of ten
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Tourist19488514585
May 29, 2025
Wonders of Egypt what a fantastic experience - The organisation was top class, effortless for us to fully enjoy the experience. Our tour guide Michael, was the most helpful and knowledgeable person, he made everyone feel incredibly at ease and his delivery of in depth information of every element of the tour was encyclopedic. I would strongly recommend him. The tour can be intensive with some early starts but I wouldn't have missed any of it for an extra hour in bed. What a life time experience, great memories made of a truly exceptional experience.
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Mpoyse1976
Apr 19, 2025
First class Nile family cruise - Absolutely wonderful experience for our family. So happy with every aspect of the holiday. From the moment we were met at the hotel to the final drop off, we were so well looked after, and guided expertly by fantastic Egyptologist, John, around the amazing sites from Aswan to Luxor. First class experience on board Merit Dahabiya, with great food, lots of space, a cold tub and great great service. Travelling with 3 kids (between 9 and 16) it was very educational to be guided by John at each site. Abu Simbel, Valley of the Kings, Karnak to name a few. Wonderfully preserved, must-see places. Very pleased to choose the Dahabiya, which had only 13 guests (3 groups), compared to the large cruisers. Amazing floating along the Nile at night time and docking away from the large ports.
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Ekkew2019
Apr 9, 2025
So much to see and learn! - Excellent trip! Our guide, John, was very knowledgeable and made the tour really interesting and informative. The boat was great, cabins were clean, food was delicious, staff was really nice, and the deck was great for relaxing in the evenings. While the tours start very early, it was well worth it to avoid crowds, lines, and heat. There is plenty of downtime while sailing where one can relax.
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614ir
Apr 9, 2025
Trip of a lifetime along the Nile! - The four-day tour was meticulously planned, and brilliantly led by our wonderful tour- guide John. John joined us on arrival in Luxor and from that moment on, I was confident that everything was going to be fun, safe and details all organised. John was super communicative before the trip began,and through the week was kept us up-to-date over Whatsapp of any changes or useful information, and was patient and helpful throughout - often advising on money questions as well as being a great Egyptologist who was able to inform us of lots of fascinating detail on our tours of various temples and tombs! John was an always positive and reassuring and informative presence and sorted everything, from entry tickets to sites, to transfers and cabs along the four-day tour. We saw some of the most magical sites in the world, and felt incredibly safe (both in Egypt generally, and on the boat and tour) and were very well looked after for the entire trip. All the drivers and cars used were clean and air conditioned, with safe and polite drivers! Earlier on in the planning process, Marina from Journey to Egypt was incredibly informative, responsive, detailed and patient as I planned the trip. The 4-day trip was a great experience, so enjoyable and interesting, and a great mix, because although it is a busy sightseeing itinerary with early starts, it never felt too hectic or exhausting, and we always has a little time to relax in the afternoon and evenings. I felt happy and safe for the whole trip, especially as a solo traveller this was a big relief. Egyptian people and staff on the boat were all wonderfully welcoming and efficient. I would highly recommend Journey to Egypt as a tour operator, and John as a guide!
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up to 10 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).