A Nile cruise is Egypt’s most relaxing cultural itinerary. You stay on the ship, unpack only once and avoid the fatigue of changing cities. The ship travels at night and docks during the day at temple stops such as Edfu and Kom Ombo. On board, there is a swimming pool on deck, Full Board meals and evening entertainment. The route starts in Luxor and ends in Aswan (or vice versa). Karnak, Luxor Temple, the Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut, Edfu, Kom Ombo and Philae are all included in the itinerary. This itinerary requires a full tourist visa.
Departure Dates
11 - 15 November 2026 — €890 (≈₺50.800)
18 - 22 November 2026 — €890 (≈₺50.800)
25 - 29 November 2026 — €890 (≈₺50.800)
2 - 6 December 2026 — €890 (≈₺50.800)
9 - 13 December 2026 — €890 (≈₺50.800)
16 - 20 December 2026 — €890 (≈₺50.800)
23 - 27 December 2026 — €890 (≈₺50.800)
30 December 2026 - 3 January 2027 — €890 (≈₺50.800)
6 - 10 January 2027 — €890 (≈₺50.800)
13 - 17 January 2027 — €890 (≈₺50.800)
20 - 24 January 2027 — €890 (≈₺50.800)
27 - 31 January 2027 — €890 (≈₺50.800)
3 - 7 February 2027 — €890 (≈₺50.800)
10 - 14 February 2027 — €890 (≈₺50.800)
17 - 21 February 2027 — €890 (≈₺50.800)
24 - 28 February 2027 — €890 (≈₺50.800)
3 - 7 March 2027 — €890 (≈₺50.800)
10 - 14 March 2027 — €890 (≈₺50.800)
17 - 21 March 2027 — €890 (≈₺50.800)
24 - 28 March 2027 — €890 (≈₺50.800)
31 March - 4 April 2027 — €890 (≈₺50.800)
7 - 11 April 2027 — €890 (≈₺50.800)
14 - 18 April 2027 — €890 (≈₺50.800)
21 - 25 April 2027 — €890 (≈₺50.800)
28 April - 2 May 2027 — €890 (≈₺50.800)
5 - 9 May 2027 — €890 (≈₺50.800)
12 - 16 May 2027 — €890 (≈₺50.800)
Day-by-Day Itinerary
Day 1 — Arrival in Luxor and embarkation on the ship
Arrival in Luxor by domestic flight, check-in to the ship. Afternoon visits to Karnak and Luxor temples.
Day 2 — Luxor West Bank – Edfu
Valley of the Kings, Temple of Hatshepsut, and Colossi of Memnon. In the afternoon, the ship sets sail towards Edfu.
Day 3 — Edfu and Kom Ombo
Temple of Horus (Edfu) and the dual-deity Temple of Kom Ombo. Departure to Aswan in the evening.
Day 4 — Aswan
Philae Temple, Aswan Dam, and the unfinished obelisk quarry. Afternoon felucca cruise on the Nile.
Day 5 — Aswan – return
After breakfast, disembarkation from the ship and transfer to the airport. Abu Simbel addition is optional.
What’s Included
Round-trip flight tickets and domestic flights
Full board accommodation on a 5-star Nile cruise ship
All sightseeing tours in the itinerary
Turkish speaking guidance
All transfers
Travel health insurance
What’s Not Included
Egypt visa (30 USD)
Archaeological site entrance fees
Drinks
Abu Simbel and hot air balloon tour options
Tips
Frequently Asked Questions
How many days does the Nile River Cruise take?
The tour is 4 nights 5 days.
Which places are visited on the tour?
The program covers Luxor's West Bank, Edfu, Kom Ombo, and Aswan stops. Day-by-day details are listed in the program section on the page.
What is included in the price?
Round-trip airfare and domestic flights, full-board accommodation on a 5-star Nile cruise ship, all excursions in the program, an English-speaking guide, all transfers and travel health insurance are included in the price.
What is not included in the price?
Egypt visa ($30 USD), historical site entrance fees, beverages, Abu Simbel and hot air balloon options, and tips are not included in the price.
Is a visa required?
The page lists: “Egypt visa (30 USD)”. Ordinary (burgundy) passport holders need an Egypt visa; according to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Türkiye, the visa can be obtained at the border crossing. Holders of special (green), service and diplomatic passports are exempt from visas for stays of up to 90 days.
On what dates is it organized, and how much is the price?
There are 33 separate dates between September 30, 2026 and May 12, 2027; all are listed in the calendar on the page. Prices start at €890 per person.
Is there a child price?
Yes, the child price starts at €623. The exact amount will appear at the booking step based on your selected date.
How is the accommodation?
Full board accommodation on a 5-star Nile cruise ship.
Are transportation and transfers included?
Round-trip flight tickets, domestic flights and all transfers.
Is there a Turkish-speaking guide?
Yes, Turkish guidance/assistance service is included in the price.