Drift between Luxor and Aswan on the Sabena Al Jamila, a graceful floating hotel that lets the Nile set the pace of your Egyptian adventure. Mornings open onto sunlit banks stitched with sugarcane, palm groves and ochre cliffs, while each shore excursion places you in the company of expert guides at Karnak, the Valley of the Kings, Edfu, Kom Ombo and Philae. Between sights, retreat to the sundeck for a swim, linger over meals of Egyptian and international dishes, and watch feluccas skim past as the desert glows amber. Evenings on board are gentle affairs of warm service, soft breezes and star-strewn skies. Step aboard with Daily Pyramids Tours and let pharaonic Egypt reveal itself from the water.
Discover Egypt from its most beautiful vantage point aboard the Sabena Al Jamila Nile Cruise, a stylish vessel that blends refined comfort with the river’s timeless magic. Choose between 3-night and 4-night sailings linking Luxor and Aswan, each carefully crafted to weave together landmark sightseeing, restful hours on the water, thoughtful cuisine and the genuine warmth of Egyptian hospitality.
Day 1: Arrival in Aswan – Aswan City Tour
Your Nile journey begins the moment you land in Aswan. A representative meets you at the airport or your hotel and stays with you throughout the local touring, ensuring every logistical detail runs smoothly. Setting off in a private, air-conditioned vehicle, you head first to the High Dam, the ambitious feat of twentieth-century engineering that tamed the Nile’s annual floods and helped rescue dozens of Nubian temples from rising waters.
From there you make your way to the Unfinished Obelisk, still resting where it was chiselled thousands of years ago. Abandoned when a natural fissure ran through the granite, it now offers a rare, up-close look at how ancient masons quarried and shaped colossal monuments.
A motorised felucca then ferries you across sparkling waters to Philae Temple, the exquisite island sanctuary of the goddess Isis, painstakingly moved block by block to Agilkia Island to save it from submersion. Time permitting, an optional sail around Elephantine Island and the First Cataract reveals the boulder-strewn beauty of Aswan’s river landscape.
Lunch is enjoyed at a well-chosen local restaurant before you board your Nile cruise for check-in. Dinner is served on board, followed by an overnight stay in Aswan.
Meals: Lunch – Dinner
Day 2: Kom Ombo & Sailing to Edfu
After a leisurely breakfast on board, you travel roughly 45 km north of Aswan by private vehicle to reach Kom Ombo. This unusual sanctuary is one of the most striking on the Nile: a perfectly symmetrical double temple that once served two divine households at once, honouring Sobek, the crocodile god, and Haroeris, a form of Horus.
Your visit takes in its mirrored sanctuaries, twin hypostyle halls and ritual chambers, together with the neighbouring Crocodile Museum, where mummified crocodiles unearthed nearby lie in glass-lit repose.
Lunch is enjoyed at a local restaurant before you rejoin the ship and set sail toward Edfu. The afternoon slips by on deck, with sugarcane fields, riverside villages and warm sandstone cliffs framing the classic scenery of Upper Egypt.
An evening briefing prepares you for tomorrow’s excursion and the vessel moors overnight in Edfu.
Meals: Breakfast – Lunch – Dinner
Day 3: Edfu Temple & Arrival in Luxor
After breakfast, a horse-drawn carriage clip-clops through the streets of Edfu to deliver you to the Temple of Horus, widely regarded as the most completely preserved of all Egypt’s ancient temples.
Inside, you wander between towering pylons, cavernous halls and finely cut reliefs that recount the mythic duel between Horus and Seth alongside the rituals of the Ptolemaic priesthood. So intact is the structure that visitors can still explore nearly every original architectural level, including its rooftop terraces.
Back on board, the cruise continues its journey north toward Luxor, and lunch is served as the river unspools past.
On arrival you visit Luxor Temple on the East Bank, an ensemble refined over centuries by rulers including Amenhotep III and Ramesses II.
Its stately colonnades, sun-washed courtyards and sphinx-lined avenue trace the ceremonial spine of ancient Thebes. The cruise docks overnight in Luxor.
Meals: Breakfast – Lunch – Dinner
Day 4: Luxor West Bank & Departure
After breakfast and disembarkation, you cross to the West Bank, the vast necropolis of ancient Thebes. The day opens in the Valley of the Kings, where three royal tombs unveil vivid painted walls and sacred spells written to guide pharaohs safely into the afterlife.
Next comes the Temple of Hatshepsut at Deir el-Bahari, an architectural triumph that rises in tiered terraces against the pale cliffs, honouring one of Egypt’s most extraordinary female rulers.
A final pause is made at the Colossi of Memnon, the pair of enthroned giants that once stood sentinel over a colossal mortuary temple long lost to time. After lunch, you are transferred to Luxor Airport or your hotel for departure
Meals: Breakfast
Day 1: Arrival in Luxor – East Bank Exploration
Your adventure begins the moment you land in Luxor. A representative greets you at the airport or train station and escorts you by private, air-conditioned vehicle to your Nile cruise vessel.
Once checked in, your guided sightseeing opens at the Karnak Temple Complex, the largest religious structure ever raised, expanded over two millennia by generations of pharaohs each keen to leave their mark.
You then continue to Luxor Temple, a graceful New Kingdom monument once tethered to Karnak by the ceremonial Avenue of Sphinxes.
Lunch is enjoyed at a well-chosen local restaurant before you return to the cruise ship for a first overnight 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 full guided exploration of the Valley of the Kings, where more than 60 royal tombs preserve some of the most brilliantly painted afterlife scenes ever created.
The morning continues at the Temple of Hatshepsut at Deir el-Bahari, an architectural marvel rising from the cliffs in a series of colonnaded terraces, dedicated to Egypt’s most powerful female pharaoh.
A short stop follows at the Colossi of Memnon, the two enthroned giants marking the vanished mortuary temple of Amenhotep III.
After lunch at a local restaurant, you return to the ship and it slips its moorings, sailing south toward Edfu. The overnight is spent on board as the Nile drifts past your window.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 3: Edfu and Kom Ombo Temples
The cruise arrives at Edfu, and a horse-drawn carriage carries you into the little town for a guided visit to the Temple of Horus.
This astonishingly complete Ptolemaic sanctuary, dedicated to the falcon god Horus, remains among the most intact ancient temples anywhere in Egypt, its inscriptions still crisp on soaring walls.
Back on board, the vessel resumes sailing to Kom Ombo, where you disembark to explore a unique double temple shared by Sobek, the crocodile god, and Haroeris, a form of Horus.
Its perfectly mirrored plan and dramatic riverside setting make it one of the most photogenic monuments along the Nile. Lunch is served on board as sailing continues toward Aswan.
Overnight is spent on board in Aswan.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 4: Aswan Highlights and Nile Sailing
The morning opens at the High Aswan Dam, a landmark of modern engineering that transformed Egypt’s agriculture and water management when it created the vast Lake Nasser.
You then visit the Unfinished Obelisk, an immense granite monolith left in situ in its ancient quarry, offering a rare glimpse into how the pharaohs cut and shaped their most colossal monuments.
A motorboat next carries you across to Philae Island for a guided tour of the Temple of Isis, a Ptolemaic sanctuary relocated stone by stone after the dam was built.
Lunch is enjoyed at a local restaurant before you set out on a traditional felucca for a gentle sail around Elephantine Island, a serene way to take in Aswan’s boulder-strewn shores and unhurried river life.
You return to the vessel for your final overnight on the Nile.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 5: Departure from Aswan
Enjoy a final breakfast on board before checking out of the cruise. A private, air-conditioned vehicle will be waiting to transfer you to Aswan Airport or the train station for your onward journey home or to your next Egyptian discovery.
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.
The price of a Nile cruise depends on how long you sail, the standard of the ship and the services included in your package. For a 3-4 night voyage aboard a mid-range to luxury vessel, expect to pay somewhere between $600 and $900 per person. Premium ships with more lavish amenities or longer sailings generally cost more.
The most rewarding time to cruise the Nile falls between October and April, when daytime temperatures are pleasantly mild and sightseeing is genuinely comfortable. The peak summer months of May to September are best avoided, as the heat in Upper Egypt can be extreme.
Absolutely. A Nile cruise is one of the most relaxing and immersive ways to see Egypt, combining scenic sailing with guided visits to the country’s most iconic temples and tombs. You unpack once, enjoy consistent comfort, and drift through landscapes that have inspired travellers for centuries.
Swimming in the Nile itself is not advised, largely because of water quality concerns and unpredictable currents in certain stretches. For that reason, cruise programmes keep guests out of the river; instead, you can enjoy the ship’s on-board pool for a refreshing dip with a view.
Daytime dress on board is relaxed and casual: think loose, breathable fabrics that keep you cool during excursions. Evenings tend to be smart casual, especially at dinner. When visiting temples, mosques or other religious sites, plan to cover shoulders and knees out of respect for local custom.
