5 Days Budget Nile Cruise in Egypt from Luxor to Aswan

Aswan and Luxor

Description

The Cheap Nile Cruise Luxor to Aswan 5 Days 4 Nights package offers visitors an enchanting experience through the Nile River territory, which stretches from Luxor Temple to Karnak Temple and Valley of the Kings, Edfu Temple, and the Nile River through its comfortable cabins, delicious meals, and scenic riverbank views.

The Aswan heritage trip enables travelers to explore both Kom Ombo Temple and Philae Temple and the Aswan High Dam while they experience memorable cultural attractions and beautiful river views. Visitors to Egypt Nile Cruise Packages throughout the year create exceptional travel memories, which they experience while they travel along the Nile.

Itinerary

Day 1:
Discover Luxor’s East Bank and Begin Nile Cruise

At 10: am, meet & assist by our local representatives at your Hotel in Luxor or from Luxor airport, then transfer to the Nile Cruise. Boarding before Lunch. Lunch on board. Visit The Temple of Karnak & the Temple of Luxor. Excursion to the Luxor Temple to see its courtyard and the granite statues of Ramses the Great. Proceed by carriage or bus to Karnak, which is a series of temples built in different reigns. Starting at the Avenue of Sphinxes, visit the Unfinished Propylon, the Hypostyle Hall with its 134 gigantic columns, the Obelisks of Queen Hatshepsut and Tutomosis III, the temple of Amon adorned with lotus and papyrus designs, the Granite Scarabaeus of Amenophis III, and the Sacred Lake. Afternoon tea. Dinner on board & Belly Dance show. Overnight on Board in Luxor.

(Optional-Not Included) 35 $ P.P Sound and Light show at Karnak Temple.

Day 2:
West Bank Wonders and Nile Sailing Experience

Your day begins with breakfast on the ship and then ends with a West Bank tour, which leads you through the city of Luxor. The excursion begins at the Valley of the Kings, where you will explore the tombs of various ancient Egyptian dynasties. The Deir El Bahari Temple of Hatshepsut is an impressive monument that honors Queen Hatshepsut. The journey back home includes a stop at the Colossi of Memnon, which features two enormous statues of Amenophis III who sit facing the Nile River. You will return to the ship after the tour ends to eat lunch on board before the ship leaves for Esna. The afternoon schedule includes tea service on the ship, which is followed by an evening disco party that ends with overnight accommodation on the ship in Edfu.

You can take a hot air balloon ride in Luxor from 4:30 AM, which will show you the sunrise over the world’s largest open-air museum.

Day 3:
Edfu Excursion and Kom Ombo Nile Cruise

The day begins with breakfast on the boat before you proceed to the Temple of Horus in Edfu. After that, you travel to Kom Ombo by boat. The ship provides lunch to passengers during the trip. You explore Kom Ombo to see the special temple which honors both Sobek and Haroeris. You spend your afternoon drinking tea on the boat. The evening includes a dinner meal and a Galabiya celebration. You spend your night on the boat, which stays in Kom Ombo.

Day 4:
Discover Aswan’s High Dam and Philae Temple

The day starts with breakfast aboard the ship while it travels to Aswan. The first attraction of the city tour takes you to the Aswan High Dam, which you visit before reaching the ancient granite quarries that supplied Pharaonic Egypt with giant stone blocks, including the Unfinished Obelisk. The next stop takes you to the stunning Temple of Philae. The ship provides lunch service, which is followed by afternoon tea time. The ship serves dinner to passengers who will remain in Aswan for the night.

Day 5:
Explore the Great Temples of Abu Simbel Visit

Start your day with breakfast on board. Then, transfer you to Aswan airport (Optional-not included) $100 P.P., then depart for Abu Simbel to visit the Temple of Abu Simbel, and return to Aswan. The great Temple of Abu Simbel, which Ramses II built during the XIXth Dynasty, has been saved from the flooding of the Nile water into ancient Egyptian sites. The temples were constructed from sandstone, which they extracted from a rock cliff, and their main deities were depicted through sculptures, which were carved on their massive entrance walls. The King Nefertari's small temple, which was dedicated to the goddess Hathor, has been preserved together with the nearby structure.

Included / Excluded

Inclusion

    • Pick-up service from your hotel in Luxor, with drop-off at Aswan airport at the end.
    • Private Licensed English-speaking Egyptian Tour guide
    • Entrance fees to the mentioned historical places
    • All transfers are by a modern air-conditioned vehicle.
    • 4 Nights Nile Cruise on a 5-Star Cruise Based on Full Board Basis
    • All sightseeing is included as per the itinerary
    • All your tours and Transfers are Private.
    • All service charges and taxes

Exclusion

    • Any extras not mentioned in the itinerary
    • Tipping
    • Any Optional Tour not mentioned above

    Optional Add-On:

    • Hot Air Balloon Ride in Luxor 50 $
    • King Tutankhamen Tomb at the Valley of the Kings $20
    • Abu Simbel Day Tour from Aswan by Bus 100 $
    • Sound and Light show at Karnak Temple 35 $
    • Internal Flights from Cairo to Luxor and from Aswan to Cairo

Notes / Children Policy

Children Policy

    • Children's prices below the age of 12 years are calculated at the time of tour reservation.

Price Per Person

$760USD
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USD 760

  • Prices are quoted in US Dollars per person per trip and can be paid in Sterling or Euros.
  • Above prices are valid in 2026-2027-2028, excluding High Seasons, New Year period, and Midyear vacation.

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For the best Nile cruise from Luxor to Aswan, most travelers choose a 3- to 5-night itinerary. This gives you enough time to explore highlights such as Karnak Temple, the Valley of the Kings, Edfu Temple, Kom Ombo, and Philae Temple while enjoying a relaxing journey along the Nile.

The best time to take a Nile cruise in Egypt is generally between October and April, when the weather is cooler and more comfortable for sightseeing. Nile cruises are available throughout the year, but the winter and early spring months are particularly popular for exploring Egypt's temples and archaeological sites.

Luxury Nile cruise packages offer a comfortable way to explore Egypt, with spacious cabins, fine dining, onboard amenities, and attentive service. Many packages also include guided tours, transfers, and visits to Egypt's most famous ancient sites.

Most Nile cruises depart from Luxor or Aswan, so travelers coming from Cairo can take a domestic flight or train to their cruise departure city. Many Egypt tour packages also include transfers for a smoother travel experience.

Yes. A Cairo Luxor Aswan tour package is an excellent way to experience Egypt's most famous destinations in one trip. Explore the Pyramids and attractions in Cairo before traveling to Luxor and continuing your Nile cruise toward Aswan.

Absolutely. Families can enjoy a comfortable and educational journey with spacious cabins, buffet meals, cultural entertainment, and guided tours suitable for most age groups.

The most comfortable weather is between October and April, when daytime temperatures are ideal for sightseeing. Summer cruises are generally less crowded and may offer lower prices.

A Nile cruise combines luxury accommodation, transportation, dining, and guided sightseeing into one seamless experience. Instead of constantly changing hotels, you travel comfortably while waking up each day near another world-famous archaeological site.

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