5 Day Nile Cruise from Luxor to Aswan with Abu Simbel Trip

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Tour Details

Duration
5 Days / 4 Nights
Tour Location
Luxor / Edfu / Kom Ombo / Aswan / Abu Simbel
Tour Type
Daily Tour
Pickup
Luxor Airport or Your Hotel
Overview

Inspiring 5 Days Nile Cruise from Luxor to Aswan

This 5 day Nile cruise departs Luxor, sails south to Aswan over four nights, and includes a dedicated Abu Simbel day trip, the only 5 day Nile cruise itinerary from Luxor that covers Karnak Temple, the Valley of the Kings, Edfu, Kom Ombo, Philae Temple, and the Abu Simbel Temples within a single sailing package. Travelers looking to compare different routes, cruise standards, and sailing schedules can also explore our wide selection of Luxor and Aswan Nile cruise options.

Day 1 begins on Luxor's East Bank with Karnak Temple and the Temple of Luxor before boarding your cruise. Day 2 covers the West Bank, the Valley of the Kings, the Temple of Hatshepsut, and the Colossi of Memnon as the cruise sails south toward Edfu. Day 3 visits the Temple of Edfu, dedicated to Horus, then the Kom Ombo Temple, the dual sanctuary of Sobek and Haroeris. Day 4 is the Abu Simbel day trip: an early morning transfer by private vehicle to the rock-cut temples of Ramses II, returning to the cruise for the final sail into Aswan. Day 5 completes the circuit with the Aswan High Dam, the Unfinished Obelisk, and Philae Temple on Agilka Island, before transfer to Aswan Airport or hotel.

Why Book This Tour

Built for the Full Nile Journey, Not Quick Tours

  • The Only 5 Day Luxor to Aswan Cruise Including Abu Simbel
  • Licensed Egyptologist Guide at Every Site
  • Private Air Conditioned Transfers Throughout
  • 4 Nights on a Full Board Nile Cruise
  • All Major Luxor, Edfu, Kom Ombo, Abu Simbel & Aswan Sites Included
  • All Entrance Fees Covered
  • No Domestic Flights Required
  • Flexible Itinerary Adjustments Available
  • 24/7 Local Support During Your Trip

Only on this route

Most Nile cruise tours skip Abu Simbel the long desert transfer makes the excursion difficult to fit. This tour includes a dedicated Abu Simbel day trip on Day 4 before continuing to Aswan.

What You Get

Inclusion & Exclusion

Included

  • Meet and assist with the Tripidays representative at the hotel or Luxor Airport
  • 4 Nights of accommodation on a Nile cruise
  • Meals are provided as mentioned in the itinerary
  • Private licensed Egyptologist guide for all sightseeing days
  • All transfers by private air-conditioned vehicle
  • Private road transfer to Abu Simbel and back on Day 4
  • Entrance fees to all sites
  • One bottle of water during the tours
  • Our assistance during your stay
  • All applicable taxes and service charges

Excluded

  • International flights to and from Egypt
  • Egypt entry visa
  • Travel insurance
  • Tips for guides, drivers and cruise crew
  • Personal expenses
  • Optional sound-and-light shows at Karnak or Abu Simbel
  • Any meals outside the full-board cruise schedule (e.g. independent dining ashore)
  • Upgrade to a higher cruise vessel category — available on request before departure
What You See

Highlights

Luxor Attractions

Luxor Attractions

  • Valley of the Kings
  • Hatshepsut Temples
  • Colossi of Memnon
  • Karnak Temple
  • Luxor Temple
Aswan Attractions

Aswan Attractions

  • High Dam
  • Unfinished Obelisk
  • Philae Temples
  • Kom Ombo Temples
  • Edfu Temples
  • Abu Simbel Temples
Day by Day

Itinerary

  • Arc I · Luxor Temples

    East and West Bank temples frame the cruise beginning in Luxor

  • Day 1: Nile Cruise Luxor East Bank Temples

    Your Tripidays guide meets you at Luxor Airport or your hotel and transfers you by private air-conditioned vehicle to the East Bank. This is your first full day on the 5 day Nile cruise with the Abu Simbel itinerary. Travelers looking to view all 5 day Egypt tour packages will find this itinerary combines Luxor's most important landmarks with a complete Nile cruise experience. Visit Karnak and Luxor Temple before boarding your cruise.

    Karnak Temple

    Explore the magnificent Karnak Temple, one of the most impressive religious complexes in the world. Your expert guide will reveal the historical and cultural significance behind its colossal columns, obelisks, and sacred chambers.

    Temple of Luxor

    Next, visit the majestic Luxor Temple, a timeless monument to Egypt’s ancient civilization. Learn about the pharaohs who shaped this iconic site. Travelers arriving directly in Upper Egypt may prefer this itinerary, while those looking to start their journey in the capital often choose a Nile cruise from Cairo with flights that combine Cairo's ancient landmarks with a Nile sailing experience.


    Meals

    Lunch, Dinner

  • Day 2: Valley of the Kings and Luxor West Bank

    After breakfast on board, your guide transfers you by felucca or launch to the West Bank. The cruise sails south toward Edfu. While you are ashore, you rejoin the ship at the dock before it continues.

    Valley of the Kings

    Stand at the entrance to a royal tomb and let your eyes adjust to the painted walls that emerge from the dark in full colour, 3,200 years after they were sealed. Your Egyptologist identifies which dynasty cut which tomb, and why the builders shifted from pyramid burial to this hidden valley in the first place.

    Hatshepsut Temple

    Discover the architectural masterpiece of the Temple of Hatshepsut, dedicated to Egypt’s remarkable female pharaoh. Learn about her visionary reign, the temple’s unique design, and its significance in Egypt’s cultural and religious history.

    Colossi of Memnon

    Admire the Colossi of Memnon, two monumental statues that have guarded the West Bank for over 3,400 years. You will know the legends and historical importance of these iconic sentinels of ancient Egyptian grandeur.


    meal

    Meals

    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

  • Arc II · Southern Nile

    Edfu, Kom Ombo, Abu Simbel, and Aswan complete the route

  • Day 3: Edfu Temple and Kom Ombo

    Breakfast on board as the cruise docks at Edfu. A horse-drawn calèche carries you from the dock to the temple entrance, a short ride that sets the pace for the day. The cruise continues to Kom Ombo after lunch, arriving in the late afternoon.

    temple of edfu

    Edfu Temple

    Visit the Temple of Edfu, dedicated to Horus, the falcon god. With insights from an expert Egyptologist, uncover the temple’s rich religious significance, intricate hieroglyphs, and remarkable preservation that make it one of the best examples of Ptolemaic architecture in Egypt.

    temple kom ombo

    Kom Ombo Temple

    Explore the unique Kom Ombo Temple, a dual temple dedicated to Sobek, the crocodile god, and Haroeris, the falcon god. Learn about the temple’s dual worship practices, fascinating carvings, and its strategic position along the Nile. Travelers seeking a quieter and more intimate experience on the river may also consider a boutique dahabiya sailing cruise, offering a smaller vessel and a slower pace between Upper Egypt's historic sites.


    Meals

    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

  • Day 4: Abu Simbel Day Trip

    An early breakfast box is prepared on board before dawn. Your guide collects you at the dock and drives south through the open desert to Abu Simbel, approximately three hours each way. This is the excursion that defines the 5 day nile cruise with Abu Simbel: the temples are not visible from the road until you descend the final approach, and the reveal is total.

    Abu Simbel Temples 

    Four colossal seated figures of Ramses II face the sunrise across the lake, each one 20 metres high, and at the equinoxes, the rising sun penetrates 60 metres into the mountain to illuminate three of the four seated statues in the innermost sanctuary. Your Egyptologist explains the solar alignment, the relocation engineering, and why the smaller adjacent temple is one of only two in Egyptian history dedicated by a pharaoh to his wife. After visiting Abu Simbel, some travelers choose to continue deeper into Nubia on a Lake Nasser cruise from Aswan, exploring remote temples and archaeological sites beyond the traditional Luxor-to-Aswan sailing route.


    meal

    Meals

    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

  • Day 5: Aswan Highlights & Cruise Disembarkation

    Breakfast on board, then check out of your cabin. Your guide meets you at the dock for the final morning of Aswan sightseeing before your transfer to Aswan Airport or hotel.

    Aswan High Dam

    Visit the Aswan High Dam, a modern engineering marvel that not only controls the flow of the Nile but also symbolizes Egypt’s achievements in water management and infrastructure. Your guide will explain its history, construction, and vital role in supporting Egypt’s agriculture and energy needs.

    Unfinished Obelisk

    Explore the Unfinished Obelisk, a massive stone monument still in its original quarry. Learn about the ancient stone-cutting techniques and the challenges faced by the artisans of Egypt. This incomplete monument offers a unique insight into the skill and ambition of ancient stonemasons.

    Philae Temple

    Enjoy a scenic boat ride to Philae Temple on Agilka Island, dedicated to the goddess Isis. Learn about its relocation to protect it from Lake Nasser and admire the carvings and sacred halls. Recognized as part of the UNESCO World Heritage Nubian Monuments, this temple is one of Egypt’s most treasured historical sites.


    meal

    Meals

    Breakfast

Good to Know

Frequently Asked Questions

This tour includes 4 nights full-board on a Nile cruise ship, a licensed Egyptologist guide on all five days, private air-conditioned transfers throughout, entrance fees to every site from Karnak to Philae, and the Abu Simbel day trip by private vehicle on Day 4. No domestic flights are required at any point in the itinerary.

Most 5 day Nile cruise packages cover Luxor and Aswan, but treat Abu Simbel as a separate optional excursion or require extending to seven nights to fit it in. This is the only 5 day Nile cruise departing Luxor that includes the Abu Simbel day trip within the sailing itinerary itself, no add-on booking, no extra nights.

On Day 4, while the cruise is moored at Aswan, your guide collects you early for a private road transfer south through the Nubian desert, approximately 280 kilometres each way, to the rock-cut temples of Ramses II, a UNESCO World Heritage Site relocated 65 metres uphill in the 1960s to save it from Lake Nasser. You return to the cruise the same day with no change to the sailing schedule.

The cruise boards in Luxor on the evening of Day 1 and sails south each night, docking at Edfu for Day 3, mooring at Aswan from Day 4 onward, and disembarking on Day 5 morning. All sightseeing departs from and returns to the ship at each mooring point. The cruise functions as both your transport and your accommodation for the full four nights.

No domestic flights are required or included. The entire route from Luxor to Aswan is covered by the Nile cruise itself, and the Abu Simbel excursion on Day 4 operates by private road transfer from Aswan. If you need flights from Cairo to Luxor at the start of your trip, those are international connections arranged separately.

What to Pack

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  • Solo $1880 / person
  • 2 - 4 Pax $1185 / person
  • 5 - 7 Pax $965 / person
  • 8 - 14 Pax $930 / person
  • Solo $1565 / person
  • 2 - 4 Pax $990 / person
  • 5 - 7 Pax $805 / person
  • 8 - 14 Pax $775 / person
  • Solo $1955 / person
  • 2 - 4 Pax $1235 / person
  • 5 - 7 Pax $1005 / person
  • 8 - 14 Pax $965 / person
Cruises: Nile Treasure, Royal Elite, Beau Rivage, Blue Shadow III or a Similar Nile Cruise

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  • Solo $2170 / person
  • 2 - 4 Pax $1345 / person
  • 5 - 7 Pax $1120 / person
  • 8 - 14 Pax $1085 / person
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  • Solo $1810 / person
  • 2 - 4 Pax $1120 / person
  • 5 - 7 Pax $935 / person
  • 8 - 14 Pax $905 / person
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  • Solo $2260 / person
  • 2 - 4 Pax $1400 / person
  • 5 - 7 $1170 / person
  • 8 - 14 Pax $1130 / person
Cruises: Alma, Alyssa, Nile Style, Royal Liberty or a Similar Nile Cruise

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  • Solo $2400 / person
  • 2 - 4 Pax $1475 / person
  • 5 - 7 Pax $1255 / person
  • 8 - 14 Pax $1220 / person
  • Solo $2000 / person
  • 2 - 4 Pax $1230 / person
  • 5 - 7 Pax $1045 / person
  • 8 - 14 Pax $1015 / person
  • Solo $2500 / person
  • 2 - 4 Pax $1540 / person
  • 5 - 7 Pax $1305 / person
  • 8 - 14 Pax $1270 / person
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  • Solo $3875 / person
  • 2 - 4 Pax $2190 / person
  • 5 - 7 Pax $2125 / person
  • 8 - 14 Pax $2090 / person
  • Solo $3230 / person
  • 2 - 4 Pax $1825 / person
  • 5 - 7 Pax $1770 / person
  • 8 - 14 Pax $1740 / person
  • Solo $4040 / person
  • 2 - 4 Pax $2285 / person
  • 5 - 7 Pax $2215 / person
  • 8 - 14 Pax $2175 / person
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What Our Customers Say

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4.9

Such a smooth way to see Upper Egypt. The cruise was comfortable, our guide was excellent, and Abu Simbel was absolutely unforgettable. Having everything arranged for us made the trip feel effortless.

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Emily Carter

United Kingdom

Five days was just right for us. Edfu and Kom Ombo were amazing, but Abu Simbel was the real highlight. The early start was worth every minute.

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Marco Bianchi

Italy

We loved the mix of relaxing on the Nile and exploring the temples. Our Egyptologist made the history easy to understand without making the visits feel rushed. Philae Temple was beautiful.

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Sophie Martin

France

Really well organised from Luxor to Aswan. The private transfers were comfortable, the cruise was lovely, and seeing the Valley of the Kings before sailing south was a fantastic start.

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Daniel Cooper

Australia

This was our first Nile cruise and it exceeded our expectations. The staff were friendly, the itinerary was packed with incredible places, and Abu Simbel was something we will remember for years.

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