Nile Cruise Luxor to Aswan 5 Days, 4 Nights

5-Day Nile Cruise from Luxor to Aswan

Experience Upper Egypt at a comfortable pace on this 5-day Nile cruise from Luxor to Aswan. The route combines the temples and royal tombs of Luxor with Edfu, Kom Ombo and the riverside landmarks of Aswan, while four nights on board give you time to enjoy the changing Nile scenery between guided visits. It is an excellent choice for couples, families and first-time visitors who want a structured Egypt itinerary without changing hotels every day.

Your holiday begins in Luxor, where an Egyptologist introduces the East Bank monuments before embarkation. The following morning is devoted to the West Bank, including the Valley of the Kings and the Temple of Hatshepsut. The ship then continues south through Esna towards Edfu and Kom Ombo before reaching Aswan. Full-board accommodation, the confirmed sightseeing programme and transfers described in your written proposal are arranged by Go Guided Tours. The exact vessel, cabin category, pickup times and operating schedule are confirmed for your selected travel date.

Nile Cruise Highlights

• Four nights on a Nile cruise travelling from Luxor to Aswan
• Guided visits in Luxor on both the East Bank and West Bank
• The Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut Temple and Colossi of Memnon
• Karnak Temple and Luxor Temple with a professional Egyptologist
• Temple of Horus at Edfu and the double temple at Kom Ombo
• Philae Temple and the Aswan High Dam
• Full-board meals on the cruise from embarkation to disembarkation
• Private local support and clear written confirmation before payment

Detailed 5-Day Nile Cruise Itinerary

Day 1: Luxor Arrival, East Bank and Embarkation

Meet the local representative in Luxor at the agreed hotel, airport or railway station. Begin with the East Bank, where Karnak Temple reveals a vast complex of sanctuaries, pylons and the Great Hypostyle Hall. Continue to Luxor Temple, an elegant riverside monument connected historically to Karnak by the Avenue of Sphinxes. After the guided visit, transfer to the cruise ship, complete check-in and settle into your cabin. Lunch and dinner are served on board according to the ship schedule, with the first night spent in Luxor.

Day 2: Luxor West Bank and Sailing to Edfu

After breakfast, cross to Luxor's West Bank for a guided journey through the royal landscape of ancient Thebes. Enter selected tombs in the Valley of the Kings, where New Kingdom pharaohs created richly decorated burial chambers. Continue to the terraced Temple of Queen Hatshepsut at Deir el-Bahari and stop at the Colossi of Memnon. Return to the ship for lunch and begin sailing south through the Esna lock towards Edfu. Dinner and overnight are on board.

Day 3: Edfu Temple and Kom Ombo

Visit the Temple of Horus at Edfu, one of Egypt's best-preserved ancient temples. Your guide explains its monumental gateway, ceremonial courts and inscriptions while placing the site within the wider story of Ptolemaic Egypt. Return to the vessel and continue sailing to Kom Ombo. Later, explore the unusual double temple shared by Sobek and Haroeris, with symmetrical halls and reliefs overlooking the Nile. Rejoin the cruise for dinner and sail towards Aswan.

Day 4: Aswan Sightseeing and Leisure Time

Discover Aswan's principal landmarks with your Egyptologist. Visit the High Dam, which transformed modern Egypt's management of the Nile, then travel by motorboat to Philae Temple on Agilkia Island. The reconstructed sanctuary preserves important stories associated with Isis and offers one of the most atmospheric settings in southern Egypt. Return to the ship for lunch. The remainder of the day allows time to relax on deck or add an optional Aswan experience when available, such as a Nubian village visit or felucca sailing.

Day 5: Disembarkation in Aswan

Enjoy breakfast before checking out of your cabin. The standard cruise programme ends with a transfer to the agreed Aswan hotel, airport or railway station. Travellers continuing to Abu Simbel can request an optional road or air excursion, subject to the departure schedule and availability. If Aswan forms part of a longer Egypt holiday package, the local team can also coordinate the next hotel, domestic flight or private transfer in the same written itinerary.

What Is Included

The final quotation confirms every included service for your date. A typical arrangement includes four nights of cruise accommodation, full-board meals on the vessel, meet-and-assist service, the sightseeing programme described above, an English-speaking Egyptologist and the transfers required for the confirmed itinerary. Entrance tickets, cabin category and the private or shared format of each service are stated clearly in the proposal before booking.

What Is Not Included

International flights, Egypt entry visas, personal expenses, drinks, gratuities and optional excursions are not included unless they are specifically listed in your written confirmation. Entrance to special tombs, including the Tomb of Tutankhamun when available, may require a separate ticket. Abu Simbel is optional rather than part of the standard five-day route.

Cabins, Meals and Cruise Standard

Nile cruise availability varies by sailing date, vessel and cabin category. Your proposal identifies the selected ship or an agreed equivalent, the cabin arrangement, meal plan and any supplement for an upper-deck or upgraded cabin. Full-board generally begins with lunch on embarkation day and ends with breakfast on disembarkation day. Please share dietary requirements before confirmation so they can be requested from the vessel.

Best Time for a Luxor to Aswan Cruise

Nile cruises operate throughout much of the year, but October to April normally offers milder conditions for temple visits. Summer departures can be hotter and often require earlier sightseeing times. Sailing days and monument order may change because of navigation, lock schedules or operating conditions, yet the local team coordinates the programme to include the confirmed visits wherever possible.

Who This Nile Cruise Is For

This itinerary suits travellers looking for a classic Egypt experience with a balance of guided discovery and time on the river. Couples appreciate the relaxed evenings and scenery, while families benefit from unpacking once for several destinations. Guests with mobility needs should tell us before booking because temple surfaces, gangways and docking positions can involve steps or uneven ground. The programme can also be combined with Cairo, Abu Simbel or a Red Sea beach stay to create a complete tailor-made Egypt holiday.

How to Book

Send your preferred travel date, number of adults and children, room or cabin requirements and arrival point in Luxor. Go Guided Tours will check the sailing schedule and send a written proposal showing the vessel, cabin, inclusions, pickup arrangements and exact total. Availability is confirmed only after you approve the itinerary and complete the agreed booking process.