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Travel from Aswan to Luxor over four days on a 3 night Nile cruise Aswan to Luxor itinerary, combining three nights aboard a Nile cruise ship with guided visits to Philae, Kom Ombo, Edfu and the monuments of Luxor. Your journey brings together river travel, full-board accommodation and sightseeing with the same Egyptologist throughout the guided stops.
At Egypt Luxury Trips, we arrange your cruise cabin, sightseeing, pickup in Aswan and drop-off in Luxor within one itinerary. You begin with Aswan’s High Dam, Unfinished Obelisk and Philae Temple, then continue toward Kom Ombo and Edfu before reaching Luxor’s East and West Banks. You can also see the full 3-night Nile cruise from Aswan to Luxor tour page for the programme at a glance.
Your cabin and guide are private; the cruise ship carries other passengers. This package does not include a privately chartered vessel.
Your Aswan-to-Luxor Cruise at a Glance
3 Nights / 4 Days
Duration
Aswan
Start
Luxor
Finish
Full Board
Meals aboard
| Detail | Tour arrangement |
|---|---|
| Duration | 3 nights / 4 days |
| Starting point | Aswan |
| Finishing point | Luxor |
| Main destinations | Aswan, Kom Ombo, Edfu and Luxor |
| Accommodation | Private cabin aboard a shared Nile cruise ship |
| Guiding | The same Egyptologist during guided sightseeing |
| Meals | Full board during the cruise; breakfast only on the final day |
| Included local transport | Motorboat to Philae and horse-drawn carriage to Edfu Temple |
| Arrival and departure arrangements | Pickup in Aswan and drop-off in Luxor |
| Price | On request |
What to Expect from a 3 Night Nile Cruise Aswan to Luxor
This 3 night Nile cruise Aswan to Luxor combines travel along the Nile with visits to ten listed attractions. Your days alternate between sightseeing ashore and time aboard the ship as you move from Aswan toward Luxor.
Having the same Egyptologist accompany your guided visits gives continuity to the journey. You can ask questions as the itinerary develops, from your first stops in Aswan to the temples and archaeological sites in Luxor. Sites such as Philae belong to the UNESCO-listed Nubian Monuments from Abu Simbel to Philae, so a guide adds real context to what you see.
The accommodation, onboard meals and guided programme are arranged together. We also provide embarkation and disembarkation assistance, alongside local coordination and booking support.
3 Night Nile Cruise Aswan to Luxor: Day-by-Day Itinerary
Day 1: Aswan Sightseeing and Cruise Embarkation
Your journey begins in Aswan, with pickup arranged as part of the package. The opening sightseeing programme includes the High Dam, Unfinished Obelisk and Philae Temple before you embark on your cruise.
At the High Dam, your visit introduces an important part of Aswan’s modern landscape. For a closer look at this stop, see our Aswan High Dam tour guide.
You then continue to the granite quarries to see the Unfinished Obelisk, still partially attached to the bedrock. Its scale and visible working marks make this a distinctive stop within the day’s programme.
Philae adds a water crossing to your sightseeing. The motorboat transfer to the temple is included, so this part of the visit is arranged alongside your other Aswan stops. Read more in our Philae Temple, High Dam and Unfinished Obelisk tour.
After sightseeing, board your Nile cruise ship and settle into your private cabin for the beginning of your three-night stay.
Day 2: Free Time in Aswan, Kom Ombo and Sailing to Edfu
Your second day begins with a free morning in Aswan. You can spend this time browsing the market or, if arranged in advance, taking the optional Abu Simbel excursion.
Lunch is served aboard the ship as the cruise sails toward Kom Ombo. After docking, go ashore for a guided visit to Kom Ombo Temple, whose paired spaces reflect its dedication to Sobek and Horus.
Return to the ship and continue toward Edfu. The itinerary includes tea on the sun deck, followed by dinner aboard. Your ship remains near Edfu overnight. This day combines independent time in Aswan, a guided temple visit and a stretch of river travel within the same programme. If you would like to see both temples on land, compare our Edfu and Kom Ombo temples tour.
Day 3: Edfu Temple, Esna and Luxor’s East Bank
Travel from the dock by horse-drawn carriage to the Temple of Horus at Edfu. The carriage transfer is included in your package.
Explore the temple with your guide before returning to the cruise ship for breakfast. Your journey then continues through Esna toward Luxor, with arrival scheduled for the evening.
In Luxor, your guided sightseeing covers Karnak Temple and Luxor Temple. These two visits introduce the East Bank portion of your itinerary before you return to the ship for dinner. You can explore both in more depth in our Karnak and Luxor Temples tour.
Spend your final cruise night aboard in Luxor, ready for the West Bank visits the following morning.
Day 4: Luxor’s West Bank and Disembarkation
After breakfast, disembark and continue with your guide to Luxor’s West Bank.
The final sightseeing programme includes the Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut’s Temple and the Colossi of Memnon. These visits complete the route’s ten listed attractions, bringing your journey from Aswan to its conclusion in Luxor. Learn more about the Valley of the Kings and Hatshepsut Temple tour. Together they sit within the UNESCO-listed Ancient Thebes with its Necropolis.
Your 3 night Nile cruise Aswan to Luxor package includes drop-off in Luxor. The itinerary allows for an onward transfer to Luxor Airport, the train station or your next hotel. Confirm your intended destination when discussing your travel arrangements with our team.
Sail from Aswan to Luxor with an Egyptologist
Share your dates and we will help you plan the cruise, sightseeing and transfers in one itinerary.
Accommodation and Meals
Your private cabin
Your accommodation is a private cabin aboard a Nile cruise ship shared with other passengers. The 3 night Nile cruise Aswan to Luxor package combines three nights aboard with the guided sightseeing programme.
Full-board meals
Meals follow the stated full-board arrangement, with breakfast, lunch and dinner during the cruise and breakfast only on the final day. Drinks and meals not served aboard are listed separately among the exclusions.
When enquiring, discuss your cabin category and any dietary requirements with Egypt Luxury Trips so you can review the relevant arrangements before booking.
What Is Included?
Your 3 night Nile cruise Aswan to Luxor includes:
- Cruise cabin accommodation for three nights and four days.
- Full-board meals during the cruise, with breakfast only on the final day.
- Embarkation and disembarkation assistance.
- Pickup in Aswan and drop-off in Luxor.
- Guided sightseeing at the ten listed sites.
- Motorboat transfer to Philae Temple.
- Horse-drawn carriage transfer to Edfu Temple.
- Local coordination and booking support.
What Is Excluded?
The following are separate from the core package:
- Optional Abu Simbel excursion.
- Optional Nubian Village visit.
- Karnak Temple Sound and Light Show.
- Luxor hot-air-balloon flight.
- Entrance tickets not explicitly listed as included.
- Drinks and meals not served aboard.
- Personal expenses.
- Tipping.
- Travel insurance.
The sightseeing programme covers the High Dam, Unfinished Obelisk, Philae Temple, Kom Ombo Temple, Edfu Temple, Karnak Temple, Luxor Temple, Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut’s Temple and Colossi of Memnon.
Guided sightseeing and entrance-ticket coverage should be reviewed separately. Ask our team to clarify the included tickets when discussing your quotation.
Optional Experiences
You can request additional experiences alongside your 3 night Nile cruise Aswan to Luxor, including Abu Simbel by flight from Aswan, a Nubian Village visit, the Karnak Temple Sound and Light Show or a Luxor hot-air-balloon ride. These are paid additions. Their availability, prices and arrangements need confirmation before you include them in your plans.
Abu Simbel by Flight
An optional excursion from Aswan, arranged by flight. Availability and pricing are confirmed on request.
Nubian Village Visit
An optional visit to a Nubian village in Aswan, available as a paid addition to your cruise.
Karnak Sound and Light Show
An optional evening show at Karnak Temple, available as a paid addition in Luxor.
Luxor Hot-Air Balloon
An optional hot-air-balloon flight in Luxor, available as a paid addition and confirmed with our team.
Cruise Price and Enquiries
The 3 night Nile cruise Aswan to Luxor is priced on request, so our team prepares a quotation around your dates, cabin choice and group size.
To discuss your journey, send your preferred travel date, number of travelers, Aswan pickup point and intended drop-off location in Luxor. Include any cabin preferences, dietary requirements or optional excursions you would like to discuss.
Our team can then provide the relevant details for your request and clarify the package before you proceed.
Enquire About Your 3 Night Nile Cruise Aswan to Luxor
Bring your cruise accommodation, onboard meals and guided sightseeing together in one four-day journey with Egypt Luxury Trips. Fill out the enquiry form to receive more information about the tour, check the available details for your dates and discuss your journey with our team.
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Frequently Asked Questions
This itinerary lasts three nights and four days. It begins in Aswan and finishes in Luxor. Your exact boarding time is confirmed when booking.
Your cabin and Egyptologist guide are private. The ship also accommodates other passengers, so the package does not provide exclusive use of the vessel.
This package is a Nile cruise aboard a shared cruise ship. A dahabiya vessel is not specified.
Yes. The package specifies full-board meals during the cruise, with breakfast only on the final day. Drinks and meals not served aboard are excluded.
No. Abu Simbel is an optional paid excursion. The itinerary identifies an option by flight from Aswan, with availability and pricing to be confirmed.
Yes. The same Egyptologist accompanies you during the guided stops throughout the itinerary.
The sightseeing programme covers the High Dam, Unfinished Obelisk, Philae Temple, Kom Ombo Temple, Edfu Temple, Karnak Temple, Luxor Temple, Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut’s Temple and Colossi of Memnon.
The tour finishes in Luxor after the West Bank sightseeing on Day 4. The included drop-off can be to Luxor Airport, the train station or your next hotel.
The cruise is offered on request, with no fixed price published. Send your travel date, number of travelers and preferences through the enquiry form to receive the relevant details.
Fill out the enquiry form with your dates and travel details. We can discuss the cruise, clarify the inclusions and exclusions, and provide information about your requested arrangements.
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