5-Day Nile Cruise from Luxor to Aswan

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5-Day Nile Cruise from Luxor to Aswan

  • Luxor
  • 5 days / 4 nights
  • 5-star cruise · private guide
  • Transfers in Luxor and Aswan included
  • English (Spanish & other languages on request)

The unhurried version of the Nile: four nights from Luxor to Aswan with full board, a private Egyptologist and time to enjoy the river between the temples.

  • Free cancellation up to 10 daysFull deposit refund up to 10 days before. Later? Move your date once for free.
  • Reserve now, pay laterNo card online. We confirm on WhatsApp; a 25% deposit secures your date and the rest is paid on the day.
  • Licensed guideEvery tour is delivered with a licensed Egyptian guide.

Choose your experience

Same itinerary, three levels of comfort. Prices are per person and drop as your group grows — any hotel you prefer can be added to your quote.

Standard

5-star ship, standard cabin

From $629 per person
  • 5-star Nile cruise, full board
  • Private guide & all tickets
Most popular

Premium

Deluxe 5-star ship, cabin with balcony

From $808 per person
  • Everything in Standard, plus:
  • Deluxe ship with balcony cabin
  • Sunrise hot air balloon in Luxor
Luxury

Luxury

Luxury boutique ship & Abu Simbel

From $1,103 per person
  • Everything in Premium, plus:
  • Luxury boutique ship (suite)
  • Abu Simbel trip from Aswan
  • Tomb of Tutankhamun

Highlights

  • Four nights on a 5-star ship with full board
  • Karnak, Luxor Temple and the Valley of the Kings
  • Sailing through the Esna lock
  • Edfu and Kom Ombo temples
  • Philae Temple and a felucca sail in Aswan

About this journey

Starting in Luxor gives you an extra night on the river and a more relaxed rhythm. You explore the great temples and tombs of ancient Thebes, then sail south through the Esna lock to Edfu, Kom Ombo and finally Aswan, the most beautiful city on the Nile.

All meals on board are included and a private Egyptologist accompanies every excursion.

Day by day

  1. Day 1

    Luxor: embarkation & East Bank

    Board your ship and have lunch. Visit Karnak Temple and Luxor Temple. Dinner and overnight on board.

  2. Day 2

    Luxor West Bank & sailing

    Visit the Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut Temple and the Colossi of Memnon. Sail to Esna and pass through the lock. Overnight on board.

  3. Day 3

    Edfu & Kom Ombo

    Visit the Temple of Horus at Edfu, then sail to Kom Ombo for its double temple at sunset. Overnight on board.

  4. Day 4

    Aswan

    Visit the High Dam and Philae Temple, then enjoy a felucca sail around the islands. Overnight on board in Aswan.

  5. Day 5

    Disembarkation

    Breakfast, check-out and transfer to Aswan airport, station or hotel.

What's included

  • 4 nights on a 5-star Nile cruise ship in a standard cabin
  • Full board on the ship
  • Private Egyptologist guide for all excursions
  • Entrance tickets to all sites in the itinerary
  • Felucca ride in Aswan
  • All transfers in Luxor and Aswan
  • Bottled water during excursions
  • Flights or train to Luxor and from Aswan (can be arranged)
  • Egypt entry visa
  • Drinks on board
  • Optional tours (Abu Simbel, hot air balloon)
  • Tips (optional)

Good to know

Start time
Embark in Luxor around midday
Pickup & meeting
We meet you at Luxor airport, train station or hotel and take you to your ship.
Cancellation
Cancel up to 10 days before your trip and your deposit is refunded in full. Within 10 days the deposit is non-refundable, because your guide, vehicle and tickets are already booked and paid — but you can move your date once for free (up to 48 hours before) and keep your deposit as credit. If we have to cancel, you get a full refund.
  • Prices are per person sharing a double or twin cabin.
  • The sailing schedule can change slightly depending on river traffic.

What our guests say

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Unforgettable Journey with the Best Guide My trip with ess was amazing he is the best tour guide from the Pyramids to the Nile Cruise everything was absolutely magical
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Muchas gracias 🥀 Quería desconectar del estrés y conocer una nueva cultura, y este viaje fue perfecto. La calma del desierto, la hospitalidad beduina y la comida tradicional hicieron que fuera una experiencia increíblemente relajante y enriquecedora.
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Black and white desert feels like a dream Oh my god, it was just like a dream. The company itself is very friendly, easy to reach, the trip was just wonderful the only downside is the road is long but it was still joyful I got to know new people, the tour guide was friendly The food there was just wonder
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Murray D
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Fayoum is amazing Started the day with a really clean and elegant car, with so nice tour guide as I didn't expect compared to other tours I did before The ride was smooth and the fun was all the day there Exploring waterfalls in Egypt, which I didn't expect at all The food was amazing and so tasty. I would definitely do it again
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Unforgettable Egyptian experience Had an amazing time on this tour with Ess! He is an amazing tour guide and as a foreigner made me feel so comfortable. He went above and beyond to get some unforgettable and unique pictures. If you are looking for some pics for the gram or amazing story telling he is the tour guide for you.
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Whitney O
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Perfect tour guide I had an amazing experience with my tour guide and driver! From start to finish, Es was incredibly knowledgeable, friendly, and passionate about the destination. They made sure everyone felt comfortable and engaged, sharing fascinating insights that brought the location to life. Our driver, Mo Squeeze, was just as fantastic, expertly navigating the chaotic streets of Egypt with skill and ensuring our journey was both smooth and safe. Both Es and Mo went above and beyond to ensure we had a memorable experience, and their enthusiasm was truly contagious. I highly recommend this tour to anyone, especially those lucky enough to have Es as their guide and Mo Squeeze as their driver!
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Matt N
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Unforgettable Trip Ess was incredibly friendly and knowledgeable about Egyptian history, and he genuinely loved what he did. He made sure we had an unforgettable experience during our trip to Egypt. His driver, Mo, was also a great person and an excellent driver for navigating the winding streets of Egypt. If you want to have the best experience in Egypt, don’t hesitate to book Ess.
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Javier G
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Incredible experience! We went on tour to Giza pyramids, saqqara & Memphis city, this went beyond our expectations! Definitely recommending Tourzana Egypt. They were on time in Everything. 100% recommended.
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Adam Y
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The Best Tour Guides in Cairo 10/10 experience from the beginning to end . Our day started with Mo and S picking us up from our hotel . Mo was the designated driver, his driving ability made us feel very safe driving through a hectic driving scene of Cairo. S was our tour guide who spoke both English and Arabic. They made sure we got breakfast before we started our long day. The plan for the day was to the visit the pyramids , camel ride , ATV ride and dinner . I was surprised from how much I learned on this day trip , S our tour guide is very knowledgeable with Egyptian history and taught us about the evolution of the pyramids and how Cairo formed into it what it is today . When we arrived to the pyramids S made sure we all gained entrance to the pyramids and protected us from getting scammed . After entering the pyramids he took us to our camel ride destination. We all had our own camel and paid the appropriate price . Following our camel ride we made our way to our ATV excursion. That experience was one of the best experiences ever. Following our very active day we made our way to a chicken shawarma place recommended by Mo and S . 10/10 experience all around . The tour guide duo made our day truly special and I recommend them to everyone visiting Cairo .
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The best Tour guide experience I’ve ever had Ess was such a great guide, he was very knowledgeable about the history of Egypt and had a great plan for our entire day throughout Cairo & Giza.
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