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Nile Cruise Guide: Luxor to Aswan
What a Nile cruise includes, the stops along the way, and how to choose.
By the Egypt Knight Tours team · Updated September 2026 · 2 min read
A Nile cruise is one of the most relaxing ways to see the temples of Upper Egypt. You unpack once, sail between Luxor and Aswan, and visit the sights each day.
Typical Nile cruise itinerary
Most cruises run three or four nights between Luxor and Aswan. Along the way you visit Karnak and Luxor Temple, the Valley of the Kings, the Temple of Horus at Edfu, the Temple of Kom Ombo and Philae Temple in Aswan.
What is usually included
Accommodation on the ship, meals, guided visits and transfers. Drinks and tips are usually extra, so check what your package includes.
Combine it with Cairo
Many travellers add two or three days in Cairo before the cruise for the pyramids and the Grand Egyptian Museum.
Frequently asked questions
How long is a Nile cruise from Luxor to Aswan?
Most run three or four nights, with five nights for a slower pace.
What is included in a Nile cruise?
Typically your cabin, meals, guided visits and transfers. Drinks and tips are usually extra.
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