Step aboard the MS Royal La Terrasse and let the Nile carry you at its own gentle tempo between Luxor and Aswan. Sun-drenched sundecks invite you to linger over palm-fringed banks, drifting feluccas and honey-coloured cliffs while attentive crew keep glasses full and cabins spotless. Ashore, seasoned Egyptologists unlock the soaring hypostyle at Karnak, the painted burial chambers of the Valley of the Kings, the falcon sanctuary of Edfu and Isis’s island temple at Philae. Nights bring candlelit dinners, live entertainment and skies scattered with stars. This is Egypt savoured slowly, exactly as it should be. Book your Nile voyage with Daily Pyramids Tours today.
Aboard the MS Royal La Terrasse Nile Cruise, thoughtfully appointed accommodation meets everyday practicality and easy communal spaces, shaping a restful base for the sail between Luxor and Aswan.
Day 1: Arrival in Aswan – Aswan City Tour
You are greeted at Aswan Airport or your hotel by our representative, who stays with you throughout your time in the city. A private air-conditioned vehicle carries you to the High Dam, a feat of modern engineering that redirected the Nile’s flow and rescued a wealth of Nubian monuments from the rising waters.
The route then leads to the Unfinished Obelisk, still resting in its granite quarry where a hidden fault caused it to be abandoned — a striking window into how ancient masons shaped colossal stone.
A motorised felucca ferries you across to Philae Temple, the sacred island shrine to Isis, painstakingly relocated block by block to Agilkia Island. An optional sail around Elephantine Island and the First Cataract offers a closer look at Aswan’s rocky river scenery.
Lunch is taken at a local restaurant before you board your Nile cruise vessel for check-in. Dinner is served onboard, and the night is spent moored in Aswan.
Meals: Lunch – Dinner
Day 2: Kom Ombo & Sailing to Edfu
After breakfast onboard, a private vehicle drives you roughly 45 km north to Kom Ombo, home to a rare and perfectly symmetrical double temple honouring Sobek, the crocodile deity, alongside Haroeris, a form of Horus.
You wander through its mirrored sanctuaries, hypostyle halls and ritual rooms, then step into the Crocodile Museum, where mummified specimens unearthed near the temple are on display.
Lunch follows at a local restaurant before you rejoin the cruise as it heads north along the Nile toward Edfu. The afternoon unfolds slowly past sugarcane fields, riverside hamlets and the sandstone cliffs so typical of Upper Egypt.
An onboard briefing sets the scene for tomorrow’s temple visit. 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 the streets of Edfu to the Temple of Horus, the most completely preserved ancient temple anywhere in Egypt.
Inside, towering pylons, cavernous halls and finely carved reliefs recount the mythic struggle between Horus and Seth alongside the ceremonies of the Ptolemaic era. Its remarkable state of preservation means you can explore almost every original level, including the rooftop terraces.
Back aboard, the cruise sets sail north for Luxor with lunch served en route.
On arrival, you visit Luxor Temple on the East Bank, a monument reshaped over centuries by rulers such as Amenhotep III and Ramesses II.
Its stately colonnades, sunlit courtyards and sphinx-lined processional way capture the ceremonial pulse of ancient Thebes. The vessel remains docked overnight in Luxor.
Meals: Breakfast – Lunch – Dinner
Day 4: Luxor West Bank & Departure
After breakfast and disembarkation, you cross to Luxor’s West Bank, the ancient necropolis of Thebes. Exploration starts in the Valley of the Kings, where three royal tombs reveal jewel-bright wall paintings and the sacred texts meant to guide pharaohs safely into the afterlife.
Next comes the Temple of Hatshepsut at Deir el-Bahari, a terraced architectural triumph dramatically set against the cliffs and honouring one of Egypt’s most formidable female rulers.
A final pause is made at the Colossi of Memnon, the pair of monumental statues that once stood sentinel over a lost 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
You are welcomed at Luxor Airport or train station by our representative and driven in a private air-conditioned vehicle to your Nile cruise vessel.
Once checked in, sightseeing opens with a guided walk through the Karnak Temple Complex, the largest sacred precinct ever built and enlarged over two thousand years by generations of pharaohs.
You then head to Luxor Temple, a New Kingdom jewel long linked to Karnak by the ceremonial Avenue of Sphinxes.
Lunch is enjoyed during the day at a local restaurant before you return to the ship for an overnight stay moored in Luxor.
Meals: Lunch, Dinner
Day 2: West Bank of Luxor – Sailing Toward Edfu
After breakfast, you cross to the West Bank of Luxor to explore the Valley of the Kings with your guide, where more than 60 royal tombs still hold vividly painted scenes of the ancient Egyptian afterlife.
The morning continues at the Temple of Hatshepsut at Deir el-Bahari, an audacious terraced structure cut into the cliffs and dedicated to Egypt’s most powerful female pharaoh.
A short stop follows at the Colossi of Memnon, two towering statues marking the vanished mortuary temple of Amenhotep III.
After lunch at a local restaurant, you rejoin the cruise as it casts off and begins its journey south toward Edfu. The night is spent onboard as the vessel glides along the Nile.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 3: Edfu and Kom Ombo Temples
The cruise arrives in Edfu, where a horse-drawn carriage carries you through town for a guided visit to the Temple of Horus.
This astonishingly intact Ptolemaic sanctuary is devoted to the falcon god Horus and stands among the most complete of all Egyptian temples.
Returning to the vessel, you continue sailing to Kom Ombo, home to a distinctive double temple shared between Sobek, the crocodile deity, and Haroeris, a form of Horus.
Its symmetrical layout and dramatic riverside setting make it one of the Nile’s most memorable monuments. Lunch is served onboard during the sail, before the ship continues on toward Aswan.
Overnight onboard in Aswan.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 4: Aswan Highlights and Nile Sailing
The morning opens at the High Aswan Dam, a defining feat of modern engineering that transformed Egyptian agriculture and water management with the creation of Lake Nasser.
Next is the Unfinished Obelisk, a colossal granite monolith left in its quarry and offering a rare glimpse into ancient stone-carving craft.
A motorboat then whisks you to Philae Island for a guided visit to the Temple of Isis, a Ptolemaic sanctuary rescued and reassembled after the Aswan Dam was built.
Lunch is taken at a local restaurant, followed by a leisurely traditional felucca sail around Elephantine Island for a calm, low-slung view of Aswan’s granite outcrops and river life.
You return to the cruise vessel for your final night onboard.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 5: Departure from Aswan
After breakfast onboard, you check out of the cruise vessel. A private air-conditioned vehicle then transfers you to Aswan Airport or train station for your onward travel.
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.
What you pay for a Nile River cruise turns on the length of the sailing, the standard of the ship and the services included. As a guide, expect roughly $600 to $900 per person for a 3-4 night sailing on a mid-range to luxury vessel. Longer itineraries and premium ships with richer amenities sit above that band.
The most rewarding window for a Nile cruise runs from October to April, when cooler air makes sightseeing a pleasure. It is wise to sidestep the peak summer stretch of May to September, when temperatures soar to uncomfortable highs.
Absolutely. A Nile cruise pairs unhurried river scenery with expert-led visits to Egypt’s most storied temples and tombs, delivering comfort, seamless logistics and a genuinely immersive cultural journey all in one trip.
Swimming in the Nile itself is not advised because of water quality and unpredictable currents. As a rule, cruise operators do not permit guests to swim directly in the river.
Daytime dress on Nile cruises is relaxed and comfortable, with light, breathable fabrics the sensible choice. Evenings lean towards smart casual for dinner and onboard events, while modest attire is expected at temples, tombs and other sacred sites.
