Sail through Egypt’s heart and history on a luxurious 5-night Nile Cruise from Aswan to Luxor. This extended journey allows you to fully immerse yourself in the wonders of ancient Egypt — from majestic temples and royal tombs to serene Nile landscapes. With expert-guided tours and full-board luxury, it’s the perfect mix of discovery, relaxation, and timeless beauty.

Included/Excluded

5 nights’ accommodation on a 5-star deluxe Nile Cruise (full board).
All guided sightseeing tours as per itinerary.
Professional English-speaking Egyptologist guide.
Entrance fees to all mentioned sites.
All transfers by private A/C deluxe vehicle.
Assistance upon embarkation and disembarkation.
All taxes and service charges.

Domestic flights or train tickets (if applicable).
Personal expenses (laundry, calls, etc.).
Beverages during meals.

Tour Plan

Day 1: Aswan – Embarkation & Sightseeing

Check-in to your Nile Cruise before lunch.
Start your adventure with visits to:
The High Dam, a modern engineering marvel controlling the Nile’s waters.
The Unfinished Obelisk, showcasing ancient stone-carving techniques.
Philae Temple, the island temple dedicated to the goddess Isis.
Return to the cruise for dinner and overnight in Aswan.

Day 2: Free Day in Aswan / Optional Excursion

Enjoy a relaxing morning onboard or choose an optional excursion to Abu Simbel Temples (highly recommended).
In the afternoon, take an optional felucca sail around Elephantine Island or visit a Nubian Village.
Dinner and overnight in Aswan.

Day 3: Kom Ombo & Edfu Temples

Sail north to Kom Ombo and visit the Temple of Sobek and Haroeris, dedicated to two gods and known for its perfectly symmetrical design.
Continue sailing to Edfu, where you’ll visit the magnificent Temple of Horus, one of Egypt’s best-preserved temples.
Return to the cruise and enjoy lunch as you sail towards Esna.
Dinner and overnight on board.

Day 4: Esna Lock – Sail to Luxor

Experience sailing through the Esna Lock, a highlight of your Nile journey.
Relax onboard as you sail toward Luxor, taking in the stunning river scenery.
Enjoy afternoon tea on the sun deck, then dinner and overnight in Luxor.

Day 5: Luxor West Bank Sightseeing

After breakfast, explore the West Bank of Luxor, home to the most famous archaeological sites in Egypt:
Valley of the Kings, the burial site of New Kingdom pharaohs.
Temple of Queen Hatshepsut, a masterpiece of ancient architecture.
Colossi of Memnon, two towering statues of Amenhotep III.
Return to the cruise for lunch and relaxation.
Dinner and overnight in Luxor.