Sail the Nile from Luxor to Aswan on a private 5-day cruise, exploring ancient temples and stunning landscapes with a personal Egyptologist guide.
Sail the Nile from Luxor to Aswan on a private 5-day cruise, exploring ancient temples and stunning landscapes with a personal Egyptologist guide.
Day 1: Arrival in Luxor – East Bank Tour
Luxor - Upon arriving in Luxor, a representative will warmly welcome you and escort you to your luxurious 5★ Nile cruise ship. After checking in and enjoying lunch onboard, meet your personal Egyptologist guide to commence your adventure with a tour of Luxor’s East Bank.
Temple of Karnak - Begin with a…
Day 1: Arrival in Luxor – East Bank Tour
Luxor - Upon arriving in Luxor, a representative will warmly welcome you and escort you to your luxurious 5★ Nile cruise ship. After checking in and enjoying lunch onboard, meet your personal Egyptologist guide to commence your adventure with a tour of Luxor’s East Bank.
Temple of Karnak - Begin with a visit to the Karnak Temple Complex, one of the most important religious sites in ancient Egypt. Discover its expansive courtyards, towering columns, and the Great Hypostyle Hall—a testament to ancient engineering and devotion.
Luxor Temple - Proceed to Luxor Temple, which glows beautifully in the evening light. Stroll through the grand avenue of sphinxes and admire the statues of Ramses II and the detailed carvings that celebrate the splendor of ancient Thebes.
Return to the cruise for dinner and enjoy your first overnight stay onboard in Luxor.
Day 2: West Bank Tour – Sail to Edfu
Valley of the Kings - After breakfast onboard, cross the Nile to explore the West Bank, where ancient tombs and mortuary temples await.
Visit the Valley of the Kings, the final resting place of the New Kingdom pharaohs. Enter some of the beautifully adorned royal tombs—some still vibrant with color after thousands of years. (Optional visit to King Tutankhamun’s tomb available.)
Temple of Hatshepsut at Deir el Bahari - Next, explore the Mortuary Temple of Queen Hatshepsut, a remarkable monument carved into the cliffs of Deir el-Bahari. Learn about this influential female pharaoh and her extraordinary reign.
Colossi of Memnon - Pause for photos at the Colossi of Memnon, two enormous statues of Amenhotep III that have stood for over 3,400 years.
Esna Lock - Return to your cruise for lunch, and begin sailing south toward Edfu. Enjoy dinner onboard and take in the serene views as you pass through the Esna Lock.
Overnight on the cruise in Edfu.
Day 3: Edfu – Kom Ombo – Sail to Aswan
Temple of Horus - Enjoy breakfast onboard, then take a horse-drawn carriage through the city to visit the Temple of Horus in Edfu, one of the best-preserved temples in all of Egypt. Admire its grand pylons, intricate inscriptions, and the stories they tell of ancient mythology and power.
Temple of Kom Ombo - Return to the ship and continue sailing to Kom Ombo, where you’ll explore the unique double temple dedicated to two gods—Sobek, the crocodile god, and Horus the Elder, the falcon god. Learn about the distinctive dual design and visit the on-site Crocodile Museum, where mummified crocodiles are displayed.
Aswan - Back onboard, enjoy lunch, afternoon tea, and dinner as you cruise toward Aswan. Evening entertainment may include a traditional Galabeya Party onboard.
Overnight on the cruise in Aswan.
Day 4: Aswan Tour
Aswan High Dam - After breakfast, begin your guided tour of Aswan, a city renowned for its beauty and cultural diversity.
Start at the High Dam, a modern engineering marvel that transformed Egypt by controlling Nile flooding and generating electricity.
Temple of Philae - Then take a short boat ride to Philae Temple, one of Egypt’s most scenic temples, dedicated to Isis, the goddess of magic and motherhood. Learn how this stunning complex was saved from flooding and relocated to Agilkia Island.
Unfinished Obelisk - Next, visit the Unfinished Obelisk, an enormous ancient monument left incomplete in the stone quarries. Marvel at its size and gain insight into ancient stone-cutting techniques.
Elephantine Island - Enjoy a felucca ride (traditional sailboat) around Elephantine Island and the Botanical Garden (optional), where you can relax and view the city from the water.
Return to the cruise for your final dinner onboard. Overnight in Aswan.
Day 5: Disembarkation – Departure
Aswan - After breakfast onboard, check out and disembark from your cruise. You’ll be transferred to your hotel or Aswan airport/train station for your onward journey.
Optional: Extend your tour with an Abu Simbel excursion (available upon request).
This concludes your unforgettable Nile journey, filled with history, beauty, and unique cultural experiences.

- Meet-and-assist services at airports or hotels
- 4 nights on a 5★ deluxe Nile cruise ship
- Full-board meals (breakfast, lunch, dinner)
- Lunch
- Horse-drawn carriage ride in Edfu
- Dinner
- Breakfast
- All service charges and taxes
- All ground transportation is in an air-conditioned vehicle
- A privatethe licensed Egyptologist guide throughout
- Meet-and-assist services at airports or hotels
- 4 nights on a 5★ deluxe Nile cruise ship
- Full-board meals (breakfast, lunch, dinner)
- Lunch
- Horse-drawn carriage ride in Edfu
- Dinner
- Breakfast
- All service charges and taxes
- All ground transportation is in an air-conditioned vehicle
- A privatethe licensed Egyptologist guide throughout
- Entrance fees to all mentioned sites
- Tipping
- Entrance fees to all mentioned sites
- Tipping
Embark on a breathtaking 5-day, 4-night private cruise tour along the majestic Nile River from Luxor to Aswan. Experience Egypt’s timeless wonders as you take in the lush riverbanks, golden deserts, and ancient temples that grace the Nile’s path. Beginning in Luxor, explore the East and West Banks with a private Egyptologist guide, visiting renowned…
Embark on a breathtaking 5-day, 4-night private cruise tour along the majestic Nile River from Luxor to Aswan. Experience Egypt’s timeless wonders as you take in the lush riverbanks, golden deserts, and ancient temples that grace the Nile’s path. Beginning in Luxor, explore the East and West Banks with a private Egyptologist guide, visiting renowned sites such as Karnak Temple, Luxor Temple, the Valley of the Kings, and the Mortuary Temple of Queen Hatshepsut.
Proceed to Edfu to witness the remarkably preserved Temple of Horus, then journey to Kom Ombo to discover the dual temples dedicated to Sobek and Horus. In Aswan, be amazed by the engineering marvel of the High Dam, visit the island-bound Philae Temple dedicated to Isis, and explore the ancient Unfinished Obelisk in the granite quarries.
Relax aboard a luxurious Nile cruise ship, savoring delicious meals, comfortable accommodations, and panoramic views of the Nile Valley.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.