ScheduleDurationPickup Time
Monday / Wednesday / Friday4 Days / 3 NightsFlexible — Based on arrival time

 

✨ Tour Highlights

  • Aswan High Dam
  • Philae Temple
  • Kom Ombo Temple
  • Edfu Temple
  • Esna Lock
  • Valley of the Kings
  • Temple of Hatshepsut
  • Colossi of Memnon
  • Karnak Temple Complex
  • Luxor Temple
  • 3 nights aboard a 5-star Nile Cruise
  • Traditional Galabeya Party, Belly Dancer & Tanoura Dervish entertainment

 

📌 Tour Prices

Choose the accommodation style that suits you best. All prices are per person and include accommodation and the tour services.

⭐ Golden Accommodation: Deluxe 5-Star Nile Cruises

  • Cruises may include: Royal Beau Rivage • Blue Shadow • Radamis I • Royal Elite • World • Sonesta Moon • Sonesta Star • Royal-Signature • Crown Empress • Princess Sara • Esadora or similar, subject to availability.
AccommodationMay – SeptOct – AprilPeak Season*
Per Person in Triple Room$649$820$930
Per Person in Double Room$699$870$990
Solo Traveler$999$1190$1350

 

💎 Diamond Accommodation: Luxury 5-Star Nile Cruises

  • Cruises may include: Le Fayan • Mövenpick Royal Lily • Mövenpick Royal Lotus • Sonesta St. George • Concerto • Royal Esadora • Amwaj • Farah • Royal Princess • Mövenpick Sun Ray • Mövenpick Hamees or similar, subject to availability.
AccommodationMay – SeptOct – AprilPeak Season*
Per Person in Triple Room$899$1120$1240
Per Person in Double Room$949$1170$1300
Solo Traveler$1599$1920$2070

*Peak Season: Christmas, New Year & Easter.

Prefer a different cruise category? Other cruise options are available upon request.

 

What’s Included:

  • Meet and greet service by our representatives upon arrival in Aswan
  • Pick-up and drop-off services from airport, train station or hotel as applicable
  • All transfers by private air-conditioned vehicle
  • Accommodation for 3 nights aboard the selected 5-star Nile Cruise on full-board basis
  • Private professional Egyptologist guide for all included sightseeing.
  • All Nile Cruise excursions mentioned in the itinerary
  • Entrance fees to all sites mentioned in the itinerary
  • Bottled mineral water during sightseeing
  • All meals on board the Nile Cruise as mentioned in the itinerary (beverages not included)
  • All service charges and taxes

What’s Excluded:

  • Entry visa to Egypt
  • Domestic and international flights
  • Beverages during meals
  • Tipping (optional)
  • Personal expenses
  • Any extras not mentioned in the itinerary

 

Cruise from Aswan to Luxor through the heart of ancient Egypt. Sail past timeless Nile landscapes, watch villages and palms drift quietly by, explore temples built by powerful pharaohs, and discover the royal tombs of the Valley of the Kings. As the sun fades, slow down and enjoy the serenity of sailing beneath a sky full of stars.

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Day 1: Aswan — High Dam, Philae & Kom Ombo Temples

Welcome to Aswan, where the Nile tells the story of Egypt.

Upon arrival in Aswan, your WOW TOURS EGYPT representative will meet and assist you upon arrival, then introduce you to your private Egyptologist guide before beginning your sightseeing.

Begin at Aswan High Dam, one of modern Egypt’s most significant engineering projects and a structure that transformed the Nile and reshaped life across the country’s south.

Then take a boat across the Nile to Philae Temple, beautifully set on an island and dedicated to goddess Isis. Surrounded by water and granite islands, the temple offers one of the most atmospheric settings in Upper Egypt.

After your visit, continue to your Nile Cruise for embarkation and check-in.

Enjoy lunch on board before sailing north. Around 4:00 PM, enjoy the cruise’s traditional afternoon tea with cake and cookies as the Nile scenery drifts quietly past.

Later, stop at Kom Ombo Temple, built directly beside the river and uniquely dedicated to two gods, Sobek and Horus. Explore its grand courts, columns and reliefs before returning to the cruise.

As evening falls, relax on board and enjoy the peaceful atmosphere of sailing along the Nile.

Overnight on board in Edfu

Meals: Lunch, Dinner

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Day 2: Edfu — Temple of Horus, Esna Lock & Sailing to Luxor

Wake to the changing scenery of the Nile and enjoy breakfast on board.

Visit Edfu Temple, one of the best-preserved ancient Egyptian temples in the country. Dedicated to Horus, its monumental entrance and richly carved walls offer an impressive glimpse into the religious world of ancient Egypt.

As the cruise continues toward Luxor, pass through Esna Lock, one of the memorable moments of the journey as the cruise is carefully raised or lowered to continue along the Nile.

Around 4:00 PM, relax on board with afternoon tea, cake and cookies as palm-lined villages and fertile fields drift past.

Enjoy a traditional Egyptian buffet for dinner, followed by the Traditional Galabeya Party, a lively evening celebration inspired by the culture and traditional dress of Upper Egypt.

Overnight on board in Luxor

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

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Day 3: Luxor West Bank — Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut & Colossi of Memnon

After breakfast, your WOW TOURS EGYPT Egyptologist guide meets you for your exploration of Luxor’s West Bank.

Begin at the Valley of the Kings, the legendary royal necropolis where generations of New Kingdom pharaohs were buried. Descend into selected tombs and see the vivid scenes created to guide the kings into the afterlife.

Continue to the Temple of Hatshepsut, rising dramatically from the cliffs of Deir el-Bahari. Built for one of ancient Egypt’s most remarkable female rulers, its grand terraces create one of the most memorable settings on the West Bank.

Then stand before the Colossi of Memnon, two enormous stone figures that have watched over the Theban plain for more than 3,000 years.

Return to the cruise for lunch and enjoy some time to relax on board.

Dinner will be served on board, followed by an entertaining evening featuring a Belly Dancer and Traditional Dervish Tanoura Party. Enjoy the music, colorful costumes and lively atmosphere before spending another peaceful night on the Nile.

Overnight on board in Luxor

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

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Day 4: Luxor East Bank — Karnak & Luxor Temple

After breakfast, disembark from your Nile cruise and continue your final day in Luxor.

Explore the Karnak Temple Complex, the vast sacred center of ancient Thebes, expanded by generations of pharaohs. Enter the remarkable Great Hypostyle Hall, where towering columns create one of the most impressive surviving spaces of ancient Egypt.

Then continue to Luxor Temple, standing beside the Nile and once connected to Karnak by the Avenue of Sphinxes. Its colossal statues, courts and obelisks bring your journey along the Nile to a memorable close.

After sightseeing, your WOW TOURS EGYPT representative will transfer you to your departure point in Luxor.

Meals: Breakfast

Optional Experiences

  • Enjoy the spectacular Sound and Light Show at Philae temple.
  • Enjoy Felucca ride on the Nile.
  • Enjoy a tour to Abu Simbel temples by car or flight.
  • Enjoy a tour to Kitchener’s Island “Botanical Gardens”.
  • Enjoy a tour to the Nubian village “Soheil Island”.
  • Enjoy Unforgotten Balloon ride with a panoramic view.
  • Enjoy a tour to the Village of the Workers known as (Deir el Madina).
  • Enjoy a tour to the Temple of Ramses III known as (Habu Temple).
  • Enjoy a tour to the Ramesseum, the Temple of Ramses II

📌Notes:

  • Available sailing days depend on the selected cruise. Exact departure day is confirmed at booking.
  • Comfortable walking shoes are recommended.
  • Sunglasses and a sun hat are recommended, especially during warmer months.
  • Entry to the tombs of Tutankhamun, Ramesses VI, and Seti I requires a separate ticket, can be arranged upon request.
  • Cruise schedules and sightseeing order may be adjusted by the cruise operator according to navigation and docking conditions.
  • Specific pickup and embarkation arrangements depend on your arrival time in Aswan.
  • The itinerary may be adjusted due to sailing conditions to ensure a smooth experience.

⭐ Why Choose WOW TOURS EGYPT for Your Nile Cruise from Aswan to Luxor?

  • Cruise the Nile from Aswan to Luxor, one of Egypt’s most iconic journeys.
  • Private guided sightseeing with a professional Egyptologist.
  • Explore the major temples of Philae, Kom Ombo and Edfu along the river.
  • Discover the royal tombs and temples of Luxor’s West Bank.
  • Experience both the East and West Banks of ancient Luxor.
  • Enjoy 3 nights of full-board accommodation aboard a 5-star Nile Cruise.
  • Private air-conditioned transportation for transfers and excursions.
  • Enjoy well-paced sightseeing with time to relax, sail and watch Nile landscapes, villages and palms drift by.
  • Experience unforgettable evenings on board, including traditional Egyptian entertainment, Belly Dancer and Darvish Tanoura performances.
  • Personalized service from arrival in Aswan to departure in Luxor.
Family poses before the monumental pylons and carved reliefs of Philae Temple in Aswan
Two travelers beside the entrance sign for Tutankhamun’s tomb (KV62) in Luxor’s Valley of the Kings, holding a WOW TOURS EGYPT sign.
Two ladies visiting Hatshepsut Temple with its grand terraces and dramatic Deir el-Bahari cliffs behind them.
Guests posing with smiles in front of the Colossi of Memnon on Luxor's West Bank.
Two travelers aboard a motorboat on the Nile in Aswan heading toward Philae Temple
Four visitors stand beside a traditional felucca on the Nile in Aswan with the river and shoreline behind them
Family posing with a WOW TOURS EGYPT sign beside the entrance to Tutankhamun’s tomb (KV62) in Luxor’s Valley of the Kings.
Monumental statues of Queen Hatshepsut frame three visitors enjoying their time at the Deir el-Bahari temple.
A family exploring the Colossi of Memnon during a memorable visit to Luxor's West Bank. // Slide
Traveler sits aboard a traditional felucca on the Nile in Aswan beneath a colorful patterned canopy
Two visitors sit aboard a traditional felucca sailing on the Nile in Aswan
Family visiting Luxor Temple with its towering obelisk and monumental First Pylon rising behind them.
Travelers seated beside the Osiride statues of Queen Hatshepsut at her mortuary temple in Luxor.
A Traveler holds a WOW TOURS EGYPT sign aboard a traditional felucca sailing on the Nile in Aswan
Two travelers relax aboard a traditional felucca sailing on the Nile in Aswan
Couple standing before the massive First Pylon and obelisk at Luxor Temple under a bright Egyptian sky.
Two travelers enjoying the view of Hatshepsut Temple and its terraced architecture at Deir el-Bahari in Luxor.
Two travelers meet a Nubian villager holding a small crocodile on Sehel Island in Aswan
Three visitors stand before the Temple of Hathor and Nefertari at Abu Simbel, with monumental statues rising behind them.
Two women smiling beside a colorful ram-headed Egyptian display at the Karnak Temple visitor center in Luxor.
Family standing beneath the monumental Osiride statues of Hatshepsut Temple on Luxor's West Bank.
Two visitors pose before the Great Temple of Ramses II at Abu Simbel, with its colossal, seated statues behind them.
Four visitors pose outside a colorful Nubian house on Sehel Island near Aswan
Two travelers exploring Karnak Temple with its massive stone gateways rising behind them in the afternoon light.
Couple visiting Hatshepsut Temple beneath towering Osiride statues on Luxor's West Bank.
visitors pose beside Trajan’s Kiosk at Philae Temple with the Nile and rocky island landscape behind them
Three visitors pose before the Great Temple of Ramses II at Abu Simbel, with four colossal, seated statues towering above them.
Family visiting Karnak Temple and gathering beside a colorful ram-headed statue display inside the visitor center.
Standing before the Colossi of Memnon, two travelers capture a memorable moment on Luxor's West Bank.
Visitors pose before carved figures and hieroglyphs on a wall at Philae Temple in Aswan
A woman in a wide-brimmed hat sits beside water with the Great Temple of Ramses II at Abu Simbel in front of her.
Travelers pointing out Tutankhamun’s KV62 tomb marker in the Valley of the Kings while holding a WOW TOURS EGYPT sign.
Couple standing among the ram-headed sphinxes at Karnak Temple in Luxor under a bright blue sky.
The Colossi of Memnon rising behind two guests exploring Luxor's West Bank.
A woman in a flowing dress looks toward the Great Temple of Ramses II at Abu Simbel and its colossal statues.
Travelers pose beneath the entrance sign at Aswan Botanical Garden on Kitchener Island
Painted scenes and hieroglyphs covering the burial chamber walls of Tutankhamun’s tomb in the Valley of the Kings.
Couple smiling beside a monumental ram-headed Egyptian figure inside the Karnak Temple complex in Luxor.
Couple smiling in front of the Colossi of Memnon on Luxor's West Bank during their private Egypt tour.
Four guests smiling in front of the Colossi of Memnon on Luxor's West Bank during their private tour.
Two travelers beside the ram-headed sphinxes lining the entrance to Karnak Temple in Luxor.
Two travelers pointing to the entrance sign of Tutankhamun’s tomb (KV62) in Luxor’s Valley of the Kings, holding a WOW TOURS EGYPT sign.
Panoramic view of the Colossi of Memnon with travelers on Luxor's West Bank beneath a clear blue sky.
Family enjoying the Colossi of Memnon during their visit to Luxor's historic West Bank.
Hatshepsut Temple and Deir el-Bahari cliffs forming a dramatic backdrop behind two ladies enjoying their visit.
A traveler visiting Hatshepsut Temple beside colossal statues of the female pharaoh at Deir el-Bahari.
Friends enjoying a sunny morning with Hatshepsut Temple framed by the rugged cliffs of Deir el-Bahari.
Couple sharing a playful moment beside a ram-headed statue display inside the Karnak Temple visitor center in Luxor.
Large colorful ram-headed Egyptian display welcoming visitors inside the Karnak Temple visitor center in Luxor.
Family visiting the Karnak Temple complex beside a colorful ram-headed Egyptian display in Luxor.
Three travelers enjoying Luxor Temple illuminated at night, with its ancient pylon and obelisk glowing behind them.
Two travelers sharing a nighttime view of Luxor Temple's illuminated pylon and towering obelisk.
Happy travelers standing in front of Luxor Temple at sunset, holding a WOW TOURS EGYPT sign
Family enjoying Luxor Temple with its towering First Pylon and obelisk behind them, holding a WOW TOURS EGYPT sign.
Family visiting Tutankhamun’s tomb in the Valley of the Kings, Luxor, with a WOW TOURS EGYPT sign.
Two travelers visiting Tutankhamun’s tomb in the Valley of the Kings, Luxor, beside the KV62 entrance marker
Visitors pointing to the KV62 marker at Tutankhamun’s tomb in Luxor’s Valley of the Kings.
Travelers beside Tutankhamun’s KV62 tomb marker in the Valley of the Kings, Luxor, holding a WOW TOURS EGYPT sign
Tutankhamun’s decorated burial chamber in the Valley of the Kings, Luxor, with ancient Egyptian funerary scenes and hieroglyphs.
Travelers beside Tutankhamun’s KV62 tomb entrance in the Valley of the Kings, Luxor, holding a WOW TOURS EGYPT sign.
Travelers beside the entrance to Queen Nefertari’s tomb in the Valley of the Queens, Luxor, holding a WOW TOURS EGYPT sign.

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