5-Star Standard Cruise – 7 Nights / 8 Days

Your trip at a glance

Duration

7 Nights / 8 Days

Route

Luxor → Aswan

Price

From $1,300 per person

Travel style

Private: just your group, guide and driver

Enjoy an 8-day, 7-night Nile cruise aboard a 5-star standard cruise ship, exploring the timeless wonders of ancient Egypt along the Nile. Visit Karnak and Luxor Temples, the Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut Temple, Edfu Temple, Kom Ombo Temple, and Aswan’s highlights. Discover the magnificent Abu Simbel Temples and enjoy breathtaking Nile scenery, cultural experiences, and relaxing moments on board.

• Karnak Temple Complex
• Luxor Temple
• Kom Ombo Temple
• Edfu Temple
• Colossi of Memnon
• Valley of the Kings
• the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut
• Aswan High Dam
• Unfinished Obelisk
• Philae Temple
• Abu Simbel Temples

Day-by-day programme

1. Day 1Full week on the river at a slower pace

   Location:

   Luxor

   Arrival in Luxor Embark on your Nile cruise and check in. Visit Karnak Temple and Luxor Temple, then return to the cruise ship for dinner and overnight on board.

   Included today: Overnight on board.

2. Day 2Both directions: extra time in Luxor and Aswan

   Location:

   Luxor

   Luxor West Bank Explore the Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut Temple, and the Colossi of Memnon. Return to the ship for lunch and begin sailing toward Edfu via Esna.

   Included today: Overnight on board.

3. Day 3Dendera or Abydos optional excursion

   Location:

   Edfu and Kom Ombo

   Edfu and Kom Ombo Visit Edfu Temple, dedicated to the falcon god Horus, then sail to Kom Ombo to explore its unique double temple dedicated to Sobek and Horus. Continue sailing toward Aswan.

   Included today: Overnight on board.

4. Day 4Nubian village visit

   Location:

   Aswan

   Aswan Sightseeing Visit the High Dam and the beautiful Philae Temple. Enjoy an optional felucca ride around the islands of Aswan, weather permitting. Overnight on board.

   Included today: Overnight on board.

5. Day 5Sailing the Nile

   Location:

   Aswan

   Aswan and Abu Simbel (Optional) Enjoy free time in Aswan or take an optional early-morning excursion to the magnificent Abu Simbel Temples. Return to the cruise ship and relax for the rest of the day.

   Included today: Overnight on board.

6. Day 6Sailing the Nile

   Location:

   Kom Ombo

   Sailing Back Toward Luxor Enjoy a relaxing day sailing north along the Nile, admiring traditional villages, green riverbanks, and scenic landscapes. Meals and overnight on board.

   Included today: Overnight on board.

7. Day 7Sailing the Nile

   Location:

   Edfu

   Return to Luxor Continue sailing through Esna toward Luxor. Depending on the ship's schedule and arrival time, enjoy free time or an optional sightseeing excursion. Dinner and overnight on board.

   Included today: Overnight on board.

8. Day 8Disembark in Luxor

   Location:

   Luxor

   Disembarkation in Luxor Enjoy breakfast on board before checking out. Transfer to Luxor Airport or your hotel according to your travel arrangements.

   Included today: End of our services.