5-Day Luxor to Aswan Nile Cruise With Flight From Cairo

Your journey into antiquity begins with a seamless transfer from your hotel to Cairo Airport for your flight to Luxor. Upon arrival, you will be escorted to your floating home—a premium Nile cruise—where embarkation takes place before noon.

As the afternoon sun softens, step back in time on Luxor’s East Bank. Explore the colossal Karnak Temple Complex, a sprawling masterpiece of stone and spirit dedicated to the god Amun-Ra. Wander through the Great Hypostyle Hall, marveling at towering columns that have stood since the Middle Kingdom.

The adventure continues at Luxor Temple, an architectural marvel shaped by Amenhotep III and Ramses II. Standing in the heart of ancient Thebes, the temple glows with a timeless energy as evening approaches. After returning to the ship to refresh, enjoy a vibrant Egyptian folkloric show followed by a gourmet dinner, as you spend your first night docked in the legendary City of Palaces.

Breakfast on board your Nile cruise. Afterward, begin your magical journey in Thebes, the sacred land, with a visit to Luxor’s West Bank. Explore the Valley of the Kings, the royal burial ground of the Theban kings and rulers of ancient Egypt, where the pharaohs were laid to rest.

Continue to the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut at Deir El Bahari, one of the most remarkable examples of ancient Egyptian architecture, uniquely carved into the face of the mountain.

At the end of your tour, visit the Colossi of Memnon, the massive statues of King Amenhotep III that have stood guard over the Theban necropolis for millennia.

Return to your ship for lunch. The afternoon is free at leisure. Enjoy dinner and an overnight stay on board the cruise.

Breakfast on board your Nile cruise. Then, your guide will take you on a mysterious journey into a land of ancient secrets. Today’s guided tour begins with a visit to one of Egypt’s most remarkable temples—the Temple of Horus in Edfu—considered one of the best-preserved temples in the country.

Afterward, return to your ship. Lunch will be served on board as you sail toward the city of Kom Ombo.

In the afternoon, proceed to explore the Temple of Kom Ombo, uniquely dedicated to the twin gods Sobek and Haroeris. After your visit, return to the ship and relax on the sun deck, taking in the scenic beauty of the Nile. Along its fertile banks, the ancient Egyptian civilization was born and flourished.

Following the tour, enjoy some time to rest and refresh on board. Dinner will be served as you continue sailing toward Aswan. Arrival in Aswan will be late in the evening, followed by an overnight stay on board.

Breakfast will be served on board your Nile cruise. Later, join your expert Egyptologist guide to discover the highlights of Aswan, starting with the impressive High Dam, an engineering landmark completed in 1960 under President Gamal Abdel Nasser to protect Egypt from Nile flooding and generate hydroelectric power.

Next, enjoy a scenic motorboat ride along the Nile to Agilkia Island, where you will visit the beautiful Temple of Philae. Built during the Greco-Roman period, this enchanting temple complex is dedicated to the goddess Isis, the mother of Horus, and is one of the most picturesque sites in Egypt.

Continue your tour with a visit to the Unfinished Obelisk, a fascinating ancient monument carved from red granite and attributed to the reign of Queen Hatshepsut, offering unique insight into ancient Egyptian stone-working techniques.

After completing your sightseeing, return to your ship for lunch. Enjoy a relaxing afternoon with tea served on board. The evening is free at leisure. Dinner and overnight stay on board in Aswan.

Savor your final breakfast on board before a smooth disembarkation, marking the end of your unforgettable Nile journey.