Aswan to Luxor 3-Night Nile Cruise
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Aswan to Luxor 3-Night Nile Cruise is a 3 Nights experience in Nile, from $600 per adult. The classic Nile cruise route in reverse — start in Aswan and sail north to Luxor, visiting stunning temples along the riverbanks.
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About This Trip
Prefer to start your Nile journey in Aswan? This 3-night cruise follows the same beloved route, just in reverse — beginning with 's timeless beauty and the engineering marvel of the High Dam, right on your first day. From there, you'll board your cruise ship and sail north along the Nile, stopping at 's riverside temple and the remarkably well-preserved Temple of Edfu, before arriving in Luxor to explore its legendary temples and tombs. It's a wonderful way to open your trip with Aswan's highlights, then let the Nile carry you slowly toward Luxor's ancient wonders — watching riverside villages, palm groves, and golden desert cliffs drift by along the way.
The classic Nile cruise route in reverse — start in Aswan and sail north to Luxor, visiting stunning temples along the riverbanks.
Why This Matters
The Nile itself was Egypt's original highway, and sailing it northward — the same direction its current has flowed for millennia — is how ancient traders, pharaohs, and pilgrims actually experienced this land. Philae's temple was rescued stone by stone from rising waters in a UNESCO rescue effort, while Edfu remains one of the most intact temples anywhere thanks to desert sand that buried and preserved it for centuries. Drifting past the same riverbanks that sustained Egyptian civilization for 5,000 years gives this route a rhythm no bus tour can replicate.
Best for: Couples and travelers looking to unwind
Highlights
- 3 nights full-board on a Nile cruise ship
- Philae Temple and the High Dam
- Karnak and Luxor Temples on arrival
Itinerary
Day one: Aswan
Pickup from your Aswan hotel or the airport, visits to and the High Dam, then embarkation on your cruise ship.
Kom Ombo
Sail north and stop at 's riverside temple.
Edfu
Visit the well-preserved Temple of Edfu.
Arrival in Luxor
Explore and Luxor Temples on arrival.
Trip route
Pickup
Nile cruise — boarding in Aswan
- By boat
Kom Ombo Temple
- By boat
Temple of Horus, Edfu
- By boat
Return to
Nile cruise — disembarking in Luxor
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For reference only — the route can change with traffic, weather and the day's plan.
What's Included
- 3 nights cabin accommodation, full board
- All shore excursions with a licensed guide
- Entrance fees to all listed sites
What's Not Included
- Drinks other than water/tea/coffee at meals, and gratuities
- Photos & videos (not included in the price)
Meeting Point
Embarkation in Aswan — pickup arranged from your Aswan hotel or the airport.
What To Bring
- Light, breathable clothing and swimwear for the sundeck pool
Important Information
- Itinerary order may vary slightly by cruise line and Nile water levels
Cancellation Policy
Free cancellation up to 3 days before the trip.
FAQ
It follows the same route in reverse, starting with Aswan's highlights and sailing north to Luxor.
3 nights in a cabin with full board, all shore excursions with a licensed guide, and entrance fees to all listed sites.
Water, tea and coffee at meals are included. Other drinks and gratuities are not.
With embarkation in Aswan; pickup is arranged from your Aswan hotel or the airport.
Light, breathable clothing and swimwear for the sundeck pool.
Yes. The order may vary slightly by cruise line and Nile water levels.
Free cancellation up to 3 days before the trip.
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