Nile Cruises from Aswan
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- 4 DAYS 3 NIGHTS CRUISE FROM ASWAN TO LUXOR
- 4 Day - 3 Night Deluxe Nile Cruise Trip Aswan & Luxor
- From Aswan 3 Days 2 Nights Nile Cruise
- 3 Nights Cruise Aswan to Luxor including Abu Simbel, Nubian Village and Air Balloon
- 3 Nights MS Nile Premium Cruise From Aswan
- MS Mayfair Nile Cruise 3 Nights From Aswan
- Charming 4-Day Nile Cruise from Aswan with Hot Air Balloon & Abu Simbel
- Gems of Aswan & Luxor
- From Aswan 4 Days 3 Nights Nile Cruise WITH GUIDED TOURS
- 4 Days Nile Cruise Trip from Aswan to Luxor with Abu Simbel Temple Visit
The voyage launches at Aswan's High Dam and Unfinished Obelisk, sailing north to Kom Ombo Temple and Edfu's sanctuary, finishing in Luxor at Valley of the Kings. Travel the Nile aboard 5-star ship with expert guides and full-board dining over 3 nights.
Duration 4 days Destinations Aswan, Kom Ombo, Edfu, Luxor Age Range All Ages Welcome Operated in English, German, Italian, Portuguese, French, Spanish, Chinese, Dutch, Russian River Nile Operator Ancient Egypt Tours From
- NZ$1,016
4 Day - 3 Night Deluxe Nile Cruise Trip Aswan & Luxor
4 Reviews by TourRadar travelers“Excellent tour.”
Peter, traveled in March
The voyage starts in Aswan with visits to the High Dam and Philae Temple, continuing 133 miles north to Luxor along the Nile. Stops include Kom Ombo's double temple, Edfu's Temple of Horus, and passage through the Esna Lock, highlighting both ancient wonders and modern engineering.
Duration 4 days Destinations Aswan, Abu Simbel, Edfu, Kom Ombo, Esna, Valley of the Kings, Luxor Age Range All Ages Welcome Operated in English, German, Italian, French, Spanish River Nile Operator Ibermundo Travel Egypt From
- NZ$1,890
From Aswan 3 Days 2 Nights Nile Cruise
14 Reviews by TourRadar travelers“A great way to travel from Aswan to Luxor and see the Nile. You only really get one day to see everything though.”
Jennifer, traveled in April
The cruise sets off from Aswan at 1 PM, passing Nubian islands to Kom Ombo temple. Night sailing leads to Edfu for morning temple visit, through Esna Lock, arriving in Luxor by 5 PM next day. The route covers 133 kilometers of the historic Nile.
Duration 3 days Destinations Aswan, Edfu, Luxor Age Range Ages 18+ River Nile Operator Egyptology Travel From $593
10% Off- NZ$533You save $59
3 Nights Cruise Aswan to Luxor including Abu Simbel, Nubian Village and Air Balloon
12 Reviews by TourRadar travelers“This was an epic trip of a lifetime. The highlights include pictures on camels in front of the Great Pyramids.”
Dianne, traveled in May
Your 4-day journey starts in Aswan at Philae Temple and Nubian villages. Sail north past Abu Simbel, Kom Ombo Temple, and Edfu Temple, crossing Esna Lock toward Luxor. The route spans approximately 200km of the Nile River, concluding with Luxor's ancient monuments.
Duration 4 days Destinations Aswan, Philae, Abu Simbel, Kom Ombo, Edfu, Esna, Luxor, Valley of the Kings Age Range All Ages Welcome Operated in English, German, Spanish River Nile Operator Egypt Gift Tours From
10% Off- NZ$1,185
The 4-day Nile cruise aboard MS Nile Premium meets you at Aswan airport, visiting the High Dam and Philae Temple before sailing to Kom Ombo. The route continues to Edfu's Temple of Horus, then Luxor's East and West Banks, covering 280km of the Nile.
Duration 4 days Destinations Aswan, Philae, Kom Ombo, Edfu, Esna, Valley of the Kings, Valley of the Queens, Luxor Age Range All Ages Welcome Operated in English, German, Italian, French, Spanish River Nile Operator Sun Pyramid Tours From
10% Off- NZ$1,726
Your Nile odyssey from Aswan includes the High Dam and Philae Temple, followed by 133 miles south to Kom Ombo and Edfu temples. Pass through Esna Lock before arriving at Luxor to see the Valley of the Kings and Karnak Temple complex.
Duration 4 days Destinations Aswan, Philae, Kom Ombo, Edfu, Esna, Luxor, Valley of the Kings, Valley of the Queens Age Range All Ages Welcome Operated in English, German, Italian, French, Spanish River Nile Operator Sun Pyramid Tours From
10% Off- NZ$2,327
A 220km river cruise from Aswan's Philae Temple heads north to Luxor. The itinerary features Kom Ombo, Edfu's Temple of Horus, Esna Lock, and seven historic ports.
Duration 4 days Destinations Aswan, Philae, Abu Simbel, Kom Ombo, Edfu, Luxor, Valley of the Kings Age Range All Ages Welcome Operated in English, Spanish River Nile Operator Egypt cruise travel From
10% Off- NZ$1,101
The luxury cruise ship leaves Aswan's High Dam, passing Temple of Philae to Kom Ombo. The 140-nautical-mile, 4-day journey continues through Edfu and Esna locks before reaching Luxor's archaeological treasures.
Duration 4 days Destinations Aswan, Kom Ombo, Edfu, Luxor Age Range All Ages Welcome Operated in English, German, French River Nile Operator Agazat Club From
10% Off- NZ$576+$500 local payments
From Aswan 4 Days 3 Nights Nile Cruise WITH GUIDED TOURS
18 Reviews by TourRadar travelers“Our Boat was amazing, the food was delicious, it's an open buffet through all the days.”
Clara, traveled in August
The tour starts from Aswan's High Dam area, with Philae Temple visit before sailing 280 kilometers downstream. The route includes Kom Ombo, Edfu temples, and Esna Lock before reaching Luxor's Valley of the Kings and Karnak Temple complex with expert Egyptology guides.
Duration 4 days Destinations Aswan, Edfu, Esna, Luxor Age Range Ages 18+ River Nile Operator Egyptology Travel From $720
10% Off- NZ$648You save $72
The 133-mile route from Aswan's High Dam to Luxor includes Kom Ombo and Edfu. Crossing Esna Lock, visitors explore seven ancient temples along the Nile, including Abu Simbel, Philae Temple, and Karnak's massive complex.
Duration 4 days Destinations Aswan, Abu Simbel, Kom Ombo, Edfu, Luxor Age Range All Ages Welcome River Nile Operator Go Tours Egypt From
10% Off- NZ$557
What people love about Nile Cruises from Aswan
- From Aswan 3 Days 2 Nights Nile Cruise
The room was very warm and there should have been a fan. Please also add that WiFi can only be used from 6-9 am, if bought on board. The guide was nice but we don’t understand why we pay for a guide for three full days including his stay over on board when he only works 1-1.5h per day.
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
- From Aswan 4 Days 3 Nights Nile Cruise WITH GUIDED TOURS
best accommodation ever, best boat ever in the Nile and best service in whole Egypt with Egyptology Travel, Highly recommended to travelers to Egypt
What our customers ask about Nile Cruises from Aswan
What is the typical length of Nile cruises starting in Aswan?
Nile cruises departing from Aswan generally run 3-4 days with the 4-day route to Luxor being the standard choice. The journey includes key stops at ancient sites such as Philae Temple Kom Ombo and Edfu. Luxury vessels like the Concerto and Queen Isis offer comfortable accommodations for the journey. A TourRadar traveler noted "We enjoyed a wonderful three nights and four days on The Queen Isis from Aswan to Luxor with rooms that were clean and comfortable and staff that were attentive."
What are the common first-day activities for tours starting in Aswan?
First-day itineraries from Aswan focus on three main attractions: the High Dam the ancient Philae Temple (accessed by motorboat) and the historically significant Unfinished Obelisk. Later in the day travelers often visit Soheil Island's Nubian village to experience local culture and family life. One TourRadar traveler shared: "Day 1 is The Philae Temple The unfinished Obelisk and a motor boat upstream for a swim in the Nile and an evening at a Nubian village - beautifully lit and explained."
When is the best time to start a Nile cruise from Aswan?
The prime season for Aswan Nile cruises runs from October through April when the weather is more temperate. October and January are particularly busy months. Arriving in Aswan before 10:00 AM allows for a full first day of sightseeing. A TourRadar traveler shared: "If your arrival time to Aswan is early they will start the tour direct upon arrival as the cruise check-in time is at 12:00 so you don't waste time waiting at the lobby."
What optional excursions are available when starting in Aswan?
Beyond the standard itinerary travelers can book trips to the Abu Simbel temples (costing around 45 USD) take Nubian Village tours or enjoy traditional felucca boat rides on the Nile. Temple sound and light shows provide evening entertainment options. A TourRadar traveler noted: "Even the guide arranged for a felucca trip for us! The optional Abu Simbel tour which has to be seen to be believed was absolutely worth it."
What's included in the meal service on Aswan Nile cruises?
The cruise fare covers three daily meals served buffet-style featuring a mix of Egyptian international and vegetarian dishes. Ships like the Concerto and Salima provide riverside dining rooms and special themed dinners. A TourRadar traveler reports: "The food was more than fine I had a great choice each day even as a vegan. The main dining areas offer fine dining experiences serving traditional Egyptian cuisine."
What's the typical sailing schedule between Aswan and subsequent stops?
Ships leave Aswan post-lunch on day one taking about 4 hours to reach Kom Ombo. The journey continues overnight to Edfu then through the Esna Lock before arriving in Luxor. TourRadar travelers note: "Sailing along the Nile taking in the serene landscapes while traveling between temples made this trip truly special. The schedule allows for relaxation time on deck between sightseeing stops."
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