ScheduleDurationPickup Time
Monday / Wednesday / Friday5 Days / 4 NightsFlexible — Based on Your 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
  • 4 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 Nile • Crown Prince • Royal-Signature • Crown Jewel • Princess Sara • Esadora or similar, subject to availability.
AccommodationMay – SeptOct – AprilPeak Season*
Per Person in Triple Room$779$1,020$1,130
Per Person in Double Room$829$1,070$1,190
Solo Traveler$1,199$1,450$1,650

 

💎 Diamond Accommodation: Luxury 5-Star Nile Cruises

  • Cruises may include: Le Fayan • Mövenpick Royal Lily • Steigenberger Minerva • Sonesta St. George • Concerto • Royal Esadora • Amwaj • Farah • Royal Princess • Mövenpick Sun Ray • Sonesta Moon or similar, subject to availability.
AccommodationMay – SeptOct – AprilPeak Season*
Per Person in Triple Room$1,099$1,420$1,560
Per Person in Double Room$1,169$1,470$1,620
Solo Traveler$1,999$2,400$2,600

      *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 4 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

Let the Nile carry you through the world of the pharaohs, where sacred temples rise beside the river and ancient kings rest beneath the desert hills. From the island sanctuary of Philae to the legendary Valley of the Kings, uncover the stories carved in stone, then unwind on deck as palm-lined riverbanks drift past and the golden Egyptian sunset brings the ancient landscape to life.

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Day 1: Arrival in Aswan — High Dam & Philae Temple

Welcome to Aswan, where the Nile and ancient Egyptian history meet.

Upon arrival in Aswan, your WOW TOURS EGYPT representative will meet and assist you at the airport or train station. You will then meet your private Egyptologist guide and begin exploring the city.

Start at the Aswan High Dam, a major engineering achievement of modern Egypt. Completed in the 1970s, the dam transformed the management of the Nile‘s annual flooding and created Lake Nasser, one of the world’s largest artificial lakes.

Continue to Philae Temple, dedicated to the goddess Isis. Situated on Agilkia Island, the temple is reached by motorboat and offers an impressive introduction to the religious traditions of ancient Egypt.

After sightseeing, transfer to your Nile Cruise for check-in and enjoy lunch on board, followed by time to relax and settle into your cabin.

Spend the evening enjoying dinner on board as you begin your Nile cruise experience.

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.

Overnight on board in Aswan

Meals: Lunch, Dinner

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Day 2: Optional Abu Simbel Excursion — Kom Ombo Temple & Sailing to Edfu

An early-morning excursion to Abu Simbel can be arranged as an optional

By the afternoon time, the cruise sails north toward Kom Ombo.  Around 4:00 PM, enjoy the cruise’s traditional afternoon tea, served with cake and cookies, as the Nile scenery drifts quietly past. Watch palm-lined riverbanks, fertile fields, and traditional villages unfold along the water while you relax on deck.

Later, visit Kom Ombo Temple, an unusual double temple dedicated to Sobek, the crocodile god associated with fertility and the Nile, and Horus the Elder, a falcon-associated deity. the adjoining Crocodile Museum provides additional insight into the religious significance of crocodiles in ancient Egyptian culture.

After the visit, return to the cruise and continue sailing toward Edfu.

As evening falls, enjoy dinner and enjoy the peaceful atmosphere of sailing along the Nile.

Overnight on board in Edfu

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

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Day 3: Edfu Temple — Esna Lock & Sailing to Luxor

After breakfast, visit Edfu Temple, dedicated to Horus, the falcon god. Discover one of Egypt’s best-preserved ancient temples, its walls preserve scenes and texts relating to the traditional conflict between Horus and Seth, offering insight into the myths and rituals associated with the temple.

After the visit, return to your Nile Cruise and continue sailing toward Luxor.

Along the way, pass through Esna Lock, an important part of the Nile navigation system. Watch the ship enter the lock chamber and adjust to the water level before continuing its journey north.

Around 4:00 PM, enjoy the cruise’s traditional afternoon tea, served with cake and cookies. Relax on deck, watch the green riverbanks drift past.

As the day draws to a close, enjoy dinner on board, followed by the traditional Galabeya Party, an Egyptian-themed evening celebration featuring music and traditional dress.

Overnight on board in Luxor

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

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Day 4: Luxor West Bank — Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut Temple & Colossi of Memnon

After breakfast, cross to the West Bank of the Nile to explore the remarkable monuments of ancient Thebes.

Begin at the Valley of the Kings, the royal burial ground where pharaohs were laid to rest in tombs carved deep into the desert hills.

Descend into the tombs and admire the colorful wall paintings, sacred texts, and detailed scenes created to guide the kings through the afterlife. These underground chambers reveal the ancient Egyptians’ beliefs about death, rebirth, and eternity.

Continue to the magnificent Temple of Hatshepsut at Deir el-Bahari. Built for one of Egypt’s most remarkable female rulers, the temple rises in elegant terraces against towering limestone cliffs. Its architecture and surviving reliefs tell stories of royal authority, religious devotion, and Hatshepsut‘s celebrated trading expedition to the land of Punt.

Your final stop on the West Bank is the Colossi of Memnon, two enormous, seated statues of Amenhotep III that once guarded the entrance to his vast mortuary temple.

After sightseeing, return to your Nile Cruise for lunch and time to relax.

Enjoy dinner on board, followed by an entertaining evening featuring a belly dancer and a traditional Tanoura Dervish performance. Experience the music, colorful costumes, and lively atmosphere of this Egyptian celebration.

Optional Experiences

  • Enjoy the spectacular Sound and Light Show at Karnak Temples.
  • Enjoy Unforgotten Balloon ride with a panoramic view.
  • Enjoy a tour to the Village of the Workers know as (Deir el Madina).
  • Enjoy a tour to the Temple of Ramses III know as (Habu Temple).
  • Enjoy a tour to the Ramasseum, the Temple of Ramses II.

Overnight on board in Luxor

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

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Day 5: Luxor East Bank — Karnak Temple, Luxor Temple & Departure

After breakfast, disembark from your Nile Cruise and meet your private Egyptologist guide for your final day of sightseeing.

Begin at Karnak Temple Complex, was dedicated primarily to Amun-Ra and served as a major center of worship in ancient Thebes. walk among its monumental gateways and towering columns before entering the remarkable Great Hypostyle Hall. Its immense stone columns, many covered with intricate inscriptions and reliefs, demonstrate the extraordinary architectural ambition of ancient Egypt.

Continue to Luxor Temple, a magnificent monument on the eastern bank of the Nile. Associated with royal power and the annual Opet Festival, the temple played an important role in religious ceremonies celebrating the relationship between the pharaoh and the gods.

The temple was historically connected to Karnak by the Avenue of Sphinxes, a ceremonial route that once linked the two great religious centers of Thebes.

After your final sightseeing experience, your WOW TOURS EGYPT representative will transfer you to Luxor International Airport, the train station, your hotel, or another agreed drop-off point.

Your journey through the wonders of the Nile concludes with lasting memories of ancient temples, royal tombs, and the extraordinary civilization that flourished along this legendary river.

Meals: Breakfast

📌 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.
  • 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 4 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.
  • Experience traditional onboard entertainment, including a Galabeya Party, Belly Dancer and Tanoura Dervish performances.
  • Personalized service from arrival in Aswan to departure in Luxor.
A smiling couple holds a WOW TOURS EGYPT sign among Kom Ombo Temple’s monumental sandstone columns in daylight.
Friends enjoying a sunny morning with Hatshepsut Temple framed by the rugged cliffs of Deir el-Bahari.
Two visitors pose with a WOW TOURS EGYPT sign beneath Horus’s monumental falcon statue and hieroglyph-covered walls at Edfu Temple.
Family poses before the monumental pylons and carved reliefs of Philae Temple in Aswan
Happy couple holding WOW Tours Egypt sign during a felucca ride on the Nile in Luxor
Three travelers enjoying a sunrise hot air balloon ride over Luxor’s green fields as another balloon floats across the horizon.
Two visitors hold a WOW TOURS EGYPT sign beneath the monumental carved pylons of Edfu's ancient Temple of Horus.
A visitor looks upward at carved stone walls, a falcon statue, and columns inside Edfu’s Temple of Horus.
A family poses with a WOW TOURS EGYPT sign beside the falcon statue and carved hieroglyphs at Edfu Temple.
Two women hold a WOW TOURS EGYPT sign beside the falcon statue and hieroglyph-covered walls at Edfu Temple.
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 marker in the Valley of the Kings, Luxor, holding a WOW TOURS EGYPT sign
Visitors pointing to the KV62 marker at Tutankhamun’s tomb in Luxor’s Valley of the Kings.
Two travelers visiting Tutankhamun’s tomb in the Valley of the Kings, Luxor, beside the KV62 entrance marker
Hatshepsut Temple and Deir el-Bahari cliffs forming a dramatic backdrop behind two ladies enjoying their visit.
Travelers exploring Deir el-Medina in Luxor, the ancient village of artisans who built and decorated royal tombs.
Family visiting Tutankhamun’s tomb in the Valley of the Kings, Luxor, with 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.
Travelers stand among the monumental columns and carved hieroglyphs of Medinet Habu, the mortuary temple of Ramesses III in Luxor.
Two travelers sharing a nighttime view of Luxor Temple's illuminated pylon and towering obelisk.
Three travelers enjoying Luxor Temple illuminated at night, with its ancient pylon and obelisk glowing behind them.
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.
Four visitors pose outside a colorful Nubian house on Sehel Island near Aswan
Three visitors stand before the Temple of Hathor and Nefertari at Abu Simbel, with monumental statues rising behind them.
Two travelers aboard a motorboat on the Nile in Aswan heading toward Philae Temple
Two visitors sit aboard a traditional felucca sailing on the Nile in Aswan
Four visitors stand beside a traditional felucca on the Nile in Aswan with the river and shoreline behind them
Traveler sits aboard a traditional felucca on the Nile in Aswan beneath a colorful patterned canopy
Travelers pose beneath the entrance sign at Aswan Botanical Garden on Kitchener Island
Traveler sits aboard a traditional felucca sailing on the Nile in Luxor at sunset
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.
A woman in a flowing dress looks toward the Great Temple of Ramses II at Abu Simbel and its colossal statues.
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.
Two visitors pose before the Great Temple of Ramses II at Abu Simbel, with its colossal, seated statues behind them.
Two travelers meet a Nubian villager holding a small crocodile on Sehel Island in Aswan
Two travelers relax aboard a traditional felucca sailing on the Nile in Aswan
A Traveler holds a WOW TOURS EGYPT sign aboard a traditional felucca sailing on the Nile 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.
A family exploring the Colossi of Memnon during a memorable visit to Luxor's West Bank. // Slide
Monumental statues of Queen Hatshepsut frame three visitors enjoying their time at the Deir el-Bahari temple.
Family posing with a WOW TOURS EGYPT sign beside the entrance to Tutankhamun’s tomb (KV62) in Luxor’s Valley of the Kings.
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.
Two travelers enjoying the view of Hatshepsut Temple and its terraced architecture at Deir el-Bahari in Luxor.
Couple standing before the massive First Pylon and obelisk at Luxor Temple under a bright Egyptian sky.
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.
Couple visiting Hatshepsut Temple beneath towering Osiride statues on Luxor's West Bank.
Two travelers exploring Karnak Temple with its massive stone gateways rising behind them in the afternoon light.
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.
The Colossi of Memnon rising behind two guests exploring Luxor's West Bank.
Couple standing among the ram-headed sphinxes at Karnak Temple in Luxor under a bright blue sky.
Travelers pointing out Tutankhamun’s KV62 tomb marker in the Valley of the Kings while holding a WOW TOURS EGYPT sign.
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.
A joyful group of ladies smile together beneath the colossal statues of Ramses II at the Great Temple of Abu Simbel.
Visitors pose on the wooden walkway before the Great Temple of Ramses II at Abu Simbel, framed by colossal statues.
Four visitors pose in front of the Great Temple of Ramses II at Abu Simbel, with its colossal statues filling the background.
The Great Temple of Ramses II at Abu Simbel, with visitors posing before its colossal statues carved into the sandstone façade.
Visitors celebrate together in front of the Great Temple of Ramses II at Abu Simbel, framed by its monumental sandstone façade.
Two happy ladies holding proudly WOW TOURS EGYPT sign in front of the magnificent Abu Simbel Temples in Aswan.
Visitors pose in front of the Small Temple of Queen Nefertari at Abu Simbel, surrounded by colossal statues and ancient Egyptian carvings.
Multiple colorful hot air balloons float above the Ramesseum and surrounding archaeological ruins, desert hills, and green farmland on Luxor’s West Bank.
Guests smiling together during a hot air balloon ride over Luxor at sunrise, enjoying panoramic views of the Egyptian countryside.
A guest enjoying a hot air balloon ride over Luxor, with the rising sun illuminating the Nile Valley and surrounding farmland.
Hot air balloons floating above ancient temples and archaeological ruins on Luxor’s West Bank at sunrise.
A colorful hot air balloon floating above the Ramesseum, the mortuary temple of Ramesses II, on Luxor’s West Bank.
Family enjoying Luxor Temple with its towering First Pylon and obelisk behind them, holding a WOW TOURS EGYPT sign.
Happy couple standing at Philae Temple in Aswan, holding a WOW TOURS EGYPT sign
Travelers beside Tutankhamun’s KV62 tomb entrance in the Valley of the Kings, Luxor, holding a WOW TOURS EGYPT sign.
Two ladies enjoying a traditional horse carriage ride in Aswan, exploring the city with WOW Tours Egypt.
Two ladies enjoying a traditional horse carriage ride in Luxor, exploring the city with WOW Tours Egypt.
Travelers enjoying traditional Egyptian cuisine at a local restaurant, experiencing authentic food traditions with WOW TOURS EGYPT.
Happy couple relaxing on a traditional felucca boat during an Elephantine Island tour on the Nile in Aswan
Happy couple enjoying a private felucca boat ride on the Nile in Aswan near Elephantine Island with WOW Tours Egypt. // Aswan front (8)
A smiling couple holds a WOW TOURS EGYPT sign among Kom Ombo Temple’s monumental sandstone columns in daylight.
Family enjoying the Colossi of Memnon during their visit to Luxor's historic West Bank.
Panoramic view of the Colossi of Memnon with travelers on Luxor's West Bank beneath a clear blue sky.
Happy travelers standing in front of Luxor Temple at sunset, holding a WOW TOURS EGYPT sign
Tourists enjoying a traditional horse carriage ride in Luxor, exploring the city with WOW Tours Egypt.
Tourists enjoying a traditional horse carriage ride in Aswan, exploring the city with WOW Tours Egypt. // Aswan Background (5) (7)
Couple standing at the entrance of Philae Temple in Aswan, holding a WOW Tours Egypt sign during a private guided tour.
Couple standing at the entrance of Philae Temple in Aswan, holding a WOW Tours Egypt sign during a private guided tour. // Aswan front (9)
A joyful group of ladies visiting the Abu Simbel Temples in Aswan with WOW Tours Egypt, standing beneath the colossal statues of Ramses II on a private guided tour.
a happy Family visiting Philae Temple in Aswan, Egypt, holding WOW TOURS EGYPT sign in front of Isis Temple during a private guided tour
joyful couple holding WOW Tours Egypt sign during a felucca ride on the Nile in Luxor // Luxor Background (13) // Cairo Background (7) // Aswan Background (6) (12)
Felucca boats sailing on the Nile River in Aswan, with the desert hills of Qubbet el-Hawa and ancient tombs on the west bank in the background
Family relaxing on a traditional felucca boat on the Nile in Aswan, enjoying a private sailing experience with WOW Tours Egypt. // Aswan Background (4)
A family poses with a WOW TOURS EGYPT sign before the monumental entrance and carved walls of Edfu Temple.
A woman raises a hand beside Edfu Temple’s carved walls, with a falcon statue in the background.
Carved reliefs and towering columns line Edfu’s Temple of Horus, with a falcon statue and visitor in the foreground.
A family holds a WOW TOURS EGYPT sign beneath Kom Ombo Temple’s carved columns and monumental sandstone facade.
Four visitors pose with a WOW TOURS EGYPT sign beneath Kom Ombo Temple’s towering columns illuminated against the night sky.
Two visitors smile for a photo with a WOW TOURS EGYPT sign beneath Kom Ombo Temple’s illuminated columns at night.
Edfu’s Temple of Horus displays carved hieroglyphs, tall columns, and a monumental falcon statue while a woman stands nearby.
a lady standing on a Nile Cruise overlooking palm-lined banks and village life // Luxor front (7)
A joyful group of travelers posing with a WOW TOURS EGYPT sign in front of the magnificent Abu Simbel Temples in Aswan. // Aswan Background (1) (3)
A joyful group of travelers posing with a WOW TOURS EGYPT sign in front of the magnificent Abu Simbel Temples in Aswan. // Slide WOW //
Happy travelers visiting Abu Simbel Temples in Aswan during a private guided tour with WOW Tours Egypt. // Aswan Background (2)
guests posing at the entrance of the Hanging Church in Coptic Cairo with WOW TOURS EGYPT

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