8 Days Nile River Cruise from Luxor to Aswan

Overnight: 5 star Luxury Nile Cruise – (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)

Enjoy breakfast on board your 5-star Nile Cruise, then begin your magical journey through Thebes, the sacred land, by exploring Luxor’s West Bank. Visit the world-renowned Valley of the Kings, the royal burial ground of the New Kingdom pharaohs, where magnificent tombs were carved into the desert rock and decorated with stunning hieroglyphs and colorful scenes.

Continue to the impressive Temple of Queen Hatshepsut at Deir El-Bahari, one of the greatest architectural achievements of ancient Egypt, beautifully carved into the cliffs of the Theban mountains. End your West Bank tour with a visit to the towering Colossi of Memnon, the two massive seated statues of King Amenhotep III that have stood as silent guardians for more than 3,000 years.

Return to your cruise for lunch, then set sail toward Esna, crossing the famous Esna Lock as you glide along the Nile. Dinner and overnight stay on board.

Overnight: 5 star Luxury Nile Cruise – (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)

Start your day with breakfast on board, then join your Egyptologist guide for a journey into the land of secrets. Visit the magnificent Temple of Horus in Edfu, one of the best-preserved temples in all of Egypt, dedicated to the falcon-headed god Horus. Its towering pylons, detailed reliefs, and sacred halls offer a vivid glimpse into ancient Egyptian religion and mythology.

Return to the cruise and enjoy lunch while sailing toward Kom Ombo. In the afternoon, explore the unique Temple of Kom Ombo, dedicated to the crocodile god Sobek and the falcon god Haroeris (Horus the Elder). This rare double temple reflects Egypt’s dual devotion and includes fascinating carvings, sanctuaries, and a crocodile museum.

Back on board, relax on the sun deck and watch the timeless landscapes of the Nile River, where ancient Egyptian civilization flourished. Dinner will be served as the ship sails south to Aswan, where you will overnight on the cruise.

Overnight: 5 star Luxury Nile Cruise – (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)

Start your day with a delightful breakfast on board your Nile Cruise before joining your professional Egyptologist tour guide to explore the highlights of Aswan. Begin with the impressive High Dam, built in the 1960s under President Gamal Abdel Nasser to protect Egypt from the annual Nile floods and to create the vast Lake Nasser.

Next, enjoy a scenic motorboat ride along the Nile to Agilkia Island, where you will visit the majestic Philae Temple. Constructed during the Greco-Roman period, this temple is dedicated to the goddess Isis, mother of Horus, and is celebrated as one of the most beautiful temples in Egypt. Conclude your sightseeing with a visit to the Unfinished Obelisk, an enormous red granite monument left in its quarry, offering fascinating insights into ancient Egyptian stone-cutting techniques and dedicated to the god Amun-Ra.

After the tour, return to your cruise for lunch on board. The afternoon is free for leisure, allowing you to relax on deck and enjoy the tranquil scenery of the Nile. Dinner and overnight in Aswan.

Overnight: 5 star Luxury Nile Cruise- (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)

Enjoy breakfast on board your Nile Cruise, then spend the day at your own pace. You may relax on the sun deck and take in the tranquil Nile scenery, or choose one of our unforgettable optional tours.

✨ Optional Excursion to Abu Simbel
Take a boxed breakfast from the cruise and travel by private A/C vehicle (approx. 3 hours) to the magnificent Abu Simbel Temples, built by the great Pharaoh Ramses II. The larger temple is dedicated to the sun god Ra-Horakhty, while the smaller one honors Ramses II and his beloved queen Nefertari. These UNESCO World Heritage monuments are among Egypt’s most awe-inspiring sites. After your visit, return to Aswan.

✨ Optional Nubian Village & Botanical Gardens Tour
Alternatively, enjoy a scenic motorboat ride along the Nile to a charming Nubian Village near Soheil Island. Meet a local Nubian family, learn about their traditions, and experience their warm hospitality. Continue by felucca to Kitchener’s Botanical Island, where rare and exotic plants from around the world flourish in a lush riverside garden.

Return to your cruise for lunch on board, followed by a free afternoon and evening in Aswan. Dinner and overnight stay on the Nile Cruise.

Overnight: 5 star Luxury Nile Cruise- (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)

Begin the day with a leisurely breakfast on board your Nile Cruise. Spend the morning relaxing on the sun deck, enjoying the serene views of the Nile River as you sail toward Kom Ombo.

Have lunch on board while the cruise continues its journey, then enjoy the peaceful sailing as the ship makes its way toward Edfu. In the evening, savor a freshly prepared dinner on the cruise and overnight stay on the Nile, surrounded by the timeless landscapes of Upper Egypt.

Overnight: 5 star Luxury Nile Cruise- (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)

Enjoy breakfast on board as your cruise sails back to Luxor. The rest of the day is free at leisure, giving you time to relax on the ship or choose from a variety of optional excursions to further explore the treasures of Luxor.

✨ Optional Tours in Luxor:

• Sound & Light Show at Karnak Temple – Experience the magic of Karnak as history is brought to life with lights, narration, and sound effects.

• Luxor City Tour by Carriage – Ride through the streets of Luxor in a traditional horse-drawn carriage, a unique way to see the city’s charm.

• Luxor Museum & Mummification Museum – Discover fascinating artifacts, royal statues, and the secrets of ancient Egyptian embalming.

• West Bank Tour – Visit lesser-known but equally stunning sites such as the Temple of Medinet Habu, the Valley of the Queens, and the Valley of the Nobles.

Return to your Nile Cruise for dinner and overnight in Luxor.

Overnight: 5 star Luxury Nile Cruise- (Breakfast)

Enjoy your last breakfast on board the Nile Cruise before checking out at 8:00 AM. After disembarkation, you will be transferred by private air-conditioned vehicle to Luxor Airport (or your hotel in Luxor) for your final departure.

This marks the end of your unforgettable 8 Day Nile Cruise from Luxor to Aswan, a journey filled with history, culture, and the timeless beauty of the Nile River.