River Cruises from Aswan to Luxor
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- 4 DAYS 3 NIGHTS CRUISE FROM ASWAN TO LUXOR
- Nile Cruise 4 Days ( 3 Nights ) from Aswan to Luxor
- Nile cruise from Aswan to Luxor 4 days/3 Nights
- 3 Nights Cruise Aswan to Luxor including Abu Simbel, Nubian Village and Air Balloon
- 4 Days Nile Cruise Trip from Aswan to Luxor with Abu Simbel Temple Visit
- 3 Nights MS Nile Premium Cruise From Aswan
- MS Mayfair Nile Cruise 3 Nights From Aswan
- Concerto Nile Cruise 3 night/4 days
- Luxury Dahabiya from Aswan to Esna
- Dahabiya Nile Cruise Aswan to Luxor 4 days
The 3-night Nile voyage from Aswan's High Dam includes visits to the Unfinished Obelisk and Temple of Philae. Stops at Kom Ombo and Edfu temples precede Luxor's Valley of the Kings and Karnak Temple complex, with professional guides speaking 9 languages.
Duration 4 days Destinations Aswan, Kom Ombo, Edfu, Luxor Age Range 1 to 99 year olds Operated in English, German, Italian, Portuguese, French, Spanish, Chinese, Dutch, Russian Operator Ancient Egypt Tours From $1,007
8% Off- NZ$927You save $80
Historical wonders await at Aswan's Temple of Philae on Agilika Island, followed by Kom Ombo's dual-deity temple. The path leads to Edfu's Temple of Horus before reaching Luxor's Karnak Temple and the Valley of the Kings. This 4-day route spans 133 miles of ancient wonders.
Duration 4 days Destinations Aswan, Kom Ombo, Edfu, Luxor Age Range 1 to 99 year olds Operated in English, German, Italian, Portuguese, French, Spanish, Dutch Operator Pharaohn Tours From
8% Off- NZ$1,092
Nile cruise from Aswan to Luxor 4 days/3 Nights
3 Reviews by TourRadar travelers“The cruiseship was good with very helpfull and kind people who really want to service you at everything.”
Johan, traveled in November
This comprehensive river voyage from Aswan's High Dam visits the Temple of Philae, Kom Ombo and Edfu temples. The route continues to Luxor's east and west banks, including Valley of the Kings and Karnak Temple Complex. The 4-day journey concludes at Temple of Luxor with transfers included.
Duration 4 days Destinations Aswan, Kom Ombo, Edfu, Luxor Age Range up to 99 year olds Operated in English, German, Italian, French, Spanish, Chinese, Dutch, Russian Operator Travel Chance Egypt From $1,259
35% Off- NZ$819You save $440
3 Nights Cruise Aswan to Luxor including Abu Simbel, Nubian Village and Air Balloon
11 Reviews by TourRadar travelers“快適な客船でナイル川クルーズを体験でき、とても楽しいひと時でした。ツアー内容も主要な観光地を効率的に周ることができ、大変満足しています。”
M, traveled in September
Your Nile adventure starts in Aswan, featuring Philae Temple and Nubian villages before heading north. The route includes Kom Ombo's riverside temple, Edfu exploration by horse carriage, and Esna Lock crossing, concluding in Luxor with dawn balloon flight and tours of Karnak Temple, Valley of the Kings, and Queen Hatshepsut's temple.
Duration 4 days Destinations Aswan, Philae, Abu Simbel, Kom Ombo, Edfu, Esna, Luxor, Valley of the Kings Age Range 1 to 120 year olds Operated in English, German, Spanish Operator Egypt Gift Tours From
35% Off- NZ$1,176
This luxury cruise from Aswan's High Dam passes the Temple of Philae to Kom Ombo's dual temple. Your ship navigates through Edfu to visit the Temple of Horus, before reaching Luxor's massive Karnak Temple complex spanning 63 acres. The 4-day journey covers 133 miles of Nile River history.
Duration 4 days Destinations Aswan, Abu Simbel, Kom Ombo, Edfu, Luxor Age Range 2 to 99 year olds Operator Go Tours Egypt From
35% Off- NZ$553
The majestic High Dam launches this Aswan departure, cruising past Philae Temple and Kom Ombo's riverside sanctuary. The 133-mile voyage includes Edfu's Temple of Horus, finishing in Luxor with Valley of Kings exploration.
Duration 4 days Destinations Aswan, Philae, Kom Ombo, Edfu, Esna, Valley of the Kings, Valley of the Queens, Luxor Age Range 1 to 99 year olds Operated in English, German, Italian, French, Spanish Operator Sun Pyramid Tours From
35% Off- NZ$1,712
MS Mayfair takes guests from Aswan's High Dam and Philae Temple over 4 days, stopping at Kom Ombo's unique dual temple. The route leads to Edfu's Temple of Horus before concluding in Luxor at the Valley of the Kings and Temple of Hatshepsut.
Duration 4 days Destinations Aswan, Philae, Kom Ombo, Edfu, Esna, Luxor, Valley of the Kings, Valley of the Queens Age Range 3 to 120 year olds Operated in English, German, Italian, French, Spanish Operator Sun Pyramid Tours From
35% Off- NZ$2,308
The 5-star M/S Concerto carries passengers from Aswan's High Dam and Philae Temple to Luxor's Valley of the Kings. The route includes Kom Ombo's double temple and Edfu's Temple of Horus, culminating at Queen Hatshepsut's magnificent temple in Luxor's west bank.
Duration 4 days Destinations Aswan, Philae, Kom Ombo, Luxor Age Range up to 90 year olds Operator Experience Egypt Tours From
35% Off- NZ$1,846
UNESCO's Philae Temple and High Dam in Aswan open this 5-day adventure to Kom Ombo's dual temple. The ship navigates through Gebel Silsilah's narrow passage and Edfu's Temple of Horus, ending in Luxor with Karnak Temple and Valley of Kings visits.
Duration 5 days Destinations Aswan, Kom Ombo, Edfu, Esna, Luxor Age Range 4 to 90 year olds Operated in English, German, Italian, French, Spanish, Chinese, Dutch, Russian Operator Nilvison Egypt Tours From
35% Off- NZ$2,318
A traditional Dahabiya vessel sails from Aswan's High Dam, passing the Unfinished Obelisk and Philae Temple. The route includes Kom-Ombo's dual temple and Edfu's Falcon shrine before reaching Luxor's Karnak complex, with gourmet meals and expert guidance throughout.
Duration 4 days Destinations Aswan, Luxor Age Range 2 to 90 year olds Operator Experience Egypt Tours From
35% Off- NZ$2,518
What people love about River Cruise Tours from Aswan to Luxor
- From Aswan 4 Days 3 Nights Nile Cruise WITH GUIDED TOURS
My main complaint was the boat didnt leave as scheduled causing our itinerary to be quite confused. Also the drivers on the tour drive like maniacs which l find very stressful.......after all what is the hurry to get from one site to the next. I disliked the driving part of the tours immensly
- Nile cruise from Aswan to Luxor 4 days/3 Nights
It was an amazing tour. Ihab surprise us with many amazing activities! Thank you Ihab
We went with TourRadar after another company took our booking and then told us that they could not honor the dates (after we have bought plane tickets). This was my first experience with TourRadar and they were so great to work with! They made great use of WhatsApp shortly after we confirmed booking and then throughout the tour. We felt like TourRadar was always "on it." They set us up with Owf as our guide for most tours for the four days. Owf was great! We had Owf as our guide all to ourselves for all except for one tour, where we got to meet one other couple (which we quite enjoyed). Transportation to Abu Simbel (which is not to be missed) was set up and we had a different local tour guide down there. He was also great. The food on the boat was quite good with a nice variety. I want to highlight one thing from this trip. One of the tour groups got back late, so we left Aswan late and we were told that we would miss seeing the Temple of Edfu. But our guide, TourRadar, and others worked together to get a group together to see the sound and light show at Edfu Temple. We had a group of about 30 go (we needed at least 10 for them to run the show), but we still had Owf with us as a private guide (and he got us a local horse carriage to take up to and from the ship). Seeing the Temple of Edfu before sunset and then lit up after dark made the experience even better. On the fourth day, we also had an issue with the ship docking late, but people were on it to get us to the hot air balloon ride. It was a rush, but we were in the sky about a minute before the sun came up. This is really the best way to see so much in a short period of time. One caution about traveling in Egypt, though, is that the expectations for tips at the historical sites is quite strong. When we were with Owf, he would tell people to leave us alone. Many of these sites, though, have sections where the guides are not allowed to enter with you. So Owf would talk us through what we would see and often show us photos as a preview. Then we would get in a tomb or inside a temple without Owf and the locals hired to work in these places would offer to take your photo and expect a tip, or they would offer to guide you around a corner and expect a tip, or they would point to something and if you look they would expect a tip. Just be ready and have a lot of $1 bills or small Egyptian pound bills. I also appreciated that TourRadar sent a list of the entry fees for each location. We could plan better. It may be helpful for people to know that most the major historical sites now only take credit card (which we preferred), but there are times that you do need local Egyptian cash. Again, this was first experience with TourRadar and as a seasoned world traveler (35+ countries) I was very impressed with them as a tour company from start to finish!
3 Nights Cruise Aswan to Luxor including Abu Simbel, Nubian Village and Air Balloon
What our customers ask about River Cruises from Aswan to Luxor
How far is the river cruise from Aswan to Luxor?
The Nile cruise from Aswan to Luxor covers 140 miles (225 kilometers). You'll pass through beautiful stretches of the Nile Valley, with stops at important ancient sites along the way. The first major stop is Kom Ombo, about 30 miles (48 kilometers) from Aswan, followed by Edfu another 40 miles (64 kilometers) downstream. From the sun deck, you'll see daily life unfold along the riverbanks, with traditional villages and desert landscapes in the distance.
How long do Aswan to Luxor cruises usually take?
Most Nile cruises between Aswan and Luxor take 3-4 days, though you can find some 2-night options if you're short on time. The 4-day cruise is most popular since it gives you enough time to see everything without rushing. One TourRadar traveler explains: "You will spend 3 nights 4 days in the cruise sailing so you can enjoy the cruise and the sailing on the boat, you will have all the visits starting from Philae temple to High Dam and Kom Ombu and Edfu temples."
Which places will I visit between Aswan and Luxor?
Your cruise starts in Aswan where you'll visit the Philae Temple and High Dam. Next, you'll stop at Kom Ombo to see its unique temple dedicated to two gods, Sobek and Horus. The next stop is Edfu Temple, which is remarkably well preserved. Once you reach Luxor, you'll explore the Valley of the Kings, Karnak Temple complex, and Queen Hatshepsut's Temple. As one TourRadar traveler shared: "The temples along the way were incredible, especially Edfu Temple which was amazingly well preserved and Karnak Temple with its massive columns."
How much does an Aswan to Luxor cruise cost?
You can expect to pay between 530 USD and 1,499 USD per person, with most 4-day cruises costing around 750-850 USD. This typically includes your stay on a 5-star ship like the Royal Signature Olivia or Blue Shadow, all your meals, guided tours, and getting around between sites. A TourRadar traveler noted: "The 5-star cruise experience was excellent value for money with amazing service and facilities on board."
What kind of weather can I expect during the cruise?
Egypt's weather along the Nile is sunny and dry most of the year. Summer temperatures (June to August) can reach 104°F (40°C), while winter days (December to February) are pleasant at around 75°F (24°C). Most outdoor sightseeing happens in the cooler morning hours. The sun can be intense even in winter, so bringing sun protection is essential regardless of when you travel.