Nile Cruises / 3-Night Aswan to Luxor
Sailing between Luxor and Aswan takes 5 days / 4 nights from Luxor to Aswan and 4 days / 3 nights from Aswan to Luxor. The temples are the same either way.
A 3-night Nile cruise from Aswan to Luxor is the shortest way to sail between Egypt's two great temple cities. You board in Aswan, sail north and step off in Luxor, close to Karnak and the West Bank.
Every ship below offers this exact sailing. Compare them by class and price, then open a ship for its itinerary, cabins and facilities.
40 ships · from $850 per person

4 days / 3 nights, Aswan to Luxor
From $1,051 per person

4 days / 3 nights, Aswan to Luxor
From $1,051 per person

4 days / 3 nights, Aswan to Luxor
From $1,051 per person

4 days / 3 nights, Aswan to Luxor
From $1,126 per person

4 days / 3 nights, Aswan to Luxor
From $1,126 per person

4 days / 3 nights, Aswan to Luxor
From $1,280 per person

4 days / 3 nights, Aswan to Luxor
From $1,280 per person

4 days / 3 nights, Aswan to Luxor
From $1,280 per person

4 days / 3 nights, Aswan to Luxor
From $1,280 per person

4 days / 3 nights, Aswan to Luxor
From $1,280 per person

4 days / 3 nights, Aswan to Luxor
From $1,408 per person

4 days / 3 nights, Aswan to Luxor
From $1,408 per person

4 days / 3 nights, Aswan to Luxor
From $1,408 per person

4 days / 3 nights, Aswan to Luxor
From $1,500 per person

4 days / 3 nights, Aswan to Luxor
From $1,500 per person

4 days / 3 nights, Aswan to Luxor
From $1,500 per person

4 days / 3 nights, Aswan to Luxor
From $1,500 per person

4 days / 3 nights, Aswan to Luxor
From $1,800 per person

4 days / 3 nights, Aswan to Luxor
From $1,800 per person

4 days / 3 nights, Aswan to Luxor
From $1,900 per person

4 days / 3 nights, Aswan to Luxor
From $2,815 per person

4 days / 3 nights, Aswan to Luxor
Price on request

4 days / 3 nights, Aswan to Luxor
From $850 per person

4 days / 3 nights, Aswan to Luxor
From $850 per person

4 days / 3 nights, Aswan to Luxor
From $850 per person

4 days / 3 nights, Aswan to Luxor
From $850 per person

4 days / 3 nights, Aswan to Luxor
From $850 per person

4 days / 3 nights, Aswan to Luxor
From $850 per person

4 days / 3 nights, Aswan to Luxor
From $850 per person

4 days / 3 nights, Aswan to Luxor
From $850 per person

4 days / 3 nights, Aswan to Luxor
From $850 per person

4 days / 3 nights, Aswan to Luxor
From $850 per person

4 days / 3 nights, Aswan to Luxor
From $850 per person

4 days / 3 nights, Aswan to Luxor
From $925 per person

4 days / 3 nights, Aswan to Luxor
From $925 per person

4 days / 3 nights, Aswan to Luxor
From $1,126 per person
| Ship class | Ships | From, per person |
|---|---|---|
| Luxury Nile Cruises | 22 | $1,051 |
| Deluxe Nile Cruises | 14 | $850 |
| Dahabiya Nile Cruises | 4 | $1,620 |
Starting rates. Prices vary by date and cabin, so send us your dates for an exact quote.
Board the ship. Philae Temple and the High Dam are the usual first visits.
The double temple of Sobek and Haroeris stands right on the riverbank.
The Temple of Horus is one of the best preserved in Egypt.
Disembark beside Karnak, Luxor Temple and the West Bank.
Visits vary slightly by ship and season. Each ship page lists its exact itinerary.
Three nights covers Kom Ombo, Edfu and Luxor's temples at a comfortable pace, which suits most first visits. For a slower sailing, compare the 4-night cruises.
Three or four nights cover the main temples between Luxor and Aswan. Seven nights suits a slower pace with more time at each stop.
The price depends on the ship class, the number of nights and the travel date. The table on this page shows the starting rate for each class. Send us your dates for an exact quote.
Luxor to Aswan sails south, against the current, so it is upstream. Aswan to Luxor sails north with the current, so it is downstream.
You see the same temples either way. Aswan to Luxor sails north and ends beside Karnak. Luxor to Aswan sails south and ends in Aswan, a convenient base for Abu Simbel.
Luxury ships are the finest five-star vessels on the river. Deluxe ships are elegant five-star ships with excellent service. Dahabiyas are traditional sailing boats with a handful of cabins, mooring at quiet islands where large ships cannot stop.
Every sailing includes a private Egyptologist, guided visits to each temple and transfers from the airport to the ship. Each ship page lists its full inclusions.
October to April is the most comfortable, with warm days and cool evenings. Summer is very hot on the river.
Yes. Most guests pair the river with Cairo and Giza, and we can add private Pyramids access before or after the cruise.