8 daysClassic Egypt in 8 days: Cairo, the Nile and Abu Simbel
Cairo and Giza · Aswan · Abu Simbel · Luxor
From $1,390 per person in a double room
Nile cruise from Luxor to Aswan, 4 nights
Upper Egypt temples from the deck of a 5★ ship
- 4 nights
- Classic
- Shared
- Guide in Spanish · English
- Updated Oct 2026
Overview
This cruise covers the classic stretch of the Nile between Luxor and Aswan over five days and four nights. You board in Luxor around midday and leave the ship in Aswan after breakfast on day five. In between, the ship sails while you rest, and you visit the temples with a guide who speaks your language.
In Luxor you see the east bank (Karnak and Luxor Temple) and the west bank (Valley of the Kings and Hatshepsut's temple). The ship then passes the Esna lock and continues to Edfu and Kom Ombo, two temples you can walk to from the mooring.
Aswan is slower: the High Dam, Philae temple on its island and a felucca sail in the late afternoon. The ship is a 5★ vessel whose name is still to be confirmed; full board on the ship is included.
Highlights
- Karnak and Luxor Temple on the east bank
- Valley of the Kings and Hatshepsut's temple on the west bank
- Passing the Esna lock from the deck
- Temple of Horus at Edfu
- The double temple of Kom Ombo at sunset
- Philae temple and a felucca sail in Aswan
Day-by-day itinerary
Day 1Board in Luxor and see the east bank
You board in Luxor around midday and have lunch on the ship. In the afternoon you visit the Karnak complex and Luxor Temple, both on the east bank. Dinner and overnight moored in Luxor.
LuxorLunch · DinnerLuxor · 5★ ship (name pending)
Day 2West bank and the Esna lock
Early in the morning you cross to the west bank for the Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut's temple and the Colossi of Memnon. Back on board, the ship heads south and passes the Esna lock. Overnight sailing towards Edfu.
LuxorBreakfast · Lunch · DinnerOn board · 5★ ship (name pending)
Day 3Edfu and Kom Ombo
In the morning you visit the Temple of Horus at Edfu, a Ptolemaic temple that is almost complete. The ship continues to Kom Ombo, where you see the temple of Sobek and Haroeris around sunset. Overnight sailing to Aswan.
Breakfast · Lunch · DinnerOn board · 5★ ship (name pending)
Day 4Aswan: High Dam, Philae and a felucca
You visit the High Dam and take a small boat to Philae temple on its island. Later in the day you sail by felucca around Elephantine Island. The optional Abu Simbel trip leaves before dawn and costs extra [verify].
AswanBreakfast · Lunch · DinnerAswan · 5★ ship (name pending)
Day 5Leave the ship in Aswan
Breakfast on board, then you leave the ship in the morning. If your trip continues, we take you to the airport, the railway station or your hotel in Aswan.
AswanBreakfast
Included / Not included
Included
- Four nights in a double cabin on a 5★ ship (name pending)
- Full board on the ship, from lunch on day 1 to breakfast on day 5
- Guided visits in Spanish or English as per the programme
- Felucca sail in Aswan
- Transfers between the ship and the temples
Not included
- Monument entry tickets, at current rates [verify]
- Optional trip to Abu Simbel
- Drinks on board
- Flights and Egypt visa [verify]
- Tips for the crew and guide
The ship
- The ship
- 5★ ship (name pending)
- Category
- 5★
- Facilities
- Pool, Sun deck, Restaurant, Bar, Air conditioning, Wi-Fi
Route direction: from Luxor to Aswan.
Cabins
| Type | Size | Beds | From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Standard cabin | 22 m² | Two single beds or one double bed | $690 |
| Balcony cabin | 26 m² | One double bed | $820 |
| Suite | 40 m² | One king-size bed and a sitting area | $1,060 |
Departure dates
- 11 January 2027 · Winter season
- 15 February 2027 · Winter season
- 15 March 2027 · Spring, longer days
- 11 October 2027 · Start of the autumn season
Deck plan
Prices and notes
- Price from
- $690 · per person in a double room
Sample price per person in a standard double cabin. Monument entry depends on current ticket prices [verify].
Practical information
- Duration
- 4 nights
- Group
- Shared · 1 to 30 people
- Guide in
- Spanish · English
- Departure days
- Monday
- Season
- Departures all year. October to April is milder; from June to August Luxor and Aswan are very hot and visits start early in the morning.
What to bring
- Hat, sunglasses and sunscreen
- Comfortable shoes for walking around the temples
- A light jacket for evenings on deck from November to February
- Clothes that cover shoulders and knees for the visits
- Your passport, which reception keeps during the cruise
Cancellation
[Sample text: cancellation terms pending owner approval.] Cancellation charges depend on how far in advance you notify us. [pending]
FAQ
Can I do the cruise the other way, from Aswan to Luxor?
Yes. Aswan to Luxor usually takes 3 nights because the ship sails with the current. Get in touch and we will share dates.
Are temple tickets included?
Not in this sample programme. Ticket prices change often, so we confirm them when you book [verify].
Is there a guide for the whole cruise?
Yes. Every visit in the programme is guided in Spanish or English, whichever you choose when you book.
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