Cruises

Nile River Luxury Cruise

Duration5 days

LocationLuxor to Aswan, Egypt

Group4 persons

Rating

Cruise the Nile in 5 days from Luxor to Aswan on a 5-star ship. Visit the great temples of Karnak, Luxor, Edfu and Kom Ombo, the Valley of the Kings and Philae Temple while the river scenery drifts past your window.

Karnak and Luxor Temples, including the illuminated night view
Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut Temple and the Colossi of Memnon
Edfu and Kom Ombo temples along the river
Aswan: High Dam, Philae Temple and a Nubian village visit

A compact, comfortable way to see Upper Egypt. Day Safaris Adventures can also combine it with Cairo and the pyramids.

What's included

Airport/port transfers on arrival and departure
Cabin accommodation for the full cruise
Day-by-day cruise itinerary with port calls
Main dining room meals and buffet
Onboard entertainment and activities
Port charges and government taxes

Not included

Anything not listed under "What's Included"
Drinks packages and specialty restaurants
International flights to and from your home country
Onboard gratuities / service charges
Personal expenses (laundry, souvenirs, phone calls)
Shore excursions (bookable as optional extras)
Tips and gratuities for guides and staff
Travel, medical and cancellation insurance
Visa fees and entry permits (unless stated)

5-day itinerary

A day-by-day breakdown of your adventure.

Day1

Luxor - Embarkation & East Bank

Arrive at Luxor. Embark 5-star Nile cruise ship. Afternoon visit Karnak Temple and Luxor Temple illuminated at night.

Nile Cruise ShipFull Board

Temple
Tours,
Embarkation

Day2

West Bank - Valley of Kings

Cross to the West Bank to see the Valley of the Kings, the Temple of Hatshepsut and the Colossi of Memnon. Return to the ship for lunch, then sail towards Edfu while you relax on the sun deck.

Nile Cruise ShipFull Board

Tomb
Exploration

Day3

Edfu & Kom Ombo - Temple Tour

Visit the well-preserved Temple of Horus at Edfu, then sail on to Kom Ombo for the double temple that sits above the river at sunset. Sail overnight to Aswan.

Nile Cruise ShipFull Board

Temple
Tours

Day4

Aswan - Philae Temple & High Dam

See the High Dam, the Unfinished Obelisk and the island Temple of Philae by motorboat. An optional day trip to Abu Simbel can be added if you would like to see the colossal temples of Ramesses II.

Nile Cruise ShipFull Board

Temple
Tours,
Dam
Visit

Day5

Aswan - Disembarkation

Disembark after breakfast. Enjoy a morning visit to a Nubian village, with its colourful houses and local hospitality, before your transfer to Aswan Airport.

No accommodationFull Board