🚢 Best 5-Day Nile Cruise from Luxor to Aswan with Abu Simbel
Best 5 Day Nile Cruise From Luxor To Aswan With Abu Simbel
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Tour ID: AE-NILE-LUX-ASW-5D4N
Sail the Nile in comfort on this 5-day luxury Nile cruise from Luxor to Aswan, including a private Abu Simbel excursion. Explore ancient temples, scenic Nile views, and East & West Bank treasures while enjoying premium accommodations on board.
Perfect for travelers looking for a full Nile adventure with Abu Simbel included.
🧳 Experience Overview
This 5-day Nile cruise from Luxor to Aswan combines sightseeing, private transfers, and a licensed Egyptologist guide. Visit Luxor and Aswan highlights, sail along the Nile, and enjoy a private trip to Abu Simbel.
Ideal for travelers seeking a luxurious yet value-packed Nile experience.
⭐ Cruise Highlights
- Private transfer to Abu Simbel and return
- Visit Valley of the Kings and Hatshepsut Temple in Luxor
- Explore Karnak Temple and Luxor Temple
- Sail through Nile River landscapes
- Visit Kom Ombo & Edfu Temples
- Premium Nile cruise cabin accommodations
- Licensed Egyptologist guide and professional crew
💰 Tour Prices – Best Value Guaranteed
🚢 Best Budget Nile Cruise — Aswan → Luxor (4 Days / 3 Nights) With Abu Simbel
Prices Quoted Per Person in U.S.D ($)
| Package | Cabin / Cruise Class | Solo | 2–3 pax | 4–5 pax | 6–10 pax | 11–16 pax | Includes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🥉 Basic Cruise Only | Standard Cabins 5★ Cruise | $470 | $290 | $290 | $280 | $270 | Cruise + meals (B/L/D typical) |
| ⭐ Cruise + Guide | Standard Cabins 5★ Cruise | $830 | $470 | $470 | $360 | $350 | + Egyptologist guide |
| 🏛️ Guide + Entrances | Standard Cabins 5★ Cruise | $930 | $600 | $600 | $590 | $580 | + Lunch & cultural extras |
| 🍽️ Full Tour Package | Standard Cabins 5★ Cruise | $950 | $640 | $640 | $630 | $620 | + Lunch & cultural extras |
| 💺 Premium Deluxe Cabins | Deluxe /Cruise Upgraded | $1100 | $755 | $755 | $745 | $735 | + Deluxe Cabin + views |
| 🏨 Standard Cruise + Tours (Hotel) | 3★/4★ Transfers | $1150 | $805 | $805 | $795 | $785 | + Hotel (1 night before or after) |
| 🏆 Complete Comfort Package | Luxury Cabins Cruise | $1470 | $810 | $810 | $800 | $790 | + Luxury cabin + guided tours+ Lunch & cultural extras + Lunch & cultural extras+ Egyptologist guide |
💡 Prices include Nile cruise accommodation, Abu Simbel excursion, and all transfers mentioned.
- On Fridays from Aswan to Luxor:
- On mondays Aswan to Luxor :
- On thursdays Aswan to Luxor:
✔Children Policy
- 0 – 01.99 Free of Charge
- 2 – 4.99 pay 25% of tour price
- 5 – 11.99 pay 50% of tour price
- 12+ pay full tour price as per adult person.
📋 6️⃣ — CLEAR INCLUSION NOTES
🚢 Cruise Accommodation
✔ 4 nights aboard Nile vessel
✔ Standard or upgraded cabins
✔ Daily meals (breakfast, lunch, dinner)
👨🏫 Guide Services
✔ Egyptologist or licensed guides (when selected)
✔ Commentary at each major stop
🏛 Entrance Fees
✔ Abu Simbel Temples
✔ Philae Temple
✔ Kom Ombo Temple
✔ Edfu Temple
✔ Karnak & Luxor Temples
✔ Valley of the Kings
🍽 Meals
✔ Daily meals included at cruise (B/L/D)
✔ Lunches & dinners on some packages
🚐 Transfers
✔ Private transfers between cruise docks and sites
✔ Hotel pickup & drop‑off where noted
🏨 Hotel Options
✔ Optional 3★ / 4★ hotels before/after cruise
✔ Breakfast included
❌ Options Add_ON:
- Hot air balloon ride in Luxor
- Sound & Light show at Karnak temple
- Horse & Carriage city tour in Luxor
- Private transfer form your Hotel in Cairo to Cairo Airport
- Nubian village.
🕒 Trip Details
- Duration: 5 Days / 4 Nights
- Departure Point: Luxor (hotel or airport transfer included)
- Tour Type: Private / Luxury / Value
🗺️ 5-Day Itinerary
Day 1 – Luxor East & West Bank
- Visit Valley of the Kings (optional Tutankhamun tomb)
- Explore Hatshepsut Temple & Colossi of Memnon
- Check-in onboard Nile cruise
- Sail to Edfu
Day 2 – Edfu & Kom Ombo Temples
- Visit Edfu Temple
- Sail to Kom Ombo
- Visit Kom Ombo Temple
- Continue sailing to Aswan
Day 3 – Aswan Highlights & Abu Simbel Excursion
- Private transfer to Abu Simbel, explore temples
- Return to cruise in Aswan
- Relax onboard & enjoy Nile sunset
Day 4 – Aswan Sightseeing
- Visit Philae Temple
- Explore Aswan High Dam
- Optional felucca ride on the Nile
Day 5 – Disembark in Aswan / Departure
- Transfer to Aswan airport or hotel
💳 Payment & Cancellation Policy
- Payment via secure online payment or cash on arrival
- Free cancellation up to 7 Days before departure
- No hidden fees
Clear, fair, and traveler-friendly policy.
Available Tour Guide Languages
Our tours are led by licensed professional Egyptologists and local guides fluent in multiple languages:
- English (default)
- French (10 $ Extra charge)
- German(10 $ Extra charge)
- Spanish(10 $ Extra charge)
- Italian(10 $ Extra charge)
- Russian(10 $ Extra charge)
- Chinese(10 $ Extra charge)
- Japanese (on request) (20 $ Extra charge)
- Portuguese (on request) (10 $ Extra charge)
Please request your preferred language at least 24 hours before your tour.
Booking Method
Booking your tour with Around Egypt Trips is fast and secure:
Select your preferred tour and group size
Contact us via:
- Website booking form
- WhatsApp (fastest confirmation)
Share required details (hotel name, pickup time, flight number if applicable)
Receive instant confirmation with your Tour ID and pickup details
❓ Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ Schema)
Is the cruise private?
Yes, fully private for your group.
Are Abu Simbel transfers included?
Yes, private transfers are included.
Are meals included onboard?
Yes, breakfast, lunch, and dinner as specified.
Is this suitable for families?
Yes, safe and comfortable for children and seniors.
What is your cancellation policy?
You can cancel your tour free of charge up to 24 hours before the scheduled start time. Late cancellations may be charged.
What payment methods do you accept?
We accept online payment, bank transfer, and cash on arrival, depending on the tour type.
Are your tours guided?
Yes, all tours are led by licensed professional tour guides with extensive local knowledge.
What languages are available for tour guides?
Tours are available in English, French, German, Spanish, Italian, Russian, Chinese, and more upon request.
How can I book a tour?
You can book through our website, WhatsApp, or email, and receive instant confirmation with your Tour ID.
Is advance booking required?
Advance booking is recommended, especially for airport transfers, layover tours, and private tours.
🌟 Why Choose This Tour?
This 5-Day Nile Cruise from Luxor to Aswan offers a complete Nile experience, Abu Simbel excursion, and comfortable luxury accommodations, providing a memorable, all-inclusive Egyptian adventure.
👉 Book Your 5-Day Nile Cruise Now
- Prices
Prices are quoted in dollar per person per trip, except during Christmas, New Year & Easter holidays.
Tipping
- It is a customary attitude for expressing one’s satisfaction with good services rendered to him by staff on duty with him. We advise if you are willing to offer it, this would be great and if not, you are not obliged to do it.
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Included/Excluded
- ✔ 4 nights accommodation on 5★ Nile cruise
- ✔ Full board meals (breakfast, lunch, dinner)
- ✔ Abu Simbel excursion by air-conditioned vehicle
- ✔ All sightseeing tours as per itinerary
- ✔ Professional Egyptologist guide ( Add_on )
- ✔ All transfers in modern air-conditioned vehicles
- ✔ Entrance fees to all mentioned sites ( Add_on )
- ✔ Bottled water & meals as specified
- ✔ All taxes & service charges
- ✘Drinks on the Nile Cruise
- ✘ Personal expenses
- ✘Tipping
Tour Plan
Luxor Eest Bank - City of Light
AroundEgyptTrips Representative will meet and assist you at your hotel or From the airport in Luxor for your transfer to Luxor where you will be met and accompanied by your expert Egyptologist Tour Guide for a journey to the ancient city where the mighty Nile River rises from its desert sands.
Visit The Temple of Karnak & the Temple of Luxor.
- Early this morning, embark on a memorable tour of the Karnak Temple Complex, which was the spiritual center of ancient Egypt. Witness the awe-inspiring granite statues and vibrant reliefs adorning the walls of this monumental temple.
- Luxor Temple:Largely built by the New Kingdom Pharaoh Amenhotep the Third and Completed by King Tutankhamon and the Great King Ramses the second, The First pylon was raised by Ramses the second and Decorated with His Military Battle of Kadesh
Dinner &Overnight onboard of the Cruise in Luxor - then transfer to the Nile cruise boat in Luxor for embarkation and lunch. Afternoon tea and dinner on board the Nile cruise in Luxor
- Optional Sound and Light Show at the Karnak Temple in Luxor and an optional tour of Luxor City and market.
Meals: Lunch, Dinner
(Optional-Not Included) 35 $ P.P Sound and Light show at Karnak
- Breakfast on board your Nile cruise boat in Luxor and then accompanied by your Egyptologist Tour Guide for a wonderful ancient exploration on the West Bank of the River Nile in Luxor to
- the Valley of the Kings where you will marvel at the grandiose tombs of Egypt's pharaohs. These breathtaking structures were carved out of the soft rock and feature intricate designs and artwork.,
- the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut at El Deir EL Bahari and the Colossi of Memnon, Transferred back to the Nile cruise in Luxor .
Sailing to Edfu via Esna Lock with dinner and overnight stay on board
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
(Optional Not Included) Hot air Balloon Ride in Luxor and enjoy flying over one of the biggest open museum starts during the sunrise at 4:30 am pick 70 $ p.p
- Breakfast on board the Nile cruise boat and then accompanied by your knowledgeable Guide to visiting Horus Temple at Edfu then transfer to the cruise to sail to Kom Ombo with lunch on board the Nile cruise boat. .On arrival at Kom Ombo, your Egyptologist Tour Guide will escort you to the Temple of Kom Ombo shared by the two Gods Sobek and Haroeris.
- Continue sailing on to Aswan with dinner and overnight on board the Nile cruise boat in Aswan.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Following a pick-up from Nile cruise boat in Aswan at 03:15, travel by air-conditioned vehicle to the temples of Abu Simbel before the heat of the day. Carved out of the mountainside during the reign of Pharaoh Ramesses II in the 13th century BC, the Abu Simbel temple complex was relocated in its entirety in 1968 to an artificial hill above the Aswan High Dam reservoir.
- Relax on the 3-hour drive into the desert. Upon arrival, an Egyptologist guide will tell you all about one of the greatest and most whimsical pharaohs in Egyptian history. Marvel at the main façade of the Great Temple to Ramesses II and its 4 statues of the pharaoh seated on his throne following his advancing age. In theory, the main temple is dedicated to Amon-Re Horakhty and Ptah, but in practice, it was constructed for the greater glory of its builder, Ramses the Great.
- Continue to the smaller temple of Ramesses' consort, Queen Nefertari, situated right next to the Great Temple. Admire the impressive rock-cut façade depicting the pharaoh and his queen.
Re-board the coach at 09:00 for the return transfer to Aswan before the high heat of the desert arrives.
- Disembarkation after breakfast on board the Nile cruise vessel, you will be escorted by your Egyptologist Tour Guide in Aswan for an amazing tour of the Aswan High Dam, the Granite Quarries and the Temple of Philae in Aswan.
Transfer to your Nile cruise boat in Aswan for embarkation with lunch, then transfer back to Aswan airport.
Meals: Breakfast
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