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Nile Cruises from Luxor to Aswan

3, 4 & 7-night sailings — temples, history and first-class comfort on the timeless Nile

Sail the timeless Nile in style with multi-night packages of history, nature and first-class comfort. Our most popular sailings run 3, 4 or 7 nights between Luxor and Aswan, stopping at temples such as Edfu, Kom Ombo and Philae along the way.

Shorter or longer itineraries can be arranged, including combining a cruise with extra time in Cairo or the Red Sea. Nile cruise packages typically add full-board dining onboard.

Your Cruise

Sailing the Nile, Temple by Temple

3, 4 & 7-Night Sailings

Choose the length that suits you, sailing between Luxor and Aswan.

Temples Along the Way

Visits to temples such as Edfu, Kom Ombo and Philae on your route.

Combine With More

Add extra time in Cairo or on the Red Sea, as a private or group journey.

Our Programs

Nile Cruise Programs

3 Nights · 4 Days · Aswan – Luxor

3-Night Nile Cruise from Aswan to Luxor

Sail downstream from Aswan to Luxor, visiting the High Dam, Philae, Abu Simbel, Kom Ombo, Edfu and the temples and tombs of Luxor.

Check-in in Aswan every Wednesday and Friday.
Trajan's Kiosk at the Temple of Philae near Aswan
Philae Temple, Aswan
Colossal statues inside the Great Temple of Ramesses II at Abu Simbel
Abu Simbel
Columns of the Karnak Temple Complex in Luxor, Egypt
Karnak Temple, Luxor
Traditional felucca sailboat on the Nile at sunset
Sailing the Nile
3 Nights4 Days
AswanStarts in
LuxorEnds in
On requestPrice
1
Day 1

Aswan — Arrival & Check-In

  • Visit the Aswan High Dam, a modern engineering marvel
  • Explore the Temple of Philae, dedicated to the goddess Isis
  • Check in to your Nile cruise and enjoy a relaxing afternoon onboard
2
Day 2

Abu Simbel & Kom Ombo

  • Early excursion to Abu Simbel and the temples of Ramses II carved into the mountainside
  • Sail towards Kom Ombo and visit the Temple of Kom Ombo, dedicated to both Sobek and Horus
3
Day 3

Edfu Temple & Arrival in Luxor

  • Visit the Temple of Edfu, one of the best-preserved temples in Egypt
  • Sail towards Luxor and explore Luxor Temple at sunset
4
Day 4

Luxor Highlights

  • Explore the Valley of the Kings, where Egypt's pharaohs were buried
  • Visit the Temple of Hatshepsut and the Colossi of Memnon
  • Explore the Karnak Temple complex, one of the largest religious sites in the world
  • End of the cruise in Luxor

The order of visits may vary with the sailing schedule of the cruise. Nile cruise packages typically include full-board dining onboard.

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4 Nights · 5 Days · Luxor – Aswan

4-Night Nile Cruise from Luxor to Aswan

Sail upstream from Luxor to Aswan, stopping at the temples of Edfu and Kom Ombo along the way.

Departures from Luxor every Saturday and Monday.
Columns of the Karnak Temple Complex in Luxor, Egypt
Karnak Temple, Luxor
Traditional felucca sailboat on the Nile at sunset
Sailing the Nile
Trajan's Kiosk at the Temple of Philae near Aswan
Philae Temple, Aswan
4 Nights5 Days
LuxorStarts in
AswanEnds in
On requestPrice

Highlights

  • Luxor: Valley of the Kings, Temple of Hatshepsut, Colossi of Memnon, Karnak and Luxor Temples
  • Temple of Edfu
  • Temple of Kom Ombo
  • Aswan: High Dam and Philae Temple

Full day-by-day itinerary available on request.

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7 Nights · 8 Days · Back to Back

7-Night Nile Cruise, Back to Back

Sail the full river in both directions: start in Luxor and return to Luxor, or start in Aswan and return to Aswan.

Available from Luxor or from Aswan. Departure days on request.
Traditional felucca sailboat on the Nile at sunset
Sailing the Nile
Columns of the Karnak Temple Complex in Luxor, Egypt
Karnak Temple, Luxor
Colossal statues inside the Great Temple of Ramesses II at Abu Simbel
Abu Simbel
Trajan's Kiosk at the Temple of Philae near Aswan
Philae Temple, Aswan
7 Nights8 Days
Luxor or AswanStarts in
Same cityReturns to
On requestPrice

Highlights

  • Luxor: Valley of the Kings, Temple of Hatshepsut, Colossi of Memnon, Karnak and Luxor Temples
  • Temples of Edfu and Kom Ombo, visited as you sail in each direction
  • Aswan: High Dam and Philae Temple, with the Abu Simbel excursion

Full day-by-day itinerary available on request.

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Our Partners

Our Nile Cruise Partners

We work with partner Nile cruise ships sailing between Luxor and Aswan, and can arrange your cruise on the one that suits you best.

Standard & First-Class

Luxor · Aswan

MS Blue Shadow

Luxor · Aswan

MS Royal La Terrasse

Luxor · Aswan

MS King of Thebes

Luxor · Aswan

MS Royal Elite

Luxor · Aswan

MS Monica

Luxor · Aswan

MS Queen Tiyi

Luxor · Aswan

MS Sara

Luxor · Aswan

MS Renaissance

Luxor · Aswan

MS Nile Story

Luxor · Aswan

MS Le Fayan II

Luxor · Aswan

MS Radamis II

Luxor · Aswan

MS Semiramis II

Deluxe

Deluxe · Luxor · Aswan

MS Farah

Deluxe · Luxor · Aswan

Sonesta Star Goddess

Deluxe · Luxor · Aswan

Sonesta Moon Goddess

Deluxe · Luxor · Aswan

Sonesta Sun Goddess

Deluxe · Luxor · Aswan

Sonesta Nile Goddess

Deluxe · Luxor · Aswan

Sonesta St. George

Deluxe · Luxor · Aswan

Oberoi Zahra

Deluxe · Luxor · Aswan

Mövenpick Hamees

Deluxe · Luxor · Aswan

Mövenpick Darakum

Deluxe · Luxor · Aswan

Mövenpick Sun Ray

Deluxe · Luxor · Aswan

Steigenberger Minerva

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Plan Your Cruise

Private or Group, Built Around Your Budget

Tell us your dates and how long you'd like to sail, and we'll put together the right Nile cruise for you.

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