Nile Cruises / 4-Night Luxor to Aswan

    4-Night Nile Cruise from Luxor to Aswan

    44 shipsFrom $1,050 per personPrivate Egyptologist

    Journey overview

    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 4-night Nile cruise from Luxor to Aswan is the classic Upper Egypt sailing. You board in Luxor, visit its temples and tombs, then sail south through the Esna lock to Edfu, Kom Ombo and Aswan.

    Every ship below offers this exact sailing. Compare them by class and price, then open a ship for its itinerary, cabins and facilities.

    Luxury Nile Cruises

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    Medea Nile Cruise on the NileLuxuryFrom $1,236

    Medea Nile Cruise

    5 days / 4 nights, Luxor to Aswan

    Every Thursday from Luxor

    A 72 meter luxury ship with river view cabins, a 120 seat restaurant and a pool on the sun deck.

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    Miriam Nile Cruise on the NileLuxuryFrom $1,236

    Miriam Nile Cruise

    5 days / 4 nights, Luxor to Aswan

    Every Thursday from Luxor

    Fully renewed in 2023, with 58 river view cabins in royal blue and temple stone tones.

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    Tosca Nile Cruise on the NileLuxuryFrom $1,263

    Tosca Nile Cruise

    5 days / 4 nights, Luxor to Aswan

    Every Monday from Luxor

    Old world elegance with original art and warm wood, French balconies and a rooftop pool bar.

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    Movenpick Royal Lily Nile Cruise on the NileLuxuryFrom $1,336

    Movenpick Royal Lily Nile Cruise

    5 days / 4 nights, Luxor to Aswan

    Every Monday from Luxor

    A Movenpick ship with a spa, a gym and a pool deck, sailing between Luxor and Aswan.

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    Movenpick Royal Lotus Nile Cruise on the NileLuxuryFrom $1,336

    Movenpick Royal Lotus Nile Cruise

    5 days / 4 nights, Luxor to Aswan

    Every Monday from Luxor

    A Movenpick ship with 62 spacious cabins, two Royal Suites, a spa and a pool on the sun deck.

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    Jaz Regent Nile Cruise on the NileLuxuryFrom $1,552

    Jaz Regent Nile Cruise

    5 days / 4 nights, Luxor to Aswan

    Every Monday from Luxor

    A stylish luxury ship with well appointed cabins, a pool and Wi-Fi on board.

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    Jaz Viceroy Nile Cruise on the NileLuxuryFrom $1,552

    Jaz Viceroy Nile Cruise

    5 days / 4 nights, Luxor to Aswan

    Every Saturday from Luxor

    A comfortable luxury ship with a pool bar, massage and sauna and wide Nile views.

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    Nebu Nile Cruise on the NileLuxuryFrom $1,552

    Nebu Nile Cruise

    5 days / 4 nights, Luxor to Aswan

    Every Saturday from Luxor

    A newly built luxury ship with 40 cabins, a spa, a fitness center and breakfast on the top deck.

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    Esplanade Nile Cruise on the NileLuxuryFrom $1,590

    Esplanade Nile Cruise

    5 days / 4 nights, Luxor to Aswan

    Every Saturday from Luxor

    A refined luxury ship with 55 cabins and suites, a spa with sauna and steam, and a pool with Jacuzzi.

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    Mayfair Nile Cruise on the NileLuxuryFrom $1,590

    Mayfair Nile Cruise

    5 days / 4 nights, Luxor to Aswan

    Every Monday from Luxor

    Five elegant decks, French balconies in every cabin and a pool with Jacuzzi on the sun deck.

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    Mayflower Nile Cruise on the NileLuxuryFrom $1,590

    Mayflower Nile Cruise

    5 days / 4 nights, Luxor to Aswan

    Every Monday from Luxor

    A luxury ship with 54 staterooms, 18 suites, a pool with Jacuzzi and a full spa.

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    Movenpick Hamees Nile Cruise on the NileLuxuryFrom $1,590

    Movenpick Hamees Nile Cruise

    5 days / 4 nights, Luxor to Aswan

    Every Monday from Luxor

    One of the largest and best appointed ships on the Nile, with a pool, a lounge and a reading room.

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    Movenpick Sun Ray Nile Cruise on the NileLuxuryFrom $1,590

    Movenpick Sun Ray Nile Cruise

    5 days / 4 nights, Luxor to Aswan

    Every Thursday from Luxor

    A modern Movenpick ship with Swiss hospitality, a pool, a library and lively evenings on board.

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    Farah Nile Cruise on the NileLuxuryFrom $1,900

    Farah Nile Cruise

    5 days / 4 nights, Luxor to Aswan

    Every Monday from Luxor

    A polished luxury ship with stone floors, dark wood and Egyptian cotton, plus a pool, sauna and steam room.

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    Sonesta St. George Nile Cruise on the NileLuxuryFrom $1,900

    Sonesta St. George Nile Cruise

    5 days / 4 nights, Luxor to Aswan

    Every Monday from Luxor

    A French belle epoque styled ship with Presidential Suites, a large pool and a full spa.

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    Sonesta Star Goddess Nile Cruise on the NileLuxuryFrom $1,900

    Sonesta Star Goddess Nile Cruise

    5 days / 4 nights, Luxor to Aswan

    Every Saturday from Luxor

    An all suite ship of 33 suites named after great composers, each with a private balcony.

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    Sun Goddess Nile Cruise on the NileLuxuryFrom $1,900

    Sun Goddess Nile Cruise

    5 days / 4 nights, Luxor to Aswan

    Every Monday from Luxor

    An all suite ship launched in 2020, where every suite has a private terrace.

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    Le Fayan Suites Nile Cruise on the NileLuxuryFrom $2,200

    Le Fayan Suites Nile Cruise

    5 days / 4 nights, Luxor to Aswan

    Every Thursday from Luxor

    A ship with floor-to-ceiling windows in every cabin category, a spa, a pool and in-suite dining until midnight.

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    Soleil Nile Cruise on the NileLuxuryFrom $2,200

    Soleil Nile Cruise

    5 days / 4 nights, Luxor to Aswan

    Every Thursday from Luxor

    The newest luxury ship on the Nile, with a spa, an open-air Jacuzzi and a 260 sqm lounge bar.

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    Historia Nile Cruise on the NileLuxuryFrom $2,300

    Historia Nile Cruise

    5 days / 4 nights, Luxor to Aswan

    Every Monday from Luxor

    A quiet luxury ship with larger than average cabins, a spa and a calm, low occupancy feel.

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    Sanctuary Nile Adventurer Nile Cruise on the NileLuxuryFrom $2,772

    Sanctuary Nile Adventurer Nile Cruise

    5 days / 4 nights, Luxor to Aswan

    An intimate 32 cabin ship with teak decks, private poolside cabanas and award winning chefs.

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    Sanctuary Sun Boat III Nile Cruise on the NileLuxuryFrom $2,772

    Sanctuary Sun Boat III Nile Cruise

    5 days / 4 nights, Luxor to Aswan

    An intimate river yacht for 36 guests, named among the most beautiful boats in the world.

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    Sanctuary Sun Boat IV Nile Cruise on the NileLuxuryFrom $2,772

    Sanctuary Sun Boat IV Nile Cruise

    5 days / 4 nights, Luxor to Aswan

    A classic Sanctuary ship with Royal and Presidential Suites, a pool, a gym and evenings of Egyptian culture.

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    Oberoi Philae Nile Cruise on the NileLuxuryFrom $3,420

    Oberoi Philae Nile Cruise

    5 days / 4 nights, Luxor to Aswan

    An Oberoi river ship with spacious suites, a spa with therapy rooms, a pool and personal service at a slow, graceful pace.

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    Oberoi Zahra Nile Cruise on the NileLuxuryFrom $3,420

    Oberoi Zahra Nile Cruise

    5 days / 4 nights, Luxor to Aswan

    Every Tuesday from Luxor

    A boutique Oberoi ship with 25 cabins, timber floors, panoramic windows, a spa and an open-air pool.

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    Jaz Senator Nile Cruise on the NileLuxuryOn request

    Jaz Senator Nile Cruise

    5 days / 4 nights, Luxor to Aswan

    Every Thursday from Luxor

    A stylish all suite ship with a pool bar, a spa and a library lounge.

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    Deluxe Nile Cruises

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    Alexander The Great Nile Cruise on the NileDeluxeFrom $1,050

    Alexander The Great Nile Cruise

    5 days / 4 nights, Luxor to Aswan

    Every Saturday from Luxor

    A comfortable ship with a pool bar, a spa and a library lounge, sailing between Luxor and Aswan.

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    Amwaj Living Stone Nile Cruise on the NileDeluxeFrom $1,050

    Amwaj Living Stone Nile Cruise

    5 days / 4 nights, Luxor to Aswan

    Every Thursday from Luxor

    A modern ship with junior, executive and royal suites, a pool with open-air Jacuzzi and a spa.

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    Concerto II Nile Cruise on the NileDeluxeFrom $1,050

    Concerto II Nile Cruise

    5 days / 4 nights, Luxor to Aswan

    Every Saturday from Luxor

    A deluxe ship with a pool and Jacuzzi, a panorama bar and a spa with sauna and gym.

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    Esmeralda Nile Cruise on the NileDeluxeFrom $1,050

    Esmeralda Nile Cruise

    5 days / 4 nights, Luxor to Aswan

    Every Monday from Luxor

    A comfortable ship with a pool, a spa and a gym, sailing past seven thousand years of history.

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    Le Fayan Nile Cruise on the NileDeluxeFrom $1,050

    Le Fayan Nile Cruise

    5 days / 4 nights, Luxor to Aswan

    Every Thursday from Luxor

    A distinctive ship with panoramic cabins, a spa, a pool and in-room dining until midnight.

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    Salacia Nile Cruise on the NileDeluxeFrom $1,050

    Salacia Nile Cruise

    5 days / 4 nights, Luxor to Aswan

    Every Saturday from Luxor

    An all suite ship for only 59 guests, with nearly one crew member per guest and a full spa.

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    Sonesta Moon Goddess Nile Cruise on the NileDeluxeFrom $1,050

    Sonesta Moon Goddess Nile Cruise

    5 days / 4 nights, Luxor to Aswan

    Every Monday from Luxor

    A ship where every cabin opens to a private balcony, with four Presidential Suites and a spa.

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    Steigenberger Legacy Nile Cruise on the NileDeluxeFrom $1,050

    Steigenberger Legacy Nile Cruise

    5 days / 4 nights, Luxor to Aswan

    Every Monday from Luxor

    The twin sister of Minerva, with 76 cabins, a pool bar, a gym and a beauty salon.

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    Steigenberger Minerva Nile Cruise on the NileDeluxeFrom $1,050

    Steigenberger Minerva Nile Cruise

    5 days / 4 nights, Luxor to Aswan

    Every Thursday from Luxor

    A modern deluxe ship with 77 cabins, a large pool deck and fitness equipment.

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    Steigenberger Regency Nile Cruise on the NileDeluxeFrom $1,050

    Steigenberger Regency Nile Cruise

    5 days / 4 nights, Luxor to Aswan

    Every Saturday from Luxor

    A modern deluxe ship with a large sun deck, a pool bar and fitness equipment.

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    Steigenberger Royale Nile Cruise on the NileDeluxeFrom $1,050

    Steigenberger Royale Nile Cruise

    5 days / 4 nights, Luxor to Aswan

    Every Monday from Luxor

    A deluxe ship with a two level sun deck, a pool and Jacuzzi, a spa and a panoramic bar.

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    Acamar Nile Cruise on the NileDeluxeFrom $1,100

    Acamar Nile Cruise

    5 days / 4 nights, Luxor to Aswan

    Every Monday from Luxor

    An award winning ship that blends classic European style with a relaxed, contemporary feel.

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    Tulip Nile Cruise on the NileDeluxeFrom $1,100

    Tulip Nile Cruise

    5 days / 4 nights, Luxor to Aswan

    Every Monday from Luxor

    A refreshed ship with Juliet balconies, eight Terrace Suites and two single cabins with no supplement.

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    DWA Nile Cruise on the NileDeluxeFrom $1,336

    DWA Nile Cruise

    5 days / 4 nights, Luxor to Aswan

    Every Monday from Luxor

    A ship shaped by Egyptian mythology, with a spa, a gym, a pool deck and free Wi-Fi.

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    Dahabiya Nile Cruises

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    Three Pyramids Dahabiya on the NileDahabiyaFrom $1,890

    Three Pyramids Dahabiya

    5 days / 4 nights, Luxor to Aswan

    A traditional sailing dahabiya with six cabins and one suite with a private terrace.

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    Jasmine Dahabiya on the NileDahabiyaFrom $2,034

    Jasmine Dahabiya

    5 days / 4 nights, Luxor to Aswan

    A dahabiya with a Jacuzzi, a pool bar and a 24 hour reception on the Nile.

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    Merit Dahabiya on the NileDahabiyaFrom $2,034

    Merit Dahabiya

    5 days / 4 nights, Luxor to Aswan

    A two-mast river yacht with eight deluxe cabins, a sundeck Jacuzzi and personal service.

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    Princess Farida Dahabiya on the NileDahabiyaFrom $2,200

    Princess Farida Dahabiya

    5 days / 4 nights, Luxor to Aswan

    A private Nile sailing boat with six suites and two Royal Suites with their own terraces.

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    Nile cruise prices

    Ship classShipsFrom, per person
    Luxury Nile Cruises26$1,236
    Deluxe Nile Cruises14$1,050
    Dahabiya Nile Cruises4$1,890

    Starting rates. Prices vary by date and cabin, so send us your dates for an exact quote.

    The route

    1. Luxor

      Board the ship. Karnak, Luxor Temple and the West Bank tombs come first.

    2. Esna and Edfu

      Pass through the Esna lock and visit the Temple of Horus at Edfu.

    3. Kom Ombo

      Visit the double temple of Sobek and Haroeris on the riverbank.

    4. Aswan

      Philae Temple, a felucca ride and disembarkation.

    Visits vary slightly by ship and season. Each ship page lists its exact itinerary.

    Frequently asked questions

    How many days is a 4-night Nile cruise?

    Four nights is five days: you board on day one and disembark on day five, with visits to Luxor, Edfu, Kom Ombo and Aswan along the way.

    How many days do you need on a Nile cruise?

    Three or four nights cover the main temples between Luxor and Aswan. Seven nights suits a slower pace with more time at each stop.

    What does a Nile cruise cost?

    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.

    Is Luxor to Aswan upstream or downstream?

    Luxor to Aswan sails south, against the current, so it is upstream. Aswan to Luxor sails north with the current, so it is downstream.

    Aswan to Luxor or Luxor to Aswan?

    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, deluxe or dahabiya?

    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.

    What is included?

    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.

    When is the best time for a Nile cruise?

    October to April is the most comfortable, with warm days and cool evenings. Summer is very hot on the river.

    Can I combine a cruise with Cairo and the Pyramids?

    Yes. Most guests pair the river with Cairo and Giza, and we can add private Pyramids access before or after the cruise.

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