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120 hours
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Luxor and Aswan, on the Nile River, contain some of ancient Egypt's greatest treasures. To visit these historic places comfortably, and easily, savvy travelers consider this inclusive, multi-day cruise down the Nile River. Enjoy several stops along the way, and hop off the ship to see ancient tombs, temples, and monuments. Enjoy the included room, onboard meals, and transfers in each of the cities. With so much provided, you can forget about extra costs, and just enjoy your trip.
* See more than most travelers—stop in Luxor, Edfu, Kom Ombo, and Aswan
* Enjoy a great value, with 4-night stay, meals, water, and Internet included
* Learn about Egypt's ancient history from the Egyptologist tour guide
* Hassle-free Luxor airport transfer to the cruise, and Aswan airport drop-off
* During Peak Period (Christmas and New Year ) there is additional fees of USD 250.
Wheelchair accessible
Public transportation options are available nearby
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
During peak periods (Christmas, New Year, and Easter), there is an additional fee from 20th of December till 7th of January and During Easter to get paid upon arrival
If you cancel at least 6 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.<br>If you cancel between 2 and 6 day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a 50% refund.<br>If you cancel within 2 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.
5 Stars Deluxe Nile Cruise
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Luxor Temple
Luxor Temple is a large Ancient Egyptian temple complex located on the east bank of the Nile River in the city today known as Luxor and was constructed approximately 1400 BCE. In the Egyptian language it is known as ipet resyt, "the southern sanctuary"
Temple of Karnak
The Karnak Temple Complex, commonly known as Karnak, comprises a vast mix of decayed temples, chapels, pylons, and other buildings near Luxor, in Egypt
5 Stars Deluxe Nile Cruise
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Luxor
Breakfast on board. Start your magical tour in Thebes, the sacred land by exploring the wet bank of Luxor including Valley of the Kings, which considers as the royal cemetery of the Theban kings and rulers of ancient Egypt, and the place where our Pharaohs were buried. After that, proceed to visit Temple of Queen Hatshepsut at Deir El Bahari. This temple is considered as one of the most wonderful examples of the Architecture in ancient Egypt, because it was totally carved inside the mountain. At the end of the tour you will visit Colossi of Memnon, which is belonging to king Amenhotep III. (B-L-D)
Temple of Hatshepsut at Deir el Bahari
Hatshepsut was the fifth pharaoh of the Eighteenth Dynasty of Egypt. She was the second historically-confirmed female pharaoh, the first being Sobekneferu. Hatshepsut came to the throne of Egypt in 1478 BC.
Valley of the Kings
The Valley of the Kings, also known as the Valley of the Gates of the Kings, is a valley in Egypt where, for a period of nearly 500 years from the 16th to 11th century BC, rock cut tombs were excavated for the pharaohs and powerful nobles of the New Kingdom.
5 Stars Deluxe Nile Cruise
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Breakfast
LUNCH
Lunch
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Dinner
Aswan
Breakfast on board. Then the guide will take you in a mysterious journey to land of secrets. This guided tour of today begins by visiting one of the most wonderful temples in Egypt, Temple of Horus in Edfu, which is considered to be one of the most well preserved temples in Egypt. After that, you will revert back to your ship. Lunch will be served on board during sailing to the city of Kom Ombo. Afternoon, you will proceed to explore Temple of Kom Ombo, where the two gods Sobek & Haroeris. Get back to your ship and enjoy sun deck, watching the unique landscape of the great river Nile. On its banks the ancient Egyptian civilization has been created and flourished. (B-L-D)
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Temple of Kom Ombo
The Temple of Kom Ombo is an unusual double temple in the town of Kom Ombo in Aswan Governorate, Upper Egypt. It was constructed during the Ptolemaic dynasty, 180–47 BC. Some additions to it were later made during the Roman period.
5 Stars Deluxe Nile Cruise
BREAKFAST
Breakfast
LUNCH
Lunch
DINNER
Dinner
Aswan
Breakfast on board. Join your Egyptology guide to discover the great city of Aswan, including The High Dam, which has been erected by the Egyptian president Gamal Abdel Nasser in 1960 AD to protect Egypt from the Nile flood. Enjoy sailing on the Nile River by a motor boat till reach Agilika Island, where you will visit Temple of Philae, which was erected during the Gaeco-Roman period and was dedicated to goddess Isis (mother of god Horus). Finally you will be escorted to visit one of the marvelous sightseeing in Aswan, The Unfinished Obelisk, which was made out of red granite and was dedicated to god Amun Ra. (B-L-D)
Temple of Philae
Philae is an island in the reservoir of the Aswan Low Dam, downstream of the Aswan Dam and Lake Nasser, Egypt. Philae was originally located near the expansive First Cataract of the Nile in Upper Egypt and was the site of an Egyptian temple complex.
Aswan High Dam
The Aswan Dam, or more specifically since the 1960s, the Aswan High Dam, is an embankment dam built across the Nile in Aswan, Egypt, between 1960 and 1970. Its significance largely eclipsed the previous Aswan Low Dam initially completed in 1902 downstream.
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Breakfast
Aswan
Check out after breakfast. Then our representative will accompany you to Aswan airport to take your flight to Cairo.(B) Optional Excursion to Abu Simbel temple
All transfers by A-C vehicles with qualified driver (s)
Complementary 01 bottle of water per day per person.
Private Egyptologist English-speaking tour guide.
Bottled water
04 nights’ accommodation on board 5* deluxe Nile cruise – based on FB basis.
All local taxes and services.
Meet and assist by English-speaking representatives.
Tipping to tour guide, driver, cruise staff, etc
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Double cabin with king size bed or twin beds, upon request, private bath room and private tour guide.
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Triple Cabin: Triple Cabin with 3 beds or king-size bed and extra bed, private bathroom, and private tour guide. Pickup included
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Single cabin with king-size bed, private bathroom, private tour guide on board.
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21 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Sightseer60240716322,,Dec 24, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
I went solo and the social atmosphere on the MS Amun ship with Luxor Tours- Bastet Travel was lovely. The experience was both independent and communal. The all-inclusive admission made socializing easy. The five-day visit allowed for real connections. The dining atmosphere encouraged mixing. The ship was full but never felt crowded or impersonal. The crew introduced solo travelers. Best for sociable solo travelers. I ended up having dinner most nights with a few other solo guests and our guide. We shared stories and laughs. One night, we tried to teach each other our native tongue’s words for “beautiful” while watching the sunset. It was a warm, international moment of shared appreciation.
Seaside63201634945,,Dec 24, 2025
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We took our young family and the ease provided by Luxor Tours- Bastet Travel was crucial. The experience was stress-free parenting on the go. The single admission fee covered all of us. The five-day cruise meant unpacking only once. The ship’s atmosphere was safe and enclosed. Private transport avoided chaotic public crowds with strollers. The staff helped with bags and high chairs. Best for parents wanting a cultural trip. The kids loved the pool, and we loved that we could relax nearby while still seeing incredible scenery pass by. It wasn’t just a tour; it was a manageable family holiday with amazing sights included. The company gets the challenges of family travel.
162zahwam,,Dec 20, 2025
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I am fascinated by daily life in antiquity,and Luxor Tours - Bastet Travel’s guide brought that to life. The experience focused on people, not just pharaohs. The admission fee included sites like workers' villages. The five-day visit painted a full picture. The atmosphere was relatable and human. Exploring with a private guide allowed for speculative conversations away from crowds. His narratives were grounded. Best for those curious about ancient commoners. At Deir el-Medina, he described the workers' strikes for better pay and conditions—the first recorded in history. Standing in that village, imagining those long-ago conversations about fair wages, made the past feel immediate and deeply human. It was a profound perspective shift.
O4054UVamirm,,Dec 18, 2025
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I went to find solitude in famous places,and Luxor Tours - Bastet Travel's timing made it possible. The experience offered moments of alone-ness. The admission fee was worth it for those quiet glimpses. The five-day visit had scheduled peace. The guide cultivated moments of silence. He knew how to slip us into spaces between the waves of big crowds. His skill was our solitude. Best for solitude seekers. At the Temple of Luxor, just as it opened, he rushed us to the back colonnade. For five minutes, we had it entirely to ourselves, the morning sun casting long shadows. The sound of our own footsteps on the ancient stones was the only noise. That moment of private communion with history was magical.
amirmD2851FK,,Dec 18, 2025
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We did this as a graduation gift for our son,and Luxor Tours - Bastet Travel made it educational and fun. The experience was a living history lesson. The admission fee was better than any textbook. The five-day visit cemented what he'd studied. The atmosphere was exciting for a young adult. Private tours meant he could ask all his nerdy questions without an embarrassed crowd. The guide treated him like an equal. Best for grads. Watching him connect the dots between museum pieces he'd seen and the actual sites was fantastic. At Edfu, he corrected me on a detail about Horus, proudly citing our guide's earlier explanation. That confidence, born of real understanding, was the best gift we could have given him.
tracysG4812TJ,,Dec 18, 2025
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I traveled to write my travel blog,and Luxor Tours - Bastet Travel provided perfect content. The experience was a narrative arc. The admission fee covered all the locations I needed. The five-day visit gave me a complete story. The atmosphere on the ship was ideal for writing notes. Having a private guide meant I could interview him deeply without a crowd needing his attention. His quotes were gold. Best for travel writers. The moment I'll write about: helping to raise the sail on a felucca in Aswan. The captain showed me the knot. That hands-on participation, facilitated by our guide who asked on my behalf, gave me a unique story angle and a genuine connection to Nubian river culture.
martinbH8819HS,,Dec 18, 2025
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We chose Luxor Tours- Bastet Travel for the guaranteed English-speaking guide, and his language skills were excellent. The experience was clear and comprehensible. The admission fee included this vital service. The five-day visit was free of language barriers. The atmosphere was relaxed because we understood everything. In a private setting, we could ask for clarifications without holding back a crowd. His explanations were vivid. Best for non-Arabic speakers. He had a knack for translating complex concepts into simple, powerful English metaphors. Describing the layers of a tomb's construction as "like an onion of eternity" made it stick. That clarity transformed the trip from a visual spectacle into an intellectual one.
Resort13230907369,,Dec 17, 2025
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I did this cruise to improve my photography portfolio,and Luxor Tours - Bastet Travel enabled next-level shots. The experience was a professional workshop. The admission fee was my production budget. The five-day visit yielded a complete series. The guide acted as a location scout and fixer. He secured permissions and cleared people from shots before general crowds entered. His help was instrumental. Best for professional photographers. He knew the guard at the Tomb of Nefertari's replica (the real one is closed) and got me 15 minutes alone inside. The lighting was perfect, and I got portfolio shots without a single other person in frame. That level of assistance is what separates a good trip from a career-making one.
Wanderer60491002671,,Dec 17, 2025
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We traveled with elderly relatives,and Luxor Tours - Bastet Travel's consideration was outstanding. The experience was accessible and dignified. The admission fee included all necessary assistance. The pace of the five-day visit was gentle. The atmosphere was patient and kind. Private transport and tours minimized walking and crowd navigation. The guide offered a steadying arm without being asked. Best for groups with mobility concerns. They arranged for a wheelchair to be available at every site, with ramps where possible. Seeing my grandmother's face as she looked up at the columns of Karnak, an experience she thought she'd never have, was worth everything. The company made her dream possible with grace and efficiency.
diegorochaq,,Dec 16, 2025
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I wanted a mix of relaxation and sightseeing.The experience was perfectly balanced. Admission to sites was well timed. The length of visit allowed for both. The atmosphere shifted from lively to calm. Crowd size varied by location. The staff understood both needs. Best for those who want a mix. I skipped one afternoon tour to read by the pool. No pressure from anyone. The ship allowed that freedom. The guides from Luxor Tours - Bastet Travel are flexible.
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