5-Day Nile Cruise from Cairo by Air
This five-day trip combines Cairo, Luxor and Aswan with round-trip domestic flights and four nights aboard a five-star Nile cruise. Travel is based on full board and guided visits to the main sites named in the itinerary. The route includes Luxor’s West Bank and East Bank, the temples of Edfu and Kom Ombo, and the Aswan monuments of Philae and the High Dam. An optional visit to Abu Simbel can be arranged on day five. All required transfers are included, along with a qualified Egyptology guide for the guided sightseeing listed in the itinerary.
Key details
5 days
4 nights
Route
Egypt
Tour type
Small groups
Available departures
Dates available
Duration
5 days
Style
Small groups
Transport
Cruise and domestic flights
Board basis
Full board
Highlights
- Small group experience
- River cruise between Luxor and Aswan
- Family-friendly format
- Temple visits in Upper Egypt
Itinerary
- 1
Luxor
Flight from Cairo to Luxor and West Bank sightseeing
Transfer from Cairo to the airport for the flight to Luxor. On arrival, meet the guide and visit the West Bank sites listed for this day, including the Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut Temple and the Colossi of Memnon. Later, board the cruise boat for lunch and settle into the cabin.Lunch, Dinner - 2
Esna
Luxor East Bank and sail toward Esna
After breakfast, visit Karnak Temple and Luxor Temple on the East Bank. Return to the cruise boat for lunch, then continue sailing toward Esna. The evening is spent on board.Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner - 3
Kom Ombo
Edfu and Kom Ombo temples
Visit Edfu Temple, then continue by boat to Kom Ombo while lunch is served on board. In Kom Ombo, explore the temple before returning to the cruise for dinner and the overnight stay.Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
The itinerary is for reference and may vary by selected departure.
What's included
- Round-trip domestic flights between Cairo and Upper Egypt
- 4 nights aboard a 5-star Nile cruise cabin on full board
- Guided sightseeing as listed in the itinerary
- All required transfers in Cairo, Luxor and Aswan
- Qualified Egyptology guide for the listed tours
What's not included
- International flights
- Travel insurance
- Egypt entry visa
- Entrance fees to the listed sightseeing
- Tips for drivers, guide and cruise crew
- Meals and drinks not mentioned in the itinerary
- Optional excursions
Dates & availability
Select departure month and travellers.
Upcoming departures
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Flexibility
Flights, extra nights and private experiences can be added before confirmation.
Before you go
Your final itinerary, documents and local contacts will be available in My Kata.