Best 4 nights Nile River cruise from Cairo by flight. Enjoy 5 days cruising the mighty River Nile from Luxor to Aswan. Explore the fabulous temples and ruins along the Nile valley from Luxor to Aswan. This 4 nights / 5 days Nile cruise itinerary is available every Monday, Thursday, and Saturday.
The Nile River is the source of life and civilization in Egypt since ancient times. Today, the River Nile continues to serve as a source of irrigation, as well as an important transportation and trade route. The dams over the river helped tourism by adding new tourist facilities such as the Nile cruises.
Fly from Cairo to Luxor to begin your 4-night Nile cruise itinerary from Luxor up to Aswan. This 4-night/5-day Nile cruise from Cairo gives you a great opportunity to visit the great sites from your cruise ship. Explore the largest temple in the world, Karnak Temple, and the magnificent tombs of the Valley of the Kings. Discover the most intact temple in Egypt, the Temple of Edfu. Explore the twin Temple of Horus and Sobek in Kom Ombo. Visit the beautiful Temple of Philae in Aswan, together with other great sights.
799 USD per person in a twin/double room (2-16 people)
1360 USD per single traveler (Traveling alone).
1180 USD per person in a twin room (2-16 people)
2005 USD per single traveler (traveling alone)
1720 USD per person in a twin room (2-16 people)
2925 USD per single traveler (traveling alone)
2260 USD per person in a twin/double room (2-16 people)
3845 USD per single traveler (traveling alone)
Please keep in mind that slight changes might occur due to circumstances beyond our control.
Our driver will pick you up from your hotel in Cairo to transfer you to Cairo Airport for a one-hour flight to Luxor. Once you arrive in Luxor, you will meet your guide just outside the arrival terminal to commence your tour.
Begin by delving into the grandeur of the Temple of Karnak, the largest temple globally, and the majestic Temple of Luxor. These awe-inspiring structures are dedicated to the Theban Triad of Amun, Mut, and Khonsu.
After immersing yourself in the historical marvels, transfer to your Nile River cruise ship, where you will spend the night in Luxor. This marks the beginning of a captivating exploration along the Nile, with more enchanting experiences awaiting you.
Today, you will visit the glorious tombs of the Valley of the Kings. The pharaohs during the New Kingdom ceased building pyramids and cut their tombs deep into the mountain trying to hide them from grave robbers. There are 65 tombs in the Valley of the Kings, your guide will recommend the best three tombs of the ones open to visit.
From the glorious Valley of the Kings to the unique Temple of the female pharaoh Hatshepsut who served as a solo pharaoh for about 20 years. You will end your trip at the giant Colossi of Memnon which survives from the Temple of pharaoh Amenhotep III.
Return back to the ship to set sail to Edfu via the Lock of Esna. Overnight in Edfu.
Optional tour: Sunrise Hot Air Ballooning Over Luxor
Enjoy breakfast of the third day of your 4 nights Nile cruise from Cairo, then take a horse and carriage to visit the Temple of Horus in Edfu. This temple is the most intact temple in Egypt and was built during the Greco-Roman period. The Temple of Edfu is fully inscribed with reliefs and hieroglyphs on its exterior and interior walls.
Take your carriage back to your river cruise to set sail to Kom Ombo. Visit the twin Temple of Sobek, the Crocodile god, and Horus, the falcon god. Then proceed to the Crocodile Museum in the vicinity of the temple.
Back to your Nile cruise ship to set sail to Aswan. Overnight in Aswan
Welcome to the lovely City of Aswan. Your tour today includes the largest engineering project in the 1960s of the High Dam as well as the granite quarry of the Unfinished Obelisk and the amazing Temple of Philae. This temple was built during the Greco-Roman era and dedicated to Isis, goddess of Love and Magic in Ancient Egypt.
Transfer back to your cruise ship to enjoy a free afternoon onboard or discover Aswan on your own. Cap off your 4 nights Nile cruise from Cairo with an unforgettable last night in Aswan.
Optional tour: Nubian Village tour
Conclude your 4 nights Nile cruise from Cairo as you disembark from the cruise. Following disembarkation, proceed to transfer to either Aswan Airport to fly back to Cairo. Transfer from Cairo Airport to your hotel in Cairo.
Optional tour: Tour to Abu Simbel Temples
