Overview
Tour Description
Seven nights on the Nile, starting and ending in Aswan. The ship sails north to Luxor and back again, so you see every main temple on the river and still have whole days to relax on deck. It is the best value way to spend a full week on the Nile, and the price per person drops for larger groups.
Highlights
- The High Dam and Philae Temple
- Kom Ombo and Edfu
- Karnak, Luxor Temple and the Valley of the Kings
- A full day of sailing through the Esna lock
- Optional sunrise balloon in Luxor and Abu Simbel at the end
Itinerary
Day 1: Aswan: High Dam and Philae, board the cruise
We pick you up at your Aswan hotel in the morning for the High Dam and Philae Temple, the temple of Isis whose walls tell the story of Osiris. Then you check in to your cruise.
Meals: Lunch, dinner. Overnight: Nile cruise, Aswan.
Day 2: Kom Ombo and sailing to Esna
You visit Kom Ombo, built between 180 and 47 BC, with Horus the Elder in the north half and Sobek in the south, and carvings of medical instruments and calendars. The ship then sails on towards Esna.
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner. Overnight: Nile cruise.
Day 3: A day on the river
A free day on board as the ship passes the Esna lock and sails to Luxor.
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner. Overnight: Nile cruise, Luxor.
Day 4: Karnak and Luxor Temple
An optional 45-minute balloon flight at sunrise (book in advance). After breakfast your Egyptologist takes you to Karnak, known in antiquity as Ipet-isut, “the most select of places”, and to Luxor Temple.
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner. Overnight: Nile cruise, Luxor.
Day 5: Luxor West Bank
You visit the Valley of the Kings, where Tutankhamun, Seti I and Ramses the Great were buried, the Temple of Hatshepsut and the Colossi of Memnon. The ship then turns south.
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner. Overnight: Nile cruise.
Day 6: Edfu and sailing to Aswan
You visit the Temple of Horus at Edfu, built between 237 and 57 BC on the legendary site of the battle between Horus and Seth. Back on board for lunch, you sail on to Aswan.
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner. Overnight: Nile cruise, Aswan.
Day 7: Optional Abu Simbel
A free day in Aswan, or an optional early trip by private car to Abu Simbel, the temples of Ramses II and Nefertari. The Great Temple is famous for the Sun Festival on 22 October and 22 February, when sunlight reaches its inner sanctuary.
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner. Overnight: Nile cruise, Aswan.
Day 8: Disembark in Aswan
After breakfast you check out and we take you anywhere in Aswan.
Meals: Breakfast.
Included and Excluded
- 7 nights on a Nile cruise, full board
- English-speaking Egyptologist guide
- Cruise excursions in the itinerary, with entrance fees
- All transfers by modern air-conditioned vehicle
- All service charges and taxes
- Hot air balloon and Abu Simbel (optional)
- Flights or train to and from Aswan
- Drinks
- Tips for guides, drivers and crew
- Personal expenses
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Note:
- If you wish to book all the optional tours as a package, you will get a 10% off as an offer ONLY 490 USD
- Sound and Light show in Karnak (60 USD Per person)
- Hot air balloon ride: 110 USD per person.
- Aswan City tour: 40 USD per person.
- Nubian village tour in Aswan: 75 USD per person.
- Abu Simple tour: 250 USD private tour / 150 USD shared tour.
Tour Attractions
FAQs
How much does the 7-night Nile cruise cost?
It depends on group size: $2,400 per person for a solo traveler, $2,050 each for two, $1,700 for 3 to 4, $1,500 for 5 to 8, $1,200 for 9 to 15 and $900 for 16 or more.
Does the cruise go one way?
No, it is a round trip. It starts in Aswan, sails to Luxor and returns to Aswan, so you only need transport to and from one city.
Do you have a version with Abu Simbel and the balloon included?
Yes, our 7-night luxury Nile cruise from Aswan includes Abu Simbel, the balloon flight and a Nubian village.
Is a week on a Nile cruise too long?
Not if you enjoy slow travel. There are only two full sailing days, and the rest of the time is split between temple visits and free time on deck.
