Our Aswan Luxor tour brings together three nights aboard a Nile cruise and four days of guided sightseeing, beginning in Aswan and finishing in Luxor. Along the way, you visit Philae, Kom Ombo and Edfu before exploring Karnak, Luxor Temple and the archaeological sites of Luxor’s West Bank.
At Egypt Luxury Trips, we arrange your cruise cabin, guided visits, onboard meals and the transfers specified in the itinerary as one journey. The same Egyptologist accompanies your guided sightseeing, connecting the places you visit as you travel north along the Nile. You can see the full programme on our 3-night Nile cruise from Aswan to Luxor tour page.
Your cabin and guide are private, while the cruise ship carries other passengers. This is a privately guided cruise itinerary, rather than a charter of the entire vessel.
Your Aswan Luxor Tour at a Glance
3 Nights
4 days on the Nile
Aswan to Luxor
Start to finish
Full Board
Breakfast only on Day 4
Private Guide
One Egyptologist throughout
Duration: 3 nights / 4 days
Starting point: Aswan
Finishing point: Luxor
Route: Aswan, Kom Ombo, Edfu, Esna and Luxor
Accommodation: Private cabin aboard a shared Nile cruise ship
Guiding: The same private Egyptologist during guided sightseeing
Meals: Full-board meals on board; breakfast only on the final day
Local transport: Motorboat transfer to Philae and horse-carriage transfer to Edfu Temple
Transfers: Pickup in Aswan and drop-off in Luxor
Your journey combines time aboard the ship with visits to ten listed sites. Embarkation and disembarkation assistance, local coordination and booking support are also included.
Your Four-Day Aswan Luxor Itinerary
From the granite quarries of Aswan to the royal tombs of Luxor, each day pairs sightseeing with time on the water. Here is how the four days unfold.
Day 1: Aswan Sightseeing and Cruise Embarkation
Your tour begins in Aswan with visits to the High Dam, the Unfinished Obelisk and Philae Temple before you board your Nile cruise.
At the Aswan High Dam, your guide introduces the modern chapter of the city’s relationship with the Nile. You then continue to the ancient granite quarries to see the Unfinished Obelisk, still partly attached to the bedrock. The unfinished monument and its visible tool marks give your guide a setting for explaining ancient stone-working.
The route then takes you to Philae Temple using the included motorboat transfer. This part of the programme brings a journey on the water into your first day of sightseeing. Philae is dedicated to the goddess Isis, and its temples were moved to their present island setting when the High Dam raised the water level. The site is part of the UNESCO World Heritage listing for the Nubian Monuments from Abu Simbel to Philae.
After your Aswan visits, you embark on the cruise for the first of your three nights aboard. We include embarkation assistance as part of the arrangements.
Day 2: A Free Morning in Aswan, Kom Ombo and Sailing to Edfu
The second day begins with leisure time in Aswan. You can use the morning to browse the market, as suggested in the itinerary. Travelers who have arranged the optional Abu Simbel excursion can use this part of the programme for that visit before the ship departs.
Lunch is served aboard as your cruise sails toward Kom Ombo. After docking, you join your Egyptologist for a visit to the temple, whose paired layout and double dedication distinguish it from the other monuments along your route.
Kom Ombo honours two gods side by side, Sobek the crocodile god and Horus the Elder, which is why the temple is arranged in two mirrored halves.
Following the visit, you return to the ship and continue toward Edfu. Tea on the sun deck and dinner aboard form part of the afternoon and evening programme. Your cruise stays near Edfu overnight.
Day 3: Edfu Temple, Esna and Luxor’s East Bank
Your day begins with a horse-carriage transfer from the dock to the Temple of Horus at Edfu. During the guided visit, you explore the temple, one of the best-preserved in Egypt, before returning to the cruise for breakfast. You can also see this stretch of the river on our Edfu and Kom Ombo tour from Luxor.
The journey then continues through Esna toward Luxor. Sailing time connects the morning’s visit at Edfu with the next stage of your itinerary, with arrival in Luxor scheduled for the evening.
In Luxor, your guided programme includes Karnak Temple and Luxor Temple. These two East Bank visits bring another dimension to the journey after Aswan, Kom Ombo and Edfu.
After sightseeing, you return to the ship for dinner and spend your final cruise night in Luxor. If you would like an evening at Karnak, you can ask us about the optional Karnak Temple Sound and Light Show.
Day 4: Luxor’s West Bank and Departure
After breakfast, you disembark and continue with your guide to Luxor’s West Bank.
Your first listed visit is the Valley of the Kings, followed by Hatshepsut’s Temple and a stop at the Colossi of Memnon. These visits complete the sightseeing programme before your onward transfer.
Your included drop-off can be at Luxor Airport, the railway station or your next hotel in Luxor, according to the arrangements confirmed for your journey. Breakfast is the only meal included on this final day.
Your Cabin, Meals and Guided Cruise Experience
Three nights of accommodation in a private cruise cabin are included in this Aswan Luxor tour package. The vessel is shared with other passengers, while your guided sightseeing is arranged privately.
The meal plan is full board, with breakfast, lunch and dinner during the cruise and breakfast only on the final day. Drinks and meals not served aboard are excluded.
The same Egyptologist accompanies your guided stops throughout the route. This gives continuity to the sightseeing programme: you explore Aswan, Kom Ombo, Edfu and Luxor with a guide who follows the journey with you.
Before confirming your trip, discuss your cabin category and any dietary requirements with our team. These are among the details identified for confirmation in the tour arrangements.
What Is Included in the Aswan Luxor Tour
What Is Included?
- A Nile cruise cabin for three nights and four days.
- Full-board meals, with breakfast only on the final day.
- Pickup in Aswan and drop-off in Luxor.
- Embarkation and disembarkation assistance.
- Guided sightseeing at the ten listed sites.
- Motorboat transfer to Philae Temple.
- Horse-carriage transfer to Edfu Temple.
- Local coordination and booking support.
What Is Excluded?
- The optional Abu Simbel excursion.
- The optional Nubian Village visit.
- Karnak Temple Sound and Light Show.
- A Luxor hot-air-balloon flight.
- Entrance tickets not listed as included.
- Drinks and meals not served aboard.
- Personal expenses.
- Tipping.
- Travel insurance.
The ten sightseeing stops are 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.
Entrance tickets should be checked individually when enquiring. The tour excludes entrance tickets not explicitly listed as included, so the sightseeing list should not be read as confirmation that every admission charge is covered. Keeping these items separate helps you review the core itinerary and identify any additional experiences you would like us to discuss with you.
Optional Experiences to Add to Your Aswan Luxor Tour
You can request Abu Simbel by flight from Aswan, a Nubian Village visit, the Karnak Temple Sound and Light Show, or a Luxor hot-air-balloon ride as paid additions. These experiences are separate from the standard cruise package, and their availability and prices need confirmation before they become part of your arrangements.
Abu Simbel by Flight
The itinerary identifies the free morning in Aswan on Day 2 as the opportunity for a prearranged visit before sailing.
Nubian Village Visit
A paid addition to the standard cruise package, arranged on request.
Karnak Sound and Light Show
An optional evening experience at Karnak Temple while you are in Luxor.
Luxor Hot-Air-Balloon Ride
A paid flight over Luxor that you can request alongside your cruise arrangements.
If Abu Simbel is a priority, mention it in your enquiry. Our team can discuss the applicable arrangements alongside the cruise programme.
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Aswan Luxor Tour: Frequently Asked Questions
How long is this Aswan Luxor tour?
The tour lasts four days and three nights. It starts in Aswan and finishes in Luxor after the West Bank visits on Day 4. Your exact boarding time is confirmed when booking.
Is the Nile cruise completely private?
Your cabin and Egyptologist guide are private. The ship also carries other passengers, so this package does not provide exclusive use of the vessel.
Which sites do I visit on the Aswan Luxor tour?
You visit ten listed sites: the High Dam, Unfinished Obelisk, Philae Temple, Kom Ombo Temple, Edfu Temple, Karnak Temple, Luxor Temple, the Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut’s Temple and the Colossi of Memnon.
Does the tour include both banks of Luxor?
Yes. The programme includes Karnak and Luxor Temple on the East Bank, followed by the Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut’s Temple and the Colossi of Memnon on the West Bank.
Are meals included?
Yes. Full-board meals are included during the cruise, with breakfast only on the final day. Drinks and meals not served aboard are excluded.
Are entrance tickets included?
Entrance tickets should be checked individually when enquiring. The tour excludes entrance tickets not explicitly listed as included.
Is Abu Simbel included in the standard itinerary?
No. Abu Simbel is a paid optional flight excursion from Aswan. Mention it when discussing your cruise, with availability and price confirmed separately.
Where does the tour finish?
The sightseeing programme finishes in Luxor. The included onward drop-off can be arranged at Luxor Airport, the railway station or your next hotel in the city.
What should I confirm before booking?
Confirm your Aswan pickup point, boarding time, cabin category, ticket inclusions, dietary requirements and any optional excursions. Local coordination is included if itinerary stops need adjustment because of weather or opening hours.
Plan More of Your Egypt Journey
- Sailing the other direction? Compare our 4-night Nile cruise from Luxor to Aswan.
- Not sure which Aswan experience suits you? Read our guide to visiting Aswan, Egypt.
- Starting in Cairo? See the Luxor Aswan tour from Cairo with a Nile cruise.
- Thinking about the temples of Nubia? Read about an Abu Simbel trip from Aswan.
Enquire About Your Aswan Luxor Tour
Our three-night Nile cruise from Aswan to Luxor combines a private cabin, a private Egyptologist, onboard meals and guided sightseeing in one four-day itinerary.
Fill out the enquiry form to get more information about the tour, check the available details for your travel dates, and discuss your journey with the Egypt Luxury Trips team. Include any optional experiences you would like to request so we can review them alongside your cruise arrangements.
