Experience the essential wonders of Upper Egypt on a refined
5-Day Egypt Tour featuring a
4-Night Deluxe Nile Cruise from Luxor to Aswan,
a breathtaking Hot Air Balloon over Luxor,
expert-guided sightseeing and the unforgettable temples of Abu Simbel.
Discover the heart of ancient Egypt on a carefully designed
5-Day Egypt Tour combining the timeless monuments of Luxor and Aswan with the comfort of a
4-Night Deluxe Nile Cruise.
Sail from Luxor to Aswan while exploring the monumental
Karnak Temple, Luxor Temple,
the legendary Valley of the Kings, the Temple of Hatshepsut,
Edfu Temple, Kom Ombo Temple and
Philae Temple.
The journey reaches its grand finale with an early-morning visit to the
Abu Simbel Temples, while the unforgettable
Hot Air Balloon in Luxor adds an extraordinary perspective over the ancient landscape.
Designed for travelers who want a shorter but complete
Egypt Holiday Package, this itinerary combines comfortable cruising,
ancient history, professional guiding and seamless transfers without requiring a long stay in Egypt.
Follow the classic Luxor to Aswan Nile Cruise route while discovering the greatest archaeological highlights of Upper Egypt.
Enjoy four nights aboard a carefully selected Deluxe 5-Star Nile Cruise with full-board dining and comfortable onboard living.
Experience a spectacular Hot Air Balloon over Luxor before exploring the ancient West Bank.
Explore Karnak, Luxor Temple, Valley of the Kings, Edfu, Kom Ombo and Philae.
Finish your journey with the monumental rock-cut temples of Ramses II and Queen Nefertari.
Enjoy coordinated transfers, professional Egyptology expertise and assistance throughout your journey.
Searching for a 5 Day Egypt Tour that combines ancient monuments, Nile cruising and comfortable travel?
This 5 Day Nile Cruise Egypt itinerary is designed around one of the country’s most iconic journeys:
sailing from Luxor to Aswan.
With four nights aboard a Deluxe Nile Cruise, you can experience the essential highlights of Upper Egypt
while keeping your holiday compact and easy to combine with Cairo, Hurghada or another Egyptian destination.
This makes the journey particularly suitable for travelers searching for a
5-Day Egypt Tour Package,
4-Night Nile Cruise,
Nile Cruise from Luxor,
or a Luxor to Aswan Nile Cruise with Abu Simbel.
Your Egypt Tour Package begins in Luxor, one of the world’s greatest archaeological destinations.
Explore the vast Karnak Temple complex and the elegant Luxor Temple before beginning your Nile journey.
On the West Bank, enter the legendary Valley of the Kings, discover the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut
and admire the Colossi of Memnon.
Then rise above this extraordinary landscape on a
Luxor Hot Air Balloon, offering panoramic views across the Nile Valley and ancient Thebes.
Discover the monumental religious architecture of ancient Thebes.
Explore the legendary royal necropolis and the tombs of Egypt’s pharaohs.
Visit two of Upper Egypt’s most remarkable surviving temples during your cruise.
Discover the High Dam, Unfinished Obelisk and the beautiful island sanctuary of Philae.
End your journey with the colossal temples of Ramses II and Queen Nefertari.
Your floating accommodation is a carefully selected Deluxe 5-Star Nile Cruise,
giving you four nights of comfortable travel between Luxor and Aswan.
Enjoy full-board dining, your private cabin and time to relax onboard between archaeological discoveries.
The selected vessel is chosen for its standard of accommodation, onboard comfort and Nile experience.
On occasion, an equivalent vessel of the same high standard may be provided according to operational availability.
Your cruise includes 4 breakfasts, 4 lunches and 4 dinners.
Enjoy a relaxed dining experience onboard while traveling through the landscapes of Upper Egypt.
Your 5-Day Egypt Tour begins with pickup from your Luxor hotel or Luxor Airport.
Meet your professional Egyptologist and begin your exploration of ancient Thebes.
Visit the immense Karnak Temple complex, followed by the magnificent
Luxor Temple in the heart of the modern city.
Later, enjoy a relaxing felucca ride on the Nile before transferring to your Deluxe Nile Cruise.
Settle into your cabin and begin your four-night journey toward Aswan.
Meals: Lunch & Dinner onboard
Begin early with a spectacular Hot Air Balloon ride over Luxor.
From above, watch the first light of day spread across the Nile Valley, fields and monuments of ancient Thebes.
Continue with a guided exploration of the West Bank, including the legendary
Valley of the Kings, the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut and the Colossi of Memnon.
Return to the cruise for lunch and relaxation as the vessel begins sailing south toward Edfu.
The cruise is scheduled to depart Luxor around 2:00 PM.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner onboard
After breakfast, visit the beautifully preserved Temple of Horus at Edfu,
one of the most complete surviving temples from ancient Egypt.
Continue sailing toward Kom Ombo, where you will explore the unusual double temple
dedicated to Sobek and Horus.
Return to the cruise and continue your journey toward Aswan.
Excursion arrangements at Edfu and Kom Ombo follow the operating arrangements of the selected cruise and local sightseeing program.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner onboard
Arrive in Aswan and discover one of the most beautiful cities along the Nile.
Visit the impressive Aswan High Dam, followed by the
Unfinished Obelisk, which provides a fascinating insight into ancient Egyptian stone-working techniques.
Continue to the enchanting Philae Temple, dedicated primarily to the goddess Isis
and beautifully situated on an island in the Nile.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner onboard
Rise early, around 4:00 AM, and request a breakfast box from the cruise reception the night before.
After checking out and leaving your luggage with the cruise reception, begin your journey to
Abu Simbel.
Travel by air-conditioned vehicle to the extraordinary temples of
Ramses II and Queen Nefertari.
Their monumental rock-cut façades and extraordinary scale make Abu Simbel one of the unforgettable highlights of any
Egypt Tour.
After the visit, return to Aswan, collect your luggage and continue to your selected Aswan hotel or
Aswan Airport.
Meals: Breakfast box
The Deluxe collection is designed for travelers who want more comfort and refinement from their
Egypt Nile Cruise without moving into the highest luxury tier.
You enjoy a carefully selected 5-star Deluxe cruise, full-board dining, professional Egyptology expertise,
private transfers, a Luxor Hot Air Balloon and Abu Simbel — all within a compact five-day journey.
Spend four nights aboard a carefully selected Deluxe 5-Star Nile Cruise.
Cabins are designed to provide comfortable accommodation throughout your journey, with onboard amenities and a relaxing Nile setting.
The selected vessel may occasionally be replaced by an equivalent cruise of the same high standard,
according to operational availability.
Enjoy a full-board cruise dining experience with
4 breakfasts, 4 lunches and 4 dinners.
Vegetarian, vegan and halal dietary requirements can be accommodated when advised in advance.
This is a 4-Night Nile Cruise forming part of a 5-day Egypt tour from Luxor to Aswan.
Yes. The journey follows the classic Nile Cruise from Luxor to Aswan route.
Yes. The Hot Air Balloon experience in Luxor is included, subject to suitable weather and aviation conditions.
Yes. Abu Simbel is included on Day 5 as part of the scheduled departure from Aswan.
The cruise includes 4 breakfasts, 4 lunches and 4 dinners.
Day 5 breakfast is provided as a breakfast box due to the early Abu Simbel departure.
Your cabin and transfers are arranged according to the booking, while certain cruise-based sightseeing
such as Edfu and Abu Simbel may operate as group excursions as specified in the itinerary.
Yes. The five-day itinerary is particularly convenient to combine with a Cairo stay, Giza Pyramids,
the Grand Egyptian Museum, Hurghada or another Egyptian destination.
Sail from Luxor to Aswan, rise above ancient Thebes in a hot air balloon,
walk among the tombs of the pharaohs and stand before the monumental temples of Abu Simbel.
This 5-Day Egypt Tour combines the essential Nile experience with the comfort of a
Deluxe 4-Night Nile Cruise.
