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Aswan to Luxor Nile Cruise Guide

Updated November 2026 · 6 min read
Short answer: the Aswan to Luxor cruise normally takes 3 nights / 4 days, sails with the current, visits Philae, Kom Ombo and Edfu, and ends with the Luxor temples and the Valley of the Kings. Program details vary by ship.
A Nile cruise ship sailing past palms and desert hills near Luxor
A Nile cruise near Luxor
A Nile cruise ship sailing at sunset beneath the cliffs of the Nile valley
Sailing the Nile at sunset
Philae Temple on its island, Aswan
Philae Temple, Aswan
Kom Ombo Temple beside the Nile
Kom Ombo Temple

The Seven Tours 4-day program (departures every Friday and Wednesday)

DayProgram
Day 1 · AswanArrival in Aswan and check-in on the cruise. Lunch on board. Visit the High Dam and Philae Temple. Dinner on board. Optional stroll along the Corniche and the Aswan souq. Overnight in Aswan.
Day 2 · Kom OmboBreakfast and lunch on board, then sail to Kom Ombo (tea time at sunset). Visit Kom Ombo Temple. Sail on towards Edfu. Dinner and Galabeya party, overnight in Edfu.
Day 3 · Edfu & EsnaVisit the Temple of Horus at Edfu by horse carriage. Sail to Luxor through the Esna Lock. Lunch and tea time at sunset. Dinner and Oriental Night, overnight in Luxor.
Day 4 · LuxorCheck out and breakfast. Full-day Luxor visit: Valley of the Kings, Temple of Hatshepsut, Luxor Temple and Karnak Temples. Transfer for your return journey.

Timings can change with sailing schedules, arrival and departure times or unforeseen circumstances. In winter the Esna Lock can shift visit times because of the number of cruises, so we recommend booking your onward train or flight from Luxor for later in the day. Other operators may order the stops differently.

What the Seven Tours program includes

Not included

All three categories (Classic, Superior and Deluxe) are 5-star Nile cruises. The category sets the level of vessel within the 5-star range. Not sure which to pick? See what changes between Classic, Superior and Deluxe.

Rates: 3 nights from Aswan (Winter 2026/27)

Winter season 2026/27 · rates per person in US Dollars, the same in a double or single cabin. Classic is cruise category 1, Superior category 2 and Deluxe category 3. Group sizes not shown are quoted on request.

Group sizeVehicleClassicSuperiorDeluxe
1 personLimousine$520$595$670
2 personsLimousine$419$494$569
3 personsMinivan$404$479$554
4 personsMinivan$383$458$533
5 personsMinivan$372$447$522
6 personsMinivan$363$438$513
7 personsMinivan$357$432$507
8 personsCoaster$364$439$514
10 personsCoaster$356$431$506
12 personsCoaster$350$425$500
14 personsCoaster$346$421$496
15 personsBus$364$439$514
20 personsBus$353$428$503
25 personsBus$348$423$498
30 personsBus$343$418$493

Entrance tickets are not included: US$ 88 per person for all sites in the program. Rates issued 9 November 2026 and subject to availability at the time of booking.

Why choose this direction

Plan the days around the cruise

Abu Simbel: if you want to see it, the easiest slot is the day you reach Aswan, before boarding. Our private Abu Simbel tour leaves around 4:00 AM and is back in Aswan in the early afternoon, in time to embark. Airport: we can meet you with an Aswan airport transfer to the ship. After Luxor: continue by road or onward flight, and ask us about the Aswan–Luxor private transfer if you prefer to travel the route the other way round.

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Frequently asked questions

How many nights is an Aswan to Luxor Nile cruise?

Usually 3 nights (4 days). Some programs add a night in Aswan or Luxor, so check the day-by-day plan.

Which temples do you see between Aswan and Luxor?

Typically Philae Temple, the High Dam and the Unfinished Obelisk in Aswan, then Kom Ombo and Edfu on the river, and the East and West Banks of Luxor at the end. The exact list depends on the ship's program.

Is Abu Simbel included in an Aswan to Luxor cruise?

Usually not. Abu Simbel is about three hours by road from Aswan, so it is normally an optional full-day trip arranged separately, ideally on the day you board.