8-Day Luxury Nile Cruise from Aswan to Luxor
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Egypt Tours Club · Extended Aswan Nile Cruise

8-Day Nile Cruise from Aswan

A relaxed seven-night round-trip voyage from Aswan to Luxor and back aboard Royal Signature Nile Cruise or a similar confirmed five-star vessel, with full-board dining and guided temple visits.

8 days / 7 nights
Aswan → Luxor → Aswan
Royal Signature · Full board
ItineraryPackage Page
8-Day Nile Cruise from Aswan
8-Day Nile Cruise from AswanAswan → Luxor → Aswan
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Journey Overview

Aswan → Luxor → Aswan

Journey Overview

Eight days of relaxed sailing from Aswan to Luxor and back

8 days / 7 nights
Aswan Embarkation, Philae & High Dam1
Aswan Embarkation, Philae & High Dam

Pickup in Aswan, cruise check-in and included guided visits to Philae Temple and the High Dam.

Kom Ombo Temple2
Kom Ombo Temple

Sail north and visit the distinctive riverside double temple dedicated to Sobek and Haroeris.

Esna Lock & Arrival in Luxor3
Esna Lock & Arrival in Luxor

Enjoy the Nile scenery and experience the historic lock crossing before reaching Luxor.

Luxor East Bank4
Luxor East Bank

Explore Karnak Temple and Luxor Temple, with an optional sunrise balloon experience.

Luxor West Bank & Sail toward Edfu5
Luxor West Bank & Sail toward Edfu

Visit the Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut Temple and Colossi of Memnon, then sail south.

Edfu Temple & Return toward Aswan6
Edfu Temple & Return toward Aswan

Explore the Temple of Horus at Edfu and continue the return sailing.

Aswan Leisure & Optional Abu Simbel7
Aswan Leisure & Optional Abu Simbel

Enjoy the final full cruise day or add an early guided Abu Simbel excursion for an additional fee.

Disembarkation in Aswan8
Disembarkation in Aswan

Check out after breakfast and transfer to the confirmed Aswan hotel, airport or railway station.

Tour Highlights

A complete Upper Egypt round trip with seven nights aboard

Philae & High DamAswan

Philae & High Dam

Begin with the island sanctuary of Isis and Aswan’s modern landmark.

Kom Ombo TempleNile Temple

Kom Ombo Temple

Explore the symmetrical sanctuary of Sobek and Haroeris.

Esna LockNile Sailing

Esna Lock

Experience the vessel’s passage through the historic lock.

Luxor East BankAncient Thebes

Luxor East Bank

Visit Karnak and Luxor Temple with an Egyptologist.

Luxor West BankRoyal Heritage

Luxor West Bank

Explore royal tombs, Hatshepsut and Memnon.

Edfu & Abu Simbel OptionUpper Egypt

Edfu & Abu Simbel Option

Visit Edfu, with Abu Simbel available separately from Aswan.

What to Expect

Five-star cruising, included temple visits and an optional Abu Simbel day

Royal Signature · Full board
Luxor
What to ExpectAswan → Luxor → Aswan
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Royal Signature or similar

Seven nights aboard Royal Signature or a similar confirmed five-star vessel.

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Aswan round trip

The cruise begins and ends in Aswan, travelling north to Luxor and back.

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Full-board basis

Full-board dining is provided during the cruise; arrival- and departure-day meal service depends on the vessel’s operating schedule.

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Qualified Egyptologist

Professional guiding is included during the published archaeological visits.

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Abu Simbel optional

The Day 7 excursion requires advance booking and additional payment.

Additional Information

Useful information for planning your cruise

This is an 8-day / 7-night round-trip cruise from Aswan to Luxor and back to Aswan.

Extra Fees & Optional Add-ons

Experiences and services not included in the published package

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Abu Simbel Temples

Optional early excursion from Aswan on Day 7 with additional payment.

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Nubian Village

Optional cultural visit in Aswan.

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Luxor Hot-Air Balloon

Optional sunrise flight, subject to weather and operations.

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Tutankhamun’s Tomb

Requires a separate premium ticket.

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Beverages and Wi-Fi

Available separately at an additional cost.

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Upgrades and gratuities

Cabin upgrades, extras and tipping are excluded.

Optional

Ready for an extended luxury Nile voyage?

Review the itinerary and request availability for the vessel, cabin category and sailing date.

ItineraryOpen package page

Egypt Tours Club · Extended Nile Cruise Itinerary

8-Day / 7-Night Nile Cruise from Aswan

An extended round-trip Nile cruise from Aswan to Luxor and back to Aswan aboard Royal Signature Nile Cruise or a similar confirmed five-star vessel, with guided temple visits and relaxed sailing days.

8 days / 7 nightsAswan → Luxor → AswanRoyal Signature or similarAbu Simbel optional
Itinerary1 day expanded
Cruise Check-in, Philae Temple & High DamDAY1Aswan

Cruise Check-in, Philae Temple & High Dam

Board in Aswan and begin with the city’s principal included landmarks.

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Meet the representative at Aswan Airport, Aswan Train Station or your local accommodation and transfer to Royal Signature Nile Cruise or a similar vessel. After check-in, visit Philae Temple and the Aswan High Dam.
Included experiences

Cruise Embarkation in Aswan

Check in aboard the confirmed five-star vessel.

Philae Temple

Reach the island sanctuary by local boat and explore the temple dedicated to Isis.

Aswan High Dam

Visit the major modern engineering landmark overlooking Lake Nasser.

Optional

Nubian Village

Optional cultural visit with an additional fee.

AccommodationRoyal Signature Nile Cruise or similar
MealsFull board according to the embarkation schedule
TransportPrivate Aswan pickup, local boat, sightseeing vehicle and cruise transfer
Sailing to Kom Ombo TempleDAY2Aswan → Kom Ombo

Sailing to Kom Ombo Temple

Relax on board and visit the unique riverside double temple.

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Sail north through Upper Egypt’s river scenery and stop at Kom Ombo for the included guided visit to the symmetrical temple dedicated to Sobek and Haroeris.
Included experiences

Nile Sailing

Enjoy a relaxed day and panoramic river views.

Kom Ombo Temple

Explore the twin temple, carvings and crocodile symbolism.

AccommodationRoyal Signature Nile Cruise or similar
MealsBreakfast, lunch and dinner
TransportCruise sailing and local Kom Ombo transfer
Crossing Esna Lock & Arrival in LuxorDAY3Kom Ombo → Esna → Luxor

Crossing Esna Lock & Arrival in Luxor

Experience the historic lock passage before reaching Luxor.

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Continue sailing north and pass through Esna Lock before arriving in Luxor.
Included experiences

Crossing Esna Lock

Observe the vessel’s passage through the historic Nile lock.

Arrival in Luxor

Reach Luxor and remain overnight on board.

AccommodationRoyal Signature Nile Cruise or similar
MealsBreakfast, lunch and dinner
TransportNile Cruise sailing and Esna Lock passage
Karnak Temple, Luxor Temple & Optional BalloonDAY4Luxor East Bank

Karnak Temple, Luxor Temple & Optional Balloon

Explore Luxor’s major East Bank temples.

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Meet your Egyptologist and visit Karnak Temple and Luxor Temple. Return to the cruise after the included visits.
Included experiences

Karnak Temple Complex

Explore monumental pylons, courts and the Great Hypostyle Hall.

Luxor Temple

Visit the ancient sanctuary in the heart of Luxor.

Optional

Hot-Air Balloon Ride

Optional sunrise experience with an additional fee.

AccommodationRoyal Signature Nile Cruise or similar
MealsBreakfast, lunch and dinner
TransportPrivate East Bank sightseeing vehicle and cruise transfer
Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut & Colossi of MemnonDAY5Luxor West Bank → Edfu

Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut & Colossi of Memnon

Explore Luxor’s royal West Bank, then sail toward Edfu.

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Visit the Valley of the Kings, Queen Hatshepsut’s Temple and the Colossi of Memnon. Return to the cruise and begin sailing south toward Edfu.
Included experiences

Valley of the Kings

Enter selected royal tombs of New Kingdom pharaohs.

Temple of Queen Hatshepsut

Explore the terraced mortuary temple at Deir el-Bahari.

Colossi of Memnon

See the monumental seated statues of Amenhotep III.

Optional

Tutankhamun’s Tomb

Requires a separately purchased premium ticket.

AccommodationRoyal Signature Nile Cruise or similar
MealsBreakfast, lunch and dinner
TransportPrivate West Bank sightseeing and Nile Cruise sailing
Edfu Temple & Sailing Back to AswanDAY6Edfu → Aswan

Edfu Temple & Sailing Back to Aswan

Visit the Temple of Horus and continue the return journey.

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Visit Edfu Temple, one of Egypt’s best-preserved ancient sanctuaries. Return to the vessel and continue sailing south toward Aswan.
Included experiences

Edfu Temple

Explore the pylons, courts, inscriptions and sanctuary dedicated to Horus.

Southbound Nile Sailing

Continue the return voyage toward Aswan.

AccommodationRoyal Signature Nile Cruise or similar
MealsBreakfast, lunch and dinner
TransportLocal Edfu transfer and Nile Cruise sailing
Free Day or Optional Abu Simbel TemplesDAY7Aswan

Free Day or Optional Abu Simbel Temples

Relax in Aswan or add an early guided excursion to Abu Simbel.

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Enjoy the final full day aboard the cruise in Aswan. Abu Simbel may be added as an optional early-morning road excursion with advance booking and an additional fee.
Included experiences

Free Time in Aswan

Relax aboard the vessel or enjoy the local surroundings.

Optional

Abu Simbel Temples

Optional guided road excursion to the temples of Ramses II and Queen Nefertari.

AccommodationRoyal Signature Nile Cruise or similar
MealsBreakfast, lunch and dinner
TransportCruise stay in Aswan; optional road transfer when Abu Simbel is booked
Disembarkation & DepartureDAY8Aswan

Disembarkation & Departure

Check out after breakfast and continue to the confirmed Aswan destination.

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Complete cruise check-out after breakfast. Your driver will transfer you to the confirmed Aswan hotel, Aswan Airport or Aswan Train Station.
Included experiences

Breakfast on Board

Enjoy the final included breakfast before disembarkation.

Cruise Check-out

Complete disembarkation formalities after breakfast according to the vessel’s operating schedule.

Aswan Departure Transfer

Transfer to the confirmed local hotel, airport or station.

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Late Check-out

May be requested subject to availability and an additional charge.

AccommodationCheck-out day
MealsBreakfast
TransportPrivate departure transfer within Aswan
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8 Days / 7 Nights
Inclusions & Exclusions

What Is Included and Excluded?

Review the services included in this extended 7-night Nile Cruise beginning and ending in Aswan. The package includes full-board accommodation aboard Royal Signature Nile Cruise or a similar 5-star vessel, private guided sightseeing, standard entrance fees, local transfers and the published visits across Aswan, Kom Ombo, Luxor and Edfu.

Cruise Inclusions

Services included in the published cruise package
7 cruise nights5-star Nile CruiseFull-board mealsPrivate Egyptologist

  • Pickup and drop-off in Aswan

    Pickup from Aswan Airport, train station or local accommodation, with final transfer on Day 8 to the confirmed Aswan hotel, airport or train station.

  • 7 nights aboard Royal Signature Nile Cruise or similar

    Seven nights on a confirmed 5-star Nile cruise sailing from Aswan to Luxor and returning to Aswan.

  • Full-board meals as specified

    Full-board dining is provided during the cruise. Arrival- and departure-day meal service depends on the vessel’s operating schedule.

  • Professional certified Egyptologist guide

    A qualified Egyptologist accompanies the included sightseeing at each confirmed site.

  • Standard entrance fees to all listed attractions

    Regular admission to Philae Temple, Aswan High Dam, Kom Ombo Temple, Karnak Temples, Luxor Temple, Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut Temple, Colossi of Memnon and Edfu Temple.

  • All local ground transportation

    Transportation between the cruise, included attractions and confirmed local pickup and drop-off points.

  • Extended Nile sailing and Esna Lock crossing

    Sailing from Aswan to Luxor and back to Aswan, including the Esna Lock passage.

  • All local taxes and service charges

    Applicable local taxes and service charges connected with the expressly included cruise services.

Cruise Exclusions

Optional or separately payable items
Abu Simbel optionalNubian VillageHot-Air BalloonBeverages & Wi-Fi

  • International airfare and travel to or from Aswan

    International flights and any domestic flight or long-distance train used to reach or leave Aswan are not included in the base package.

  • Egypt entry visa

    The Egypt entry visa and related government fees are not included.

  • Beverages during the cruise

    Onboard beverages are not included in the base package.

  • Personal expenses

    Laundry, telephone charges, shopping, minibar items, medical expenses and other private purchases are excluded.

  • Optional Abu Simbel excursion

    The Day 7 Abu Simbel Temples visit is optional and carries an additional fee.

  • Optional Nubian Village visit

    The Nubian Village experience on Day 1 is optional and carries an additional fee.

  • Optional Luxor hot-air balloon

    The hot-air balloon ride on Day 4 is optional and payable separately.

  • Tutankhamun’s tomb and premium tickets

    Separately ticketed or restricted-access tombs and attractions require separate payment.

  • Onboard Wi-Fi

    Wi-Fi may be limited or offered at an additional cost.

  • Cabin upgrades, extra services and gratuities

    Cabin upgrades, extra services and gratuities are not included in the base package.

Accommodation7 nights on a 5-star cruiseRoyal Signature Nile Cruise or a similar confirmed vessel.
Optional highlightAbu Simbel TemplesAvailable on Day 7 for an additional fee.
RouteAswan → Luxor → AswanExtended sailing with major Upper Egypt sites.
Booking details: This is an 8-day / 7-night round-trip cruise from Aswan to Luxor and back to Aswan. Abu Simbel is optional and available for an additional fee. Full-board dining is provided during the cruise, while arrival- and departure-day meal service depends on the vessel’s operating schedule.

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Review the cruise programme and request availability for the vessel, cabin category, sailing date and any optional Abu Simbel, Nubian Village or hot-air balloon experience.

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Current Season Price Details

Please Note that price changes per season, so the price will depend on the date you pick when check out
Single Room Double Room Triple Room
Must adult #
Price per adult $ 3355 $ 2105 $ 2105
Max child # [age:6-11]
Price per child $ 1678 $ 1053
Max infant # [age:0-5]
Price per infant $ 839 $ 526

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Frequently Asked Questions

An 8-day Nile cruise offers a slower, more immersive journey with extra time for sightseeing and relaxation. It allows travelers to explore Upper Egypt’s highlights at a comfortable pace while enjoying luxury onboard services.

The cruise typically includes visits to Philae Temple, the Aswan High Dam, Kom Ombo Temple, Edfu Temple, Karnak Temple, Luxor Temple, and the Valley of the Kings, with guided excursions led by expert Egyptologists.

Yes. This itinerary is designed for travelers seeking five-star comfort, spacious cabins, refined dining, and well-organized excursions combined with relaxed sailing days.

The best time is between October and April, when the weather is pleasant for sightseeing. Spring and autumn are ideal for fewer crowds with excellent cruising conditions.

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