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Cruise on the Nile from Aswan to Luxor, between mythical temples and timeless landscapes

Looking for a relaxing, exclusive and culturally rich holiday?

By Pierre VO your cruise expert
The boat
Singular vacations
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Who is this type of trip for?
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Main characteristics
Type of boat: cruise liner
Number of cabins: 64
Maximum capacity: 128 travelers
Crew members: 55

Cabs

Double cabin
Capacity: 2 Beds maximum
Double cabin with two separate beds, large window and private bathroom.
Suite
Capacity: 2 Beds maximum
Suite with large window and private bathroom.
NB: The photos, information and visuals presented are not contractually binding. The indicated itinerary and program may be modified without prior notice for technical reasons (decision of the captain).

Sailing itineraries

Assouan
Upon arrival in Aswan, you will be welcomed by our local partner and transferred to your boat.... see+ Breakfast on board, then departure for a visit to the Temple of Isis on Philae Island. Begun by Pharaoh Nectanebo I during the 30th dynasty and completed by the Romans, it is the main sanctuary dedicated to Isis. Take a felucca ride around Elephantine Island and discover the local shops, then depart for the High Dam and the unfinished obelisk. The Aswan region, rich in schist, alabaster, and pink granite found only in this part of Egypt, provided the stone blocks used to build the pyramids, statues, and colossi erected by the pharaohs. In the granite quarry, you will find the largest obelisk known to date (41.75 m), which was abandoned due to a crack in the rock. Lunch and dinner on board. In the evening, optional sound and light show at the Temple of Philae. Night on board. 
Included activities: Visit to the temple of Philae, Visit the high dam, see+
Optional services: Sound and light show at Philae see+
Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner
Assouan Kom Ombo
Free morning in town. Optional excursion by coach or plane to visit the temples of Abu Simbel,... see+ built by Ramses II. Return to Aswan for lunch before sailing to Kom Ombo. Visit the temple of Kom Ombo, dedicated to the gods Sobeket Haroeris. Erected on a hill, the temple is surrounded by an enclosing wall covered with reliefs. Inside, the space is divided into two parts: the northern one dedicated to Haroeris, the hawk-headed god, and the southern one to Sobek, the crocodile god. Return to the boat and sail to Edfu. 
Included activities: Visit to the temple of Kom Ombo, see+
Optional services: Abu Simbel by plane or coach, Abu Simbel by b... see+
Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner
Kom Ombo Edfou Luxor
Breakfast on board and onward sailing to Edfu. On arrival, departure for a visit to the temple of... see+ Edfu. Enjoy a horse-drawn carriage ride to the temple further inland. This temple to the falcon god Horus is both the largest temple of the Ptolemaic dynasty and the second largest sanctuary in Egypt after Karnak. Inside, intact paintings, inscriptions and reliefs make it the best-preserved temple in Egypt. Return to the boat and sail downstream to Esna, passing the lock in the middle of the day. Continue sailing towards Luxor, arriving at the end of the day. Dinner and overnight on board. 
Included activities: Visit to Edfu temple, see+
Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner
Luxor
Breakfast, then off to the necropolis of Thebes on the west bank of the Nile, with a visit to the... see+ Valley of the Kings, home to the tombs of numerous New Kingdom pharaohs, their families and nobles in their favor. The tour continues with the Colossi of Memnon, the last vestiges of the temple of Amenhotep III, and Deir el Bahari, the funerary temple of Queen Hatshepsut. Carved out of the rock in the Theban mountain, this three-tiered temple built in 1455 is both harmonious and modern, and although dedicated to the god Amun, it also contains chapels to Anubis and Hathor, the patron goddess of women. Then on to the southern part of ancient Thebes, on the east bank of the Nile, with a visit to Karnak temple. After the visits, return to the boat for lunch, then free time until transfer to the airport. 
Included activities: Visit to Karnak temple, see+
Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner

Included

The price includes
Tour Guide (Egyptologist)
Visits and entrance fees as per program
Round-trip transfers: airport, boat, airport
The activities included in the program
Meals included in the program
The price does not include
Drinks and bar charges
Personal expenses
Flights
Prepaid SIM card
Drinks package - 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.: Stella beer, local spirits, 1 glass of wine at lunch and dinner, water, soft drinks, Turkish coffee, Nescafé, tea, anise (€126 for mini-cruises) : 177 € / person
Fees for porters, guides, boat crew : 20 € / person to be paid in cash on the spot
Guide in another language at extra cost
Activities not included in the program
Meals not included in the program
Further information
Please note that sailing conditions and flight schedules may also alter the times and order of visits
Drinks package excludes: fresh juices (orange, mango, lemon and others), sparkling water, bottle of beer, alcoholic cocktails, soda/tonic, cheese and food platters, pastries (subject to availability), espresso, latte and cappuccino
Optional services
Flights not included in the program are available on request
Activities and excursions on request see+

Activities

Visit to the temple of Philae
Included
Visit the high dam
Included
Unfinished obelisk
The Unfinished Obelisk of Aswan is an impressive remnant located in an ancient granite quarry in Upper Egypt. Commissioned during the reign of Queen Hatshepsut, it was intended to be the largest obelisk ever constructed, reaching about 42 meters in height and... see+ weighing an estimated 1,200 tons. However, a crack that appeared during the carving process halted the work, leaving the monument incomplete and still attached to the bedrock.
Today, the site provides a unique insight into the working methods of ancient Egyptian stonecutters. Visitors can observe extraction techniques, tool marks, and the monumental logistics involved in creating such structures. 
Included
Felucca trip around Elephantine Island
Included
Visit to the temple of Kom Ombo
Included
Visit to Edfu temple
Included
Visit to Karnak temple
Included
Sound and light show at Philae
Not included
Abu Simbel by plane or coach
Not included
Abu Simbel by bus
Not included

Recommended activities

Day trip to the Pyramids and Saqqara (lunch included)
Set off on an unforgettable day exploring the treasures of ancient Egypt with a visit to the Giza Plateau, home to the famous pyramids of Cheops, Khafre, and Menkaure, as well as the majestic Sphinx, an iconic symbol of Pharaonic civilization.

The tour... see+ continues to Saqqara, one of the oldest archaeological sites in Egypt, famous for the step pyramid of Pharaoh Djoser, the first pyramid ever built. Lunch is included during the day, allowing you to take a break before continuing your immersion in Egyptian history. 
Not included $153 / pers.
Day trip to the Pyramids and the Grand Museum (lunch included)
Discover the highlights of ancient Egypt on a day trip to the Giza Plateau, where you can admire the famous pyramids of Cheops, Khafre, and Menkaure, true marvels of Pharaonic architecture.

The tour continues at the Grand Museum, which houses an... see+ exceptional collection tracing the history of ancient Egypt through unique objects and major archaeological treasures. Lunch is included during the day, offering a break before continuing this cultural immersion into the heart of Egypt's heritage. 
Not included $202 / pers.
Tour of the Grand Museum, the Citadel, Coptic Cairo, and Khan Elkhalili Bazaar (lunch included)
Enjoy a full day exploring the historical and cultural riches of Cairo. The tour begins at the Grand Museum, which displays exceptional treasures tracing the fascinating history of ancient Egypt.

You will then discover the Citadel and its iconic monuments... see+ from the Islamic era, before immersing yourself in Coptic Cairo with its unique churches and historical sites. The day ends with a stroll through the Khan El-Khalili bazaar, famous for its crafts and authentic atmosphere. Lunch is included for a pleasant break during this cultural immersion. 
Not included $173 / pers.

Information about the partner

Commercial history with Filovent

  • Filovent partner since 2023
  • Last booking with this partner in February 2026
  • 169 bookings with this partner
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