Luxor to Aswan: 5-Day, 4-Night Nile River Cruise with Sightseeing and Historical Commentary

Embark on a 5-day, 4-night Nile River cruise from Luxor to Aswan. Explore ancient temples, tombs, and landmarks while enjoying the comfort and convenience of a guided tour.

Duration: 5 days
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights

Luxor east bank

Luxor - In the morning, we will meet you and pick you up from any hotel in Luxor or even from Luxor airport. Your tour guide will be there to assist you and take you on board the Nile cruise.

Temple of Karnak - Proceed by carriage or bus to Karnak, which has a number of important temples built in different eras. Starting by the Avenue of Sphinxes, visit the Unfinished Propylon, the Hypostyle Hall with its 134 gigantic columns, the Obelisks of Queen Hatshepsut and Tutomosis III, the Temple of Amon adorned with lotus and papyrus designs, the Granite Scarab of Amenophis III, and the Sacred Lake. Afternoon tea. Dinner on board and a belly dance performance overnight on board in Luxor

Luxor Temple - Continue your tour with your tour guide by visiting the magnificent Luxor Temple which contains 5 different civilizations: ancient Egyptian, Greek, Roman, Christian and Islamic. Luxor Temple is one of the most complete ancient Egyptian temples. Enjoy the explanation and details from your tour guide. After that, you will go to the Nile cruise to have lunch and relax.

Luxor The West Bank

Valley of the Kings - Breakfast on board, followed by tours. The West Bank—the Valley of the Kings, the Colossi of Memnon, and the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut at El Deir El Bahari Excursion to the Valley of Kings; visit the dynasties’ tombs at the Temple of Deir El Bahari.

Colossi of Memnon - On the return journey stop at the Colossi of Memnon which are two gigantic sitting statues representing Amenophis III facing the Nile.

Temple of Hatshepsut at Deir el Bahari - Then visit the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut and the Mortuary Temple of Hatshepsut. Built for the Eighteenth Dynasty pharaoh Hatshepsut, who died in 1458 BC, the temple is located beneath the cliffs at Deir el-Bahari on the west bank of the Nile near the Valley of the Kings. Lunch is on board. Sail to Esna. Afternoon, Tea. Disco Party. Overnight on board in Edfu

Edfu. to Kom Ombo

Temple of Horus - Breakfast is on board. Visit the Temple of Horus in Edfu. Dedicated to the god Horus of Behedet, lord of Edfu, the Temple of Horus is the most famous monument at Tell Edfu. Due to its completeness and state of preservation, it is the best example of a Ptolemaic temple building in Egypt. The temple is oriented from south to north, measuring a little over 140 m long and occupying an area of about 7000 m2.

Temple of Kom Ombo - Lunch is on board. Visit the temple shared by the two gods Sobek and Haroeris in Kom Ombo. The Temple of Kom Ombo Dedicated to Sobek and Horus the Elder, the Temple of Kom Ombo has two identical entrances, hypostyle halls, and sanctuaries. The symmetry of the temple layout is a tribute to the mythical link the two gods shared. Afternoon Tea. Dinner on board and a Galabya party Overnight on board Kom Ombo

Aswan

Aswan High Dam - Breakfast on board, then sail to Aswan.Aswan then Visit the High Dam. The Aswan High Dam is a rock-fill dam located at the northern border between Egypt and Sudan. The dam is fed by the River Nile, and the reservoir forms Lake Nasser. Construction on the project began in 1960 and was completed in 1968. It was officially inaugurated in 1971. The total investment in constructing the dam reached $1 billion.

Unfinished Obelisk - The unfinished obelisk is the largest known ancient obelisk and is located in the northern region of the stone quarries of ancient Egypt in Aswan (Assuan), Egypt. Archaeologists claim the female pharaoh known as Hatshepsut sanctioned its construction. However, modern engineers question whether the Dynastic Egyptians could have achieved this task.

Temple of Philae - Dedicated to the goddess Isis, the Temple of Philae is located in a beautiful setting, landscaped to match the original site of the temple when it was relocated by UNESCO after the building of the Aswan Dam threatened the site. Lunch is on board. Sail on the Nile by felucca around Kitchener’s Island and the Agha Khan Mausoleum. Afternoon Tea. Dinner is on board. Overnight in Aswan

Aswan

Aswan - Breakfast on board. Disembarkation and Transfer you to Aswan airport and if you have time to visit Abu simple temple it’s optional

What's Included
  • Egyptologist Tour Guide
  • Nile boat in Philae Temple
  • Bottle of water during the tour
  • Lunch
  • Dinner
  • Breakfast
  • Private transportation
  • 4 Night Accommodation included
  • Horse Carriage Tour in Edfu
What's Not Included
  • Entry tickets
  • Tipping (optional)
  • Abu Simbel Temple (optional)
Additional Information

Enjoy a Nile cruise from Luxor to Aswan for 4 nights and 5 days with your Egyptologist tour guide to see the ancient Egyptian landmarks and also see the daily life of the Egyptians on the banks of the Nile. You will live comfort and relaxation on the Nile cruise boat with its swimming pool, delicious restaurant and other entertainment. Explore the ancient Egyptian civilization from Karnak Temple, Luxor Temple and also the Valley of the Kings where the royal tombs are located. There is the magnificence of colors . The Temple of Queen Hatshepsut. You will sail to Aswan and on your way visit the Temple of Horus in Edfu, and the Temple of the Crocodile Sobek in Kom Ombo. and the Temple of the goddess Isis in Philae. the Nubian Village , the High Dam and the Temple of Abu Simbel. It is a journey of the soul and a tour of exploration of the history and civilization of ancient Egypt, Greece and Rome. Do not forget the local life and the picturesque nature of Luxor and Aswan River

Cancellation Policy

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

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_w8254jc
Apr 11, 2024
Best experience during the Nile Cruise - During our Nile cruise from Luxor to Aswan we were very lucky to have as our tour guide Abdulah. He took us to all the very interesting places and monuments and he explained everything in many details. He is very knowledgeable, professional and also very polite and friendly. Highly recommended to everyone who wants to learn about history and enjoy at the same time! Thank you very much dear Abdulah! You made the difference!
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Faraway12010003382
Apr 11, 2024
Trip to Ancient Egypt - Our guide Mr Abdullah was polite gentle and excellent in information about the history of ancient Egypt during our trip.
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Alexandrakq2882jd
Apr 11, 2024
Excellent tour guide - We are grateful to Abdullah who guided us througout our trip. He is extremely knowledgable proffesional friendly and caring. He provided to us details for all temples we visited and he explained in much detail the ancient egyptian history and culture. Many thanks to him.
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Relax31579769440
Mar 22, 2024
Luxor and Aswan Nile Cruise tour - With Adams Tours, everything is amazing. Our Nile Cruise tour was more than wonderful. Everything was organized and the temples were beautiful and interesting. I advise everyone to book with Adams Tours.
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Ahmedomara2024
Jan 22, 2024
Amazing Nile Cruise tour - My family and I spent a wonderful time on the Nile Cruise trip with Adam Tours. We saw all the temples and the royal palace. We enjoyed the explanation from our guide Hossam. Everything was wonderful. Thank you everyone for the help.
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86abdom
Jan 22, 2024
An exciting trip with the family - We took an exciting trip through the Adams Tours company from Luxor to Aswan via the Nile Cruise. Everything was organized and wonderful. We saw the landmarks of Luxor, east and west of Luxor. After that, we visited the temples of Edfu, Kom Ombo. We experienced a wonderful atmosphere in Aswan. Thank you, the tour guide, Abdullah, had extensive knowledge, and thanks to the Adams Tours company. Thank you for the wonderful organization. I advise everyone to book with Adams Tours and I look forward to returning again
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Climber57124607750
Jan 19, 2024
The bust ever with Adam stores - It was very excellent choice my family had enjoyed it very much and I'm going to be back again this year. Advise everyone to go with. Adam stores the bust you can ever have think you all for the lovely time
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M5021gralie
Jan 19, 2024
great experience - It was an amazing experience with Adams Tours. He took us on a wonderful Nile Cruise tour. I advise everyone on this tour and the wonderful experience on the Nile River with Adams Tours. Thank you everyone for the wonderful service.
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Jenniferal3753bu
Jan 15, 2024
Amazing trip - This trip was wounderful. I recommend Abdullah as a guide. He is smart, funny and full of knowledge. He is generous and as a kind heart.
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Scenic00587314415
Jan 10, 2024
A tour from the heart of Luxor and Aswan - The Nile Cruise tour from Luxor is a golden opportunity to see the sights of Luxor and Aswan. I visited the Valley of the Kings. The tombs are beautiful and colorful. The Karnak Temple is large and wonderful. Also, Aswan has a picturesque nature. It was a useful and enjoyable tour. Thank you to everyone. The tour guide Hassan and the driver are professional and friendly. I advise everyone to book with Adams Tours
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