Comparisons

Nile cruise: Aswan to Luxor or the reverse?

From Aswan to Luxor is 3 nights, starting with Philae temple and ending in Luxor; from Luxor to Aswan is 4 nights, starting with Luxor and Karnak and ending in Aswan. The temples of Kom Ombo and Edfu are in the middle.

Visit options

English-speaking guide 3 nights

3 nights from Aswan to Luxor

7.4/10 · 1,685 reviews

Included Full board and entrance fees for the stops in the programme.

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English-speaking guide 4 nights

4 nights from Luxor to Aswan

7.8/10 · 1,841 reviews

Included Full board and visits with entrance fees. Lunch on the fifth day is extra.

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Aswan-Luxor: 3 nights, starts with Philae
Luxor-Aswan: 4 nights, starts with Luxor and Karnak
In common: Kom Ombo and Edfu

Choose where you want to arrive and start

The direction decides the first and last day. From Aswan you see Philae at once and finish with the temples of Luxor; from Luxor you open with Luxor, Karnak and the west bank and end in Aswan, from where you can add Abu Simbel.

Before you book

Arrival and departure airport: Aswan or Luxor.
Which day and which stop change in your chosen option.
Abu Simbel: optional on the option from Aswan.
Ticket for Tutankhamun’s tomb, paid separately.

Frequently asked questions

Which direction suits me if I land in Luxor?

The Luxor-Aswan direction starts at Luxor airport; the other ends there. Check which city you need for your return flight.

Does the cruise from Aswan to Luxor include Abu Simbel?

It is an optional excursion on the second day, according to the listing.