Nile Cruise: Explore Ancient Egypt's Treasures

Embark on a luxurious 5-day Nile cruise tour from Luxor to Aswan. Discover ancient Egypt’s archaeological wonders with private guided excursions and exclusive access to Tutankhamun’s tomb.

Duration: 5 days
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights

EMBARK IN LUXOR | EAST BANK

Temple of Karnak - Arrive at Luxor Airport, where your Journey to Egypt Tour Guide will meet you (at the exit door, holding a sign with your name). Begin your exploration by visiting the East Bank of the Nile and the Temple of Karnak, where generations of pharaohs inscribed their names. Walk through the Great Hypostyle…

What's Included
  • Accommodation on board 5 star Standard cruise on full board basis
  • Local expert tour guides
  • Entrance Fees to all mentioned sites in the itinerary
  • All Nile Cruise excursions as mentioned in the itinerary
  • All transfers by a modern air-conditioned deluxe vehicle
  • Meet and assist service upon arrival & departure
  • Breakfast
  • Lunch
  • Dinner
What's Not Included
  • Drinks on board.
Additional Information

Bask in the timeless majesty of ancient Egypt on an immersive journey through the land of the pharaohs, exploring its quintessential archaeological treasures with an expert tour guide, and cruise for four nights along the Nile.
Cruises Schedule: Every Saturday Or Monday Or Thursday
Tour Advantages

  • Embark on a four-night Nile river cruise, gliding in…
Location
Luxor
Sofitel Winter Palace Luxor Hotel
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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A9445xejaker
Nov 21, 2025
4 Night Nile Cruise Luxor to Aswan on Blue Shadow 1 - Had a once in a lifetime trip to Egypt with a 4 night Nile cruise. This was my first time on a cruise and exceeded every expectation. The cruise covers all admission fees and transportation to excursions. (Hot air balloon, Abu Simbel and Nubian village are optional add ons for an extra charge) I highly recommend the hot air balloon ride and Abu Simbel. Both require an early wake up but are so worth it. Atmosphere on the cruise was exceptional. I would estimate about 50-60 passengers. Staff was wonderful and some of the best I have experienced when traveling. A cruise like this is best for anyone that is physically able to do so. I did this solo and had a great time. All of my tours were private. The guides were extremely knowledgeable and friendly especially Melad in Aswan and John in Luxor.
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D425vjfrancescos
May 4, 2025
An unforgettable trip on the Nile! - We took a Nile cruise with the dahabiya organized by Journey to Egypt and it was a simply perfect experience. The organization was impeccable in every detail, with customer service always attentive and helpful. The boat was beautiful, well-kept, elegant and very comfortable, ideal for those seeking a more intimate and authentic experience, away from large cruise ships. But the real added value was George, our guide: prepared, passionate, helpful and always attentive to every need. Thanks to him we experienced Egypt in a profound and engaging way. A true professional and a special person who made the trip unforgettable. Highly recommended!
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Trip61181247310
May 4, 2025
An unforgettable journey! - A wonderful journey accompanied by an exceptional guide, George. He inspired us with his stories and knowledge. Very good and very kind. He was able to transmit to us all the magic and history of Egypt with passion and competence. The ship was comfortable and well maintained, with a kind and attentive crew that made us feel comfortable at all times. The itinerary was well organized. The Journey to Egypt agency has taken care of everything down to the smallest detail, making the trip smooth and hassle-free. Unforgettable trip so super recommended!
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Olivia
Apr 29, 2025
Great way to see Egypt! - I had a great time on this tour - so glad we went with Journey2Egypt. Great value for money and our tour guide John was amazing! I travelled with a friend so we had our own private tour guide, which I was not expecting. John was extremely knowledgeable about the history and the sites, and we had plenty of free time to explore. John went out of his way to make us feel comfortable and safe - making sure we were always stocked with water and snacks. The ship itself was lovely, and the staff were very friendly and helpful. Food was plentiful & the party nights were a lot of fun. We traveled over the Easter break and there was a heat wave (over 40 degrees most days) but we were able to do the sightseeing early and be back on the air conditioned ship before lunchtime most days. Would definitely recommend this cruise!
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Scottlg4593rs
Nov 10, 2024
From Alaska to the Nile River 2024! - Our guide John, was very informative and patient. He provided detailed information and historical background during each of our stops. Wonderful experience!
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Janecv4692rc
Oct 7, 2024
Trip of a lifetime - It was a great experience! It was well organized and our tour guide, Mena, thought of everything! He even had small bills for us to use the WC! The Princess Sarah was first rate and the staff and food was first rate. Mena really knew his stuff. We learned so much! He made it an easy trek in spite of the heat; the driver with the air conditioned vehicle was always there. I highly recommend!
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Poppyhune
Jul 23, 2024
Most amazing experience! Ask for John :) - This is the best tour we have ever been on! We are still in awe over the entire experience :) From the minute we landed and were picked up at the airport by our guide John, we felt completely and utterly spoilt and were able to instantly relax and enjoy our adventure as it was clear that everything had been so thoroughly taken care of. The cruise ship (Steigenberger REGENCY) that we were sailing on had everything you could possibly want - a peaceful evironment with many areas to chill (the rooftop & pool were our favourite!) and clean and spacious rooms, delicious food plus a lovely, friendly, attentive staff. We love to explore and travel but there is no way we would have ever been able to make such an incredible itinerary fit into 5 days on our own and travelling down the nile by boat was the perfect way to see as much as possible. Along with this being a once in a life time trip, our guide John made it 10000 times better than we could have ever dreamed of! The tour itself was unlike anything else we had experienced before - we were plesently surprised and excited when we realised how intimate the guiding was going to be. It was a private tour, so there was no giant coaches, rushing site to site and waiting on other strangers. Instead, the tour was much more flexible and we had a lot more freedom to personalise the itinerary. John's knowledge of all the sites and history was impeccable and we were able to ask as many questions as possible. It was also really nice to get to know John as a local Luxor resident, and we felt like he added a personal insight to Egypt that was invaluable and something we wouldn't get on all tours. Thankyou Journey to Egypt & especially John for the most incredible and fun holiday! 😊😊😊😊 We wish we could do it all over again!!!!
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Michaelakt
Jul 13, 2024
Adventure of a Lifetime in Egypt - We used Journey to Egypt for our transfer from Hurghada to Luxor and during our cruise from Luxor to Aswan. We had one large van for a family of six ranging in age from 8 to 75. Our driver was excellent and the van very clean and new. From the time they picked us up at the Hurghada airport until they dropped us off in the Aswan airport we felt extremely well cared for. The team insured coordination with the cruise was seamless and we never had to worry about arranging meals, water, or anything. Our tour guide John was extremely knowledgeable, his English impeccable, and his kindness was clear in all of his engagement with us. He consistently ensured we had enough water, helped us find medicine when a member of our party was ill, and guided us through busy markets with care. When we did want to shove, John took us to local artisans so we could support local businesses and leave Egypt with beautiful momentoes. He also spoke with our two young boys with patience and interesting information, ensuring all members of our group were engaged. All aspects of our time in Egypt felt safe and we recommend everyone considering travel there to do so and support small businesses like this one!
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Roxana
May 3, 2024
Amazing trip - Fully recommend it - Our guide Mena was amazing, able to present everything in an exciting way and to answer all our questions. He organised the trip according to what we wanted to visit and the weather. We didn’t have to worry about anything and we had a good balance between exploring and relaxing. The cruise itself was great. The landscape views from the cruise were beautiful, the staff were super nice and welcoming, the rooms were decent, and the food was good and diverse, buffet style. It is a trip I will always remember.
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9sianh
Feb 1, 2025
Very good experience - The cruise was very good - rooms were clean and spacious, food was excellent, drink prices reasonable. Only quibbles were that the pool deck bar was hardly ever staffed and bar tenders didn’t seem knowledgeable enough to make decent cocktails. Tour guide was all we could have hoped for. Transfer arrangements worked well. I would use this company again, although they could do with improving their pre-trip communication.
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up to 8 guests
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Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).