5-Day Nile Cruise: Hurghada, Luxor, and Aswan

From €700.00

Explore Luxor, Edfu, Kom Ombo and Aswan on a five-day Nile cruise from Hurghada. Enjoy four nights on a five-star ship with full-board meals, guided sightseeing and transfers. Optional excursions are available at an extra charge.

5-Day Nile Cruise Program (from or to Hurghada)

Overview

Join a 5-day Nile Cruise from Hurghada to Luxor and Aswan. Travel in comfort on a 5-star ship with full-board service. Along the way, you will explore temples, tombs, and historical landmarks on both banks of the Nile. In addition, guided tours, delicious meals, and optional activities create a perfect balance of culture and relaxation.


Highlights

  • Stay on a 5-star Nile Cruise with breakfast, lunch, and dinner included.

  • Visit Luxor, Edfu, Kom Ombo, and Aswan with an Egyptologist guide.

  • Explore the Valley of the Kings and the Temple of Hatshepsut.

  • Visit Aswan’s High Dam, with an optional motorboat excursion to Philae Temple for an additional €60.

  • Optional activities: hot air balloon ride, Abu Simbel, Nubian Village, and sound & light shows.

  • Comfortable transfers in modern, air-conditioned vehicles.

  • Train ride from Aswan back to Luxor for a unique local experience.


Itinerary

Day 1 – Hurghada to Luxor

Your journey begins with an early morning pick-up from Hurghada. On arrival in Luxor, the tour continues to the West Bank with stops at the Colossi of Memnon, the Valley of the Kings, and the Temple of Hatshepsut. Afterward, you may visit an alabaster factory as an optional activity.

Later, a short motorboat ride takes you across the Nile to your cruise ship for check-in. Lunch will be served on board. In the afternoon, you will explore Luxor Temple and the Avenue of the Sphinxes. In the evening, there is free time with optional tours such as the Karnak Sound and Light Show or the Luxor Museum. Dinner is provided on board.

Day 2 – Luxor to Edfu

At sunrise, you can choose an optional hot air balloon ride over Luxor. After breakfast, you will have free time for additional tours such as Dendera and Abydos or Banana Island. Lunch will follow on board as the ship sails toward Edfu, passing through Esna. Dinner will also be served on board.

Day 3 – Edfu, Kom Ombo, and Sailing to Aswan

The morning starts with breakfast on board. Soon after, you will ride by horse carriage to visit the Temple of Horus at Edfu. The ship then resumes sailing, and lunch is provided on board while heading to Kom Ombo. Upon arrival, you will explore the Temple of Kom Ombo before continuing toward Aswan. Dinner and overnight stay are on board.

Day 4 – Aswan

Early in the morning, you may enjoy free time or join an optional tour of Abu Simbel and the Temple of Nefertari. Breakfast will be served afterward. The day continues with visits to the Aswan High Dam and the Unfinished Obelisk. A motorboat excursion to Philae Temple is optional and costs an additional €60.

After lunch on board, there will be more free time with additional options: explore the Botanical Garden, visit a Nubian Village, or attend the Sound and Light Show at Philae Temple in the evening. Dinner will be served on board, followed by a cultural performance.

Day 5 – Aswan to Hurghada

After an early breakfast, check out from the cruise at 7:00 AM. You will then transfer to Aswan Railway Station for a train journey back to Luxor. On arrival, the group will visit Karnak Temple before returning to Hurghada by vehicle. Optional shopping in local bazaars is also available before departure.


What’s Included

  • Transfers in modern, air-conditioned vehicles.

  • Entrance fees for all mentioned sites (excluding optional tours).

  • Four nights on a 5-star Nile Cruise (full board).

  • Breakfast, lunch, and dinner daily.

  • Comfortable cabin with facilities.

  • Licensed Egyptologist guide.


What’s Not Included

  • Tips for guide, crew, and staff.

  • Personal expenses.

  • Meals and services not mentioned.

  • Optional Philae Temple excursion: €60 extra. Other optional activities and entrance tickets (hot air balloon, Abu Simbel, etc.) are also excluded.

  • Pick-up from hotels outside Hurghada (Makadi Bay, El Gouna, Soma Bay, Safaga – extra charge).


What to Bring

  • Passport (mandatory).

  • Comfortable walking shoes.

  • Seasonal clothing: light in summer, warm in winter.

  • Hat, sunglasses, and sunscreen.

  • Extra cash for tips and optional tours.

Availability

Monday, Thursday

Suitable For

Couples, Families, Groups, Individuals

Available From

Aswan, El Gouna, Hurghada, Luxor, Makadi

Approximate Duration

5 Days

Guided Languages

English, French, German, Italy, Polish, Russian, Spanish

FAQ

Is Hurghada safe?

Travel conditions vary by area and can change. Check your government’s latest travel advice before booking or travelling, and follow guidance from local authorities and your tour team.


What is the time in Egypt?

Egypt uses UTC+2 in standard time and UTC+3 during daylight saving time.

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