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5-Day Nile Cruise from Hurghada to Luxor & Aswan

Hurghada 5 Days / 4 Nights Up to 20 guests Private Tour
$ 1,095

Overview

Discover the ancient wonders of Upper Egypt on a memorable 5-day Nile cruise from Hurghada to Luxor and Aswan. This carefully planned Egypt tour combines the beautiful Red Sea resort of Hurghada with a relaxing Nile River cruise, allowing you to experience magnificent temples, royal tombs, historic monuments, and breathtaking landscapes along the Nile.
Your journey begins with a comfortable transfer from Hurghada to Luxor, one of Egypt’s most important archaeological destinations. Upon arrival, explore the impressive Karnak Temple, a vast ancient religious complex featuring monumental columns, statues, and beautifully preserved remains. Continue to Luxor Temple, located in the heart of the modern city and particularly atmospheric in the late afternoon. After sightseeing, board your Nile cruise and enjoy dinner and your first evening on the river.
The next stage of your Luxor and Aswan Nile cruise takes you to the West Bank of Luxor. Visit the legendary Valley of the Kings, where pharaohs were buried in elaborately decorated rock-cut tombs. Continue to the magnificent Temple of Hatshepsut, dedicated to one of ancient Egypt’s most remarkable female rulers, followed by a stop at the Colossi of Memnon. Return to the cruise ship and sail south through the fertile Nile Valley.
During the cruise, visit the spectacular Temple of Horus at Edfu, one of Egypt’s best-preserved ancient temples. Continue to Kom Ombo Temple, uniquely dedicated to two gods: Sobek, the crocodile deity, and Horus the Elder. Between excursions, enjoy the comfort of the cruise ship while watching villages, fields, palm trees, and desert landscapes pass along the riverbanks.
The final part of your 5-day Nile cruise from Hurghada takes you to Aswan. Explore the beautiful Philae Temple, situated on an island and associated with the worship of the goddess Isis. Visit the Unfinished Obelisk to learn about ancient stone-working techniques, and see the impressive Aswan High Dam, an important modern engineering project.
An optional excursion to the extraordinary Abu Simbel Temples can also be added, subject to your itinerary and sailing schedule.
This Hurghada to Luxor and Aswan tour is an excellent way to combine Egypt’s Red Sea and Nile Valley attractions in one journey. From ancient temples and royal tombs to peaceful Nile scenery and comfortable cruising, the itinerary offers a well-rounded introduction to the history and culture of Upper Egypt.

Highlights

  • Private transfer from Hurghada to Luxor
  • 4 nights aboard a 5-star Nile cruise
  • Explore Karnak Temple
  • Visit Luxor Temple
  • Discover the royal tombs of the Valley of the Kings
  • Visit the magnificent Temple of Queen Hatshepsut
  • Explore the beautifully preserved Temple of Edfu
  • Visit the unique Kom Ombo Temple
  • Discover the spectacular Abu Simbel Temples
  • Explore Philae Temple in Aswan
  • Visit the Aswan High Dam
  • Enjoy full-board meals and relaxing Nile sailing
  • Private Egyptologist guide
  • Private air-conditioned transportation

Included

  • Pickup and drop-off from your hotel in Hurghada
  • Private air-conditioned transportation
  • 4 nights accommodation aboard a 5-star Nile cruise
  • Full-board meals during the Nile cruise
  • Private qualified Egyptologist guide
  • All Nile Cruise excursions mentioned in the itinerary
  • Entrance fees to all sightseeing sites mentioned
  • Mineral water during vehicle transfers
  • Train tickets from Aswan to Qena, where applicable
  • All service charges and taxes

Not Included

  • Entrance ticket to the Tomb of Tutankhamun
  • Personal expenses
  • Drinks
  • Any additional entrance fees not mentioned
  • Any extras not mentioned under "Included"
  • Tipping

Itinerary

Your journey begins with pickup from your hotel in Hurghada and a comfortable private transfer to Luxor.

Upon arrival in Luxor, meet your private Egyptologist guide and begin exploring the magnificent East Bank.

Karnak Temple Complex

Start your sightseeing at the extraordinary Karnak Temple Complex, one of the largest religious complexes in the ancient world.

Explore its monumental pylons, towering columns, obelisks, statues, and sacred halls while your Egyptologist explains the history of the pharaohs who built and expanded the complex over many centuries.

Luxor Temple

Continue to Luxor Temple, located in the heart of the modern city.

Admire its impressive entrance, colossal statues, elegant columns, and ancient reliefs. Learn about its connection to the ancient Opet Festival and the religious traditions of Thebes.

Embarkation on the Nile Cruise

After sightseeing, board your 5-star Nile cruise and check into your private cabin.

Enjoy lunch and relax on board as you prepare for your Nile sailing adventure.

Overnight: Nile Cruise

Meals: Lunch & Dinner

After breakfast, begin your West Bank sightseeing.

Valley of the Kings

Explore the legendary Valley of the Kings, where many of Egypt’s New Kingdom pharaohs were buried.

Enter several beautifully decorated tombs and admire the colorful paintings and hieroglyphs depicting the ancient Egyptian journey into the afterlife.

Optional: Visit the famous Tomb of Tutankhamun for an additional entrance fee, subject to availability.

Temple of Queen Hatshepsut

Continue to the magnificent Mortuary Temple of Queen Hatshepsut at Deir El-Bahari.

Discover the fascinating story of Hatshepsut, one of Egypt’s most remarkable female rulers, and admire the temple’s impressive terraces, columns, statues, and reliefs.

Colossi of Memnon

Make a short photo stop at the monumental Colossi of Memnon, two enormous statues of Pharaoh Amenhotep III.

Return to the cruise and enjoy lunch while sailing south through the Nile Valley.

Spend the afternoon relaxing on board and enjoying the changing scenery from the sun deck.

Overnight: Nile Cruise

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Enjoy breakfast on board as the cruise continues toward Edfu.

Temple of Edfu

Visit the magnificent Temple of Edfu, dedicated to the falcon-headed god Horus.

It is one of the best-preserved temples in Egypt, with enormous pylons, detailed reliefs, and beautifully preserved inscriptions.

Learn about the temple’s mythology and its important role in ancient Egyptian religion.

Return to the cruise and continue sailing south.

Kom Ombo Temple

Later, visit the unique Kom Ombo Temple, dramatically situated on the Nile.

This unusual double temple was dedicated to Sobek, the crocodile god, and Horus the Elder.

Explore its fascinating reliefs and learn about ancient Egyptian religious practices, medicine, and mythology.

Return to the cruise and enjoy the evening sailing toward Aswan.

Overnight: Nile Cruise

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Start the day early for an unforgettable excursion to Abu Simbel.

Great Temple of Ramses II

Explore the spectacular rock-cut temple of Ramses II, famous for its four colossal statues carved directly into the mountainside.

Inside, discover enormous halls and beautifully preserved reliefs depicting the pharaoh’s military victories, religious ceremonies, and relationship with the ancient Egyptian gods.

Temple of Queen Nefertari

Continue to the nearby temple dedicated to Queen Nefertari and the goddess Hathor.

Admire its impressive façade, beautiful reliefs, and remarkable preservation.

Your guide will explain the extraordinary modern engineering project that relocated the temples in the 1960s to protect them from the rising waters of Lake Nasser.

After the visit, return toward Aswan and enjoy the remainder of the day at leisure.

Overnight: Nile Cruise

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

After breakfast, check out from the cruise and begin your final day in Aswan.

Philae Temple

Take a short boat ride across the Nile to the beautiful Philae Temple, dedicated primarily to the goddess Isis.

Explore the temple’s impressive pylons, columns, sanctuaries, and reliefs while learning about its fascinating history and relocation to protect it from the waters of Lake Nasser.

Aswan High Dam

Continue to the impressive Aswan High Dam, one of Egypt’s most important modern engineering projects.

Learn about its role in water management, electricity generation, and the creation of Lake Nasser.

Lunch & Return Journey

Enjoy lunch before beginning your journey back toward Hurghada.

Depending on the transportation arrangements, you will travel by private air-conditioned vehicle, with the planned rail connection from Aswan toward Qena where applicable.

Continue by road to Hurghada and arrive at your hotel, concluding your unforgettable 5-day Nile Cruise adventure.

Group Pricing

Guest Type Group Size Price Per Person
Adult 10–50 $ 999
Child 4–8 $ 670

Price Policy

Price Policy

- All prices are quoted per person, based on the selected accommodation and room occupancy.
- The standard tour price is based on two people sharing a double or twin room.
- Single-room accommodation is available at an additional supplement.
- Child prices depend on the child's age and the services required and will be confirmed at the time of booking.
- The tour price is based on the services and accommodation specified in the confirmed itinerary.
- Prices are subject to availability at the time of booking, particularly for Nile cruise cabins, hotels and domestic transportation.
- Once the booking has been confirmed and the required deposit has been received, the agreed tour price will not change unless the traveler requests changes or upgrades.

Payment Policy

- A 30% deposit is required to confirm and secure the tour reservation.
- The remaining 70% balance should be paid before arrival, according to the payment deadline stated in the booking confirmation.
- Bookings made within 30 days of arrival may require full payment at the time of confirmation.
- Certain services, such as Nile cruise cabins, domestic flights or special arrangements, may require higher or earlier payment because of supplier conditions.
- Payment processing, bank-transfer fees or card/online payment charges, if applicable, may be the responsibility of the traveler.

Price Changes

Quoted prices are based on the availability and rates available when the quotation is prepared. Hotel, cruise and transportation rates may change before the reservation is confirmed.

After the required deposit has been received and the booking is confirmed, the agreed price is protected except for:

- Requested itinerary changes
- Hotel or cruise upgrades
- Additional services or excursions
- Changes in travel dates
- Additional transportation requirements
- Supplier charges that were specifically identified before booking

Optional Experiences

Optional activities such as a Luxor hot-air balloon ride, Nubian Village visit, desert safari, snorkeling, diving, Red Sea boat trip or Nile dinner cruise are not included unless specifically stated in the confirmed itinerary. Their prices will be provided separately.

Important

The final price, inclusions, exclusions, accommodation category and payment deadline will be clearly stated in the traveler's booking confirmation before payment is made.

Cancellation Policy

We understand that travel plans can change. Our cancellation policy is designed to provide reasonable flexibility while covering non-refundable costs related to hotels, Nile cruise reservations, transportation, entrance tickets, and other services booked for your Egypt tour.

Standard Cancellation Charges:

- More than 61 days before arrival: 20% cancellation fee
- 60–31 days before arrival: 35% cancellation fee
- 30–15 days before arrival: 50% cancellation fee
- 14–7 days before arrival: 75% cancellation fee
- 6 days or less before arrival: 100% cancellation fee
- No-show: 100% of the total tour price

Important Conditions

Cancellation requests must be submitted in writing by email or through the booking platform. The cancellation date is considered the date we receive the written request.

Certain services, including Nile cruise cabins, domestic flights, hotels, special events, and prepaid arrangements, may have separate cancellation conditions imposed by the supplier. Any non-refundable supplier charges will be deducted from the applicable refund.

If the tour has already started, unused services are generally non-refundable.

Changes and Postponements

If you need to change your travel dates rather than cancel, we will do our best to accommodate your request, subject to availability and any additional charges imposed by hotels, cruise operators, airlines, or other suppliers.

Force Majeure

In exceptional circumstances beyond our control, such as natural disasters, government restrictions, major transportation disruptions, or other force majeure events, alternative arrangements or credit may be offered where possible. Refunds will depend on the recoverable amounts from our suppliers.

Travel Insurance

We strongly recommend purchasing comprehensive travel insurance covering trip cancellation, medical emergencies, travel interruptions, baggage, and other unexpected expenses before your trip.

By confirming your booking, you acknowledge and accept the cancellation and refund conditions stated above.

Tour FAQs

The tour is 5 days and 4 nights, including transportation from Hurghada to Luxor, the Nile cruise to Aswan, and the return transfer.

The cruise starts in Luxor. You will be picked up from your hotel in Hurghada and transferred to Luxor to board the cruise ship.

The cruise ends in Aswan, followed by a private or shared transfer back to Hurghada, depending on your booking.

You will visit the main highlights of Luxor, Edfu, Kom Ombo, and Aswan, including famous temples, ancient tombs, and historical monuments.

Abu Simbel is usually an optional excursion and may be added to your itinerary for an additional charge, depending on the cruise schedule.

The tour can be arranged on a 5-star Nile cruise, subject to availability. The exact cruise ship is confirmed according to your travel date and booking.

Yes. Most 5-day/4-night Nile cruise packages include breakfast, lunch, and dinner onboard. Drinks and some special meals may be extra.

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$ 1,095 Per Adult

Total $ 1,095
Child: $ 845

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