5 Days Nile Cruise from Hurghada – Luxor & Aswan (4 Nights)

Your 5 Days Nile River Cruise from Hurghada begins with a private transfer from your hotel in Hurghada to Luxor, where your Egyptologist guide awaits to introduce you to the city’s timeless wonders before boarding your luxury cruise.

Karnak Temple:

Spanning over 100 hectares, Karnak is the largest temple complex ever built in history. Dedicated to Amun-Ra, Mut, and Khonsu, its monumental pylons, colossal statues, and the Hypostyle Hall of 134 massive columns create a breathtaking experience that showcases 1,000 years of continuous construction.

Luxor Temple:

On the East Bank of the Nile, Luxor Temple reflects the grandeur of the New Kingdom. Built by Amenhotep III and expanded by Ramses II, the temple was a center of religious festivals, especially the Opet Festival. Its towering pylons, Ramesses statues, and the Sphinx Avenue make it an unforgettable landmark.

After exploring Luxor, you will embark on your 5★ Nile cruise, enjoy lunch onboard, and spend your first night on the river.

Meals: Lunch and Dinner

After breakfast onboard, continue your 4 Night Nile Cruise from Hurghada. cross the Nile to Luxor’s West Bank, where ancient mortuary temples and tombs reveal the glory of the New Kingdom pharaohs.

Queen Hatshepsut Temple:

Carved seamlessly into the cliffs of Deir el-Bahari, this mortuary temple honors Egypt’s most successful female pharaoh. Its terraces, colonnades, and reliefs narrate her divine birth and achievements, making it a masterpiece of ancient architecture and storytelling.

Valley of the Kings:

This vast necropolis is home to over 60 royal tombs, including that of Tutankhamun. Vivid wall paintings and sacred texts guide the pharaohs’ journey through the afterlife, offering visitors an intimate glimpse into ancient beliefs and artistry.

Colossi of Memnon:

These two towering statues of Amenhotep III once guarded his mortuary temple. Standing 18 meters tall, they remain a symbol of Luxor’s grandeur and were famed in antiquity for their mysterious “singing” at dawn.

Return to your cruise for lunch, and begin sailing south toward Edfu. Overnight stay onboard.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner

Enjoy breakfast as your cruise reaches Edfu, home to one of Egypt’s best-preserved temples.

Edfu Temple:

Dedicated to Horus the falcon god, this grand temple was built during the Ptolemaic era. Its towering pylons, detailed reliefs, and sacred chambers reveal fascinating insights into ancient rituals and myths surrounding Horus’s battle with Seth.

Continue our 5-Day Nile Cruise from Hurghada, sailing to Kom Ombo, where you’ll visit a unique riverside temple.

Kom Ombo Temple:

This unusual double temple is dedicated to both Sobek, the crocodile god, and Horus the Elder. Its symmetrical design features twin sanctuaries and detailed reliefs. Don’t miss the Crocodile Museum, which houses real mummified crocodiles that highlight the cult of Sobek.

After your visit, return to the ship and sail toward Aswan, where you’ll spend the night onboard.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner

Wake up to the charm of Aswan, a city of beauty and tranquility, and begin your exploration after breakfast. This day is a highlight of your 5 Days Nile Cruise from Hurghada to Luxor and Aswan, where ancient wonders and modern engineering marvels come together.

Philae Temple:

Located on Agilkia Island, Philae Temple is dedicated to the goddess Isis. Relocated stone by stone during the UNESCO rescue project, it features elegant pylons, courtyards, and reliefs that bring to life the myths of love, sacrifice, and resurrection. This sacred sanctuary remains one of Egypt’s most beloved sites along the Nile.

The Unfinished Obelisk:

In Aswan’s granite quarries lies the massive Unfinished Obelisk, commissioned by Queen Hatshepsut. Had it been completed, it would have stood 42 meters tall and weighed 1,200 tons. Its cracks provide a fascinating look at ancient quarrying techniques, offering rare insights into the pharaohs’ architectural ambitions.

Aswan High Dam:

Completed in 1970, the High Dam is one of modern Egypt’s greatest achievements. It created Lake Nasser, secured irrigation, and generates hydroelectric power that sustains millions. From the dam’s crest, enjoy sweeping views of the Nile Valley and desert horizons — a fitting finale to your 4 Night Nile Cruise from Hurghada.

Return to your cruise for lunch and a relaxing final evening onboard, soaking up the scenery of the Nile before your journey concludes.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner

After breakfast, check out of your cruise. Our representative will escort you to the train station for a first-class journey to Qena, followed by a private transfer back to your hotel in Hurghada — marking the end of your unforgettable 5 Days Nile Cruise from Hurghada to Luxor & Aswan.

Meals: Breakfast