Nile Cruise From Luxor To Aswan 4Nights 5 Days

A 4-night Nile cruise from Luxor to Aswan is one of the best ways to experience Egypt’s ancient wonders while enjoying luxury and relaxation on the river. Below is a well-structured itinerary:

📍 4-Night Nile Cruise Itinerary (Luxor → Aswan)

🚢 Day 1: Luxor – East Bank Exploration

📍 Morning:

• Check-in on your Nile Cruise 5 star ship before lunch.
• Enjoy lunch on board as you sail along the Nile.

📍 Afternoon:

• Visit the Karnak Temple Complex, featuring the Great Hypostyle Hall and Sacred Lake.
• Explore Luxor Temple, connected to Karnak by the Avenue of Sphinxes.
• Return to the ship for dinner and an onboard entertainment show.

📌 Optional: Attend the Karnak Temple Sound & Light Show in the evening.

🚢 Day 2: West Bank Wonders & Sailing to Edfu

📍 Morning:

• Early breakfast, then visit:

  • Valley of the Kings (including the tombs of famous pharaohs).
  • Temple of Queen Hatshepsut, a masterpiece carved into the cliffs.
  • Colossi of Memnon, the massive statues of Amenhotep III.

📍 Afternoon:

• Return to the cruise for lunch on board.
• Begin sailing to Edfu, passing through the Esna Lock.
• Enjoy dinner and entertainment (belly dancing or folklore show).

🚢 Day 3: Edfu & Kom Ombo Temples

📍 Morning:

• After breakfast, visit the Temple of Horus in Edfu, one of Egypt’s best-preserved temples.
• Return to the cruise and sail to Kom Ombo.

📍 Afternoon:

• Visit Kom Ombo Temple, dedicated to the crocodile god Sobek and the falcon god Haroeris.
• Explore the Crocodile Museum, featuring mummified crocodiles.
• Continue sailing to Aswan while enjoying dinner and onboard entertainment.

🚢 Day 4: Aswan Highlights

📍 Morning:

• After breakfast, explore:

  • The High Dam, a modern engineering marvel.
  • Philae Temple, dedicated to the goddess Isis, located on Agilkia Island.
  • The Unfinished Obelisk, the largest known ancient obelisk.

📍 Afternoon:

• Enjoy a traditional felucca ride around Elephantine Island and the Botanical Gardens.
• Return to the cruise for dinner and Nubian entertainment.

📌 Optional: Visit the Nubian Village for a cultural experience.

🚢 Day 5: Disembarkation & Optional Abu Simbel Tour

• After breakfast, check out from the cruise.
• Optional: Early morning tour to Abu Simbel (3-hour drive from Aswan).
• Transfer to Aswan Airport or train station for your departure.

Inclusions

• fluent experienced tour guide on board
• mineral water on tour
• air conditioned car during visits
• entrance fees
• hot air balloon in luxor
• lunch on last day 
• Abu simple timple 
• full board 

Exclusions

• tipping  guide  / drivers /  the ship
• extra expenses