Overview
Tour Description
A full week on the Nile, starting and ending in Luxor. The ship sails south to Aswan and back, so you see every main temple at a gentle pace, with free days on board to enjoy the river. Abu Simbel, a sunrise balloon flight and a Nubian village can all be added.
Highlights
- Karnak and Luxor Temple
- A horse carriage to Edfu
- The High Dam and Philae
- Kom Ombo
- The Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut Temple and the Colossi of Memnon
- Optional Abu Simbel, balloon flight and Nubian village
Itinerary
Day 1: Board in Luxor, Karnak and Luxor Temple
Your Egyptologist collects you from Luxor Airport, the station or your hotel. You visit Karnak and Luxor Temple, built by Amenhotep III and Ramses II, then board the cruise.
Meals: Lunch, dinner. Overnight: Nile cruise, Luxor.
Day 2: Optional balloon flight, sailing to Edfu
Start with an optional sunrise balloon flight over the West Bank. The rest of the day is free on board as the ship sails south.
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner. Overnight: Nile cruise.
Day 3: Edfu
A horse-drawn carriage takes you to the Temple of Horus at Edfu, whose walls tell the story of Horus defeating Seth. The ship arrives in Aswan late at night.
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner. Overnight: Nile cruise, Aswan.
Day 4: Aswan: the High Dam and Philae
You visit the High Dam, completed in 1971, and Philae Temple. An optional motorboat trip to a Nubian village can be added.
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner. Overnight: Nile cruise, Aswan.
Day 5: Optional Abu Simbel
An optional early trip to Abu Simbel, the two temples of Ramses II and Nefertari, returning for lunch on board. Or simply enjoy a free day in Aswan.
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner. Overnight: Nile cruise, Aswan.
Day 6: Kom Ombo
The ship sails north to Kom Ombo, the temple with two entrances, two halls and two sanctuaries, then continues to Luxor.
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner. Overnight: Nile cruise, Luxor.
Day 7: Luxor West Bank
You visit the Valley of the Kings, the Temple of Hatshepsut and the Colossi of Memnon. The last evening on board ends with a farewell party and a belly dance and Tanoura show.
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner. Overnight: Nile cruise, Luxor.
Day 8: Disembark in Luxor
After breakfast we drive you to Luxor Airport or the station.
Meals: Breakfast.
Included and Excluded
- 7 nights on a Nile cruise, full board
- Our staff’s assistance during your tour
- All transfers by modern air-conditioned vehicle
- Entrance fees to all sites between Luxor and Aswan
- English-speaking guide
- All service charges and taxes
- Optional tours (Abu Simbel, hot air balloon, Nubian village)
- Flights or train to Aswan and from Luxor
- Drinks and extra meals
- Tips for the guide, driver and crew
- Personal expenses such as laundry
Prices:
What will it cost you?
Prices per person change with the season and how many of you travel. Set yours and see the real number — no email needed.
Note:
All the accommodation in Cairo, Luxor and Aswan hotels and Nile cruises are 5* ultra deluxe accommodations
Tour Attractions
FAQs
How much does the 7-night Nile cruise from Luxor cost?
From $4,000 per person sharing a cabin from May to September, and $5,350 per person from October to April. Single travelers pay $5,400 in summer and $7,600 in winter.
Is it a one-way cruise?
No, it is a round trip from Luxor to Aswan and back, so you start and end in Luxor.
What are the optional extras?
A sunrise balloon flight in Luxor, Abu Simbel from Aswan and a Nubian village by motorboat.
Do you have a version starting in Aswan?
Yes. Our 7-night cruises from Aswan follow the same route in the other direction.
What is included in a luxury tour?
VIP airport service, private guides and vehicles, 5-star hotels, a deluxe cruise or dahabiya, and internal flights.
