5 Days Private Guided Nile River Cruise Tour from Luxor to Aswan
Overview
Explore the ancient culture of Luxor and Aswan and the beauty of the River Nile.The Nile was the lifeline of ancient Egyptian civilization and today the banks of the river are dotted with ancient tombs and temples.
Lying 420 miles south of Cairo, Luxor is the most dramatic historical site in Egypt - and is often referred to as the world’s greatest open air museum. Luxor is the modern day name for Thebes, the ancient capital city of the New Kingdom Pharaohs. Today, Luxor is home to more than half of Egyptian antiquities and is a must-see destination for any visitor to Egypt.
Aswan is the “Jewel of the Nile”. Pink and grey granite thrusts upward through the Nubian sandstone, forming mountains, cliffs and jagged outcrops. The Nile runs clear and cold here, and endless waves of golden sand swirl against its banks.
Lying 420 miles south of Cairo, Luxor is the most dramatic historical site in Egypt - and is often referred to as the world’s greatest open air museum. Luxor is the modern day name for Thebes, the ancient capital city of the New Kingdom Pharaohs. Today, Luxor is home to more than half of Egyptian antiquities and is a must-see destination for any visitor to Egypt.
Aswan is the “Jewel of the Nile”. Pink and grey granite thrusts upward through the Nubian sandstone, forming mountains, cliffs and jagged outcrops. The Nile runs clear and cold here, and endless waves of golden sand swirl against its banks.
Inclusions
- 04 nights’ accommodation on board 5* standard Nile cruise – based on FB basis.
- Meet and assist by English-speaking representatives.
- Private Egyptology English-speaking tour guide.
- Complementary 01 bottle of water per day per person.
- All transfers by A-C vehicles with qualified driver (s)
- All local taxes and services.
- Bottled water
- 4x Breakfast
- 4x Dinner
- 4x Lunch
- Accommodation included: 4 nights
What to expect
Itinerary
Day 1: Luxor East Bank – Luxor
Stop At: Luxor, Luxor, Nile River Valley
Upon arrival at Luxor airport, you will meet your rep & transfer to your Nile Cruise. Afternoon, discover the East bank of Luxor including Karnak Temples Complex, which are the largest structures ever build in the history of the mankind. The principal building is that of god Amun Ra. Later on, you will proceed to visit Temple of Luxor, which was built by one of the kings of the 12th dynasty and completed by the well know king Ramses II. This temple was located in the heart of ancient Thebes and, like Karnak, was dedicated to the main/chief god Amun Re.(L-D)
Duration: 4 hours
Meals included:
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Accommodation included: Nile Cruise Overnight
Day 2: Luxor West Bank – Sail to Edfu
Stop At: Luxor, Luxor, Nile River Valley
Breakfast on board. Start your magical tour in Thebes, the sacred land by exploring the wet bank of Luxor including Valley of the Kings, which considers as the royal cemetery of the Theban kings and rulers of ancient Egypt, and the place where our Pharaohs were buried. After that, proceed to visit Temple of Queen Hatshepsut at Deir El Bahari. This temple is considered as one of the most wonderful examples of the Architecture in ancient Egypt, because it was totally carved inside the mountain. At the end of the tour you will visit Colossi of Memnon, which is belonging to king Amenhotep III. (B-L-D)
Duration: 4 hours
Meals included:
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Accommodation included: Nile Cruise Overnight
Day 3: Edfu – Kom Ombo – Sail to Aswan
Stop At: Aswan, Aswan, Aswan Governorate, Nile River Valley
Breakfast on board. Then the guide will take you in a mysterious journey to land of secrets. This guided tour of today begins by visiting one of the most wonderful temples in Egypt, Temple of Horus in Edfu, which is considered to be one of the most well preserved temples in Egypt. After that, you will revert back to your ship. Lunch will be served on board during sailing to the city of Kom Ombo. Afternoon, you will proceed to explore Temple of Kom Ombo, where the two gods Sobek & Haroeris. Get back to your ship and enjoy sun deck, watching the unique landscape of the great river Nile. On its banks the ancient Egyptian civilization has been created and flourished. (B-L-D)
Duration: 4 hours
Meals included:
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Accommodation included: Nile Cruise Overnight
Day 4: Aswan Tour – Aswan ON
Stop At: Aswan, Aswan, Aswan Governorate, Nile River Valley
Breakfast on board. Join your Egyptology guide to discover the great city of Aswan, including The High Dam, which has been erected by the Egyptian president Gamal Abdel Nasser in 1960 AD to protect Egypt from the Nile flood. Enjoy sailing on the Nile River by a motor boat till reach Agilika Island, where you will visit Temple of Philae, which was erected during the Gaeco-Roman period and was dedicated to goddess Isis (mother of god Horus). Finally you will be escorted to visit one of the marvelous sightseeing in Aswan, The Unfinished Obelisk, which was made out of red granite and was dedicated to god Amun Ra. (B-L-D)
Duration: 4 hours
Meals included:
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Accommodation included: Nile Cruise Overnight
Day 5: Disembarkation from Cruise
Pass By: Aswan, Aswan, Aswan Governorate, Nile River Valley
Check out after breakfast. Then our representative will accompany you to Aswan airport to take your flight to Cairo.(B)
Optional Excursion to Abu Simbel temple
Meals included:
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No accommodation included on this day.
Day 1: Luxor East Bank – Luxor
Stop At: Luxor, Luxor, Nile River Valley
Upon arrival at Luxor airport, you will meet your rep & transfer to your Nile Cruise. Afternoon, discover the East bank of Luxor including Karnak Temples Complex, which are the largest structures ever build in the history of the mankind. The principal building is that of god Amun Ra. Later on, you will proceed to visit Temple of Luxor, which was built by one of the kings of the 12th dynasty and completed by the well know king Ramses II. This temple was located in the heart of ancient Thebes and, like Karnak, was dedicated to the main/chief god Amun Re.(L-D)
Duration: 4 hours
Meals included:
•
•
Accommodation included: Nile Cruise Overnight
Day 2: Luxor West Bank – Sail to Edfu
Stop At: Luxor, Luxor, Nile River Valley
Breakfast on board. Start your magical tour in Thebes, the sacred land by exploring the wet bank of Luxor including Valley of the Kings, which considers as the royal cemetery of the Theban kings and rulers of ancient Egypt, and the place where our Pharaohs were buried. After that, proceed to visit Temple of Queen Hatshepsut at Deir El Bahari. This temple is considered as one of the most wonderful examples of the Architecture in ancient Egypt, because it was totally carved inside the mountain. At the end of the tour you will visit Colossi of Memnon, which is belonging to king Amenhotep III. (B-L-D)
Duration: 4 hours
Meals included:
•
•
•
Accommodation included: Nile Cruise Overnight
Day 3: Edfu – Kom Ombo – Sail to Aswan
Stop At: Aswan, Aswan, Aswan Governorate, Nile River Valley
Breakfast on board. Then the guide will take you in a mysterious journey to land of secrets. This guided tour of today begins by visiting one of the most wonderful temples in Egypt, Temple of Horus in Edfu, which is considered to be one of the most well preserved temples in Egypt. After that, you will revert back to your ship. Lunch will be served on board during sailing to the city of Kom Ombo. Afternoon, you will proceed to explore Temple of Kom Ombo, where the two gods Sobek & Haroeris. Get back to your ship and enjoy sun deck, watching the unique landscape of the great river Nile. On its banks the ancient Egyptian civilization has been created and flourished. (B-L-D)
Duration: 4 hours
Meals included:
•
•
•
Accommodation included: Nile Cruise Overnight
Day 4: Aswan Tour – Aswan ON
Stop At: Aswan, Aswan, Aswan Governorate, Nile River Valley
Breakfast on board. Join your Egyptology guide to discover the great city of Aswan, including The High Dam, which has been erected by the Egyptian president Gamal Abdel Nasser in 1960 AD to protect Egypt from the Nile flood. Enjoy sailing on the Nile River by a motor boat till reach Agilika Island, where you will visit Temple of Philae, which was erected during the Gaeco-Roman period and was dedicated to goddess Isis (mother of god Horus). Finally you will be escorted to visit one of the marvelous sightseeing in Aswan, The Unfinished Obelisk, which was made out of red granite and was dedicated to god Amun Ra. (B-L-D)
Duration: 4 hours
Meals included:
•
•
•
Accommodation included: Nile Cruise Overnight
Day 5: Disembarkation from Cruise
Pass By: Aswan, Aswan, Aswan Governorate, Nile River Valley
Check out after breakfast. Then our representative will accompany you to Aswan airport to take your flight to Cairo.(B)
Optional Excursion to Abu Simbel temple
Meals included:
•
No accommodation included on this day.
Additional information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
- A current valid passport is required on the day of travel
- Stroller accessible
- Near public transportation
- Infants must sit on laps
- Transportation is wheelchair accessible
- Surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
- The health and safety of our guests and staff have always been a top priority. We have adapted our standard operating procedures in line with Egypt Tourism’s guidelines for Covid-19. Like always, we will make sure guests have a fun and informative experience, while taking good care of you.
- A current valid passport is required on the day of travel
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Ticket delivery
You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.
Cancellation
All sales are final and incur 100% cancellation penalties.
JoyceMul
April 2022
We took our sons (23 & 24) on a 10 day trip planned by Luxor & Aswan Travel. We originally planned this trip for 2020 and of course it was delayed until 2022, all the while Hany remained responsive, informative, transparent, and reassuring. Finally our trip happened and it was everything we had ...
We took our sons (23 & 24) on a 10 day trip planned by Luxor & Aswan Travel. We originally planned this trip for 2020 and of course it was delayed until 2022, all the while Hany remained responsive, informative, transparent, and reassuring. Finally our trip happened and it was everything we had hoped it would be. Luxor and Aswan handled every detail. They arranged for the knowledgeable and fun Egyptologist & tour guide Shimaa Esmail to accompany us each day. Ask for her! Her humor kept us laughing. Her enthusiasm kept us engaged. My family jokingly called her Egypt Mom, because in Egypt she had all of their trust and they did whatever she said. I was absolutely demoted from my mom position in favor of the one and only Shimaa! She once took issue with a vendor who charged us too much. One of our favorite funniest stories to tell! She went out of her way to pick up shawarma for us and one exhausted night even brought it to the hotel. She always found with no fuss a cart with driver where a walk was long to a site. She took great photos and told wonderful stories. She knows her history and loves her country. Just wonderful to be around! Luxor & Aswan arranged for drivers who were skilled and confident and prompt and patient! My husband was particularly in awe of Syead’s (sp?) driving skills in Cairo. Ask for him! Luxor & Aswan arranged for their representative to meet us at the airport. Peter moved us quickly through the visa and money exchange and SIM card process. We watched others hop in and out of lines confused by the entry requirements. The Luxor & Aswan office staff was easy to work with and took steps to solve our unanticipated problems, including a debit card issue, as well as arranging for a doctor to come to our hotel in Giza to perform covid tests as required by USA for entry. Waleed who manages the Cairo office drove to the hotel to be present. On our own, our 10 days would have been filled with lost time and some scrambling and unease. The list goes on and on as to examples of how with Luxor & Aswan Travel was able to allow us to make the most of every moment and feel relaxed, comfortable and happy the entire trip. We spent 3 nights Cairo, 1 in Alexandria, flew to Luxor, 4 on the river cruise to Aswan, and 2 in Cairo. It was the trip of a lifetime. Don’t miss Karnak Temple, Abu Simbel, the Luxor Temple at dusk, the hot air balloon ride, and exploring sites by motor boat. In Cairo, we loved our Nile view at The Kepenski Hotel and pyramid view at the Mena House. Egypt’s history, museums, monuments, temples and tombs are astounding and it’s people friendly and it’s food delicious! Go! Enjoy! Have the time of your life!R8421OKrachelb
April 2022
If you’re considering this trip, just book it right now. Phenomenal experience, and perfectly coordinated. Our tour guide was knowledgeable and accommodating. All we had to do was book our flights from Cairo to Luxor, and from Aswan to Cairo, and the rest was covered. We were met at the airport b...
If you’re considering this trip, just book it right now. Phenomenal experience, and perfectly coordinated. Our tour guide was knowledgeable and accommodating. All we had to do was book our flights from Cairo to Luxor, and from Aswan to Cairo, and the rest was covered. We were met at the airport by our guide and a driver, and between them and the ship’s crew, we had nothing to worry about. The sites were incredible — truly ancient wonders. I have been recommending this experience to anyone who will listen. If you’re going to Egypt, make time for this!.rustygrecian
April 2022
My wife and I did a 5 day Nile Cruise on a small dhabiya boat. The boat had just 8 cabins so the whole experience was very exclusive and tailored to our needs. From our very first contact with Hany over a year before our holiday in Egypt (2 weeks in total) he gave us advice and guidance which he...
My wife and I did a 5 day Nile Cruise on a small dhabiya boat. The boat had just 8 cabins so the whole experience was very exclusive and tailored to our needs. From our very first contact with Hany over a year before our holiday in Egypt (2 weeks in total) he gave us advice and guidance which helped to ensure every aspect of our travel needs were met. We were travelling with friends, one of whom had a nut allergy and a number of other dietary needs. Our personal guide, Shimaa Esmail made sure the catering team on the boat were reminded of our needs before we embarked on this leg of the adventure. The boat was comfortable (although the bed was a little hard) and quiet because we were towed by a tug boat some distance ahead of us when it was not possible to sail (very little wind) and the crew were friendly and attentive, particularly the chef. We were concerned about the food but it was excellent and all prepared fresh on the boat. Shimaa was an excellent guide who made sure we arrived at the busy destinations on our tours at the optimum time and always made sure there were cold drinks available. She was very knowledgeable, particularly about the hieroglyphics and their religious and cultural significance and she answered all of our various questions. As she was with us throughout our 2 week tour she also covered the most interesting points when they were most relevant. I would highly recommend this cruise and using Luxor and Aswan travel to help plan your Egyptian Adventure.francist528
April 2022
Luxury cruise with guided private tours of the historical sites along the Nile - nice cabin, good food, great weather & scenery. It's awesome and special to be able to travel again after two years (of Covid-19 restrictions)! For more pics, check out Instagram: kiloromeo13
Luxury cruise with guided private tours of the historical sites along the Nile - nice cabin, good food, great weather & scenery. It's awesome and special to be able to travel again after two years (of Covid-19 restrictions)! For more pics, check out Instagram: kiloromeo13Journey267398
March 2022
We booked the 5 day cruise on the Oberoi Philae at relatively short notice through Luxor & Aswan Travel. Their organisation was perfect and we were greeted at each point by both a private driver and guide, who in some cases saw us right up to the check-in desks at airports. The private driver and...
We booked the 5 day cruise on the Oberoi Philae at relatively short notice through Luxor & Aswan Travel. Their organisation was perfect and we were greeted at each point by both a private driver and guide, who in some cases saw us right up to the check-in desks at airports. The private driver and guide was absolutely invaluable when it came to seeing the many breathtaking sites along the itinerary and allowed us to take our time where we wanted to to get a real appreciation of what we were seeing and where we were. The Oberoi Philae only has 22 Cabins which are expertly appointed and much larger than normal river cruising cabins. The food and service on board the Oberoi Philae was excellent.JoseMadrid28
March 2022
Our trip to Egypt was perfect thanks to Luxor and Aswan Travel. Since the first contact, Hany El Desouki (reservation manager), helped us to configure our trip with great patience and quick and accurate answers. He helped us to choose the Nile cruise and he managed everything in a very quick and ...
Our trip to Egypt was perfect thanks to Luxor and Aswan Travel. Since the first contact, Hany El Desouki (reservation manager), helped us to configure our trip with great patience and quick and accurate answers. He helped us to choose the Nile cruise and he managed everything in a very quick and professional way. Perfect. Once we were in Luxor, Yasser, our Egyptologist guide, guided us into ancient and present Egypt with his huge knowledge of the theme in a very fun and deep way. He is always looking forward to the traveller's needs and wants and he adapts everyday trips to get the best experience. The driver's team and the quality of the vehicles provided by the travel agency were perfect as well. New and clean high standard vehicles with experienced and safe drivers. The cruise itinerary is stunning and all the top sites on the Nile are included. We could see many differences between our trip and many other traveller's trip in terms of quality and time spent on the visits. We saw tourists groups forced to visit and visit stores meanwhile we were visiting temples, tombs, viewpoints... Yasser helped us to find a few real good-quality stores that we asked for. Only the stores chosen by us. For animal respect reasons, we asked to avoid horse-drawn carriages or camel rides and it wasn't a problem for them. They changed the carriages transfers quickly into a car without any problem. I strongly recommend choosing Luxor and Aswan Travel.