Slip your suitcase into a snug cabin aboard the Moon Dance and give yourself over to the slow, generous rhythm of the Nile between Luxor and Aswan. Mornings begin with coffee on the sun deck as feluccas glide past and mud-brick villages wake beneath ranks of date palms; afternoons dissolve into unhurried conversation, a swim, and pages of a paperback. Ashore, a thoughtfully paced itinerary opens the greatest chapters of pharaonic Egypt: Karnak and Luxor Temple on the East Bank, the painted royal tombs of the Valley of the Kings, the Ptolemaic elegance of Edfu and Kom Ombo, and, at journey’s end, the High Dam and the island sanctuary of Philae. Dinners are candlelit, service is warm, and the river answers with a soft mirror of stars. Book your Moon Dance voyage with Daily Pyramids Tours today.
The Moon Dance blends contemporary comfort with the easy pace of classic Nile sailing. Airy public rooms, considered wellness spaces and generous sun-deck vantage points frame the passing landscape of Upper Egypt, giving each guest a relaxed and elegant base from which to discover its temples, tombs and river villages.
Day 1: Arrival in Aswan – Aswan City Tour
You are welcomed at Aswan Airport or your hotel by a Daily Pyramids Tours representative who accompanies you throughout the day. A private air-conditioned vehicle carries you first to the High Dam, the twentieth-century engineering feat that tamed the annual flood and rescued a chain of Nubian monuments from rising water.
Nearby, you step into the ancient granite quarries to see the Unfinished Obelisk, still lying where a hidden crack forced its makers to abandon it, its rough sides offering an unusually candid glimpse of how such colossi were shaped.
A short motorised felucca crossing then delivers you to Philae Temple, the sanctuary of Isis rebuilt stone by stone on Agilkia Island. An optional sail around Elephantine Island and the First Cataract adds a peaceful loop through Aswan’s granite islets.
Lunch is taken at a local restaurant before you board your Nile cruise vessel and settle in. Dinner is served on board, followed by an overnight stay in Aswan.
Meals: Lunch – Dinner
Day 2: Kom Ombo & Sailing to Edfu
After breakfast on board, a private vehicle drives you roughly 45 km north to Kom Ombo. Here you tour the twin Temple of Kom Ombo, a perfectly mirrored double sanctuary shared between Sobek, the crocodile god, and Haroeris, a form of Horus.
You walk through both its parallel sanctuaries, hypostyle halls and ritual chambers, then step into the adjoining Crocodile Museum, where mummified crocodiles unearthed nearby are on display.
After lunch at a local restaurant, you return to the Moon Dance and cast off for Edfu. The afternoon drifts past sugarcane fields, riverside hamlets and low sandstone cliffs — the quintessential landscape of Upper Egypt.
An onboard briefing prepares you for tomorrow’s visit, and the vessel moors overnight in Edfu.
Meals: Breakfast – Lunch – Dinner
Day 3: Edfu Temple & Arrival in Luxor
Breakfast is followed by a lively horse-drawn carriage ride into Edfu town for your visit to the Temple of Horus, the most completely preserved ancient temple in Egypt.
Inside, monumental pylons, cavernous halls and finely carved inscriptions recount the myth of Horus and Seth alongside the rituals of the Ptolemaic priesthood. Its remarkable preservation means you can trace nearly every architectural level of the original design, right up to the roof terraces.
Back on board, the vessel continues north toward Luxor, with lunch served as you sail.
On arrival you visit Luxor Temple on the East Bank, a monument shaped over centuries by rulers such as Amenhotep III and Ramesses II.
Its towering colonnades, open courtyards and sphinx-lined approach evoke the ceremonial heart of ancient Thebes. The cruise stays moored 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 great necropolis of ancient Thebes. Your morning begins in the Valley of the Kings, where three royal tombs open onto vividly painted walls and sacred texts written to guide pharaohs safely through the afterlife.
Next comes the Temple of Hatshepsut at Deir el-Bahari, a terraced masterpiece rising against the cliffs and dedicated to one of Egypt’s most formidable female rulers.
A final stop is made at the Colossi of Memnon, the pair of seated giants that once stood sentinel before a now-vanished 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
You are greeted at Luxor Airport or train station by a Daily Pyramids Tours representative and driven in a private air-conditioned vehicle to your Nile cruise vessel.
Once check-in is complete, your exploration opens at the Karnak Temple Complex, the largest religious structure ever built, expanded over two millennia by successive pharaohs.
You continue to Luxor Temple, a New Kingdom jewel historically tied to Karnak by the ceremonial Avenue of Sphinxes.
Lunch is served at a local restaurant during the day before you return to the ship for an overnight stay 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 preserve vividly painted scenes of the ancient Egyptian afterlife.
You continue to the Temple of Hatshepsut at Deir el-Bahari, an architectural marvel carved into the cliffs and dedicated to Egypt’s most powerful female pharaoh.
A short pause is made at the Colossi of Memnon, two colossal statues that mark the vanished mortuary temple of Amenhotep III.
Following lunch at a local restaurant, you return to the Moon Dance as she casts off south toward Edfu, spending the night on board while the ship sails along the Nile.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 3: Edfu and Kom Ombo Temples
The ship arrives at Edfu, where a traditional horse-drawn carriage takes you through the streets for a guided visit to the Temple of Horus.
Remarkably intact, this Ptolemaic sanctuary dedicated to the falcon god Horus remains one of the most complete ancient temples anywhere in Egypt.
You return on board as the vessel presses on toward Kom Ombo, where you step ashore to explore its unique double temple honouring both Sobek, the crocodile god, and Haroeris, a form of Horus.
Its perfectly symmetrical design and dramatic riverside setting make it one of the most distinctive stops along the Nile. Lunch is served on board as the ship continues south toward Aswan.
Overnight is spent on board in Aswan.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 4: Aswan Highlights and Nile Sailing
The day opens at the High Aswan Dam, a landmark of twentieth-century engineering that reshaped Egyptian agriculture and gave birth to Lake Nasser.
Nearby you visit the Unfinished Obelisk, a colossal granite monolith left in its quarry, its rough surfaces revealing exactly how such monuments were carved from bedrock.
A short motorboat crossing brings you to Philae Island for a guided tour of the Temple of Isis, a Ptolemaic sanctuary painstakingly relocated after the Aswan Dam was built.
Lunch follows at a local restaurant before a leisurely traditional felucca sail loops you around Elephantine Island, offering a gentler perspective on Aswan’s granite outcrops and slow-moving river life.
You then return to the ship for your final night on board.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 5: Departure from Aswan
After a final breakfast on board you check out of the vessel, and a private air-conditioned vehicle transfers you to Aswan Airport or the train station 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 itinerary, the standard of the ship and the services bundled in. A 3-4 night sailing on a mid-range to luxury vessel usually falls between $600 and $900 per person, while longer voyages on premium ships with richer amenities sit above that range.
The most rewarding window for a Nile cruise runs from October to April, when the days are pleasantly warm and evenings cool enough for easy sightseeing. The peak summer months from May to September are best avoided, as inland temperatures can climb sharply.
Yes — a Nile cruise remains one of the most enjoyable ways to see Egypt, pairing scenic river days with expertly guided visits to the country’s most iconic temples and tombs. The combination of comfort, seamless logistics and cultural depth makes it a highlight for most first-time and returning visitors alike.
Swimming directly in the Nile is generally discouraged on health and safety grounds, including water quality and unpredictable currents. Cruise operators, including the Moon Dance, do not permit river swimming; the onboard pool is the place to cool off.
Daytime dress on board is relaxed — light, breathable fabrics suit the climate well — while smart casual is the norm for dinner and evening events. When visiting temples, mosques or other religious and historical sites, modest clothing that covers shoulders and knees is recommended.
