Step aboard the LA Sara and let the Nile carry you gently between Luxor and Aswan on a voyage where ancient wonders meet unhurried river life. Mornings lead you into the colossal hall of Karnak, the riverside sanctuaries of Edfu and Kom Ombo, and the graceful island temple of Philae; afternoons drift by from the sun deck, where a shimmering pool, attentive service, and platters of fresh Egyptian and international fare set the pace. As dusk paints the palm groves in amber, the deck lamps glow and the river hushes to a whisper. Sail this timeless stretch with Daily Pyramids Tours and experience Egypt from its most storied waterway.
Set out on an unforgettable river journey aboard the LA Sara Nile Cruise, a deluxe floating retreat that blends refined comfort with the drama of Upper Egypt’s greatest monuments. Offered as either a 3-night or 4-night itinerary between Luxor and Aswan, the cruise pairs guided visits to Egypt’s most celebrated temples and tombs with elegant cabins, panoramic decks, and warm onboard hospitality, so every moment ashore or afloat feels effortless.
Day 1: Arrival in Aswan – Aswan City Tour
Your Egyptian adventure opens at Aswan Airport or your hotel, where our representative welcomes you and stays with you throughout the day’s discoveries. A private air-conditioned car sets off for the High Dam, the twentieth-century feat that tamed the Nile’s annual flood and protected countless Nubian treasures from rising waters.
Next comes the Unfinished Obelisk, still embedded in the granite quarry that produced so much of pharaonic Egypt’s stonework, its abandoned form giving a rare, almost tactile lesson in how the ancients cut and shaped their giants.
A motorized felucca then whisks you across the water to Philae Temple, the island sanctuary of Isis painstakingly moved block by block to Agilkia Island. If time allows, an optional glide around Elephantine Island and the First Cataract reveals the wilder, rock-strewn face of the river.
Lunch is served at a local restaurant before you board your cruise ship for check-in. Dinner is enjoyed onboard, followed by an overnight stay in Aswan.
Meals: Lunch – Dinner
Day 2: Kom Ombo & Sailing to Edfu
After breakfast onboard, a private vehicle takes you roughly 45 km north to Kom Ombo, where a rare double temple rises beside the river. Unusually symmetrical in plan, it honours both Sobek, the crocodile deity, and Haroeris, a form of Horus, on mirrored halves of the same sacred ground.
You will walk through the twin sanctuaries, hypostyle halls, and ritual chambers, then step into the Crocodile Museum, where mummified crocodiles unearthed near the temple are on display.
Lunch follows at a local restaurant before you rejoin the ship as it casts off for Edfu. The afternoon slips by in a slow procession of sugarcane fields, mud-brick villages, and sandstone cliffs, the classic tableau of Upper Egypt.
An onboard briefing sets the scene for tomorrow, and the vessel moors overnight in Edfu.
Meals: Breakfast – Lunch – Dinner
Day 3: Edfu Temple & Arrival in Luxor
After breakfast, a horse-drawn carriage clatters through Edfu town to the Temple of Horus, the most completely preserved ancient temple in the country.
Inside, immense pylons, shadowy halls, and finely cut reliefs unfold the mythic struggle between Horus and Seth alongside the temple rituals of the Ptolemaic age. Its state of preservation is such that visitors can trace almost every original level, right up to the roof terraces.
Back on board, the cruise resumes its northward passage toward Luxor, and lunch is served during the sail.
On arrival you visit Luxor Temple on the East Bank, a monument reshaped over centuries by rulers including Amenhotep III and Ramesses II.
Sweeping colonnades, sun-washed courts, and the remains of the sphinx-lined avenue leading toward Karnak evoke the ceremonial heartbeat of ancient Thebes. The ship docks overnight in Luxor.
Meals: Breakfast – Lunch – Dinner
Day 4: Luxor West Bank & Departure
After breakfast and disembarkation, you cross to the West Bank of Luxor, the ancient necropolis of Thebes. The day begins in the Valley of the Kings, where three royal tombs open their doors to reveal jewel-bright wall paintings and the sacred texts believed to guide pharaohs safely through the afterlife.
From there you continue to the Temple of Hatshepsut at Deir el-Bahari, a series of soaring terraces set against a natural amphitheatre of golden cliffs and dedicated to one of Egypt’s most formidable female rulers.
A final pause is made at the Colossi of Memnon, twin giants that once flanked the entrance to a long-vanished mortuary temple. After lunch, you are transferred to Luxor Airport or your hotel for departure
Meals: Breakfast
Day 1: Arrival in Luxor – East Bank Exploration
Your journey opens at Luxor Airport or the railway station, where our representative greets you and escorts you by private air-conditioned vehicle to your waiting Nile cruiser.
Once you are settled, a guided visit heads first to the Karnak Temple Complex, the largest religious site ever raised by human hands, added to by pharaoh after pharaoh across two thousand years.
The afternoon continues at Luxor Temple, a New Kingdom masterwork that was once joined to Karnak by the long Avenue of Sphinxes.
Lunch is enjoyed at a local restaurant during the day before you return to the ship for overnight accommodation in Luxor.
Meals: Lunch, Dinner
Day 2: West Bank of Luxor – Sailing Toward Edfu
After breakfast you cross to the West Bank of Luxor for a guided walk through the Valley of the Kings, where more than 60 royal tombs safeguard vividly painted visions of the ancient Egyptian afterlife.
The route continues to the Temple of Hatshepsut at Deir el-Bahari, an audacious piece of architecture carved straight into the cliffs and consecrated to Egypt’s most powerful female pharaoh.
A short stop at the Colossi of Memnon lets you stand before two seated giants, the last sentinels of Amenhotep III’s vanished mortuary temple.
After lunch at a local restaurant, you return to the ship, which soon casts off for the southbound sail to Edfu. Overnight is spent on the river as the vessel makes her steady way south.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 3: Edfu and Kom Ombo Temples
The ship reaches Edfu, where a horse-drawn carriage takes you into town for a guided visit to the Temple of Horus.
This exceptionally intact Ptolemaic monument is dedicated to the falcon-headed Horus and remains one of the most complete ancient temples anywhere in Egypt.
Back on board, the vessel sails on to Kom Ombo, home to an unusual double temple shared jointly by Sobek, the crocodile god, and Haroeris, a form of Horus.
Its perfectly balanced plan and dramatic riverside setting make it one of the most striking temples on the Nile. Lunch is served onboard as sailing continues toward Aswan.
Overnight onboard in Aswan.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 4: Aswan Highlights and Nile Sailing
The morning begins at the High Aswan Dam, a milestone of modern engineering whose creation of Lake Nasser reshaped Egyptian agriculture and water supply.
Next comes the Unfinished Obelisk, a colossal shaft still lying in its granite quarry, a stone snapshot of ancient carving techniques mid-work.
A motorboat then delivers you to Philae Island for a guided visit to the Temple of Isis, a Ptolemaic sanctuary rebuilt on higher ground after the Aswan Dam was completed.
Lunch is served at a local restaurant before you slip aboard a traditional felucca for a leisurely sail around Elephantine Island, taking in Aswan’s granite outcrops and easy-paced riverside life.
You return to the ship for a final overnight stay onboard.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 5: Departure from Aswan
Enjoy a final breakfast onboard before checking out of the vessel. A private air-conditioned car then transfers you to Aswan Airport or the railway station in good time for your onward journey.
Meals: Breakfast
At Daily Pyramids Tours, all prices are quoted in US Dollars (USD) unless otherwise specified. However, we gladly accept payments in other major currencies such as Euros (EUR), British Pounds (GBP), and more, based on the official daily exchange rate on the payment date.
Our prices reflect current market conditions, seasonal fluctuations, and service availability, so they may change without prior notice. Once a deposit or full payment is received, your booking price is locked in and guaranteed.
What’s Included in Our Packages:
Please check your specific booking confirmation and itinerary for exact inclusions and exclusions.
Holiday Supplement:
A 25% surcharge applies to all Nile Cruises and tour packages booked during Christmas, New Year, and Easter holidays due to peak demand.
To ensure a smooth booking process with Daily Pyramids Tours, our payment terms vary depending on the service type:
After payment, you will receive written confirmation, a tailored itinerary, and travel documents via email. Receipts for all payments will be provided.
We understand plans can change. Our cancellation terms are:
Refunds, when applicable, are processed within 14 business days of receiving your written cancellation notice. Some cruises or hotels may have stricter cancellation policies, which will be clearly communicated in your itinerary.
At Daily Pyramids Tours, we welcome families and offer the following children’s pricing:
Discounts apply only when children share accommodation with two full-paying adults. Note that certain Nile Cruises and luxury hotels may have different policies or restrictions for young children, which will be detailed in your itinerary if relevant.
Some special experiences are optional and not included in standard packages. You may book these in advance or arrange on-site (subject to availability). Examples include:
Optional tours are payable in USD or local currency (EGP). We recommend booking in advance, especially during peak seasons.
While our packages are comprehensive, travelers should budget for:
We advise carrying small amounts of local currency (EGP) for convenience, especially for tipping and shopping at local markets.
Tipping (“baksheesh”) is a customary way to show appreciation for good service in Egypt. Though not mandatory, it is widely appreciated:
Tipping is generally not included in your package price. We recommend carrying small USD or EGP bills for tipping convenience.
Nile cruise fares shift with the length of the itinerary, the standard of the ship, and what is included in the package. As a broad guide, a 3-4 night sailing on a mid-range to luxury vessel usually costs between $600 and $900 per person, while longer routes and top-tier ships with richer amenity lists sit above that band.
The sweet spot for Nile sailing runs from October to April, when daytime temperatures are mild and sightseeing at the temples is genuinely pleasant. The peak summer window of May to September is best avoided, as the heat in Upper Egypt can be intense.
Absolutely. A Nile cruise is one of the most rewarding ways to see Egypt, weaving together tranquil river scenery, guided access to legendary temples and tombs, and the ease of unpacking just once. Comfort, convenience, and rich cultural encounters all come as standard.
Swimming directly in the Nile is generally discouraged for health and safety reasons, including water quality issues and unpredictable currents. Onboard rules on most cruises reflect this, so bathing is kept to the ship’s pool rather than the river itself.
Daytime wear onboard is relaxed and casual, with light, breathable fabrics ideal for the warm climate. Evenings, particularly for dinner or onboard events, call for smart-casual attire. When visiting temples, tombs, and other religious or historical sites, modest clothing that covers the shoulders and knees is recommended.
