Board the Renaissance and let the current do the work as it carries you gently between Luxor and Aswan. Days unfold at the river’s pace: sunrise over palm-fringed banks, mid-morning shore calls at Karnak, Luxor Temple and the twin sanctuaries of Kom Ombo and Edfu, and afternoons framed by the island grace of Philae. Between the temples, sink into a sunlounger with a cold drink, wave to farmers on the shore, and share long, unhurried meals under a sky that turns from cobalt to gold. Cabins are comfortable, service is warm, and the rhythm is entirely Egyptian. Book your Renaissance voyage with Daily Pyramids Tours.
Set sail on the Renaissance Nile Cruise for a journey that blends the wonders of pharaonic Egypt with the calm beauty of river life and the comforts of a modern floating hotel. Choose from 3-night or 4-night itineraries running between Luxor and Aswan, each thoughtfully paced to give equal weight to guided sightseeing ashore and quiet, restorative time back on board.
Day 1: Arrival in Aswan – Aswan City Tour
Your guide meets you at Aswan Airport or your hotel and stays with you throughout the day. Settle into a private, air-conditioned vehicle and set off to explore the city, beginning at the High Dam — the modern feat of engineering that tamed the Nile’s floods and preserved a great sweep of Nubian heritage from rising waters.
Next comes the Unfinished Obelisk, still lying in the granite quarry where it was abandoned after a crack ruined its stone. Walking around its half-carved sides is a rare window into how the ancients cut, shaped and moved such colossal monuments.
A short crossing by motorised felucca then delivers you to Philae Temple, the graceful island shrine of the goddess Isis, painstakingly rebuilt block by block on Agilkia Island. If time allows, add an optional sail around Elephantine Island and the First Cataract, where black granite boulders split the river into shimmering rapids.
Lunch is taken at a local restaurant, after which you board the Renaissance and check in to your cabin. Dinner is served on board, and the ship stays moored in Aswan for the night.
Meals: Lunch – Dinner
Day 2: Kom Ombo & Sailing to Edfu
After breakfast on board, travel roughly 45 km north by private vehicle to Kom Ombo. This unusual riverside temple is built as a mirror-image sanctuary shared by two gods — Sobek, the crocodile deity of the Nile’s fertile waters, and Haroeris, the elder form of Horus, lord of the sky.
Your visit takes in both twin shrines, the hypostyle hall with its lotus-crowned columns, and the small ritual chambers behind the sanctuary. You also step into the adjacent Crocodile Museum, where mummified sacred crocodiles unearthed nearby are beautifully displayed.
Lunch is served at a local restaurant, then it is back on board for a slow afternoon sail toward Edfu. Sugarcane fields, whitewashed villages and honey-coloured sandstone cliffs slide past the rail — quintessential Upper Egypt.
An onboard briefing sets up the following morning, and the boat moors overnight at Edfu.
Meals: Breakfast – Lunch – Dinner
Day 3: Edfu Temple & Arrival in Luxor
After breakfast, climb into a horse-drawn carriage for the short clip through Edfu town to the Temple of Horus — the most completely surviving temple in all of Egypt.
Inside, twin pylons, forested halls of columns and finely cut reliefs recount the mythic contest between Horus and Seth alongside the daily rituals of the Ptolemaic priesthood. Because the sandstone has weathered so gently here, you can still walk almost every level of the complex, including sections of the roof terrace.
Back on board, the cruise pushes on northward toward Luxor, with lunch served as you sail.
Once docked, you head straight to Luxor Temple on the East Bank, a monument sculpted across generations by rulers such as Amenhotep III and Ramesses II.
Grand colonnades, open courts and the ceremonial avenue lined with sphinxes bring alive the sacred heart of ancient Thebes. The ship stays overnight in Luxor.
Meals: Breakfast – Lunch – Dinner
Day 4: Luxor West Bank & Departure
After breakfast and check-out, cross the Nile to the West Bank — the great necropolis of ancient Thebes. The day starts in the Valley of the Kings, where three royal tombs open their doors to reveal jewel-bright paintings and passages of the sacred texts that guided pharaohs into the afterlife.
From there you make for the Temple of Hatshepsut at Deir el-Bahari, three tiers of colonnaded terraces set into the base of a soaring cliff, honouring one of Egypt’s most remarkable female rulers.
A final stop brings you face-to-face with the Colossi of Memnon, the pair of weather-worn giants that once flanked the entrance to a lost mortuary temple. After lunch, you are transferred to Luxor Airport or your hotel for onward travel.
Meals: Breakfast
Day 1: Arrival in Luxor – East Bank Exploration
Your representative meets you at Luxor Airport or the train station and drives you by private, air-conditioned vehicle straight to the Renaissance.
Once checked in, you head straight into a guided visit of the Karnak Temple Complex — the largest religious site ever raised by human hands, added to by pharaoh after pharaoh over more than two thousand years.
From there, the tour continues to Luxor Temple, a New Kingdom jewel that was once linked to Karnak by the ceremonial Avenue of Sphinxes.
Lunch is taken at a local restaurant during the day before returning to the ship for dinner and an overnight stay moored in Luxor.
Meals: Lunch, Dinner
Day 2: West Bank of Luxor – Sailing Toward Edfu
After breakfast, cross the Nile to the West Bank of Luxor to explore the Valley of the Kings, where more than 60 royal tombs preserve some of the most vividly painted scenes of the ancient Egyptian journey to the afterlife.
You then travel to the Temple of Hatshepsut at Deir el-Bahari, its ranks of columns rising in three great terraces against a wall of golden cliff — a fitting tribute to Egypt’s most powerful female pharaoh.
A brief stop follows at the Colossi of Memnon, the two seated giants that once stood watch over the mortuary temple of Amenhotep III.
After lunch at a local restaurant, return to the vessel as it casts off and begins its slow journey south toward Edfu. Tonight you sleep on the water as the Nile slips by outside.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 3: Edfu and Kom Ombo Temples
The Renaissance arrives at Edfu, where a horse-drawn carriage clatters through town to deliver you to the Temple of Horus.
This astonishingly complete Ptolemaic sanctuary is dedicated to the falcon-headed god Horus and is widely considered the best-preserved temple in Egypt.
Back on board, the ship continues north to Kom Ombo, home to an unusual double temple honouring both Sobek, the crocodile god of the Nile, and Haroeris, an aspect of Horus.
Its perfectly symmetrical layout and its perch on a bend in the river make it one of the most distinctive stops on any Nile itinerary. Lunch is served on board as sailing continues toward Aswan.
Overnight moored at Aswan.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 4: Aswan Highlights and Nile Sailing
Begin the day at the High Aswan Dam, the mid-20th-century project that transformed Egyptian agriculture and gave rise to Lake Nasser, one of the largest man-made reservoirs on earth.
Next stop is the Unfinished Obelisk, a colossal shaft of pink granite still tethered to the bedrock of its quarry — a fascinating look at how the ancients coaxed monuments out of raw stone.
A short motorboat ride then whisks you to Philae Island for a guided tour of the Temple of Isis, a Ptolemaic sanctuary that was rescued piece by piece and rebuilt on higher ground after the Aswan Dam was built.
Lunch is served at a local restaurant, followed by an unhurried felucca sail around Elephantine Island — the quietest, prettiest way to see Aswan’s granite outcrops, sandy shores and everyday river life.
Return to the Renaissance for your final night on board.
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 is on hand to transfer you to Aswan Airport or the train 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 pricing shifts with the length of the sailing, the standard of the ship and what is bundled into the fare. As a broad guide, expect to pay between $600 and $900 per person for a 3-4 night voyage on a mid-range to luxury vessel. Longer itineraries or top-tier boats with extra facilities push the figure higher.
The most comfortable window for a Nile cruise runs from October to April, when daytime temperatures stay pleasant for sightseeing and evenings turn cool on deck. It is best to avoid the peak summer stretch from May to September, when the mercury can climb to punishing levels.
Absolutely — a Nile cruise remains one of the most rewarding ways to see Egypt. You wake up already at the next monument, the sailing hours between temples are pure scenic downtime, and life on board delivers real comfort along with warm Egyptian hospitality and a genuine sense of place.
Swimming directly in the Nile is not advised. Water quality, unpredictable currents and the presence of aquatic wildlife make it unsafe, and cruise operators do not permit guests to enter the river from the ship.
Daytime dress on board is relaxed — light, breathable fabrics in natural fibres work best. Evenings on deck lean toward smart casual, especially at dinner or during onboard entertainment. When visiting temples, tombs and other religious or historical sites, please cover shoulders and knees out of respect for local custom.
