Dahabiya Nile Cruise: Luxor to Aswan Luxury

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Embark on a 3-night Nile cruise adventure from Aswan to Luxor, exploring the highlights of Egypt along the way. Visit Abu Simbel, Philae, Kom Ombo, Edfu, Valley of the Kings, and more. Enjoy luxurious accommodations, delicious meals, and expert guides. Book now!

Duration: 4 days

Cancellation: 24 hours

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Highlights

Luxor - (Day 1) Luxor West Bank, Valley of the Kings & Overnight Hotel in Luxor
Prepare for an unforgettable experience aboard the Nile Dahabiya.
An Egyptology tour guide will promptly meet you at the Luxor train station, airport, or your hotel in Luxor. Cross over to the West Bank of Luxor to begin the first tour. Today, explore the magnificent…

Luxor - (Day 1) Luxor West Bank, Valley of the Kings & Overnight Hotel in Luxor

Prepare for an unforgettable experience aboard the Nile Dahabiya.

An Egyptology tour guide will promptly meet you at the Luxor train station, airport, or your hotel in Luxor. Cross over to the West Bank of Luxor to begin the first tour. Today, explore the magnificent tombs of the renowned Valley of the Kings, where true Egyptian history resides. Then, proceed to the impressive Queen Hatshepsut Temple, the powerful first lady who ruled Egypt. Conclude the day with a visit to the famous Colossi of Memnon. After the remarkable West Bank tour, enjoy a comfortable drive to your hotel. Rest and rejuvenate. Overnight stay at a hotel in Luxor. Meals: (No meals). Accommodation: (Overnight at a 4-star hotel in Luxor)

Esna - (Day 2) Karnak Temple - Enjoy Sailing & Overnight Dahabiya

Savor breakfast at your hotel. Then, explore Karnak Temple, the largest temple in Egypt. After the tour, drive to Esna to check in to your Dahabiya.

Prepare to capture unique photos of the stunning natural beauty, small boats, natural islands, beautiful views, and unique villages along the way while sailing. Dine under the stars. Enjoy the sailing experience. Meals: (Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner). Accommodation: (Overnight Dahabiya)

Temple of Horus - (Day 3): Edfu Temple - Enjoy Sailing - Local Village & Overnight Dahabiya

Enjoy a handmade breakfast onboard and continue sailing. Then, embark on a delightful horse and carriage tour to visit Edfu Temple. Continue sailing and enjoy local tea on the Dahabiya sun deck. Stop to visit a local Egyptian village, meet an Egyptian family, and discover Egypt’s hidden cultural side. Sail southward. Meals: (Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner). Accommodation: (Overnight Dahabiya)

Return to the cruise and continue sailing. Enjoy a drink on the sun deck; it’s a great opportunity to capture unique photos of the natural beauty on the way to Esna. Pass through the famous Esna lock.

Arrive in Luxor, Egypt’s most famous historical city, and visit Luxor Temple by night.

Overnight cruise in Luxor.

Gebel Silsila - Day 4: (Gebel El Silsila - Enjoy Sailing - Kom Ombo & Overnight Dahabiya)

Enjoy breakfast while sailing. Discover Gebel el-Silsila, where the cliffs on both sides narrow to the tightest point along the entire Nile. The location is between Edfu in the north towards Lower Egypt and Kom Ombo in the south towards Upper Egypt. After the diverse tour, enjoy sailing and then stop to visit Kom Ombo Temple. Have a barbecue dinner on the pristine sands under the stars. Your tour guide will share many stories about Egypt’s hidden cultural side. Meals: (Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner). Accommodation: (Onboard Dahabiya)

Aswan - Day 5 (Aswan, Philae Temple & Overnight Dahabiya)

Enjoy sailing and arrive in Aswan, the beautiful city renowned for its Nubian culture. Aswan is also famous for its historical islands, splendid views, and ancient culture. Rest and refresh, then prepare for the next tour. The Temple of Philae is a breathtaking structure dedicated to the goddess Isis, situated in a picturesque setting in Aswan, Egypt. After the Philae tour, return to your Dahabiya and get ready for a local party with Egyptian music onboard. Have fun capturing unique photos. Meals: (Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner). Accommodation: (Overnight Dahabiya)

Aswan - Day 6 (Disembark After Breakfast, Optional Abu Simbel & Final Transfer to Your Destination in Aswan)

Disembark after breakfast. An optional tour to Abu Simbel is available upon request. Travel comfortably to your destination in Aswan, leaving with memories that will last a lifetime. Have a wonderful trip.

What's Included

4 nights on Dahabiya board from Luxor to Aswan
1 night at 4-star hotel in Luxor with breakfast
Water and hot drinks onboard
Egyptology tour guide
Meals on Dahabiya from lunch on first day to breakfast on last day
All sites mentioned in the program
A/C door-to-door transfers
Cabin with all facilities
Taxes and charges included

What's Not Included

tipping (recommended)
entrance fees for the mentioned sites

Additional Information

Experience the distinctive style of Dahabiya for a memorable journey.
Immerse yourself in authentic Egyptian culture by embarking on a Dahabiya Nile cruise, offering a unique adventure between Luxor and Aswan.
The Luxury Dahabiya Nile Cruise provides the most exclusive and opulent way to explore Egypt. It offers a relaxed journey between Luxor and Aswan,…

Location

Luxor

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings

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Voyage35994099949

Jun 13, 2025

Highly recommend - This Dahabiya cruise was the best part of our Egypt trip! 💖🚢 From Luxor to Aswan, we enjoyed quiet sailing, delicious food, and visits to wonderful temples. The small group made it feel private and special. Highly recommend!

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S9544ez_

Apr 22, 2024

Nile Cruise and Hot-Air Balloon Ride - The 4-day-3-night Nile cruise was a breathtaking experience. As we sailed along the serene waters, we marveled at the iconic temples and monuments dotting the riverbanks. The highlight of this leg was the extraordinary hot-air balloon ride at sunrise. Floating above the Valley of the Kings, we witnessed the ancient wonders bathed in the golden glow of dawn, creating an unforgettable memory.

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Pioneer65482846363

Oct 26, 2023

Well-organized trip - This 4-day 3-night cruise was part of my 8-day trip to Egypt. I am very impressed by how the cruise was organized. Cupid booked my cruise along with my sleeper train tickets from and back to Cairo/Giza. A driver picked me up from my Cairo hotel, sent me to the Giza station. After the train arrived at the Aswan station, I was picked up by a driver and transferred to the cruise ship. I was grouped with other 9 travelers during the cruise and led by a tour guide. The entires tour was conducted just like what was presented to me at the time of the booking. After the group finished the Luxor schedule, we were welcomed back to the cruise to wait for our driver to send us to the train station. Overall, I enjoyed very much of the trip. I like the country, the history, and mostly the people in Egypt!

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Marcelo_p

Oct 22, 2021

Lifetime Experience - My friend and I had a wonderful time in the 4days/3 nights cruise from Aswan to Luxor. We booked from Viator and the agency running the package was Egypt Tours - both of them answered all of our questions and doubts timely, the food on the cruise exceeded our expectations, considering it was a buffet. The key element that made all the difference in our trip was our guide: GHADA KAMEL. On our second day the cruise delayed to arrive at Luxor and about 30 minutes before Karnak Temple closing time. We know the other groups rushed to get to the temple and I think they only had 20 minutes to see it all - we heard several complaints during dinner time. Our guide changed our schedule to visit Karnak Temple on the following day, so we could have a full hour visit and time enough to take pictures and appreciate all the pieces of the temple. After the cruise, we decided last minute to visit Dandara Temple and she managed to get all the government authorizations and driver on time for our trip. All inclusive n all it was perfect!!!

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Bei_t

Jan 2, 2021

Amazing tour with hospitable guide - Incredible trip. The views, the cruise and the food... Everything is impeccable. Our guide Ramzy is very friendly and hospitable. He takes good care of us and gives us very useful information. The last day we had lunch in his colleague’s place with his family and it was one of our unforgettable moments. Highly recommended!!!

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Jing_t

Jun 4, 2019

No regrets in booking this Nile Cruise tour with services as advertised - Booked this 5D4N Nile Cruise tour for two from CupidEgypt company as it was the cheapest and best value tour including Abu Simbel we could find online prior to our visit. Was a bit skeptical to book initially as there was no review. Viator sent me the confirmation email which included a phone number to contact the agency. It took a while initially before receiving reply from manager of the company, Hany as the phone number was one of his employee's. Hany responded well to all our inquiries through Whatsapp throughout the whole tour with good manner and prompt response. This tour included 4N stay in cruise, 3 buffet-meals/day (from lunch on 1st day to breakfast on last day), transportation to attraction sites in AC minivan. Entrance fee, tips/baksheesh (custom in Egypt) plus drinks were not included. Our cruise Renaissance was slightly old but clean and had friendly staffs. Housekeeping was available daily and towels were replaced in a creative manner. A very old fashioned hair dryer was available in the bathroom. Hot water was available for shower but water pressure could sometimes be very low. No mineral waters were supplied. Restaurant was located at the basement with following meal time: breakfast 7.30-9am, lunch 1-2pm, dinner 7-8pm. Drinks were available to buy. Tips for cruise staff was collected on check-out in an envelope (EGP30 per person/night). CupidEgypt company had contracted individual local tour guides to give us a tour. It was supposed to be group tour but as we were the only customers it turned out to be a private tour except in Luxor where some visitors joined us. Entrance fees were not included and if you are under 30 and have a valid student card, you can receive 50% discount in all the attractions except Aswan Dam. A big thank you to all the tour guides we had, Mena and Mickel (Aswan), Ahmed (Kom Ombo), Samy (Edfu) and Mohammed (Luxor). They were all friendly and informative. We visited all the attractions as below: Day 1 – High Dam & Philae Temple (motorboat included) Day 2 – Abu Simbel (3am departure & no tour guide) & Kom Ombo (cruise only stopped for 1 hour) Day 3 – Edfu (5am departure + horse & carriage included) Day 4 – Karnak Temple & Luxor Temple Day 5 – Valleys of the Kings (Ramesses IV, Ramesses IX & Merenptah with optional visit to Tutankhamen tomb), Queen Hatschepsut Temple & Colossi of Memnon Overall very satisfied with this tour as it delivered what it promised. Would highly recommend for budget travelers and students!

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Samantha_v

Nov 16, 2020

Ask for Ramzy as a tourguide!! - The cruise was four stars, but my guide (Ramzy) is worth five stars, he’s the absolute best. He made us feel comfortable and although we were his first clients since the pandemic he shared a lot of knowledge! After our tour ended I was still able to ask for his help which shows how genuine and kind he is. When you book a tour, ask for him!!!

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