A slower journey through Upper Egypt

Find your Nile cruise route

Compare three classic journeys between Luxor and Aswan. See what each day includes, explore our cruise vessels and request the right dates for your trip.

Each itinerary below shows the usual sightseeing plan. Sailing times, visit order, vessel availability and final inclusions are confirmed in your written offer for the selected travel dates.

Three ways to sail

Choose the journey that fits your plans

Start in Aswan for a shorter northbound cruise, or begin in Luxor and sail south. The 7-day round trip adds time in Aswan and a return sailing.

Philae Temple beside the Nile in Aswan

4 days · 3 nights · Aswan to Luxor

Start in Aswan

Visit Philae, Kom Ombo and Edfu before exploring Luxor’s celebrated temples and west bank.

$300 illustrative estimate · sharing a cabin

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Sun deck aboard a Nile cruise boat

5 days · 4 nights · Luxor to Aswan

Sail south to Aswan

Explore Luxor’s East and West Banks, then sail via Edfu and Kom Ombo to Aswan.

$400 illustrative estimate · sharing a cabin

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Nile cruise sailing beneath a warm evening sky

7 days · 6 nights · Luxor round trip

Luxor–Aswan–Luxor

See the same core monuments as the 5-day route, with an extra Aswan night and return sailing.

Price on request confirmed by vessel, dates and cabin

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4 days · 3 nights

Aswan to Luxor

A south-to-north sailing with temples in Aswan, Kom Ombo and Edfu, followed by Luxor’s signature monuments.

Philae Temple on Agilkia Island

DAY 1

Aswan

Visit Philae Temple and the High Dam, board the cruise and sail on the Nile.

DAY 2

Kom Ombo

Visit Kom Ombo Temple and continue sailing towards Edfu.

DAY 3

Edfu

Visit Edfu Temple and continue sailing towards Luxor.

DAY 4

Luxor & departure

Visit the Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut Temple, Karnak and Luxor Temples as scheduled; check out and depart.

5 days · 4 nights

Luxor to Aswan

Discover the monuments of Luxor before sailing south through Edfu and Kom Ombo to Aswan.

Columns of Luxor Temple at sunset

DAY 1

Luxor East Bank

Visit Karnak Temple and Luxor Temple, then return to the ship and begin sailing.

DAY 2

Luxor West Bank

Visit the Valley of the Kings and Hatshepsut Temple; continue sailing towards Edfu.

DAY 3

Edfu & Kom Ombo

Visit Edfu Temple, continue to Kom Ombo and visit its temple; sail towards Aswan.

DAY 4

Aswan

Visit Philae Temple and the High Dam; enjoy your last night on board.

DAY 5

Departure

Breakfast, check out and end your journey in Aswan.

7 days · 6 nights · round trip

Luxor–Aswan–Luxor

Enjoy the core Luxor-to-Aswan sightseeing with more time in Aswan and a return sailing north. Stops on the return leg depend on your vessel and date.

A traditional boat sailing the Nile at sunset

DAY 1

Luxor East Bank

Visit Karnak Temple and Luxor Temple, then board your cruise.

DAY 2

Luxor West Bank

Visit the Valley of the Kings and Hatshepsut Temple, then sail south towards Edfu.

DAY 3

Edfu

Visit Edfu Temple and continue sailing towards Kom Ombo.

DAY 4

Kom Ombo

Visit Kom Ombo Temple and continue sailing to Aswan.

DAY 5

Aswan

Visit Philae Temple and the High Dam; enjoy an additional night on board in Aswan.

DAY 6

Sail towards Luxor

Begin the return journey north. Any intermediate calls or visits are confirmed in your written offer.

DAY 7

Departure in Luxor

Have breakfast on board, check out and end your journey in Luxor.

What’s included in the cruise program

  • Full-board meals on board.
  • Professional tour guide for the listed sightseeing program.
  • Transfers listed in the selected itinerary.
  • Visits to the temples and sites listed day by day.

Price & booking notes

  • Indicative estimate: USD 100 per overnight stay per traveller sharing a cabin — USD 300 for 3 nights or USD 400 for 4 nights. The 6-night round trip is quoted on request.
  • Cruise gratuities are additional: crew USD 3 per person per night and sailors USD 2 per person per cruise.
  • International flights are not included. Your written offer confirms vessel, cabin, dates, entrance-ticket charges and final price.
  • A 10% deposit secures a confirmed booking; balance is due on arrival by cash or Visa. Sailing times and visit order may vary.

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Choose a vessel to ask about availability for your dates. The confirmed boat and cabin category will be listed in your written offer.

Before you book

Quick answers about the cruise

Are all visits and sailing times fixed?

The program is a typical itinerary. Sailing times, visit order and any stops on the return leg may change by vessel and travel date; your written offer confirms the plan.

What is the price for the 7-day round trip?

The 6-night Luxor–Aswan–Luxor cruise is quoted on request because the final amount depends on the vessel, cabin and travel dates.

Are entrance tickets, flights and gratuities included?

International flights and cruise gratuities are not included. Your written offer confirms entrance-ticket charges, included transfers and the final inclusions.

How do I secure my booking?

A 10% deposit secures a confirmed booking. The balance is due on arrival by cash or Visa, as stated in the written offer.

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