Day 1 – Arrival in Aswan and Start Your Nile Cruise

Your 5 day 4 night Nile cruise Aswan to Luxor begins in Aswan, where our representative will meet you and assist with your transfer to the cruise.

The first day gives you time to discover Aswan before settling into your cabin and enjoying your first evening beside the Nile.

10:00 AM – Pickup in Aswan

Meet your representative at your hotel, Aswan Airport, or Aswan train station.

10:30 AM – Visit Aswan High Dam

Begin with one of Egypt’s most important modern engineering projects and enjoy panoramic views across Lake Nasser.

11:30 AM – Transfer to Philae Temple

Head toward the marina and board a small motorboat for the short ride to Agilkia Island.

12:00 PM – Visit Philae Temple

Explore the beautiful Temple of Isis, surrounded by the waters of the Nile.

Your Egyptologist guide will explain the stories behind the temple, its relocation, and the ancient Egyptian mythology connected to Isis and Osiris.

2:00 PM – Nile Cruise Check-In

Board your Nile cruise and settle into your cabin.

2:30 PM – Lunch on Board

Enjoy your first lunch while relaxing on the cruise.

4:30 PM – Free Time in Aswan

Spend the afternoon relaxing on the sun deck and enjoying the Nile views.

Depending on your chosen package, you can also add an optional felucca trip or Nubian Village experience.

7:30 PM – Dinner on Board

Enjoy dinner and your first night aboard the cruise.

Overnight in Aswan.

Day 2 – Aswan to Kom Ombo and Edfu

Wake up beside the Nile before the ship begins sailing north.

This is one of the most enjoyable days of the journey, combining long stretches of Nile scenery with a sunset visit to one of Egypt’s most unusual temples.

7:00 AM – Breakfast on Board

Start the morning with breakfast before sailing from Aswan.

8:00 AM – Optional Abu Simbel Tour

Travelers who want to see Abu Simbel can arrange an early-morning excursion at an additional cost.

Because Abu Simbel requires a very early departure, the exact schedule should be confirmed according to cruise sailing times.

11:30 AM – Sail Toward Kom Ombo

Relax on the sun deck as the ship travels through the countryside of Upper Egypt.

You will pass small villages, palm trees, farmland, and desert landscapes along the Nile.

12:30 PM – Lunch on Board

Enjoy lunch while sailing.

2:30 PM – Arrival at Kom Ombo

Disembark for your guided visit.

3:00 PM – Visit Kom Ombo Temple

Explore the unusual double temple dedicated to Sobek and Haroeris.

Its riverside location makes Kom Ombo one of the most atmospheric stops on the cruise.

4:30 PM – Return to the Cruise

Board the ship and continue sailing toward Edfu.

5:00 PM – Afternoon Tea on the Sun Deck

Relax while watching the scenery change as the sun begins to set.

7:30 PM – Dinner on Board

Enjoy dinner followed by free time or onboard entertainment depending on the cruise schedule.

Overnight in Edfu.

Day 3 – Edfu Temple, Esna Lock and Sailing to Luxor

Day three takes you deeper into ancient Egyptian history before continuing north toward Luxor.

7:00 AM – Breakfast on Board

Enjoy breakfast before beginning your Edfu sightseeing.

8:00 AM – Visit Edfu Temple

Travel from the cruise dock to the Temple of Horus at Edfu, one of the best-preserved ancient temples in Egypt.

Walk through its monumental entrance, courtyards, halls, and sanctuary while your guide explains the mythology of Horus and the temple’s religious importance.

10:00 AM – Return to the Cruise

Return to the ship and begin sailing toward Esna.

11:00 AM – Sail Toward Esna

Spend the late morning enjoying the Nile landscape from the deck.

1:00 PM – Lunch on Board

Lunch is served as the cruise approaches Esna.

2:00 PM – Cross Esna Lock

Watch the cruise navigate through the famous Esna Lock.

The exact crossing time can vary according to river traffic and operating conditions.

3:00 PM – Sail Toward Luxor

Continue sailing north toward what was once ancient Thebes.

5:00 PM – Afternoon Tea

Enjoy tea and sunset views on the Nile.

7:30 PM – Dinner on Board

Dinner is served after arrival or while approaching Luxor, depending on the cruise schedule.

Overnight in Luxor.

The Aswan-to-Luxor sequence of Edfu, Esna and Luxor is consistent with established multi-night cruise programs, although docking and lock times vary between ships.

Day 4 – Discover the West Bank and East Bank of Luxor

Day four is the archaeological highlight of your 5 day 4 night Nile cruise from Aswan to Luxor.

You will explore both banks of ancient Thebes and visit many of Egypt’s most famous monuments.

5:30 AM – Breakfast on Board

Have an early breakfast before starting the sightseeing program.

An optional sunrise hot air balloon ride over Luxor can also be arranged for travelers who want a panoramic view of the temples, Nile, farmland, and desert.

6:30 AM – Valley of the Kings

Cross to Luxor’s West Bank and enter the Valley of the Kings.

This royal necropolis was used as a burial ground for many pharaohs of the New Kingdom.

Your standard visit normally includes entry to a selection of open royal tombs.

Special tombs such as Tutankhamun’s may require an additional ticket depending on the package.

9:00 AM – Temple of Queen Hatshepsut

Continue to the impressive mortuary temple of Queen Hatshepsut at Deir el-Bahari.

Built against towering limestone cliffs, the temple is one of the most distinctive archaeological sites in Luxor.

10:30 AM – Colossi of Memnon

Stop for photographs beside the two enormous seated statues that once guarded the mortuary temple of Amenhotep III.

11:00 AM – Return to the Cruise

Return to your Nile cruise after the West Bank tour.

12:30 PM – Lunch on Board

Enjoy lunch and take some time to relax.

2:30 PM – Karnak Temple

Begin the afternoon with a guided visit to the vast Karnak Temple complex.

Walk through monumental gateways and explore the famous Great Hypostyle Hall, filled with enormous stone columns.

4:30 PM – Luxor Temple

Continue to Luxor Temple in the heart of the city.

The late afternoon and early evening are particularly atmospheric as the temple begins to light up.

6:00 PM – Return to the Cruise

Head back to your ship and enjoy some free time.

7:30 PM – Dinner on Board

Enjoy your final dinner aboard the Nile cruise.

Spend the evening relaxing on deck with views across Luxor and the Nile.

Overnight in Luxor.

Day 5 – Breakfast and Departure from Luxor

Your final morning gives you time to enjoy one last view of the Nile before completing your journey.

7:00 AM – Breakfast on Board

Enjoy breakfast at your own pace.

8:00 AM – Free Time

Relax aboard the ship and prepare for check-out.

9:00 AM – Cruise Check-Out

Complete the disembarkation process.

10:00 AM – Transfer in Luxor

Meet your representative for transfer to:

• Luxor International Airport
• Luxor Train Station
• Your hotel in Luxor

Your 5 day 4 night Nile cruise Aswan to Luxor ends here, after five days combining ancient monuments, Nile scenery, comfortable sailing, and guided sightseeing.