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Luxor to Aswan 5-Day Nile Cruise
5 Days / 4 NightsEasyNileCruiseFamily-Friendly
Luxor to Aswan 5-Day Nile Cruise is a 5 Days / 4 Nights experience in Nile, from $900 per adult. Our classic Luxor–Aswan Nile cruise at a relaxed 5-day pace, with a full leisurely half-day at Kom Ombo's riverside temple.
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About This Trip
Sail between Luxor and Aswan on a 5-day, 4-night Nile cruise that visits the same iconic temples our classic route covers — just with a gentler pace that lets you savor each stop. From the towering columns of in Luxor to the elegant island setting of in Aswan, you'll take in Ancient Egypt's greatest monuments while the Nile drifts past your cabin window, lined with palm groves and quiet riverside villages. A highlight of this itinerary is a full leisurely half-day at 's unique double temple, right on the riverbank — enough time to wander its courtyards, admire the crocodile museum nearby, and watch the sun set over the water without feeling rushed. Cabin accommodation, onboard meals, and all listed temple visits are included, making this the sweet spot for travelers who want the complete Nile cruise experience without the rush of our shorter trip or the extra days some simply don't need.
Our classic Luxor–Aswan Nile cruise at a relaxed 5-day pace, with a full leisurely half-day at Kom Ombo's riverside temple.
Why This Matters
The Nile has carried travelers between Luxor and Aswan for over 4,000 years, and this stretch of river was once Ancient Egypt's main highway, linking Karnak's temples of state power to the sacred island shrines of the south. Sailing it slowly, past Kom Ombo's riverside sanctuary built for two gods, gives you time to sense what these monuments meant to the people who built and worshipped at them, not just glimpse them in passing.
Best for: Couples and travelers looking to unwind
Highlights
- 4 nights full-board on a Nile cruise ship
- Extra leisure time at Kom Ombo
- Karnak, Valley of the Kings, Philae Temple
Itinerary
Embarkation in Luxor
Pickup from your Luxor hotel or the airport and embarkation on your cruise ship.
Karnak and the Valley of the Kings
Visit and the with your licensed guide.
Sailing south
Sail along the Nile past palm groves and quiet riverside villages.
Half a day at Kom Ombo
A leisurely half day at 's double temple, with time for the nearby crocodile museum and the sunset over the river.
Philae Temple in Aswan
Visit on its island setting in Aswan.
Trip route
Pickup
Nile cruise — boarding in Luxor
- By car
Karnak Temple
- By car · 40 min
Valley of the Kings
- By boat
Kom Ombo Temple
- By car
Philae Temple
- By boat
Return to
Nile cruise — disembarking in Aswan
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What's Included
- 4 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 Luxor — pickup arranged from your Luxor hotel or the airport.
Cancellation Policy
Free cancellation up to 3 days before the trip.
FAQ
It visits the same temples at a gentler pace, with an extra half day at Kom Ombo.
4 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 Luxor; pickup is arranged from your Luxor hotel or the airport.
Free cancellation up to 3 days before the trip.
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