Private · 4 days
4 Day Nile Cruise from Aswan to Luxor
Book a 4 day Nile cruise from Aswan to Luxor with stops at Abu Simbel, Kom Ombo, Edfu and Luxor highlights. View itinerary, route, price and trip details.
Your trip in detail
Your excursion at a glance
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This 4 day Nile cruise from Aswan to Luxor follows one of Egypt’s classic Nile routes, connecting Aswan, Kom Ombo, Edfu and Luxor. The journey combines sailing time with guided visits to temples, royal sites and major Nile highlights along the way.
The programme is organised around four travel days, with the exact sailing schedule, shore visits and included services confirmed before departure. If you are comparing longer routes, see our Egypt tour packages.
Highlights of this 4 day Nile cruise from Aswan to Luxor
- Explore Aswan and Philae Temple. Experience Aswan’s Nile landscape, cross by boat to Philae Temple and discover the relocated Temple of Isis.
- Visit the Aswan High Dam. Learn how the dam transformed the Nile, power generation and agriculture in modern Egypt.
- See the temples of Abu Simbel. Stand before the monumental façades of Ramesses II and Nefertari and learn about the extraordinary relocation of the temples.
- Visit Kom Ombo Temple. Explore the unusual double temple dedicated to Sobek and Haroeris and examine its distinctive reliefs.
- Discover Edfu Temple. Walk through the pylons, courts and sanctuary of the Temple of Horus, one of the best-preserved temples in Egypt.
- Explore Luxor’s West Bank. Visit selected royal tombs in the Valley of the Kings and experience the archaeology of ancient Thebes.
- Walk through Karnak. Discover the monumental courts, columns, reliefs and obelisks of the Karnak Temple complex.
4 day Nile cruise Egypt itinerary: Aswan to Luxor
- Day 1 – Aswan and Philae. Begin in Aswan with Philae Temple, the Nile landscape and the High Dam, according to the confirmed programme and embarkation schedule.
- Day 2 – Abu Simbel. Visit the temples of Ramesses II and Nefertari at Abu Simbel, then continue with the cruise programme as confirmed for your departure.
- Day 3 – Kom Ombo and Edfu. Sail north and visit the double temple at Kom Ombo and the Temple of Horus at Edfu on the route towards Luxor.
- Day 4 – Luxor. Explore selected highlights of Luxor, including royal tombs on the West Bank and Karnak Temple on the East Bank, before the journey ends according to the confirmed schedule.
Sailing route and travel pace
The cruise combines sightseeing with time on the Nile. Sailing stages connect the main temple stops, while guided shore visits are organised around the vessel schedule. The exact order can vary by cruise timetable, opening hours and local operating conditions.
Preparing for your Nile cruise
Embarkation details, meeting point, party size and preferred language are confirmed in advance. Please also share children’s ages, mobility needs and dietary requirements so the arrangements can be prepared appropriately.
Plan your Aswan to Luxor Nile journey
The route is structured around Aswan, Abu Simbel, Kom Ombo, Edfu and Luxor. Exact accommodation, cruise category, meals, entrance tickets, transfers and other services apply only when listed in your confirmed Nebu Reisen offer.
Important: Sailing times, the order of visits and individual stops may change because of navigation schedules, opening times, weather or other operating conditions. Services are included only when expressly confirmed in your Nebu Reisen offer.
Journey views
Places and experiences along your route
Highlights of this excursion
- Aswan’s islands, temples and Nile landscape
- The double temple of Kom Ombo
- Myths inside Edfu’s Temple of Horus
- Understand Luxor’s East and West Banks
- Travel by boat to Philae Temple
- Pace and breaks tailored personally
Group pricing
More travellers, a better price
Compare the published group rates, then choose your travel date and number of travellers.
| Travellers | Vehicle / format | Price per person | Benefit per person |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 travellers | Nebu Reisen | €1,090 | Base price |
| 3–4 travellers | Nebu Reisen | €987 | €103 less |
| 5–6 travellers | Nebu Reisen | €872 | €218 less |
| 7–8 travellers | Nebu Reisen | €813 | €277 less |
Trip information
Good to know before booking
The essential practical information at a glance. We confirm every open point in writing before your booking becomes binding.
Duration
4 days
Pickup & meeting point
Aswan · Confirmed personally for the selected route
Language
German, English or French subject to availability
Final confirmation
Availability, order of visits, admission tickets, meals, transfers and optional services are listed clearly in the final offer.
Personal requirements
Passport or identification as required by the route, sun protection, water and personal medication. Comfortable footwear and weather-appropriate clothing; cover shoulders and knees at religious sites.
Your route
Your journey on the map
Gold pickup markers show the possible starting points. Numbered markers follow the published itinerary.
Geographic orientation; pickup and sequence are confirmed with the booking. The line shows the approximate route, not the exact road.
Timeline
Planned itinerary
- 01
Day 1 — Aswan’s islands, temples and Nile landscape: Experience Aswan’s granite landscape, quiet Nile islands and selected temples or engineering landmarks on the confirmed programme. Travel by boat to Philae Temple: Cross to the island and explore the relocated Temple of Isis with its courts, reliefs and Nile views. Understand the impact of Aswan High Dam: See the High Dam and learn how it changed the Nile, power generation, farming and life in modern Egypt.
- 02
Day 2 — The colossal temples of Abu Simbel: Stand before the monumental façades of Ramesses II and Nefertari, enter the temples and learn about their extraordinary relocation.
- 03
Day 3 — The double temple of Kom Ombo: Explore the symmetrical double temple of Sobek and Haroeris, including medical reliefs and the symbolism of the Nile crocodile. Myths inside Edfu’s Temple of Horus: Walk through the pylons, courts and sanctuaries of the Temple of Horus, following the Horus and Seth story in its reliefs.
- 04
Day 4 — Royal tombs in the Valley of the Kings: Enter selected royal tombs and examine colourful wall scenes, symbols and New Kingdom beliefs about the afterlife. Walk through Karnak’s great halls: Walk through Karnak Temple’s monumental courts and columned halls, reading its building history in reliefs and obelisks. Understand Luxor’s East and West Banks: Connect the temples of the living city on the East Bank with royal tombs and mortuary temples on the West Bank.
Sights & experiences
What you will see and experience
These stops appear in the published itinerary. The order, access and weather-dependent activities are confirmed with your booking.
| Day | Place or sight | What you experience there |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Philae TempleRead about this place | Cross to the island and explore the relocated Temple of Isis with its courts, reliefs and Nile views. |
| 1 | Aswan High Dam | See the High Dam and learn how it changed the Nile, power generation, farming and life in modern Egypt. |
| 2 | Abu Simbel TemplesRead about this place | Stand before the monumental façades of Ramesses II and Nefertari, enter the temples and learn about their extraordinary relocation. |
| 3 | Double Temple of Kom Ombo | Explore the symmetrical double temple of Sobek and Haroeris, including medical reliefs and the symbolism of the Nile crocodile. |
| 3 | Temple of Horus at Edfu | Walk through the pylons, courts and sanctuaries of the Temple of Horus, following the Horus and Seth story in its reliefs. |
| 4 | Valley of the KingsRead about this place | Enter selected royal tombs and examine colourful wall scenes, symbols and New Kingdom beliefs about the afterlife. |
| 4 | Karnak TempleRead about this place | Walk through Karnak Temple’s monumental courts and columned halls, reading its building history in reliefs and obelisks. |
Included
- Personal route and date coordination
- Pickup or meeting point as stated in the offer
- Organisation of transfers named in the confirmed programme
- Nile cruise and guided shore visits as stated in the confirmed offer
Not included
- Admission tickets or extra activities not expressly confirmed
- Personal expenses, gratuities and drinks outside the confirmed offer
- International flights and visa unless expressly listed
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