The Nile: Aswan to Luxor Cruise
Sail downstream along the historic river route between Aswan and Luxor on a classic river cruise, touring Philae, Kom Ombo, Edfu and Theban temples.
Egypt Nile Cruises
Al Kahila Nile Cruise
Explore the Upper Nile between Luxor and Aswan with a proposed itinerary for Al Kahila Nile Cruise, pairing guided temple visits with river sailing; vessel availability, cabin category, onboard facilities, and exact departure dates are confirmed by personal quotation.
4 nights · 5 days (3-night option available)Luxor & AswanPrivate planningPersonal quotation
A closer look.
This page outlines a proposed Nile river cruise itinerary referencing Al Kahila Nile Cruise. Rather than treating a ship name or star label as an automatic guarantee, we use this programme as a planning framework connecting Karnak Temple, Luxor Temple, Valley of the Kings, Edfu Temple, Kom Ombo Temple. Both 4-night (5-day) and 3-night (4-day) directional sailings—where operated by the vessel—can be quoted depending on whether you prefer to embark in Luxor/Esna or Aswan.
Specific vessel allocation, cabin category, deck position, onboard facilities, meal plan, and actual sailing dates are always subject to live operator confirmation at the time of your enquiry. Photographs shown on this page are licensed destination illustrations of the Nile corridor and its monuments, not pictures of Al Kahila Nile Cruise or a promised cabin. Private planning covers your shore transfers and quoted Egyptologist guiding, while the ship itself operates as a shared passenger vessel unless a full charter is separately contracted.
- Proposed sailing programme for Al Kahila Nile Cruise
- Karnak Temple
- Luxor Temple
- Valley of the Kings
- Edfu Temple
- Vessel availability, cabin category and sailing dates confirmed by quotation
A glimpse of the journey.
Destination photographs for inspiration. Select a photo to view it full size in a new tab. Photo credits and image changes.
Your itinerary.
A proposed sequence to discuss, with availability and practical arrangements confirmed before booking.
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Day 1 · Luxor Arrival – Explore Karnak and Luxor Temples
Visit the vast Karnak Temple complex on Luxor's East Bank, walking through the Great Hypostyle Hall of 134 columns, royal pylons, and sacred precincts dedicated to Amun-Ra. Explore Luxor Temple in the heart of the city, observing the courtyard of Amenhotep III, the colossi of Ramesses II, and the processional Avenue of Sphinxes. Meals and overnight mooring aboard Al Kahila Nile Cruise follow the operator's confirmed sailing timetable, with exact shore excursion hours coordinated on board.
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Day 2 · Adventure on Luxor’s West Bank
Cross to the West Bank of Luxor to enter the Valley of the Kings, visiting the rock-cut royal tombs included in the standard admission while noting that special tombs like Tutankhamun require a separate ticket. Navigate the Esna section of the river according to the vessel's mooring and lock schedule. Meals and overnight mooring aboard Al Kahila Nile Cruise follow the operator's confirmed sailing timetable, with exact shore excursion hours coordinated on board.
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Day 3 · Edfu Temple & Kom Ombo Temple
Call at Edfu to visit the well-preserved Ptolemaic Temple of Horus, examining its towering entrance pylon, courtyard reliefs, and inner sanctuary. Go ashore at Kom Ombo to explore the symmetrical double temple overlooking the Nile, dedicated jointly to Sobek the crocodile god and Haroeris. Meals and overnight mooring aboard Al Kahila Nile Cruise follow the operator's confirmed sailing timetable, with exact shore excursion hours coordinated on board.
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Day 4 · Discover Aswan’s Treasures
Examine the Unfinished Obelisk in Aswan's northern granite quarries, where ancient trench marks show how monumental stone shafts were extracted. Visit the Aswan High Dam to understand modern flood control along the Nile and view the northern expanse of Lake Nasser. Meals and overnight mooring aboard Al Kahila Nile Cruise follow the operator's confirmed sailing timetable, with exact shore excursion hours coordinated on board.
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Day 5 · Farewell & Departure
Enjoy breakfast aboard Al Kahila Nile Cruise and complete cabin check-out according to the vessel's disembarkation schedule. Meet your arranged driver at the pier for a private transfer to the agreed airport, railway station, or local hotel in the disembarkation city, ensuring sufficient buffer time for onward connections.
Included in the proposal.
- Proposed cruise cabin accommodation aboard Al Kahila Nile Cruise (or a confirmed alternative vessel of the agreed category) for the number of nights stated in your written quotation
- Onboard meal plan as specified in the confirmed cruise proposal
- Private air-conditioned road transfers for embarkation, disembarkation, and scheduled shore excursions as itemized
- Guided monument visits led by a licensed Egyptologist in the language confirmed in your quotation
- Monument entrance tickets and local boat or carriage transfers where expressly itemized in your written quote
Not included unless quoted.
- International airfares, Egyptian entry visas, and travel insurance
- Monument entrance tickets, special interior tickets (such as inside the pyramids or Tutankhamun's tomb), and optional activities unless expressly itemized in your quotation
- Private whole-vessel charter or an onboard resident guide unless separately contracted
- Beverages, laundry, Wi-Fi packages, spa treatments, and onboard personal purchases
- Gratuities for guides, drivers, and crew
The practical details.
Vessel confirmation, cabins and sailing schedules
Nile and Lake Nasser vessels operate on fixed directional cycles and lock allocations that can shift seasonally. We verify live cabin availability, actual vessel facilities, and exact embarkation berths for Al Kahila Nile Cruise when preparing your written quotation, without assuming fixed weekday departures.
Illustrative photography and quotation transparency
All photographs displayed with this tour come from our licensed regional photo pool to illustrate the landscapes and monuments along the route; they do not depict an allocated vehicle, hotel room, or named cruise ship. Every service, transfer leg, and ticket inclusion is confirmed in writing before you commit.
The written quotation takes precedence over this suggested programme. Check the final services, guiding arrangements and any optional costs before confirming.
Good to know.
How are sailing dates and cabin categories confirmed for Al Kahila Nile Cruise?
Because river and lake cruise operators adjust departure days and dry-dock schedules throughout the year, we do not publish unverified weekday guarantees. When you enquire with your travel window, we check live manifest availability for Al Kahila Nile Cruise (and comparable vessels if requested) and confirm the exact embarkation date, route direction, and cabin specifications in your quotation.
Can I choose between the 3-night and 4-night sailing directions?
Where the vessel operates standard Upper Nile rotations, the 3-night (4-day) voyage typically runs from Aswan to Luxor/Esna and the 4-night (5-day) voyage runs from Luxor/Esna to Aswan, while extended 5- or 7-night itineraries follow their own multi-day moorings. Tell us your preferred direction and duration so we can match the right sailing.
Can pickup times and pacing be adjusted for our group?
Yes. Because ground touring and transfers are arranged privately for your party, start times, rest stops, and time spent at individual landmarks can be adapted around your hotel location, flight or port schedule, and walking pace.
Where will we be picked up?
Agreed embarkation point in Luxor or Aswan according to your confirmed cruise quotation. Your exact meeting details are agreed before travel.
How is my booking confirmed?
Send an enquiry first. We review availability and provide a written quotation with the itinerary, services, price and booking conditions. Sending the form does not reserve a service.
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